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Andrew has a degree in philosophy, Taylor is working on a degree in philosophy, and Mr. Parsons taught philosophy to them both. Together they explore philosophy and its application to life, so come along! The door is always open. Open Door Philosophy on Open Door Philosophy on Instagram @opendoorphilosophyOpen Door Philosophy website at opendoorphilosophy.comContact us via email at opendoorphilosophy@gmail.com
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Philosophy? WTF??

Danny O'Donnell & Dr. Michael Alsford

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What is Philosophy? Why should we bother with it? Sit down with Danny and Dr. Mike in the comfort of their local pub, as they grapple with the big ideas in a unique and accessible way! Dive into our archive of earlier episodes here: https://castbox.fm/channel/id3766780?country=gb Send us an email: philosophywtf@gmail.com Check out our article about the podcast here! Get into Mike and Danny's heads for free! https://blog.apaonline.org/2018/10/03/the-philosophy-wtf-podcast-philosophy-outside-a ...
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Finding good new music can be a full time job, so let KEXP help! In Our Headphones brings you five song recommendations every Monday, straight from KEXP’s DJs and Music Directors. We learn stories and insights about the artists, make connections between the music and the world around us, and get to know the diverse roster of DJs that make up the KEXP airwaves. Join hosts Janice Headley and Isabel Khalili on this never-ending journey of music discovery.
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This is Fix This. A bi-weekly podcast of bites-sized stories from Amazon Web Services (AWS). We talk to leaders from around the globe about how they use technology to fix some of the world’s most pressing issues.
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Mind-Body Solution presents enlightening discourse with the world’s leading experts in science, philosophy, and beyond. This podcast takes an in-depth philosophical probe into the nature of consciousness, reality, free will, morality, mental health, and more. It will change the way you think about the mind-body dichotomy by showing just how difficult — intellectually and practically — the mind-body problem is. Join Dr Tevin Naidu on a quest to conquer the mind-body problem and take one step ...
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This is a chaotic historical romance podcast hosted by confirmed spinsters: Caroline @salty_caroline_reads and Hannah @fringebookreviews. To be quite honest, they should not have been trusted with microphones. New episodes drop on Fridays and every other Tuesday. Hannah and Caroline are not responsible for any pants romanced off of your body and/or any addition to that pile of books just chilling by your bed.
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Immerse yourself in the profound world of Sleep with Philosophy, a soothing sleepcast uniquely designed to bridge the gap between relaxation and intellectual stimulation. Each episode gracefully combines the wisdom of the world's great thinkers with soothing bedtime narratives and soft ASMR-inspired storytelling, creating a tranquil space where minds can wander, and bodies can relax. Whether you're exploring the rigorous logic of Aristotle, the existential musings of Sartre, the philosophica ...
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Insights from the tech industry's top leaders in this podcast about Cloud, IT Modernization, and Digital Transformation - hosted by Alex Raul and sponsored by Rackner. Listen to find out how organizations large and small are using cloud technologies to further their mission. Topics discussed include Cloud Native technologies like Kubernetes, DevSecOps, Serverless, Cybersecurity, Hybrid Cloud, Private Cloud, AWS, Azure, GCP, Open Source and much more. The Cloud Native Show is presented by Rac ...
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We’re adults and we’re going back to school! Each week I talk to a guest about their time in the collegiate world as a non traditional student. Sometimes that guest is me staring in a mirror trying to retain a tenuous grip on sanity as I study, parent, and engage in other adult human activities. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youllhavethat/support
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Space Ventures Radio is a NewSpace podcast dedicated to exploring startup ventures in the commercial space industry. Host Raleigh Werner explores the most exciting new space companies, digging into their products, teams, business models and competition. This radio show covers startups and companies from every sector of the commercial space industry, from Earth observation to telecommunications and space exploration.
