For the Sake of Argument

Avi Loeb is a Harvard University Professor and Founding Director of the Institute for Theory and Computation at the Center for Astrophysics. Loeb is the Head of the Galileo Project, and he previously chaired the Department of Astronomy and founded the Black Hole Initiative. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield

Jonathan Zimmerman is a Professor of History and Education at the University of Pennsylvania. Jonathan has written for the New York Times, the Washington Post, and The Atlantic. In this episode we debate Israel-Palestine, Free Speech, and the Columbia University protests. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield

John Vervaeke, a philosopher and cognitive scientist, discusses his journey towards understanding meaning and consciousness. They explore personal experiences with religion, the concept of meaning in life, the interplay of reality and religion, the depths of anger and fear, the notion of true reality, wisdom and insight, and the connection between meaning, happiness, and consciousness. The conversation touches on balancing pleasure, honor, and meaning for a fulfilling life.

Professor Jeremi Suri is a historian and the Mack Brown Distinguished Chair for Leadership in Global Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. Jeremi is the author of Civil War by Other Means and The Impossible Presidency. YouTube: https://youtube.com/@jakenewfield https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield

Nathan Robinson is Chief Editor of the Current Affairs magazine, which he founded in 2015. Nathan got his JD from Yale and PhD from Harvard, and has authored over a dozen books including Trump: Anatomy of a Monstrosity. In this episode, Nathan explains the differing viewpoints of Norman Finkelstein and Benny Morris. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfieldSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EYApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield

Professor Lee Cronin is the Regius Chair of Chemistry at the University of Glasgow. He was elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, and is the CEO of Chemify. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield

Harvey Silverglate is the attorney for John Eastman (Donald Trump's lawyer,) journalist, and co-founder of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. Silverglate was a member of the board of the American Civil Liberties Union and a Professor at Harvard Law School. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield

Brett Johnson was the United States Most Wanted Cybercriminal, referred to by the United States Secret Service as "The Original Internet Godfather." Brett was caught and subsequently employed by the United States Secret Service to work as a consultant and informant. He then committed more crimes, went back to prison, escaped, was caught and sent to prison again. When he eventually left prison he gained the support of an FBI agent to become one of the leading authorities on cyber crime - helping people protect themselves against criminals. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield

Avi Loeb is a Harvard University Professor and Founding Director of the Institute for Theory and Computation at the Center for Astrophysics. Loeb is the Head of the Galileo Project, and he previously chaired the Department of Astronomy and founded the Black Hole Initiative. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield

Professor Daniele Bolelli is the Host of the History on Fire Podcast. Bolelli is also the author of several books including On the Warrior's Path and Not Afraid: On Fear, Heartbreak, Raising a Baby Girl, and Cage Fighting. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jakenewfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4k9DDGJz02ibpUpervM5EY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-sake-of-argument/id1567749546 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeNewfield