Best Bentham Podcasts (2024)

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222 – Consciousness As Recursive Reflections with Daniel Böttger 1:59:09

2h ago1:59:09

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We talk with Daniel about his ACX guest post that posits that thoughts are conscious, rather than brains. LINKS Consciousness As Recursive Reflections Seven Secular Sermons Seven Secular Sermons video on TwitterX LightHaven’s Eternal September 0:00:05 – Recursive Reflections 01:29:30 – Personal News from Eneasz 01:31:04 – Guild of the Rose 01:32:15…

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Bayes Blast 33 – Porn Sims 7:48

4d ago7:48

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Can we achieve our true potential? based on – Interview Day At Thiel Capital also mentioned: Meetups Everywhere 2024 Are You Jesus or HitlerBy The Bayesian Conspiracy

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DetoxPod 185 : Damon L. Jacobs (Therapist/Activist) 1:04:01

6d ago1:04:01

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Hey Folks! I'm excited to bring you this latest conversation, starring Damon L Jacobs, a licensed marriage and family therapist. In our chat, we discuss the intersection of mental health and sexual health. Damon shares shis personal journey of growing up gay, the impact of the AIDS crisis, and the evolution of sexual health awareness. He emphasizes…

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Practical Steps to Growing a Sustainable Business 50:52

9d ago50:52

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The UK has set out clear targets to achieve net zero by 2050, with Oxfordshire set to be a leader in the low carbon transition nationally. But how can business leaders make practical changes to their organisations to support the transition, while keeping costs down? In this episode of OxTalks, powered by the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership…

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Explorations - The Plinian Society and the Birth of Evolutionary Science in 19th-Century Edinburgh 12:17

11d ago12:17

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Send us a text What if the intellectual debates of 19th-century Edinburgh held the secrets to modern evolutionary science? Join us on Beyond the Text as we uncover the fascinating world of the Plinian Society, where influential minds like Robert Jameson and Robert Edmund Grant engaged in fiery discussions about Lamarckian theory amidst a thriving s…

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221 – Why The Field? Why Zombies?? with Liam 2:28:02

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Eneasz tries to understand why someone would posit a Chalmers Field, and brings up the horrifying implications. LINKS Zombies! Zombies? 2 Rash 2 Unadvised (the Terra Ignota analysis podcast) The previous TBC episode, where we first discussed other aspects of this The Conscious Mind by David Chalmers 0:00:05 – Even More Zombies 01:59:12 – Feedback 0…

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Bayes Blast 32 – Canadian Health Care 5:23

18d ago5:23

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A surprising update for two previously maple-pilled YanksBy The Bayesian Conspiracy

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DetoxPod 184: Nore Davis (Comedian/Actor) 1:04:05

20d ago1:04:05

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Nore Davis is a comedian, writer and actor. He has appeared on "Succession", "Boardwalk Empire", and "Last Week Tonight", in addition to a lengthy list of talk show appearances. His new special Element: A Solo Show Film is available on his website and covers several of the topics we wind up talking about in this episode. Our conversation explores t…

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Independent Business: A Guide to Keeping up with Changing Times 58:57

24d ago58:57

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How can independent organisations, and their employees, adapt to the everchanging business landscape to compete with larger companies and achieve growth? How do they balance tradition with driving a small to medium sized enterprise forward? In this episode of OxTalks, powered by the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP), host Howard Bent…

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220 – Chalmer’s Zombies, with Liam 2:03:06

29d ago2:03:06

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We dig into the classic LW post Zombies! Zombies? and talk a lot of philosophy with Liam from the 2 Rash 2 Unadvised podcast. I (Steven) spent a bunch of time trying to export the conversation from Discord that Liam, Eneasz, and I had. I thought it provided a lot of awesome extra depth to the episode’s topic. Did you know that it’s basically imposs…

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DetoxPod 183 : Josh Gondelman (Writer/Comedian) Returns! 1:00:48

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I first interviewed comedian and writer Josh Gondelman way back in Episode 39, a conversation that took place nearly four years ago. So we had a lot to catch up on. We talk about the world opening back up and how that’s had an effect on Josh’s career and personal life. I give a shout out to his substack newsletter, and what it feels like to give ad…

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Welcome to OxTalks Season Three 0:54

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Welcome to Season Three of OxTalks, powered by OxLEP. OxTalks aims to give you more insight into the great work that OxLEP does, empowering and enabling businesses across Oxfordshire and beyond, to add value to their organisation and, crucially, to the communities they serve. OxLEP: As the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP), it is our…

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219 – On Excellence, with Tracing Woodgrains 1:22:26

