PlasticPills Critical Theory & Philosophy

Was the Reichstag fire a false flag? Did the Nazis uncover secret alien technology in Antarctica? Was Trump a Fascist? The answers may shock you!   The PillPod welcomes our first knight to the podcast, historian Richard J. Evans, author of the Third Reich Trilogy and the newly released The Hitler Conspiracies, available here: https://amzn.to/3azsMTP

Matt interviews @Galen_Watts on liberal religion, i.e. those who identify as "spiritual but not religious," using the sociological method of Emile Durkheim. Listen to this episode and all of our other bonus content on Patreon, at www.patreon.com/plasticpills

The PillPod's bubbling civil war over political theory finally boils over into full-blown conflict. @Plasticpills and @T8Erik face off against @MattPolProf and @VictorBruzzone, debating the value of liberalism. Follow @PodPill and check out www.patreon.com/plasticpills to dose up on exclusive episodes and video content.

Dive into the fascinating world of semiotics as the hosts unravel its significance in the 20th century. They explore the complex interplay between signs, meanings, and language, spotlighting theorists like Peirce and Saussure. Discussions on biosemiotics reveal how signs exist beyond human interpretation, while fascinating analogies tackle language's cultural relativity. The evolution of language and its intricate ties to societal changes offer profound insights. Get ready for thought-provoking explorations that meld philosophy with contemporary relevance.

Before we can get to the other stuff we like in 20th century philosophy, we have to go back to the synthesizer of modern philosophy, the philosopher's philosophy, Immanuel Kant, to lay some groundwork. This is our best attempt to liven up the very dry Critique of Pure Reason.  Listen to this episode and all of our other bonus content on Patreon, at www.patreon.com/plasticpills

Our political half is joined by Jacobin Magazine founder Bhaskar Sunkara to talk socialist history, the Nordic Model, and what happens five minutes after capitalism ends—themes undertaken in Bhaskar's book, The Socialist Manifesto: The Case for Radical Politics in an Era of Extreme Inequality (https://amzn.to/36FlwTO)

We get asked this question frequently, and the answer is NO, DON'T GO (or maybe do it). This episode is required listening before making a life-altering decision that you can quite easily change at any time.   The Pill Pod is @plasticpills, @victorbruzzone, @mattpolprof, @t8erik. Check out www.patreon.com/plasticpills to dose up on exclusive episodes and other content.

Explore the impact of modern competitive structures and relentless positivity on mental health. Discover how societal expectations reshape identity, leading to anxiety and shame. Delve into the transition from negativity to an overwhelming need for positivity, highlighting the inner conflicts it creates. Uncover the dynamics of a burnout society driven by achievement, revealing the psychological toll of constant productivity and the obsession with success in today's world.

Fascism, folk music, Bannon and Dugin: the Pill Pod's Matt and Victor interview Benjamin Teitelbaum, a scholar of contemporary European radical nationalism, to discuss his new book, War For Eternity (Find it at https://amzn.to/38QrC5q) Follow @PodPill @Victorbruzzone @Mattpolprof @BenTeitel for more work. Check out www.patreon.com/plasticpills to support the Pill Pod and dose up on exclusive episodes.

Ben Burgis joins the Pill Pod to discuss the divide between analytic and continental philosophy before analyzing the geneology of debatelordism from Richard Dawkins to Ben Shapiro to whatever is happening on Twitch.   Find links to Ben's Give Them An Argument Podcast, YouTube Channel, and other work at benburgis.com.   Check out our bonus audio and video content on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/plasticpills