

For the Sake of Argument
Jake Newfield
Interviews and Debates with leaders in Philosophy, Politics, and Science
Episodes
Mentioned books

Sep 15, 2021 • 1h 10min
#16: Professor Daniel Jafferis: Traveling through Wormholes, Free Will, Consciousness
Daniel Jafferis is a tenured Professor of Physics at Harvard University where he studies String Theory. Daniel matriculated at Yale University at the age of 14, and begun his PhD at age 18, finishing when he was 23-years old. Jafferis's research has focused on string theory and supersymmetric quantum field theory. He is one of the discoverers of the low energy three dimensional superconformal Chern-Simons-matter theory.

Aug 2, 2021 • 1h 1min
#15: Michael Shermer: Establishing a Rational Basis for Morality, and Enlightened Humanism
Michael Shermer is the editor-in-chief of the magazine Skeptic, an American science writer, a historian of science, and the founder of The Skeptics Society.

Jul 28, 2021 • 1h 4min
#14: Dr. Dominic D'agostino: Using the Ketogenic diet for Optimal Performance and Weight Maintenance
Dr. Dominic D'agostino is a Professor in Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology at USF. Dr D'agostino is an industry leader in the ketogenic diet and ketogenic nutrition.

Jul 28, 2021 • 41min
#13: Lawrence Krauss: Truth, Morality, and Religion
Lawrence Krauss is a world-renowned theoretical physicist and cosmologist, bestselling author, and President of The Origins Project Foundation.

Jul 28, 2021 • 1h 2min
#12: Zach Bitter: World Records, Performance Optimization
Zach Bitter is the former world record holder for the 100-mile run and the 12-hour run. Zach ran 100 miles in 11 hours and 19 minutes, which is an average of 6:48 per mile.

Jul 28, 2021 • 54min
#11: Terry Virts: Spending 213 Days in Space
Terry Virts was a NASA Astronaut, International Space Station Commander, and Colonel in the United States Air Force.

Jul 28, 2021 • 48min
#10: Edward Slingerland: How to Try Without Trying (with and without alcohol)
Edward Slingerland is a Distinguished University Scholar and Professor of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia

Jul 28, 2021 • 49min
#9: Jonathan Zimmerman: The Controversy and Necessity of Free Speech
Jonathan Zimmerman is a Professor of History at the University of Pennsylvania. Jonathan's work examines myths that cloud our understanding of learning, how educational policies have developed over time, and how political and social movements come to shape education. A former Peace Corps volunteer and high school teacher, Zimmerman has written for the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Chronicle of Higher Education, The New York Review of Books, and The Atlantic.

Jul 28, 2021 • 58min
#8: Alan Levinovitz: The Meaning of Life, and How to Persuade People
Alan Levinovitz is a Professor of Religion at James Madison University and author of Natural: How Faith in Nature's Goodness Leads to Harmful Fads, Unjust Laws, and Flawed Science.

Jul 28, 2021 • 55min
#7: Andy Norman: Conspiracy Theories, Cognitive Immunity, and Mind Parasites
Andy Norman is a Philosophy Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, and Author of Mental Immunity. Andy has pioneered the philosophical science behind cognitive immunology and thought parasites.