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As KEXP kicks off Aqui y Ahora – our special programming for Latinx Heritage Month – we welcome Albina Cabrera back to the podcast to talk about the kick-off day's on-air programming, as well as KEXP’s Mexico City broadcast, taking place in October. We spotlight four of the bands playing the El Sonido Live event on October 19 at Foro Indie Rocks, c…
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WATCH: https://youtu.be/_Kj2OgkxGa0Terrence Deacon is Professor and Chair of the Department of Anthropology and member of the Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute at the University of California, Berkeley. His research combines developmental evolutionary biology and comparative neuroanatomy to investigate the evolution of human cognition, and is part…
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As the volume and variety of Earth observation data continues to grow, there is a growing need to understand and make this information accessible to new users and applications. Descartes Labs, a cloud-based platform, is on a mission to help organizations across multiple sectors analyze satellite imagery, sensor data, and other geospatial informatio…
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Are you intrigued by the intersection of philosophy, mathematics, and the science of the mind? Enter the world of René Descartes in the latest episode of "Sleep with Philosophy," where the turbulent times and groundbreaking ideas of this extraordinary thinker come alive. Picture yourself transported to a quaint French town in 1596, immersed in an e…
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WATCH: https://youtu.be/jW2C3ZNzijE Chris Fields, PhD., is an independent scientist interested in both the physics and the cognitive neuroscience underlying the human perception of objects as spatially and temporally bounded entities. He began his career as an experimental physicist, obtained his Ph.D. in Philosophy of Science (University of Colora…
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Discover the intriguing life and thought of Joseph Raz, a beacon of insight in the realms of legal, moral and political philosophy. Born amidst the cultural and ideological diversity of British Mandate Palestine, Raz emerged as a transformative figure with a lasting impact on these academic fields. This episode traces Raz's extraordinary journey, d…
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Today’s guest is a master of the aviation class of business, but is also a well-known and respected market figure across classes, holding key positions in market committees and international insurance trade bodies and non-insurance organisations alike. Bruce Carman has been a leading aviation and war underwriter since the late 1980s and after over …
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Send us a text Are you destined to be with someone? Is there a soul-mate out there, somewhere, just for you? Is love something that comes upon us, or is it something we cultivate within ourselves? Join us for this second episode on Plato's Symposium where we discuss the speeches of Aristophanes and Agathon. Contact us via email at contact@opendoorp…
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WATCH: https://youtu.be/MrV9IwZd3qEMurray Shanahan is Professor of Cognitive Robotics at Imperial College London and a principal research scientist at Google DeepMind. Educated at Imperial College (BSc(Eng) computer science) and Cambridge University (King’s College; PhD computer science), he became a full Professor at Imperial, and joined DeepMind.…
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Discover the extraordinary life and illuminating works of Simon Critchley, an influential figure in contemporary philosophy who underwent a remarkable transformation from factory labourer to revered intellectual, evoking an inspiring manifestation of sheer determination and unyielding grit. We'll explore Critchley's expansive catalogue of philosoph…
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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- In our latest installment, we explore the formidable intellect of David Lewis, shining a light on his tremen…
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WATCH: https://youtu.be/UOSXYUcTpDs Stephen Grossberg is Professor Emeritus of Mathematics & Statistics, Psychological & Brain Sciences, and Biomedical Engineering at Boston University. He is Wang Professor of Cognitive and Neural Systems & Director of the Center for Adaptive Systems. He is a Cognitive Scientist, Theoretical and Computational Psych…
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Riz Rollins, also known as DJ Riz, recently celebrated 35 years at KEXP. He hosts Drive Time every Monday from 4-7pm Pacific Time and is one of the rotating hosts on Expansions, the Sunday night mix show originally inspired by trip-hop and acid jazz. His sets incorporate jazz, rock, hip-hop, funk, and everything in between, always with soul. To cel…
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I would have to spend some time checking the numbers, but today’s guest is the Chief Underwriting Officer who oversees arguably the largest amount of Gross written premium in the world. That’s because Rachel Turk is really a Chief, Chief Underwriting Officer who oversees forty to fifty of her peers in the $70 billion dollar Lloyd’s market. Whatever…
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Embark on a mesmerizing journey into the mind of Claude Lévi-Strauss, an intellectual visionary whose groundbreaking insights continue to echo through the disciplines of anthropology, linguistics, philosophy, and beyond. In this episode of "Sleep with Philosophy," we explore the life and legacy of Lévi-Strauss, a figure whose understanding of the f…
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Today’s interviewee is making his fourth appearance on the podcast, which I think makes him my most interviewed guest. But as he is the CEO of Hannover Re, one of the world’s largest and most consistently outperforming reinsurers, I’d love to be able to have Jean-Jacques Henchoz on the show even more regularly. That's because very few underwriters …
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Send us a text What is love? Can it inspire us to be better? Can it bring harmony to opposites? These are of the most enduring questions we have, so much so that Plato wrote an entire dialogue about it called Symposium. Join us for this episode in which we give some background and discuss the first three speeches on love! Contact us via email at co…
