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Aug 2, 2022 • 31min

Étienne Fortier-Dubois: On AI Art and the Philosophy of Creativity

In this episode, host Linus Lu talks with Étienne Fortier-Dubois about whether or not art is subjective or objective, how AI art might change how we perceive artistic merit, how aesthetics contribute to politics and social movements, and more. Étienne: twitter.com/etiennefd Linus: twitter.com/Linus_Lu Interintellect: twitter.com/interintellect_
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Jun 27, 2022 • 1h 2min

Ashley Rindsberg with Max Cantor: On the Redemption of Media

In this very special episode, Interintellect host Max Cantor serves as our guest host, where he interviews novelist and journalist Ashley Rindsberg about his new book, The Gray Lady Winked: How the New York Times's Misreporting, Distortions and Fabrications Radically Alter History. They cover topics such as Ashley’s motivations for writing the book, the structural incentives that have led to misreporting at the Times, the rise of the celebrity journalist, and more. The Gray Lady Winked: www.amazon.com/Gray-Lady-Winked-…ook/dp/B0922WP4VQ Ashley Rindsberg: ashleyrindsberg.com/ Max Cantor: twitter.com/maxcan
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Jun 13, 2022 • 59min

Colin Gorrie: On Linguistic Reconstruction and the Value of Dead Languages

Colin Gorrie, a linguist, discusses linguistic reconstruction and the value of dead languages. Topics include understanding ancient pronunciation, the revival of ancient languages, the shift towards communicative language teaching, and the field of reconstructing Proto Indo-European. Gorrie also introduces his upcoming salon series on learning Old English for beginners.
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May 26, 2022 • 53min

Robert Nemeth and Anna Gát: On the Future of Social Movements

In this episode, host Linus Lu talks to writer and researcher Robert Nemeth and Interintellect Founder Anna Gát about how to understand social movements, how to navigate the media landscape, and about imagining the future of social movements. Robert's upcoming salon series, "Ideas Shape the World": https://interintellect.com/series/ideas-shape-the-world/ Robert Nemeth: https://twitter.com/nrobert Anna Gát: https://twitter.com/TheAnnaGat Amanda Ripley, "Complicating the Narrative": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q80LgRgZKiA
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May 16, 2022 • 36min

Tanya Raj: On Death

In this episode, host Linus Lu talks with Tanya Raj about death, contemplating mortality, and how death can inform how to live one's life. Tanya's upcoming series on poetic exploration: https://interintellect.com/series/poetic-explorations/ Tanya's links: https://twitter.com/wanderuminating tanyaraj.com
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Apr 2, 2022 • 37min

Katrina Dela Cruz: On Education and Fostering Curiosity

In this episode, host Linus Lu talks with Katrina Dela Cruz about education and ways to foster and build curiosity. Special thanks to Miriam Gerber for editing and production. Links: The Academy of Thought and Industry: https://thoughtandindustry.com/ Erin Gruwell: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erin_Gruwell The Freedom Writers: http://www.freedomwritersfoundation.org/ PBS documentary on Erin Gruwell and the Freedom Writers: https://www.pbs.org/show/freedom-writers-stories-heart/#:~:text=%22Freedom%20Writers%3A%20Stories%20from%20the,drugs%2C%20gang%20warfare%20and%20homicides Katrina's website: https://katrinadelacruz.com/ Katrina's twitter: @katrinadlc
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Mar 14, 2022 • 34min

Brian Gallagher: On Religion and Building a More Rational Society

In this episode, host Linus Lu chats with Brian Gallagher about his own personal religious journey, what differentiates religion from cults, how to make society more rational, and more. Special thanks to Miriam Gerber for editing and production. Find out more about Brian Gallagher at https://twitter.com/bsgallagher. 
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Mar 7, 2022 • 56min

Maria Górska-Piszek and Malcolm Ocean: On Individual Agency and Creating Responsible Humans

Podcast host Linus Lu chats with Maria Górska-Piszek and Malcolm Ocean about human agency, how to raise independent children, goal setting, and more. Maria: https://twitter.com/made_in_cosmos, https://madeincosmos.net/ Malcolm: https://twitter.com/Malcolm_Ocean, https://malcolmocean.com/
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Mar 3, 2022 • 1h 3min

Visakan Veerasamy: On Introspection and Overcoming Self-Dehumanization

nterintellect host Linus Lu interviews Visakan Veerasamy on his new book, Introspect, covering the book’s origins, introspection as a hero's journey, the importance of a dynamic self-image, and overcoming cringe. Buy the book: https://visakanv.gumroad.com/l/introspect twitter.com/interintellect_ twitter.com/visakanv
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Feb 27, 2022 • 35min

Alaka Halder: Building Digital Communities and Navigating a Hybrid World

Alaka Halder, digital community builder, and Linus Lu discuss the difference between online and offline bonding, the challenges of building connections, and the importance of cultural proximity. They also talk about the purposes and challenges of communities, digital citizenship, and the considerations and difficulties of organizing hybrid events.

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