RSam Podcast
Rahul Samaranayake
Philosophy & Theory | AI & CogSci
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Dec 1, 2025 • 2h 13min
Saving Christianity From Itself (w/ Jim Palmer)
Jim Palmer is a philosopher, radical theologian, spiritual director and existential health counsellor. He is the Founder of Center for Non-Religious Spirituality, author of Deconstructionology and has written multiple books such as Inner Anarchy: Dethroning God and Jesus to Save Ourselves and the World and Divine Nobodies: Shedding Religion to Find God. In this episode, we discuss deconstructing and reconstructing Christianity.You can find more of Jim's work at https://substack.com/@jimpalmerauthorThe Center for Non-Religious SpiritualityWatch it on YouTube here.RSam Podcast #86--------------------------------------- Please consider financially supporting my work (ONLY if you have the means). Patreon: https://patreon.com/trsam?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkSubstack: https://rsampod.substack.com---------------------------------------{Podcast}YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RahulSamSubstack: https://rsampod.substack.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ryEqjut4r6SMtfxLdM1LeSFP: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rahul-samaranayake Website: https://rahulsam.me/ {Social Media}https://substack.com/@trsam/https://www.instagram.com/name_is_rahul/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-samaranayake-981a9315b/https://twitter.com/trsam97Find reference links at https://cliff-salad-4e8.notion.site/Jim-Palmer-Questions-Notes-28d96d43c59b805faecfe65b23e67a4e?pvs=74{Music Used}"Supapao - Can't Fall In Love" is under a Free To Use YouTube license https://soundcloud.com/supapaoMusic powered by BreakingCopyrightChill Lofi Hiphop - 'Breath' by l33 is under a Free To Use YouTube licenseSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/nocopyrightlofi/no-copyright-chill-lofi-hiphop-breath-by-l33---------------------------------------If the ideas I discuss in this podcast evoke your interest, consider visiting https://theunhappyman.substack.com/--------------------------------------- Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statutes that might otherwise be infringing. If you are or represent the copyright owner of materials used in this video and have a problem with the use of the related material, please email me at trahulsam@gmail.com, and we can sort it out.Thank you.
Nov 16, 2025 • 1h 59min
Has AI Killed Education? (w/ Vlasta Sikimić)
"ChatGPT has unravelled the entire academic project", writes James Walsh, in a viral article on NY magazine titled 'Everyone Is Cheating Their Way Through College.' In this episode, social epistemologist of science and philosopher of education Dr Vlasta Sikimic, in her 4th appearance on the podcast, discusses whether AI and large language models have, in fact, unravelled the entire academic project? And if so, how should we reconceive education? And what remains for the university? You can find more of Dr Sikimić's work at https://vlastasikimic.com/Watch it on YouTube here.RSam Podcast #85--------------------------------------- Please consider financially supporting my work (ONLY if you have the means). Patreon: https://patreon.com/trsam?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkSubstack: https://rsampod.substack.com---------------------------------------{Podcast}YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RahulSamSubstack: https://rsampod.substack.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ryEqjut4r6SMtfxLdM1LeSFP: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rahul-samaranayake Website: https://rahulsam.me/ {Social Media}https://substack.com/@trsam/https://www.instagram.com/name_is_rahul/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-samaranayake-981a9315b/https://twitter.com/trsam97Find reference links at https://cliff-salad-4e8.notion.site/Has-AI-Killed-Education-w-Vlasta-Sikimi-24396d43c59b8068b905d52e75fc57ab?source=copy_link{Music Used}"Supapao - Can't Fall In Love" is under a Free To Use YouTube license https://soundcloud.com/supapaoMusic powered by BreakingCopyrightChill Lofi Hiphop - 'Breath' by l33 is under a Free To Use YouTube licenseSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/nocopyrightlofi/no-copyright-chill-lofi-hiphop-breath-by-l33---------------------------------------If the ideas I discuss in this podcast evoke your interest, consider visiting https://theunhappyman.substack.com/--------------------------------------- Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statutes that might otherwise be infringing. If you are or represent the copyright owner of materials used in this video and have a problem with the use of the related material, please email me at trahulsam@gmail.com, and we can sort it out.Thank you.