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Inspired by Trace’s speech about excellence at VibeCamp 3, Eneasz and Steven speak to Tracing Woodgrains about Excellence and its various aspects LINKS Trace’s SubStack Trace’s Twitter Wes on TracingWoodgrains as the Nietzschean Superman Gymnastics Then vs Now video Evolution of Gymnastics video 0:00:05 – Excellence 01:17:24 – Guild of the Rose 01:…

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DetoxPod 182: Jayson Greene (Journalist/Memoirist/Novelist) 1:21:33

2M ago1:21:33

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In this episode, I’m chatting with Jayson Greene, a journalist and author based in Brooklyn, NY. Jayson is probably most-well known as a senior editor at the influential music site Pitchfork, and we kick off our conversation by discussing what got him into music journalism and writing in general. Jayson’s memoir, “Once More We Saw Stars” is a tragi…

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EP#94 {BONUS EPISODE} Live in Conversation with Daisy Stewart-Darling at Towner Gallery 56:07

2M ago56:07

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Join us for the first ever Live Girls Twiddling Knobs episode, recorded at Towner Gallery on August 2nd, 2024. inside, Isobel talks with sound and lino artist, Daisy Stewart-Darling about her new project Lino Waves: Soundscapes of the Living Coast, which documents the changing East Sussex coastline through field recordings and large scale lino work…

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218 – Bentham’s Bulldog and the Best Argument for God 2:14:29

2M ago2:14:29

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Spurred by comments from a couple of episodes ago, we wanted to make sure we didn’t misrepresent Matthew’s position and he agreed to come lay it out for us on the show. Check out the links below to dive in deeper. LINKS Bentham’s Newsletter Bentham’s Bulldog on the Best Argument for God and also Miracles Skeptoid #247 on The “Miracle” of Calanda an…

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DetoxPod 181 : Isaac Knox (Comedian/Guinness Book Record Holder) 1:06:31

2M ago1:06:31

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Hi Friends! In this episode, I interview Isaac Knox, a comedian and freestyle rapper (and Guinness world record holder!) Isaac shares his journey of becoming a freestyle rapper (because, do people dream about doing this as kids?) and his decision to move to New York. Isaac shares stories about intentionally living in his car for fairly lengthy peri…

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217 – Consensual Violence with Rikard 1:50:09

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Rikard joins us to speak about the benefits of consensual violence LINKS Rikard’s Substack – Drunken Masterpieces Rikard is @rikardhjort Twitter Defense Against the Dark Arts is just the Dark Arts The Ultimate Self-Defense Championship Armchair Violence The poem Rikard recited 0:00:17 – Consensual Violence 1:24:05 – Guild of the Rose Update 1:25:37…

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DetoxPod 180 : Bryan Dunn (Musician/Friend) 1:07:27

3M ago1:07:27

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Hi Friends! In this episode, I'm talking to my buddy Bryan Dunn . During our conversation, Bryan chats about his experiences growing up as a military brat (and the enhanced worldview that afforded him), and his fairly recent move from Brooklyn to upstate New York. He reflects on the social pressures and obligations of living in a big city, especial…

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216 – On Dying (And Cryonics) 2:28:27

3M ago2:28:27

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Rachel Zuber joins us to talk about hospice work, dying in America, and why she’s less optimistic about cryonics now. LINKS All the Living and the Dead Caitlin Doughty on YouTube CI cryonics case reports Places of Death in the US Prev Episodes – Cryonics pt 1 and pt 2 w Robert McIntyre, and Cryo with Rudi Hoffman Bentham’s Bulldog on the Best Argum…

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Kristian von Hornsleth 47:43

3M ago47:43

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Kristian von Hornsleth gæster os på det nyeste afsnit af “The Life After”. Og vi går på opdagelse i det, at være den skæve person i en firkantet virkelighed. Modet ved at udfordre status quo, den mørke side der ligger i os alle og lyset som viser vejen frem. På trods af, at det er Ulrik der er vært, så tager Kristian en fantastisk styring af vores …

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Bayes Blast 31 – Blowing Hot Air (Free Version) 18:33

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Brandon comes back to explain how wind works. Steven and Brandon are not the two you want if you want to quickly get to the point so this went on for a good while. It’s an awesome conversation and Patrons and Substack supporters will have access to the whole thing. https://earth.nullschool.net/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss…

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DetoxPod 179: Ryan Bentham (Podcaster/Educator) 58:32

3M ago58:32

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Hey everyone! I'm bringing back my friend Ryan Bentham, who some of you may know from having appeared in three previous Detox episodes, and who others may know from the Life on the Swingset podcast. Ryan (AKA Prof) and I talk (somewhat loosely) about sexy stuff, but we also talk about his long road back from a major health setback and how going thr…

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Season 4, Ep.10: Starry Night Over the Rhône by Vincent Van Gogh 36:38

