Embrace The Void

My guest this week is Lillian Cicerchia (@LILCICERCH), a postdoc in social philosophy at Free university of Berlin and cohost of What’s left of philosophy pod. We discuss her work on social economy and she helps me parse the relationship between agency talk in theory work and free will talk in analytic philosophy.Convocation: A Scanner Darkly postscriptEditing by Lu Lyons, check out her amazing podcast Filmed Live Musicals! http://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/podcast.htmlMusic by GW RodriguezSibling 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!If you enjoyed this and want to discuss more, start a conversation with me here: https://letter.wiki/AaronRabinowitz/conversationsRecent Appearances: Aaron was on Decoding the Gurus talking about Michael O'Fallon and his conspiracy theory projects with his friend James Lindsay: https://twitter.com/ETVPod/status/1390128269433913349?s=20Next week: Bullshido with Phrost

My guest this week is William Paris (@WilliamMParis), the Frank B Weeks Visiting Assistant Professor at Wesleyan,  starting assistant professor as University of Toronto, and cohost of the What’s Left of Philosophy podcast. We discuss the role of utopia in the work of Du Bois and how it allows the possible to permeate the actual.Convocation: Utopia by Thomas MoreEditing by Lu Lyons, check out her amazing podcast Filmed Live Musicals! http://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/podcast.htmlMusic by GW RodriguezSibling 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!If you enjoyed this and want to discuss more, start a conversation with me here: https://letter.wiki/AaronRabinowitz/conversationsRecent Appearances: Aaron was on Decoding the Gurus talking about Michael O'Fallon and his conspiracy theory projects with his friend James Lindsay: https://twitter.com/ETVPod/status/1390128269433913349?s=20Next week: Social Economy and Agency with Lillian Cicerchia

My guest this week is Néstor de Buen (@nestor_d), a new chicago MA graduate and a writer who has been published at Merion West and Quilette. We discuss Equity vs. Equality and how poorly the distinction has faired in the culture wars.Convocation: Rick Riordan, The Red PyramidEquity vs. Equality Article: https://nestor-d.medium.com/on-equity-and-equality-of-outcome-7fae6b3c3942Grievance Hoaxer Article: https://merionwest.com/2020/08/21/clarifying-my-comments-on-lindsay-pluckrose-and-boghossian/Editing by Lu Lyons, check out her amazing podcast Filmed Live Musicals! http://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/podcast.htmlMusic by GW RodriguezSibling 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!If you enjoyed this and want to discuss more, start a conversation with me here: https://letter.wiki/AaronRabinowitz/conversationsRecent Appearances: Here's pt2 of my debate with Casey Petersen on Trump's CRT EO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB2DC-l0U3ENext week: Utopian sociology with William Paris

My guest this week is Kirbmarc (@kirbmarc), who recently helped me understand better the ties between paleoconservatism and parts of the anti-woke movement. We discuss several individuals related to the dark enlightenment, including Nick Land and Mencius Moldbug aka Curtis Yarvin. Convocation: Menscius Moldbug Editing by Lu Lyons, check out her amazing podcast Filmed Live Musicals! http://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/podcast.htmlMusic by GW RodriguezSibling 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!If you enjoyed this and want to discuss more, start a conversation with me here: https://letter.wiki/AaronRabinowitz/conversationsRecent Appearances: Here's pt2 of my debate with Casey Petersen on Trump's CRT EO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB2DC-l0U3ENext week: Equity vs. Equality with Néstor de Buen

Gil Morejon, an adjunct at DePaul and co-host of the What's Left of Philosophy Podcast, dives deep into the philosophies of Deleuze and Spinoza. He critiques Freudian psychoanalysis and explores its implications in modern contexts. The discussion highlights Spinoza's radical ideas and how they challenge conventional beliefs about determinism and personal agency. They tackle the complexities of power dynamics in society and reflect on morality, reality, and consciousness, offering a refreshing take on how philosophy intersects with everyday life.

My guest this week is Angel Eduardo (@StrangelEdweird), a writer, musician, photographer, and designer in NYC who has been published in Aero, CFI, and Newsweek. In part one we discussed his articles on starmanning, selfishness, and merit. In part two we cover his articles on the power of words and his article on the Harper's Letter.Convocation: Yehuda BergAngel's website: http://angeleduardo.com/Starmanning: https://centerforinquiry.org/blog/how-to-star-man-arguing-from-compassion/Selfishness: https://centerforinquiry.org/blog/the-virtue-of-selfishness/Race and Merit: https://www.newsweek.com/why-calling-merit-racist-erases-people-color-opinion-1575196Power of words: https://areomagazine.com/2020/11/02/words-dont-hurt-ideas-do/Harper's Letter: https://areomagazine.com/2020/07/18/im-a-nobody-the-harpers-letter-was-for-me/Editing by Lu Lyons, check out her amazing podcast Filmed Live Musicals! http://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/podcast.htmlMusic by GW RodriguezSibling 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!If you enjoyed this and want to discuss more, start a conversation with me here: https://letter.wiki/AaronRabinowitz/conversationsRecent Appearances: Here's pt2 of my debate with Casey Petersen on Trump's CRT EO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB2DC-l0U3ENext week: Deleuze and Spinoza with Gil Morejón

