
Tim Pickavance
Talbot colleague in philosophy, specializing in metaphysics. Interested in questions around emotions and religious pluralism.
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Feb 21, 2025 • 1h 1min
Cultural Update: Limits of Online Free Speech; TikToking Democracy to Death
In this engaging conversation, philosophy professor Tim Pickavance dives into significant cultural issues. He reflects on the importance of traditional wedding vows and their role in stable marriages. The dialogue then shifts to the balance of free speech and content moderation in our online world, tackling the challenges of hate speech and cancel culture. Pickavance also discusses the alarming impact of TikTok on critical thinking among students and considers the ethical dilemmas posed by a recent IVF tragedy, calling for deeper conversations about faith and social issues.

Jul 1, 2025 • 38min
Engaging Controversial Issues Without Getting Too Emotional (with Tim Pickavance)
Joining the discussion is Dr. Tim Pickavance, a philosophy expert focused on metaphysics and the emotional landscape of controversial topics. He delves into managing emotions during debates, especially around science and faith. Tim highlights the importance of emotional intelligence when discussing contentious issues like COVID and gender-affirming treatments. He provides a six-step process for navigating feelings in discussions and stresses the need for balance between emotional and rational thinking to promote understanding and compassion in complex conversations.