

Philosophers In Space
Aaron Rabinowitz and Callie Wright
Welcome to Philosophers In Space, where the intrepid trekker captain Callie Wright and their questionable Chief Ethics Officer Aaron Rabinowitz explore the weird, gooey world of sci-fi, searching for tantalizing hypotheticals and gear-stripping questions in a space odyssey of meaning and amusement.
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Apr 29, 2022 • 1h 3min
0G183: SCP and Antimemetics
Not long before the meds wear off so gotta be quick. We're covering the SCP antimemetics hub. Your mission is to start at the top of the page and familiarize yourself with everything in order from the top down through the report entitled "Your last first day", though you're free to dive as deep as you like, just don't forget to eat and sleep or hug your loved ones. We're coving the mind melting horror that is antimemetics. Content: https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/antimemetics-division-hub Editing by Luisa Lyons, check out her amazing podcast Filmed Live Musicals: http://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/ Support us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/0G Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/0gPhilosophy Join our Facebook discussion group (make sure to answer the questions to join): https://www.facebook.com/groups/985828008244018/ Email us at: philosophersinspace@gmail.com If you have time, please write us a review on iTunes. It really really helps. Please and thank you! Sibling shows: Serious Inquiries Only: https://seriouspod.com/ Opening Arguments: https://openargs.com/ Embrace the Void: https://voidpod.com/ Recent appearances: I debated Ben Burgis on free will and moral luck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruuaVHvnRvM Content Preview: The Titan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Titan_(film)

Apr 22, 2022 • 59min
0G182: John and Sun-Hee and End of Life Ethics
So, this wasn't exactly a light and breezy episode, content warning for getting really earnest about end of life stuff. But it felt valuable so hopefully it feels that way to y'all too. Content: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the_boys_presents_diabolical/s01/e07 Editing by Luisa Lyons, check out her amazing podcast Filmed Live Musicals: http://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/ Support us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/0G Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/0gPhilosophy Join our Facebook discussion group (make sure to answer the questions to join): https://www.facebook.com/groups/985828008244018/ Email us at: philosophersinspace@gmail.com If you have time, please write us a review on iTunes. It really really helps. Please and thank you! Sibling shows: Serious Inquiries Only: https://seriouspod.com/ Opening Arguments: https://openargs.com/ Embrace the Void: https://voidpod.com/ Recent appearances: I was on What's Left of Philosophy? laying out my new paper on the pedagogy of luck. https://twitter.com/leftofphil/status/1511305894587682821 Content Preview: SCP Antimemetics division (up through Your Last First Day) https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/antimemetics-division-hub

Apr 8, 2022 • 59min
0G181: Existenz and Transhumanist Alienation
Well, we've come to the end of our very strange journey...or have we? Maybe there is no end to this bug anus journey and we'll just be finding new levels of bug anus from here on out. Maybe the bug anus symbolizes the gaping hole of alienation inside us all. Content: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Existenz Editing by Luisa Lyons, check out her amazing podcast Filmed Live Musicals: http://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/ Support us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/0G Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/0gPhilosophy Join our Facebook discussion group (make sure to answer the questions to join): https://www.facebook.com/groups/985828008244018/ Email us at: philosophersinspace@gmail.com If you have time, please write us a review on iTunes. It really really helps. Please and thank you! Sibling shows: Serious Inquiries Only: https://seriouspod.com/ Opening Arguments: https://openargs.com/ Embrace the Void: https://voidpod.com/ Recent appearances: I was on the Ultraviolet podcast talking about moral luck https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ31sIBgWKE Content Preview: The Boys Presents: Diabolical John and Sun-Hee https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16364434/

Apr 1, 2022 • 1h 3min
0G180: Naked Lunch and Beat Philosophy
We've reached the peak of bug anus mountain! The greatest Cronenberg movie there ever was, the driving force behind all his weirdness. Now, finally, we are all on the same page about what it means for something to be truly Cronenberg. Content: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naked_Lunch_(film) Editing by Luisa Lyons, check out her amazing podcast Filmed Live Musicals: http://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/ Support us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/0G Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/0gPhilosophy Join our Facebook discussion group (make sure to answer the questions to join): https://www.facebook.com/groups/985828008244018/ Email us at: philosophersinspace@gmail.com If you have time, please write us a review on iTunes. It really really helps. Please and thank you! Sibling shows: Serious Inquiries Only: https://seriouspod.com/ Opening Arguments: https://openargs.com/ Embrace the Void: https://voidpod.com/ Recent appearances: I was on the Ultraviolet podcast talking about moral luck https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ31sIBgWKE Content Preview: Existenz and revolutionary transhumanism

Mar 18, 2022 • 59min
Unlocked 0G179: The Fly and Transhumanism
The new flesh journey continues! We've gone through the tubes, we're purified and perfected and seeking to be our best transhuman selves. Content: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fly_(1986_film) Editing by Luisa Lyons, check out her amazing podcast Filmed Live Musicals: http://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/ Support us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/0G Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/0gPhilosophy Join our Facebook discussion group (make sure to answer the questions to join): https://www.facebook.com/groups/985828008244018/ Email us at: philosophersinspace@gmail.com If you have time, please write us a review on iTunes. It really really helps. Please and thank you! Sibling shows: Serious Inquiries Only: https://seriouspod.com/ Opening Arguments: https://openargs.com/ Embrace the Void: https://voidpod.com/ Recent appearances: Aaron was on The Mess We're In, arguing that they're promoting moral panics that involve laundered antisemitism. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_VfCKtrZPQ Content Preview: Q and A time!