My guest this week is Angel Eduardo (@StrangelEdweird), a writer, musician, photographer, and designer in NYC who has been published in Aero, CFI, and Newsweek. In part one we discuss his articles on starmanning, selfishness, and merit. In part two we'll cover his article on the power of words and his article on the Harper's Letter.Convocation: Rock and Roll Suicide by BowieAngel's website: http://angeleduardo.com/Starmanning: https://centerforinquiry.org/blog/how-to-star-man-arguing-from-compassion/Selfishness: https://centerforinquiry.org/blog/the-virtue-of-selfishness/Race and Merit: https://www.newsweek.com/why-calling-merit-racist-erases-people-color-opinion-1575196Power of words: https://areomagazine.com/2020/11/02/words-dont-hurt-ideas-do/Harper's Letter: https://areomagazine.com/2020/07/18/im-a-nobody-the-harpers-letter-was-for-me/Editing by Lu Lyons, check out her amazing podcast Filmed Live Musicals! http://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/podcast.htmlMusic by GW RodriguezSibling 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!If you enjoyed this and want to discuss more, start a conversation with me here: https://letter.wiki/AaronRabinowitz/conversationsRecent Appearances: Here's pt2 of my debate with Casey Petersen on Trump's CRT EO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB2DC-l0U3ENext week: Speech and the Harper's Letter with Angel Eduardo pt.2

My guest this week is Joshua Blanchard (@philoshua), a visiting assistant professor in philosophy at Oakland University with a focus in ethics, epistemology, and philosophy of religion. We discuss his paper "The Problem of Unwelcome Epistemic Company" and how it might bear on our internet lives.Convocation: Patricia HighsmithJoshua's Website: https://www.joshuablanchard.net/Problem of Unwelcome Epistemic Company: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/episteme/article/abs/problem-of-unwelcome-epistemic-company/822494319DA6C6336E22B9C20F1F63E4 Editing by Lu Lyons, check out her amazing podcast Filmed Live Musicals! http://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/podcast.htmlMusic by GW RodriguezSibling 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!If you enjoyed this and want to discuss more, start a conversation with me here: https://letter.wiki/AaronRabinowitz/conversationsRecent Appearances: Here's pt2 of my debate with Casey Petersen on Trump's CRT EO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB2DC-l0U3ENext week: Starmanning with Angel Eduardo

My guest this week is Matthew Remski (@matthewremski), an expert in cults and cohost of the Conspirituality podcast. We discuss how cults have evolved radically in the online world and what it means for culture war, politics, and our own little ironic cult.Convocation: AnonymousMatthew's Website: http://matthewremski.com/wordpress/Conspirituality's Website: http://conspirituality.net/Editing by Lu Lyons, check out her amazing podcast Filmed Live Musicals! http://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/podcast.htmlMusic by GW RodriguezSibling 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!If you enjoyed this and want to discuss more, start a conversation with me here: https://letter.wiki/AaronRabinowitz/conversationsRecent Appearances: Here's pt2 of my debate with Casey Petersen on Trump's CRT EO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB2DC-l0U3ENext week: Unwelcome Epistemic Company with Boshua J'lanchard

My guest this week is Stephen Dause (@StephenDause), host of the You Might Have a Point podcast and blog. We discuss moderate conservatism and dive into a few examples of "wokeness run amok".Stephen's Website: https://www.youmighthaveapoint.com/Convocation: William GladstonePrinceton Letter: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPmfeDKBi25_7rUTKkhZ3cyMICQicp05ReVaeBpEdYUCkyIA/viewformPrinceton analysis: https://paw.princeton.edu/article/faculty-members-propose-anti-racism-agendaMiddlebury demilitarization of white bodies: https://www.middlebury.edu/events/event/middleburys-opportunity-facilitate-demilitarization-white-bodiesWoke Elementary School Activity: https://christopherrufo.com/woke-elementary/David French on Critical Theory: https://frenchpress.thedispatch.com/p/on-the-use-and-abuse-of-criticalEditing by Lu Lyons, check out her amazing podcast Filmed Live Musicals! http://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/podcast.htmlMusic by GW RodriguezSibling 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!If you enjoyed this and want to discuss more, start a conversation with me here: https://letter.wiki/AaronRabinowitz/conversationsRecent Appearances: Here's pt2 of my debate with Casey Petersen on Trump's CRT EO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB2DC-l0U3ENext week: Modern Culting with Matt Remski