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This week, Phil and Laura look at Vincent’s other ‘Starry Night’, painted just down the road from his famous yellow house in Arles, and explore the themes of love, madness and beauty that have followed this beloved and troubled artist over the centuries... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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215 – Rationalism and Religion, with Brandon Hendrickson 2:18:59

3M ago2:18:59

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Brandon Hendrickson takes over the podcast! He interrogates Eneasz about his past, and this crazy rationalist religion idea, and introduces a vast knowledge base of secular religion development. LINKS Brandon’s substack, The Lost Tools of Learning Simple square visualization to … Continue reading →By The Bayesian Conspiracy

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Academy to Arena - Rt Honourable Tom Brake (Lib Dem) on Constitutional Reform, Brexit and the Union 1:16:32

3M ago1:16:32

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Send us a text This episode is from an interview with the society I founded in 2021, Progressive Britain. In this episode, we are honoured to welcome the Director of Unlock Democracy, and former Liberal Democrat Chief Whip, Tom Brake. 🚀 His think tank is advocating for constitutional reform to engage citizens and close the participation gap nationw…

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Season 4, Ep.9: Augustus of Prima Porta Statue - Vatican Museums 38:03

3M ago38:03

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Talk about good PR! This masterpiece by an unknown Greek artist depicts the first official emperor of Rome, Augustus, demonstrating his firm grasp of the importance of a carefully crafted public image in 20AD... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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DetoxPod 178: Brian Wilkins (Educator/Music Exec) 55:57

4M ago55:57

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Brian and I befriended one another nearly two decades ago, and while we've been peripherally in touch in the years since our work relationship ended, we had our first face-to-face LONG conversation in quite some time earlier this year. Turns out Brian's made some moves since our early days. Now based in L.A., Brian discusses his upbringing, talks a…

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Season 4, Ep.8: Colliers Unloading on Hove Beach by John Constable 27:18

4M ago27:18

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This week, Phil’s takes leading BBC radio presenter Danny Pike for a trip to the Brighton Pavilion to examine local legend John Constable’s stunning work depicting the seafront a stone’s throw from our office… Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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214 – Is Death Good? Simone and Malcolm Collins return!

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The Collinses are back to address follow-up questions, like why is death good? Does population density reduce fertility? Is demographic collapse still a problem? Are child support laws bad? A great discussion is had by all. LINKS Based Camp Three … Continue reading →By The Bayesian Conspiracy

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DetoxPod 177 : Benjamin Wagner II (Filmmaker/Musician/Podcaster) 1:05:17

4M ago1:05:17

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I'm excited to welcome Benjamin Wagner back to the show! Ben is a musician and filmmaker who, in previous lives, was a high-ranking exec at MTV News as well as at what is now Meta (Facebook, Instagram, etc). Ben recently completed a film called "Friends and Neighbors", in which he charts his own journey through abuse and trauma. We talk a bit about…

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Season 4, Ep.7: Las Meninas by Diego Velázquez 34:29

4M ago34:29

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This week, Phil and Laura discuss what has been repeatedly named one of the greatest paintings in history, the monumental ‘Las Meninas’ or ‘The Maids’ by the legendary Diego Velázquez... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Explorations - Science in the Age of Revolutions: the Context of Darwin. 8:56

4M ago8:56

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Send us a text Welcome to "Beyond the Text," the podcast that delves into the intersection of science, history, and society. Join your host, Samuel Woodall, as we explore the fascinating world of science during the age of revolutions, just after the Enlightenment. In this week's episode, we embark on an intellectual journey through the Linnaean Soc…

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Season 4, Ep.6: Miss La La at the Cirque Fernando by Edgar Degas 28:49

4M ago28:49

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This week, co-directors of My National Gallery, London Ali Ray and Phil Grabsky discuss Ali’s favourite work in this world-renowned gallery, and just why it stuck out to her amongst this enormous collection of masterpieces... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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213 – Are Transformer Models Aligned By Default?

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Our species has begun to scrute the inscrutable shoggoth! With Matt Freeman 🙂 LINKS Anthropic’s latest AI Safety research paper, on interpretability Anthropic is hiring Episode 93 of The Mind Killer Talkin’ Fallout VibeCamp 0:00:17 – A Layman’s AI Refresher … Continue reading →By The Bayesian Conspiracy

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Beyond the Music - Henry Purcell's Dido and Aeneas and King Arthur 38:39

4M ago38:39

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Send us a text Hello, esteemed music enthusiasts, and welcome to "Beyond the Music." I'm Samuel Woodall, your guide on this captivating journey through the life and works of the incomparable Henry Purcell. As an intellectual historian, I bring a unique perspective to our exploration, delving into the intricacies and brilliance of Purcell's musical …

