Embrace The Void

What is consciousness? The short of it: nobody knows.This episode we dive into a really hotly debated topic, consciousness. What is it? How do we test it? Do animals have it? Do machines have it? Does Aaron's calculator have it? DOES THIS PODCAST HAVE IT? Does it even exist?References:What is it like to be a batSmarty PlantsOpening Invocation:Dealer's Choice  (Source: Tax Day)Hero of the WeekLiberty Mutual (not a sponsor)http://thehill.com/homenews/media/381049-liberty-mutual-to-stop-running-ads-on-laura-ingrahams-show 

Today we have a special guest Eiynah from the Polite Conversations podcast. We cover so many topics including: what some of Eiynah's experiences were in the Middle East, current labels used by SJW's, the problems with the skeptic community, tribalism, and much more.Eiynah:Twitter: @NiceMangoshttps://soundcloud.com/politeconversations Hero of the Week:Blair Bravermanhttps://www.blairbraverman.com/What I've Learned From Having A Trans Partner

If an organism is the current set of adaptations through natural selection within its own environment, couldn't the same thing be applied how humans behave? In this episode we cover Evolutionary Psychology. A set of theories that aim to draw causal relationships with psychological behavior that's common with different groups. Opening Invocation:American GodsHero of the Week:Stormy Danielle

This week we bring on a really good friend of ours, Tamara Carroll. We discuss Retributive Justices relative to the current models of punishment for kids in our schools, and for adults. We wind up also covering the effects of Trauma on young kids, and different techniques that Tamara has used when working with kids and teenagers.Paper TigersOpening Invocation:Nietzsche's eternal recurrence challengeHero of the Week:Kate McKinnon

Get out your number 2 pencils, it's time for a vocabulary lesson. In this episode GW grills Aaron on philosophy terms. We go over some of the basic terms, some complicated terms, and some outrageous ones.Also, make sure to listen to the outtakes after the outro music for this one.Opening InvocationReality Author: Liz DubatsHero Of The Week:Jorden Peele

In this episode we are joined by Kevin and Benedict from This Week In News With Kevin And Benedict. We surely aren't talking about guns, gun control, and the terrible arguments the right and gunflakes make about the second amendment, and guns as a means for more security.Guests:Kevin and Benedicthttp://kevinandbenedict.com/Opening Invocation:DNA Testing. Author: Devyn LennexHero of the Week:The survivors of the South Florida High School shooting

Can you tolerate anything? What about intolerance? In this episode we discuss the paradox of tolerance, and how it can manifest itself on the Facebook group Monster Island.Opening Invocation:The LeftoversHero of the Week:Richard Gates

With special guest from the Bi Any Means podcast, Trav Mamone, we talk about the Myth of Sisyphus. No, not just the Greek tale of Sisyphus, the guy who's eternal damnation was to push a rock up a hill, but the specific writing by Albert Camus. Here's a quote from the writing:I leave Sisyphus at the foot of the mountain! One always finds one's burden again. But Sisyphus teaches the higher fidelity that negates the gods and raises rocks. He too concludes that all is well. This universe henceforth without a master seems to him neither sterile nor futile. Each atom of that stone, each mineral flake of that night filled mountain, in itself forms a world. The struggle itself toward the heights is enough to fill a man's heart. One must imagine Sisyphus happy.You can find the full text hereGuest:Trav Mamonehttps://freethoughtblogs.com/bianymeans/Hero of the Weekhttps://www.theguardian.com/books/2018/jan/26/staunch-prize-launched-for-thrillers-that-avoid-sexual-violence-against-women

Welcome to the new and improved Embrace The Void. Both Aaron and GW got new microphones to help propagate our message into the void.Today we start a new segment where GW reads a correction of something Aaron said, and bestow much shame on him and his family. Following that, we dive into Moral Foundations Theory and how it's used as the basis for outlining the differences in cultures and political ideologies.Opening Invocation:Created by Listener Xtian Downs. Based on Montley Crew's Shout at the Devil.Hero of the Week:Jade HameisterRecent Guest Spots:GW on Kevin and Benedict This Week In News

With special guest Kenneth Quinnell (aka Professor Rex), we get back to our politics roots. We discuss everything from past polices that have been enacted, current polices, and what are the possible terrible timelines that could come from our wonderful president.Kenneth Quinnell is the Senior Writer for AFL-CIO and Head Honcho at Revolutionary Exchange Records. Find his facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/professorrexband/Opening InvocationAI EthicsHero Of The WeekAmy McGrath https://www.amymcgrathforcongress.com/