Mar 11, 2022 • 58min
Listener Qs 28
Thanks folks for another wonderful round of Qs. We humbly submit our As. Editing by Luisa Lyons, check out her amazing podcast Filmed Live Musicals: http://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/ Support us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/0G Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/0gPhilosophy Join our Facebook discussion group (make sure to answer the questions to join): https://www.facebook.com/groups/985828008244018/ Email us at: philosophersinspace@gmail.com If you have time, please write us a review on iTunes. It really really helps. Please and thank you! Sibling shows: Serious Inquiries Only: https://seriouspod.com/ Opening Arguments: https://openargs.com/ Embrace the Void: https://voidpod.com/ Recent appearances: Aaron was on The Mess We're In, arguing that they're promoting moral panics that involve laundered antisemitism. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_VfCKtrZPQ Content Preview: Naked Lunch and uncensored artistry

Mar 4, 2022 • 60min
Listener Qs 27
Thanks folks for another wonderful round of Qs. We humbly submit our As. Editing by Luisa Lyons, check out her amazing podcast Filmed Live Musicals: http://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/ Support us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/0G Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/0gPhilosophy Join our Facebook discussion group (make sure to answer the questions to join): https://www.facebook.com/groups/985828008244018/ Email us at: philosophersinspace@gmail.com If you have time, please write us a review on iTunes. It really really helps. Please and thank you! Sibling shows: Serious Inquiries Only: https://seriouspod.com/ Opening Arguments: https://openargs.com/ Embrace the Void: https://voidpod.com/ Recent appearances: Aaron was on The Mess We're In, arguing that they're promoting moral panics that involve laundered antisemitism. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_VfCKtrZPQ Content Preview: Listener Qs 28

Feb 25, 2022 • 1h
0G178: Videodrome and Marshall Mcluhan
Explore the philosophy of Marshall Mcluhan through the lens of the movie 'Videodrome'. Dive into themes of technology manipulation, societal commentary, and the blurring of reality. Discuss psychological warfare, memes, cultural influence, and McLuhan's theories on media impact. Preview the next episode on The Fly and reflect on childhood movie fears.

Feb 18, 2022 • 55min
0G177: The Endless and Eternal Return
Okay, sorry we're a bit late on this loop, I promise next loop we'll be back on track and hopefully we can manage for the next several hundred loops. We discuss The Endless and how it relates to Nietzsche's conception of eternal return. As mentioned at the beginning, The Endless is actually the second movie in a series, I didn't realize that until too late, but I also think you're better off watching this one first and then watching Resolution, but your eternal loop millage may vary. Content: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3986820/ Editing by Luisa Lyons, check out her amazing podcast Filmed Live Musicals: http://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/ Support us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/0G Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/0gPhilosophy Join our Facebook discussion group (make sure to answer the questions to join): https://www.facebook.com/groups/985828008244018/ Email us at: philosophersinspace@gmail.com If you have time, please write us a review on iTunes. It really really helps. Please and thank you! Sibling shows: Serious Inquiries Only: https://seriouspod.com/ Opening Arguments: https://openargs.com/ Embrace the Void: https://voidpod.com/ Recent appearances: Aaron was on Beyond Atheism talking about moral realism for non-believers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8dZHGosvPM Content Preview: Videodrome and Violent and Degrading Art

Feb 9, 2022 • 1h 4min
0G176: The Eternals and Space Baby Antinatalism
Honestly, after 2.5 hours of this movie I was hoping the awakening really would happen and suck me into the middle of the planet. We discuss the cold mess that is Eternals and what this means for using planets as a means to an end. Content: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9032400/ Editing by Luisa Lyons, check out her amazing podcast Filmed Live Musicals: http://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/ Support us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/0G Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/0gPhilosophy Join our Facebook discussion group (make sure to answer the questions to join): https://www.facebook.com/groups/985828008244018/ Email us at: philosophersinspace@gmail.com If you have time, please write us a review on iTunes. It really really helps. Please and thank you! Sibling shows: Serious Inquiries Only: https://seriouspod.com/ Opening Arguments: https://openargs.com/ Embrace the Void: https://voidpod.com/ Recent appearances: Aaron was on Beyond Atheism talking about moral realism for non-believers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8dZHGosvPM Content Preview: The Endless and Nietzsche's Demon