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Nov 1, 2025 • 1h 40min
Mark Solms & John Dall'Aglio: Prospects for a Lacanian Neuropsychoanalysis
Mark Solms, a pioneering neuropsychologist and psychoanalyst, is joined by John Dall'Aglio, a PhD candidate specializing in Lacanian psychoanalysis. They dive into Freud's shift from neuroscience and how new methods revive his vision. John shares his journey merging neuroscience with Lacanian concepts, while Mark explains the nuances of jouissance and symptom ownership. They also discuss the effects of medication on emotions and present a neuropsychoanalytic perspective on psychosis, offering a fresh take on the relationship between neuroscience and psychology.
Oct 17, 2025 • 1h 54min
Daniel Tutt: Who Is A Comrade? Who Is A Friend?
Dr Daniel Tutt is a psychoanalytic Marxist philosopher, writer, teacher, and host of the Emancipations podcast. He is the author of Psychoanalysis and the Politics of the Family: The Crisis of Initiation and How to Read Like a Parasite: Why the Left Got High on Nietzsche, and is working on a book on György Lukács. In addition to his online lectures and talks, he has taught philosophy at George Washington University, Marymount University, and the DC jail. In this episode, we discuss comradeship and the politics of friendship.You can find more of Dr Tutt's work at https://www.youtube.com/@emancipations and https://danieltutt.com/ Watch it on YouTube here.RSam Podcast #83--------------------------------------- Please consider financially supporting my work (ONLY if you have the means). Patreon: https://patreon.com/trsam?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkSubstack: https://rsampod.substack.com---------------------------------------{Podcast}YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RahulSamSubstack: https://rsampod.substack.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ryEqjut4r6SMtfxLdM1LeSFP: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rahul-samaranayake Website: https://rahulsam.me/ {Social Media}https://substack.com/@trsam/https://www.instagram.com/name_is_rahul/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-samaranayake-981a9315b/https://twitter.com/trsam97Find reference links at https://cliff-salad-4e8.notion.site/Daniel-Tutt-Questions-Notes-21296d43c59b8018a0f9fef3fc807235?source=copy_link{Music Used}"Supapao - Can't Fall In Love" is under a Free To Use YouTube license https://soundcloud.com/supapaoMusic powered by BreakingCopyrightChill Lofi Hiphop - 'Breath' by l33 is under a Free To Use YouTube licenseSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/nocopyrightlofi/no-copyright-chill-lofi-hiphop-breath-by-l33---------------------------------------If the ideas I discuss in this podcast evoke your interest, consider visiting https://theunhappyman.substack.com/--------------------------------------- Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statutes that might otherwise be infringing. If you are or represent the copyright owner of materials used in this video and have a problem with the use of the related material, please email me at trahulsam@gmail.com, and we can sort it out.Thank you.
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Sep 20, 2025 • 1h 37min
Geometric Hyperscanning, Interbrain Networks and Social Cognition (w/ Nicolás Hinrichs)
Dr. Nicolás Hinrichs is a researcher specializing in computational and social neuroscience at prestigious institutes. He delves into geometric hyperscanning and how interbrain networks influence social cognition. The conversation highlights the transition from conventional methods to geometry-driven models, the interplay between relational meaning and process philosophy, and how active inference can enhance dyadic interactions. Hinrichs also discusses ethical considerations in neuroscience, emphasizing the importance of responsible mathematical practices for mental health interventions.