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Lace Cadence is the host of KEXP’s “The Continent,” which showcases the many of genres and styles across Africa, from AfroBeats to Amapiano, Soukous to Mbalax. In this episode, Lace joins Janice to share two tracks – covering the spectrum of African house music, from a classic-style jam to Amapiano. (Plus, throws a curveball in the middle, with a n…
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WATCH: https://youtu.be/aQEX-twenkA Michael Levin is a Distinguished Professor in the Biology department at Tufts University and associate faculty at the Wyss Institute for Bioinspired Engineering at Harvard University. Prof Levin holds the Vannevar Bush endowed Chair and serves as director of the Allen Discovery Center at Tufts and the Tufts Cente…
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WATCH: https://youtu.be/3WLdL5zT6eY Professor David Papineau is a British academic philosopher. He works as Professor of Philosophy of Science at King's College London and the City University of New York Graduate Center, and previously taught for several years at Cambridge University, where he was a fellow of Robinson College. He did a BSc in Mathe…
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For this episode, we take a look at the profoundly influential ideas of American philosopher and political theorist Michael Sandel. Born in the golden year of 1953, Sandel enriched the realm of philosophy and criticisms of Rawlsian liberalism with his profound contributions spanning ethics, morality, and civic virtue. His ideas resonate robustly wi…
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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Embark on a journey with "Sleep with Philosophy" as we illuminate the fascinating life and influential thoug…
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It's the ultimate job of a Broker to make insurance and reinsurance deals happen. You can’t make things happen if you’re too shy to talk to anyone, or not good at listening. Once you have listened you then need to be empathetic and understand the nuances and intentions of the parties to a transaction. You also need to be able to make a point eloque…
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In Our Headphones will be back next week with song recommendations from Lace Cadence, host of The Continent. But this week, we'd like to share another KEXP podcast: The Cobain 50, which explores the famous list Kurt Cobain left behind in one of his journals naming his Top 50 albums. Hosted by Martin Douglas and Dusty Henry, the series digs into a d…
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WATCH: https://youtu.be/Gp9Sqvx4H7w Professor Karl Friston is one of the most highly cited living neuroscientists in history. He is Professor of Neuroscience at King's College London and holds Honorary Doctorates from the University of Zurich, University of York and Radboud University. He is the world expert on brain imaging, neuroscience, and theo…
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WATCH: https://youtu.be/IbjGRcqD96Q Keith Frankish is a Honorary Reader in Philosophy at the University of Sheffield, a Visiting Research Fellow at The Open University, & an Adjunct Professor with the Brain & Mind Programme in Neurosciences at the University of Crete. He is the author of "Mind and Supermind" & "Consciousness", as well as numerous j…
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Send us a text We finish our overview of The Oxford Four with Mr. Parsons' favorite, Mary Midgley. She wrote on the topic of metaphilosophy, championed a pluralistic view of morality, and raged against scientism and reductionism. AND she had swaggy hats! Contact us via email at contact@opendoorphilosophy.com Open Door Philosophy on Instagram @opend…
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KEXP Variety Mix DJ Reeves shares a sinister ambient track, some optimistic indie rock, and changes the show name to In Our Chat Pile, in honor of the Oklahoma City-based band. He also shares a sweet story and shout-out to his Dad. Plus, KEXP Music Director Chris Sanley shares a hypnotic track from a long-time KEXP fave band, that she describes as …
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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Explore the enigmatic mind of Søren Kierkegaard in this riveting episode of "Sleep with Philosophy." Born in…
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Baruch Spinoza. A philosopher who dared to challenge the societal conventions of his era and etched an indelible mark on the realm of independent thinking. Beginning in 17th century Amsterdam, we find a ;one story full of courage and audacity; a solitary thinker with groundbreaking concepts. From the infamous excommunication that fueled his rebel t…
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I’m really pleased today because after almost four years of trying I have finally managed to get someone from the Arch Capital group of companies onto the show. Arch’s appetite to make the most of market opportunity and react quickly to a lack of the same has led to long-term outperformance that speaks for itself. That is perhaps just as well in a …
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On this special edition of In Our Headphones, KEXP’s Editorial Team comes together to share their contenders for this year’s “Song of the Summer.” From synth pop and breezy yacht rock to UK garage and the diss track to end them all, each contributor brings their own take on what makes the perfect summer track. Songs featured: Buscabulla - “11:11” (…
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Federico Faggin is an Italian-American physicist, engineer, inventor and entrepreneur. He is best known for designing the first commercial microprocessor, the Intel 4004. A new groundbreaking theory of consciousness proposes that qualia reside in quantum fields. Federico Faggin is one of the greatest luminaries of high technology alive today. A phy…
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Witness the captivating story of Thales of Miletus, a key figure from antiquity whose ideas continue to shape the narrative of philosophy, mathematics, and astronomy today. Having emerged as a thought leader amidst the intellectually rich backdrop of ancient Greek city Miletus, Thales was not merely a philosopher but also a groundbreaking scientist…
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