Classical Stuff You Should Know

A.J. Hanenburg, Graeme Donaldson, and Thomas Magbee
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May 2, 2023 • 1h 7min

230: The Gold Standard

In this episode, we discuss how the different monetary paradigms have affected history. Turns out, it's kinda hard to make things run if you are just trading shoes back and forth.
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Apr 25, 2023 • 50min

229: Thought Experiments

In this episode we discuss a few of the famous thought experiments and their purpose in general. Also, it's totally not the same boat.
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Mar 28, 2023 • 1h 8min

228: The Pomposity of ChatGPT

In this episode, we review some common writing errors . . . errors that robots commit. Darn Robits are stealin' our jerbs.
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Mar 14, 2023 • 59min

227: The final Kantdown

This is the last of the four part series on Kant's "Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals." While I don't feel like I nailed the first bit, I think we ended in a good place.
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Mar 7, 2023 • 59min

226: War of the Roses 6: Wormwood

In this episode, Graeme continues his series on the War of the Roses. The catatonic king finally wakes up, a guy fights the king in order to save him, and Clifford doesn't make an appearance.
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Feb 21, 2023 • 54min

225: Festschrift

In this episode, we discuss the collection of essays written in honor of Andrew Kern, "Liber Amicorum."
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Feb 14, 2023 • 1h 5min

224: Kant IV: Get them endsssss

In this episode, we continue with chapter two of Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals, by Immanuel Kant. Our Hackles. They are raised.
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Jan 25, 2023 • 59min

223: The War of the Roses 5: The Mad King

Graeme continues his series on the War of the Roses. New this week: a dude who fights without armor on, a military parade, and the mad king. It's like Game of Thrones, except real and sadly lacking Peter Dinklage.
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Jan 17, 2023 • 52min

222: Leaf by Niggle by Tolkien

Tolkien once wrote a story that totally isn't an allegory. Not even one bit. We discuss that story (totally an allegory) in this episode. Also, Horticulture! We don't discuss it, just been thinking about it lately.
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Dec 20, 2022 • 1h 5min

221: The Discarded Image

Explore the medieval model of the universe and its challenges. Reflect on the implications of the motto 'God and My Right' on society. Delve into inconsistencies in our understanding and actions. Discuss the ethical implications of technology and selfishness. Question the legitimacy of the current system and speculate on the future of our society.

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