Aug 31, 2025 • 1h 41min
Merleau-Ponty & Cognitive Science (w/ Robin Muller & Jeffrey Yoshimi)
Prof Robin Muller is Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at California State University, Northridge. She works mainly in phenomenology and the history of philosophy, and is especially interested in the intersections of phenomenology with the human sciences, and has written extensively on Merleau-Ponty's thought. You can find more of Prof Muller's work at www.robinmullerphilosophy.com Prof Jeffrey Yoshimi is Professor of Philosophy and Cognitive Science at UC Merced. He studies the relationship between the dynamics of consciousness and the dynamics of neural activity in an embodied brain. As part of this, Prof Yoshimi models neural networks, creates mathematical models of embodied agents and studies Husserl.You can find more of Prof Yoshimi's work at https://jeffyoshimi.net/ In this episode, we discuss Merleau-Pontyan philosophy, cognitive science and the fundamental ambiguity of reality.Watch it on YouTube here.RSam Podcast #81--------------------------------------- Please consider financially supporting my work (ONLY if you have the means). Patreon: https://patreon.com/trsam?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkSubstack: https://rsampod.substack.com---------------------------------------{Podcast}YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RahulSamSubstack: https://rsampod.substack.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ryEqjut4r6SMtfxLdM1LeSFP: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rahul-samaranayake Website: https://rahulsam.me/ {Social Media}https://substack.com/@trsam/https://www.instagram.com/name_is_rahul/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-samaranayake-981a9315b/https://twitter.com/trsam97Find reference links at https://youtu.be/YPmuFqUwSLw{Music Used}"Supapao - Can't Fall In Love" is under a Free To Use YouTube license https://soundcloud.com/supapaoMusic powered by BreakingCopyrightChill Lofi Hiphop - 'Breath' by l33 is under a Free To Use YouTube licenseSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/nocopyrightlofi/no-copyright-chill-lofi-hiphop-breath-by-l33---------------------------------------If the ideas I discuss in this podcast evoke your interest, consider visiting https://theunhappyman.substack.com/--------------------------------------- Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statutes that might otherwise be infringing. If you are or represent the copyright owner of materials used in this video and have a problem with the use of the related material, please email me at trahulsam@gmail.com, and we can sort it out.Thank you.
Aug 21, 2025 • 1h 52min
A Masterclass on Enactivism and Cognition (w/ Shaun Gallagher)
In this conversation with Shaun Gallagher, a leading philosopher of embodied cognition, listeners dive into the world of enactivism and its impact on cognitive science. Gallagher discusses how cognition emerges through interactions between organisms and their environments, challenging traditional views. He explores the transition from cognitivism to enactivism, emphasizing the implications for understanding nature and consciousness. The talk also touches on free will, individuality, and social contexts, offering fresh insights into how our experiences shape our perception of reality.
Aug 1, 2025 • 1h 60min
German Idealism and Neuroscience (w/ Rafael Holmberg)
Dr Rafael Holmberg is a political writer, social theorist, and researcher on philosophy and psychoanalysis based at University College London. His work broadly draws on post-war Continental philosophy, German Idealism, Marxism, and psychoanalytic theory, drawing from psychology and neuroscience. In this episode, we discuss the relationship between neuroscience, psychoanalysis and German Idealist philosophy.You can find more of Dr Holmberg's work at https://substack.com/@rafaelholmbergWatch it on YouTube here.RSam Podcast #79--------------------------------------- Please consider financially supporting my work (ONLY if you have the means). Patreon: https://patreon.com/trsam?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkSubstack: https://rsampod.substack.com---------------------------------------{Podcast}YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RahulSamSubstack: https://rsampod.substack.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ryEqjut4r6SMtfxLdM1LeSFP: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rahul-samaranayake Website: https://rahulsam.me/ {Social Media}https://substack.com/@trsam/https://www.instagram.com/name_is_rahul/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-samaranayake-981a9315b/https://twitter.com/trsam97{Music Used}"Supapao - Can't Fall In Love" is under a Free To Use YouTube license https://soundcloud.com/supapaoMusic powered by BreakingCopyrightChill Lofi Hiphop - 'Breath' by l33 is under a Free To Use YouTube licenseSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/nocopyrightlofi/no-copyright-chill-lofi-hiphop-breath-by-l33---------------------------------------If the ideas I discuss in this podcast evoke your interest, consider visiting https://theunhappyman.substack.com/--------------------------------------- Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statutes that might otherwise be infringing. If you are or represent the copyright owner of materials used in this video and have a problem with the use of the related material, please email me at trahulsam@gmail.com, and we can sort it out.Thank you.
