Chasing Leviathan

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Eileen Ka-May Cheng discuss historiography and the complexities that surround theories of history-making. Though we are often raised to think of history as a series of facts about past events, Dr. Cheng challenges our preconceived notions of historical fact and narrative creation. Dr. Cheng also highlights the importance of historical pursuits to the development of empathy for those with whom we disagree.For a deep dive into Dr. Eileen Cheng's work, check out her book: Historiography: An Introductory Guide 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1441177671Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud. These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop. Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Matt Traxler discuss the interdisciplinary field of language science. Dr. Traxler explores significant experiments in the study of language and cognition, both failed and successful, as well as the limitations of our understanding of language formation and how language science can help us find new appreciation for our humanity.For a deep dive into Dr. Matt Traxler's work, check out his book: Introduction to Psycholinguistics: Understanding Language Science 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1405198621Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud. These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop. Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. David Wills discuss Derrida's Perjury and Pardon, exploring Derrida's historical account of the concept of forgiveness and his own formulation of it. Dr. Wills shares unique insight from his work as a translator of Derrida and also discusses the challenges of translating philosophical works.For a deep dive into Dr. David Will's work, check out his translation of Derrida's Perjury and Pardon 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0226821129Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud. These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop. Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Mary-Jane Rubenstein discuss the religious nature of the new space race in which powerful individuals, such as Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, promise that they have the power to save humanity and bring us to new worlds of prosperity, peace, and perfection. Dr. Rubenstein explores the mythologies of our current moment and offers reflection on the dangers of assuming that we have the right, or the destiny, to take over the cosmos.For a deep dive into Dr. Mary-Jane Rubenstein's work, check out her book: Astrotopia: The Dangerous Religion of the Corporate Space Race 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0226821129Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud. These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop. Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Hugo Award-winning author Charles Stross discuss the process of blending various literary genres and current events with Lovecraftian horror. Stross reflects the stranger-than-fiction historical events that have inspired his stories, writing for the same characters in various stages of life, and why fiction is an integral part of our lives.For a deep dive into Charles Stross' work, check out his upcoming book: Season of Skulls: A Novel in the World of the Laundry Files 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B9KWWHPV/Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud. These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop. Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Lauren Bialystok discuss the difficult subject of sex education for minors. Dr. Bialystok walks through the history of sex education in the US and Canada, and raises various controversies, such as how to discuss sexual flourishing in a classroom setting and the relationship between religious communities and public sex education.For a deep dive into Dr. Lauren Bialystok's work, check out her book, co-written with Dr. Lisa M. F. Andersen: Touchy Subject: The History and Philosophy of Sex Education 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0226822184Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud. These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop. Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. James Kastely discuss the nature of persuasion and its relationship to critical aspects of the human experience, such as political engagement, personal development, and love. Dr. Kastely also shares how his exploration of rhetoric and persuasion led him to question 2500 years of interpretation of Plato's seminal text, The Republic. For a deep dive into Dr. James Kastely's work, check out his book: Loving the World Appropriately: Persuasion and the Transformation of Subjectivity 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0226822109 Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud. These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop. Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Adam Hochschild discuss the deeply troubling challenges to American democracy that arose in the years between the end of WWI and the conclusion of Woodrow Wilson's presidency. Hochschild also draws parallels between the political unrest of the early twentieth century and today, exploring issues such as government surveillance, xenophobia, and censorship.For a deep dive into Adam Hochschild's work, check out his book:American Midnight: The Great War, a Violent Peace, and Democracy's Forgotten Crisis 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0358455464Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.comWho thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud. These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop. Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Tiger Roholt discuss how smartphones are drawing us away from intimate moments and focal practices that shape our identities and give life meaning. While critical of the effects of our cellular devices, Dr. Roholt also shares how smartphones can be intentionally incorporated into a flourishing life.For a deep dive into Dr. Tiger Roholt's work, check out his book:Distracted from Meaning: A Philosophy of Smartphones 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1350172650Check out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.comWho thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud. These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop. Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Brent Waters discuss a distinctively Christian approach to bioethical issues through the lens of the Incarnation of Christ. Dr. Waters explores topics such as aging, embryonic cell research, and transhumanism, arguing that the Incarnation reaffirms the good of embodiment and the need for our medical technologies to aid us in love for neighbor.For a deep dive into Dr. Brent Water's work, check out his book:This Mortal Flesh: Incarnation and Bioethics 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/158743251XCheck out our blog on www.candidgoatproductions.com Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud. These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop. Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.