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The Moral Imagination

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Sep 23, 2020 • 1h 27min

Ep. 9: Anthony Bradley, Ph.D: Personalism as a Response to Over-Criminalization and Mass Incarceration

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Anthony Bradley about his book, "Ending Overcriminalization and Mass Incarceration: Hope from Civil Society". Dr. Anthony Bradley is professor of religious studies and director of the Center for the Study of Human Flourishing at The King's College, Theologian-In-Residence at Redeemer Presbyterian Church—Lincoln Square, and a research fellow at The Acton Institute. Show Notes: https://www.themoralimagination.com/episodes/anthony-bradley-phd Get full access to The Moral Imagination - Michael Matheson Miller at www.themoralimagination.com/subscribe
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Sep 16, 2020 • 1h 17min

Ep. 8: Glen Weyl, Ph.D: Alternatives to Technocracy & the Ideology of Artificial Intelligence

In this episode, I speak with Glen Weyl about the ideology of artificial of intelligence, central planning, Communist China, and the problem of technocracy. In a wide-ranging conversation we also talk about collaboration, knowledge and experience, decentralization, individualism, and the Ukranian Genocide—and a number of thinkers including James Scott, Alexis de Tocqueville, Georg Simmel, Joseph Ratzinger, and more. We also discuss subways, coffee, complex society, and problem of ignoring the invisible. It was a lot of fun. Glen is an innovative and very interesting the thinker. He is a political economist and social technologist at the office the Technology Officer at Microsoft. He is also the founder of Radical XChange and the co-author, with Eric Posner, of the book Radical Markets. Show Notes: https://www.themoralimagination.com/episodes/glen-weyl Get full access to The Moral Imagination - Michael Matheson Miller at www.themoralimagination.com/subscribe
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Oct 31, 2019 • 1h 20min

Ep. 7: Joel Salatin: Simple Truths About Man, Nature, Stewardship, & Farming

Michael welcomes to the show Joel Salatin, prolific writer, renowned public speaker, and self-described "Christian libertarian environmentalist capitalist lunatic farmer" to discuss his unique approach to agriculture, animal husbandry, work, and mankind's relationship with nature. Get full access to The Moral Imagination - Michael Matheson Miller at www.themoralimagination.com/subscribe
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Oct 24, 2019 • 1h 23min

Ep. 6: Dr. Patrick Lee: What Does it Really Mean to be a Human Being?

Michael welcomes Dr. Patrick Lee, director of the Center for Bio-Ethics at Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio, to discuss his book, "Body-Self Dualism in Contemporary Ethics and Politics", which examines the key questions surrounding the very complex topic of what it means to be a human being. In their discussion, Michael and Dr. Lee touch on issues such as abortion, euthanasia, gender, and sexuality. Get full access to The Moral Imagination - Michael Matheson Miller at www.themoralimagination.com/subscribe
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Oct 17, 2019 • 40min

Ep. 5: Jay Richards, Ph.D: Philosophical Materialism

Professor Jay Richards returns to discuss the second half his book, The Human Advantage: The Future of Work in an Age of Smart Machines. This half of the book focuses on philosophical materialism and its impact on human flourishing. Get full access to The Moral Imagination - Michael Matheson Miller at www.themoralimagination.com/subscribe
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Oct 9, 2019 • 50min

Ep. 4: Dr. Gregory Thornbury: Rene Girard and the Mimetic Cycle

Dr. Gregory Thornbury, Vice President for Development at the New York Academy of Art and former President of King's College in New York, joins Michael to discuss the thought of Rene Girard, specifically the concept of mimesis and the mimetic cycle, which can be traced throughout human history. Get full access to The Moral Imagination - Michael Matheson Miller at www.themoralimagination.com/subscribe
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Oct 2, 2019 • 1h 2min

Ep. 3: Jay Richards Ph.D: The Future of Work in an Age of Smart Machines

Professor Jay Richards of the Catholic University of America's Busch School of Business and the Discovery Institute joins Michael to discuss his book, The Human Advantage: The Future of Work in an Age of Smart Machines, which deals with the rise of artificial intelligence and it's impact on economies, culture, and human life. Get full access to The Moral Imagination - Michael Matheson Miller at www.themoralimagination.com/subscribe
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Oct 2, 2019 • 59min

Ep. 2: Dan Mahoney: Solzhenitsyn and the Gulag Archipelago Dan Mahoney

Professor Dan Mahoney of Assumption College joins Michael to discuss Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn and his seminal work, the Gulag Archipelago. Get full access to The Moral Imagination - Michael Matheson Miller at www.themoralimagination.com/subscribe
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Jun 17, 2019 • 1h 16min

Ep. 1: James Otteson Ph.D: Aristotle and the Good Life

Professor James Otteson of Wake Forest University and the Eudaimonia Institute joins Michael to discuss Aristotle, Eudaimonia, human flourishing, and what it means to lead a good life. Get full access to The Moral Imagination - Michael Matheson Miller at www.themoralimagination.com/subscribe

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