Jul 17, 2025 • 1h 40min
Žižek vs. Pinkard and the Hegel of Analytic Philosophy (w/ Joshua Wretzel)
Dr Joshua Wretzel is the Associate Teaching Professor of Philosophy at Pennsylvania State University, specialising in social and political philosophy, Kant and German Idealism, hermeneutics, phenomenology, and the philosophy of art and logic. Prof Wretzel's work on German philosophy is published in journals such as the European Journal of Philosophy, Hegel Bulletin, International Journal of Philosophical Studies, and Continental Philosophy Review. He's also co-editor of Cambridge's Hegel's Encyclopedia of the Philosophical Sciences: A Critical Guide, Routledge's Hegel's Encyclopedic System and is currently co-editor of the Cambridge Elements series on the philosophy of G. W. F. Hegel. In this episode, we discussed Žižek vs. Pinkard, the Pittsburgh School of Philosophy, Hegel in analytic philosophy, Hegelianism and American pragmatism and contradictions in Hegelian philosophy.You can find more of Dr Wretzel's work at https://philosophy.la.psu.edu/people/jiw10/.Watch it on YouTube here.RSam Podcast #78--------------------------------------- Please consider financially supporting my work (ONLY if you have the means). Patreon: https://patreon.com/trsam?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkSubstack: https://rsampod.substack.com---------------------------------------{Podcast}YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RahulSamSubstack: https://rsampod.substack.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ryEqjut4r6SMtfxLdM1LeSFP: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rahul-samaranayake Website: https://rahulsam.me/ {Social Media}https://substack.com/@trsam/https://www.instagram.com/name_is_rahul/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-samaranayake-981a9315b/https://twitter.com/trsam97{Music Used}"Supapao - Can't Fall In Love" is under a Free To Use YouTube license https://soundcloud.com/supapaoMusic powered by BreakingCopyrightChill Lofi Hiphop - 'Breath' by l33 is under a Free To Use YouTube licenseSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/nocopyrightlofi/no-copyright-chill-lofi-hiphop-breath-by-l33---------------------------------------If the ideas I discuss in this podcast evoke your interest, consider visiting https://theunhappyman.substack.com/--------------------------------------- Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statutes that might otherwise be infringing. If you are or represent the copyright owner of materials used in this video and have a problem with the use of the related material, please email me at trahulsam@gmail.com, and we can sort it out.Thank you.
Jun 27, 2025 • 2h 10min
Lacan for Analytic Philosophers (w/ Andrew Flores)
Andrew Flores is an autodidact in Freudo-Lacanian psychoanalysis, philosophy, theology, and Marxism. In this episode, we discuss Lacan's relationship to analytic philosophy and science.You can find more of Andrew's work at https://www.youtube.com/@The_Big_Sig and https://www.youtube.com/@thevanishingmediatorsGOAT memes: https://www.instagram.com/the_big_sig/1st podcast with Andrew: https://youtu.be/Wzu63JKoB3w?si=-mCpXQDvot5tD2C8Watch the video version here.RSam Podcast #77--------------------------------------- Please consider financially supporting my work (ONLY if you have the means). Patreon: https://patreon.com/trsam?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkSubstack: https://rsampod.substack.com---------------------------------------{Podcast}YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RahulSamSubstack: https://rsampod.substack.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ryEqjut4r6SMtfxLdM1LeSFP: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rahul-samaranayake Website: https://rahulsam.me/ {Social Media}https://substack.com/@trsam/https://www.instagram.com/name_is_rahul/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-samaranayake-981a9315b/https://twitter.com/trsam97{Music Used}"Supapao - Can't Fall In Love" is under a Free To Use YouTube license https://soundcloud.com/supapaoMusic powered by BreakingCopyrightChill Lofi Hiphop - 'Breath' by l33 is under a Free To Use YouTube licenseSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/nocopyrightlofi/no-copyright-chill-lofi-hiphop-breath-by-l33---------------------------------------If the ideas I discuss in this podcast evoke your interest, consider visiting https://theunhappyman.substack.com/--------------------------------------- Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statutes that might otherwise be infringing. If you are or represent the copyright owner of materials used in this video and have a problem with the use of the related material, please email me at trahulsam@gmail.com, and we can sort it out.Thank you.
