Philosopher's Zone

The podcast explores the phenomenon of temporal distortion during the COVID-19 lockdown, discussing personal anecdotes and collaborative research on the subject. It also delves into the abstract nature of the sociology of time, explores time distortions in extreme situations, and examines people's perceptions of the future during COVID-19.

Mary Graham, one of Australia's most distinguished Aboriginal academics and authors, discusses colonization, Aboriginal worldview, autonomy, survivalist ethos, and conflict- colonial and Aboriginal approaches. She highlights the interconnectedness of all beings with the land, the importance of self-determination and environmental responsibility, and the need for decolonization and rebuilding Indigenous governance.

Explore the origins of libertarianism and its alignment with political conservatives during the Cold War. Discover how bleeding heart libertarianism addresses concerns of social Darwinism and capitalism. Delve into the complex issue of gun ownership and the philosophical questions it raises. Learn about the challenges and limitations of libertarianism as a political philosophy.

Explore the origins and influence of cynic philosophy, focusing on the extreme self-denial and rejection of societal norms. Discover the connection between cynicism and stoicism, as well as their potential influence on early Christianity. Delve into the contemporary relevance of cynicism in activist groups and vaccine refusal. Lastly, learn about caring for oneself to care for others and how it relates to addressing global issues.

This podcast discusses the importance of philosophy in the field of biology, highlighting how philosophers can assist scientists, explore conceptual issues, and challenge traditional approaches. It emphasizes the need for collaboration, clarifying terminology, and embracing philosophical analysis in scientific research.

Examining the concept of the banality of evil through the trial of Adolf Eichmann and questioning its accuracy. Delving into Eichmann's portrayal as a bureaucratic figure versus an extreme ideologue. Discussing the erosion of truth and the consequences of a population losing the ability to discern reality. Exploring the ongoing relevance of the banality of evil thesis and the role of everyday conditions and extreme ideologies in perpetrating violence. Exploring evil as a metaphysical concept and its implications on justifying violence.

Exploring the flawed biological definitions of race, the impact of colonial mindset on indigenous communities, the three-part definition of Aboriginality in Australia, the inadequacy of the dissent test, debates on Aboriginality and Indigenous identity, and the complexities of Aboriginal identity in relation to physical appearance.

This podcast explores how outdated ideas about race and biology continue to influence medicine, leading to harmful effects on racialized people. It discusses the racial bias in medical education, the impact of racial classification on EGFR calculation, the problematic science behind spirometry and other algorithms, and the historical experimentation on slaves in the US medical system.

Exploring the possibility of purpose in the universe, consciousness, and panpsychism. Discussing the hard problem of consciousness and how it relates to reality. Exploring causation, purposeful consciousness, and the evidence of cosmic purpose in physics. Examining the significance of cosmic purpose for human existence and morality.

Exploring the complexities of global philanthropy, focusing on transnational philanthropy's role in addressing global challenges, examining the impact and criticisms of the Gates Foundation, and discussing the power dynamics, ethical problems, and influence of philanthropic organizations on research and global health.