Back to our normal format with returning guest Toby Buckle of the Political Philosophy Podcast. We discuss his recent Liberal Currents article "A Disease of Affluence", where he argues that MAGA is a result of lack of precarity rather than economic anxiety, combined with the human need to feel superior or dominant over others. We also discuss social dominance theory and my recent article on men and the meaning making crisis.Political Philosophy Podcast: https://www.politicalphilosophypodcast.com/A Disease of Affluence: https://www.liberalcurrents.com/a-disease-of-affluence/The meaning crisis, and how we rescue young men from reactionary politics: https://www.skeptic.org.uk/2024/11/the-meaning-crisis-and-how-we-rescue-young-men-from-reactionary-politics/Music by GW RodriguezEditing by Adam WikSibling Pod:Philosophers in Space: https://0gphilosophy.libsyn.com/Support us at Patreon.com/EmbraceTheVoidIf you enjoy the show, please Like and Review us on your pod app, especially iTunes. It really helps!This show is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.Next Episode: Kat Grant and Trans Activism in Secular Spaces

Episode five of our luckpilled series! We discuss the final chapter of my dissertation on pedagogy of luck. We work through the old pedagogy of luck and how it crashes the educational commons, before discussing how to do luckpilling generally and how to integrate it with three other progressive pedagogies: Mindfulness, social-emotional learning, and critical social justice pedagogy.Sarah's Bio: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/about/leadership/Music by GW RodriguezEditing by Adam WikSibling Pod:Philosophers in Space: https://0gphilosophy.libsyn.com/Support us at Patreon.com/EmbraceTheVoidIf you enjoy the show, please Like and Review us on your pod app, especially iTunes. It really helps!This show is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.Next Episode: Toby Buckle and the 2024 presidential election

Episode four of my luckpilling series, where I'm once again joined by Sarah Tulien, executive director of the Creator Accountability Network. We discuss chapter three of my dissertation, which covers the politics of luck, particularly the way that meritocracy dominates modern politics and suppresses social progress by making people appear to deserve their lot in life. I also present an outline of the lucktopian society I think we should be moving towards and an argument for why it is not illiberal indoctrination to teach students that everything is luck.Sarah's Bio: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/about/leadership/Music by GW RodriguezEditing by Adam WikSibling Pod:Philosophers in Space: https://0gphilosophy.libsyn.com/Support us at Patreon.com/EmbraceTheVoidIf you enjoy the show, please Like and Review us on your pod app, especially iTunes. It really helps!This show is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.Next Episode: Luckpilled Chapter Four: Pedagogy of Luck

In this engaging discussion, Sarah Tuleen, the Executive Director of the Creator Accountability Network and an expert in the psychology of luck, joins for a deep dive into how luck shapes our lives. They explore attribution theories, tackling complex ideas about free will, social justice, and the just-world illusion. Sarah sheds light on how societal hierarchies influence perceptions of success and the often-overlooked role of luck in personal narratives. The conversation also critiques meritocracy and highlights the psychological mechanisms behind victim blaming and systemic injustices.

Sarah Tulien, executive director of the Creator Accountability Network, joins to delve into the philosophy of luck. She discusses how our perceptions of luck intertwine with free will, and the subjective versus objective nature of luck's impact on personal experiences. The conversation critiques traditional views of responsibility and explores the complexities of decision-making influenced by biases. Tulien emphasizes how cultural backgrounds shape our understanding of luck, urging listeners to rethink agency and moral judgment in a world where everything is intertwined with chance.

Sarah Tulien, the executive director of the Creator Accountability Network, joins the discussion to explore the intricate relationship between luck and human potential. They dive into how luck shapes individual circumstances, particularly challenging meritocracy. The conversation takes interesting turns, addressing the Just World Illusion and its implications on fairness, victim blaming, and moral accountability. Tulien shares insights from her experiences in restorative justice, emphasizing the transformative power of dialogues about luck and responsibility in education and society.

My guest this week is Joan Braune, a Lecturer in Philosophy at Gonzaga University. We discuss her recently published book Understanding and Countering Fascist Movements: From Void to Hope, which seems increasingly relevant by the day, so enjoy!Understanding and Countering Fascism: https://www.routledge.com/Understanding-and-Countering-Fascist-Movements-From-Void-to-Hope/Braune/p/book/9780367696986Music by GW RodriguezEditing by Adam WikSibling Pod:Philosophers in Space: https://0gphilosophy.libsyn.com/Support us at Patreon.com/EmbraceTheVoidIf you enjoy the show, please Like and Review us on your pod app, especially iTunes. It really helps!This show is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.Next Episode: TBA

My guest this week is Mark Green, a professional environmental activist and a member of the atheopagan society council. He’s the author of three books, most recently Round We Dance: Creating Meaning through Seasonal Rituals. We discuss the challenges and benefits with his approach to secular paganism.Round We Dance: https://www.amazon.com/Round-We-Dance-Creating-Seasonal/dp/0738775363/ref=pd_sbs_d_sccl_2_2/144-9926013-6799531?pd_rd_w=660Q6&content-id=amzn1.sym.3028f36a-7ee1-4fc7-a7fb-47d71e9fa20a&pf_rd_p=3028f36a-7ee1-4fc7-a7fb-47d71e9fa20a&pf_rd_r=GWDT7M4EDKET8M2YJWZX&pd_rd_wg=b8wKi&pd_rd_r=b6ae2123-ca99-412e-81b9-320d56dbae8b&pd_rd_i=0738775363&psc=1Music by GW RodriguezEditing by Adam WikSibling Pod:Philosophers in Space: https://0gphilosophy.libsyn.com/Support us at Patreon.com/EmbraceTheVoidIf you enjoy the show, please Like and Review us on your pod app, especially iTunes. It really helps!This show is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.Next Episode: Understanding and Countering Fascist Movements with Joan Braune

My guest this week is Lance Bush, host of the Lance Independent YouTube channel. Lance has a PhD in psychology and an MA in philosophy, with a particular interest in metaethics and experimental philosophy, so you can guess what we're talking about. Enjoy!Lance Independent: https://www.lanceindependent.com/Music by GW RodriguezEditing by Adam WikSibling Pod:Philosophers in Space: https://0gphilosophy.libsyn.com/Support us at Patreon.com/EmbraceTheVoidIf you enjoy the show, please Like and Review us on your pod app, especially iTunes. It really helps!This show is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.Next Episode: Atheopaganism with Mark Green

My guest this week is RJ, host of the youtube channel Absolute Optimist. We chatted a year ago about God in a never to be released recording and he reached out recently to let me know his views have changed on the subject. So I invited him on to talk about how and why his views have changed. Enjoy!Absolute Optimist: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUnBXHg3M6AZ6z-PLLyAmAQ/featuredMusic by GW RodriguezEditing by Adam WikSibling Pod:Philosophers in Space: https://0gphilosophy.libsyn.com/Support us at Patreon.com/EmbraceTheVoidIf you enjoy the show, please Like and Review us on your pod app, especially iTunes. It really helps!This show is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.Next Episode: Moral Antirealism with Lance Bush