The Karl Schudt Show
Karl Schudt
For me to express myself on literature, philosophy, theology, barbells, nature, farming, or whatever else strikes me as interesting. Maybe you will find it interesting too?
Episodes
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Oct 3, 2025 • 43min
Martín Heidegger’s Being and Time
What is Being? Heidegger says, “Who wants to know?” A gentle introduction to the scariest of 20th century philosophers.
Sep 11, 2025 • 43min
Be careful what you wish for
Reflections on political assassinations and human nature.
Sep 3, 2025 • 43min
That Nature is a Heraclitean Fire: on Kant and Heidegger
Is it possible to know anything? Maybe not. Listen and find out whether transcendental idealism can help you. Plus, I read a Poem!
Aug 7, 2025 • 45min
Machiavelli on reading the signs of the times and AI
The times they are a-changing. Why is it so hard to change with them? See what Machiavelli has to say about it. I draw some conclusions about Artificial "Intelligence" and how to use it wisely.
Jul 11, 2025 • 41min
Chesterton's "The Dumb Ox", a biography of Thomas Aquinas, chapter 7
Chesterton explains St. Thomas Aquinas' philosophy of Being, and takes shot at nominalists, evolutionists, and other villains. Chapters 1-6 have been also recorded. Look for the earlier episodes!
Jul 1, 2025 • 49min
The Intellectual Life by Sertillanges
The Intellectual Life by A.G. Sertillanges was important to John Senior. Perhaps we should look at it together? I also talk a bit more about space marines and artificial intelligence.
Jun 15, 2025 • 49min
DumbGPT
AIs and LLMs do not understand anything. Listen and find out why everyone is wrong about AI.
Jun 1, 2025 • 31min
Chesterton's "The Dumb Ox", a biography of Thomas Aquinas, chapter 6
Continuation of my reading of Chesterton's biography and reflection on St. Thomas Aquinas. This is part 6, and focuses on his common-sense philosophy as opposed to Hegel or Berkely.
May 22, 2025 • 46min
Notetaking, AI, and Thoughts about Thoughts
Explore the art of note-taking and discover how it blends traditional methods with cutting-edge AI tools. Delve into the intersection of memory, courage, and the joy of literature. Reflect on the ethical implications of AI as it relates to human thought processes. Gain insights from spiritual reflections that guide decision-making. Learn how structured approaches to learning can enhance your philosophical discussions and personal growth.
May 6, 2025 • 49min
What is Philosophy?
I talk about what I think philosophy is, and how it is a useless profession. Also, this episode was live-streamed on Instagram @schudt_strength.
