Overthink Zombies
Mar 12, 2024
A deep dive into zombies from folklore to philosophical musings, exploring the eerie world of fungal-induced animal zombies and the cultural significance of zombies in Haitian voodoo. The podcast challenges traditional perceptions of zombies, delves into philosophical debates on consciousness and raises thought-provoking questions about the intersection of academic philosophy and nonwestern culture.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Intriguing Nature of Fungal-induced Animal Zombies and Traditional Zombie Concepts
01:59 • 2min
Exploring Voodoo, Zombies, and their Cultural Significance
04:19 • 9min
Exploring Haitian Voodoo Metaphysics and Zombification
12:57 • 9min
Exploring Philosophical Discourse on Zombies and Voodoo Traditions
21:59 • 4min
Exploring Philosophical Zombies and Consciousness
25:58 • 17min
Reimagining Zombies: A Cultural Perspective
43:09 • 15min
Exploring Intellectual Labor and the Illusion of Subjectivity
57:58 • 2min