Embrace The Void

As far as I can tell, I'm having the phenomenal sensation of joy at finally getting to have this conversation with Dr. Keith Frankish. Keith is a brilliant proponent of the theory of Illusionism with regard to the existence of phenomenal state. I've read many of his papers and think they're excellent, and while Keith and I come from "different churches" when it comes to philosophy of mind, we agree on a lot, especially what's at stake in all of this, so it's really fun working through these arguments with him. We wen't long so there's a part two. Apologies for any terminology we didn't define sufficiently.Keith's website: https://www.keithfrankish.com/Keith's survey of Illusionism: http://nbviewer.jupyter.org/github/k0711/kf_articles/blob/master/Frankish_Illusionism%20as%20a%20theory%20of%20consciousness_eprint.pdf Invocation: Aaron's Chinese RoomPhilosophers in Space: https://0gphilosophy.libsyn.com/Support us at Patreon.com/EmbraceTheVoid

Like the uncomfortable sensation in a limb you sat on too long, we’re back! So sorry for the hiatus, I promise it won't happen again. This week we're joined by Ryan Bell from the Life after God podcast. Ryan is a former pastor who was effectively excommunicated for his progressive views and now helps individuals as they try to make sense of a life after religion. We discuss the loss of belief in a just universe, and all the freedom that can come with a healthier morality.Ryan's Podcast: http://www.lifeaftergod.org/category/podcast/Invocation: The Player of Games by Ian Banks

Aaron gives us an update on his court case, we discuss the Muller Report, and then give our take on the people running for the Democratic Presidential bid.Open Invocation:Walt WhitmanMaking The Void Livable:Mortal Kombat 11

For this installment of Better Know a Philosopher, we're talking about Frances Kamm. Aaron has had to pleasure to work with her recently, so he has first hand knowledge on how awesome she is.Making the Void Livable:https://direkris.itch.io/you-are-jeff-bezos

Today we're welcoming Cam Garrity, a puppeteer, podcaster, graphic artist, and so much more. We discuss the beauty of puppetry, while Cam gives us some insights into why it's such a wonderful medium.Opening Invocation:Kafka's "A Little Fable"

Our guest this week is Brenden Webber of the Philosophy Guy Podcast. We each list our top 3 voidy films and discuss their merits that make them void worthy.Opening Invocation:Kafka's "A Little Fable"Making The Void Livable:The high school that put on a theatrical production of Alien.

This week we're joined by Toby Buckle of the Political Philosophy Podcast. We discuss the role of language in political debate. Special thanks to Toby for supplying us with his backup audio and special thanks to Brian Ziegenhagen for editing the show.Opening Invocation:Jake the Fake JakePolitical Philosophy Podcast: https://www.politicalphilosophypodcast.com/

Aaron just couldn't get enough Ayn Rand from episode 83 that we decided to revisit one of her main philosophical principles: Egoism. We attempt to steel bot the idea and then tear it down to pieces.Opening Invocation:Ricklantis MixupMaking The Void Livable:Rock Climbing

Here to have out age old battle of free will with Aaron is none other than Darron (@NecessaryBeing). They get into the weeds discussing free will, determinism, and if it's possible for there to be a spectrum.Opening Invocation:Deacon of Doubt @DeaconDoubt

For our next installment of Better Know a Philosopher, we tackle Ayn Rand. We look at her life and work including Atlas Shrugged.Opening Invocation:Charles Bukowski (The Last Night of the Earth Poems)Making the Void Livable:Young people, like the ones who talking with Dianne Feinstein