Conversations With Coleman

Philip Goff, a philosophy professor at Durham University, discusses the purpose of the universe, focusing on the fine-tuning argument and his theory of panagentialism. They also explore the meaning of life, the spectrum of human experiences, the unlikely probability of fine-tuning, the problem of consciousness, and the evolution of consciousness.

Cindy Yu, assistant editor at the Spectator Magazine, and host of the 'Chinese Whispers' podcast talks about China's potential invasion of Taiwan, adopting a Cold War-like mentality towards China, Chinese espionage in the West, immigration from Hong Kong into the UK, China's declining birthrate, the century of humiliation, the legacy of Xi Jinping, and the democracy movement in China.

Guest Nick Gillespie, a libertarian journalist, discusses Burning Man, psychedelic drugs, libertarian movement, messaging about drugs, differences between MDMA, psilocybin, and LSD, and declining trust in government.

Munira Mirza, British public policy analyst and cultural commentator, discusses her early Marxist days, Brexit views, multiculturalism in the UK, Israel-Hamas war, and jihadism in an engaging conversation with Coleman.

Rory Stewart, British politician and author, discusses his solo walk across Afghanistan, the war in Afghanistan, Brexit, and his passion for giving cash directly to people in the developing world. They explore US strategy in Afghanistan, the necessity of ground invasion, and the representation of Britain's national identity. The consequences of Brexit for Northern Ireland and the transformative power of cash transfers are also discussed.

Yousef Munayyer, a Palestinian-American writer and political analyst based in Washington, D.C, joins the host for a contentious conversation on the Israel-Palestine conflict. They cover topics such as war crimes, historical context, the nature of Hamas, human rights, interpreting religious texts, and the challenges faced by nonviolent Palestinian leaders.

The speaker discusses their article and calls for the head of TED to address the allegations. They question woke institutions and critique Adam Grant's declined invitation. They highlight a social science meta-analysis contradicting their previous talk and analyze the flawed approach of affirmative action policies.

Podcast guest Andrew Gold shares a nuanced view on the Israel-Hamas war. They discuss the PR battle, the two-state solution, power imbalances, and retaliation for security. They also explore complexities of Jewish identity, challenges of being a white male documentary maker, and compare American and UK Jews.

Eric Kaufmann, political scientist and author, discusses his experience at Birkbeck College, decline in secular birth rates, tension between liberal politics on immigration and LGBTQ, and the happiness gap between conservatives and liberals.

Yascha Mounk, political scientist and author, discusses the rise of wokeness, the influence of Foucault, the paradoxical beliefs on gender and race as social constructs, intersectionality and integration, the intellectual history of the right, and the importance of free speech in society.