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DetoxPod 166: Chad Pearson (Music Industry Exec/Dad/Good Dude) 1:05:57

4M ago1:05:57

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Chad and I go back at least fifteen years. When we met, he was working for a gospel label, but he didn't have the "holier than thou" attitude a lot of Christians have. We became friendly, and I became more intrigued as I got to know his life a little better. He's the son of missionaries, grew up in Papua New Guinea, he's the parent of a Black child…

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Season 4, Ep.5: Rain, Steam, and Speed by JMW Turner 30:42

4M ago30:42

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In this episode, Phil and Laura discuss the wonderfully dynamic Turner work which Michael Palin called his “science fiction painting” in My National Gallery, London... Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Season 4, Ep.4: The Virgin of the Rocks by Leonardo da Vinci 29:16

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Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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Season 2 Episode 9 - Jeremy Bentham on Bobbies and Penology 1:05:23

5M ago1:05:23

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In this episode, we take you through Jeremy Bentham's view on the role of policing and what policing used to look like - in that mythical, pre-Benthamic society. Oh, and we'll also talk about his mummified head. It relates. We promise. The delay was BAD in this one. We apologize for repeatedly interrupting each other. VCA Lawsuit in Orange County: …

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212 – Feedback Extravaganza 1:40:29

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A bit of a change of pace this episode. Eneasz and Steven catch up on some feedback we’ve had piling up for the last several weeks. Always feel free to call us out on any bullshit we say or if … Continue reading →By The Bayesian Conspiracy

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DetoxPod 165 : Kevin Patterson (Author/Educator) 1:00:18

5M ago1:00:18

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With this appearance, my friend Kevin A. Patterson ties the record for most Detoxicity appearances. This is his fourth time on the pod, and my man drops gems every time. Kevin is the author of "Love's Not Color Blind; Race and Representation in Polyamorous and Other Alternative Relationships", he co-authors the "For Hire" series of graphic novels, …

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Bayes Blast 30 – Less.Online 23:04

5M ago23:04

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Less.Online gathers rationalist writers (and readers) for a major event in Berkeley May 31 – June 2nd. Eneasz will be there! Ben Pace and Raymond Arnold tell us all about it. Get all the details you could want plus tickets … Continue reading →By The Bayesian Conspiracy

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Explorations - Transcribing the Bentham Project 12:09

5M ago12:09

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Send us a text 🌟 Welcome, dear followers, to a new journey on "Beyond the Text"! 🌟 Today, we embark on a philosophical odyssey, exploring the pioneering ideas of Jeremy Bentham and the birth of Utilitarianism. We'll unravel the depths of Bentham's thought. But first, let's express our gratitude to Dr. Valerie Wallace for guiding us through this enl…

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Season 4, Ep.3: The Ambassadors by Hans Holbein the Younger 34:53

5M ago34:53

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This week's topic of discussion is Holbein’s masterpiece from one of the most important years in British history – 1533. This was the year that Henry VIII broke from the Catholic church, married Anne Boleyn and had a daughter who would become one of England’s most popular monarchs, Elizabeth I...  Support the show…

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211 – The Social Justice Religion with Tracing Woodgrains 1:44:38

5M ago1:44:38

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“Social justice progressivism (SJP) is the first time most people—including most Christians—have encountered a truly vital religion,” argues Tracing Woodgrains. We dive into this. LINKS The Twitter Essay we’re discussing Tracing Woodgrains on Twitter Tracing Woodgrains’s SubStack Trace’s piece on … Continue reading →…

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DetoxPod 164 : Cameron Mazzeo (Social Worker/Therapist) 1:19:15

5M ago1:19:15

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In this episode, Cameron Mazzeo, a NJ-based licensed clinical social worker, shares his personal journey and what inspired him to create a private practice that caters to alternative lifestyles and relationships. Cameron and I discuss the importance of expanding his practice to include other communities, such as the kink community and ethically non…

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Season 4, Ep.2: The AIDS Memorial Quilt with Yvonne Gilleece 30:19

6M ago30:19

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Support the showBy Seventh Art Productions

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210 – Demographic Collapse & Religion with Simone & Malcolm Collins 1:42:14

6M ago1:42:14

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We speak with Simone and Malcolm from Based Camp and Pronatalist.org. World population is a few decades from collapse if trends continue. Is this bad, and what can be done? LINKS Based Camp YouTube and Podcast Pronatalist.org The mentioned where to … Continue reading →By The Bayesian Conspiracy

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Bayes Blast 29 – VibeClipse 31:07

6M ago31:07

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Steven and Eneasz regale each other and you with our stories, experiences, and takeaways from VibeClipse. The video Eneasz mentioned with him and especially Jen reacting to totality. 🙂 Also, as hinted in this blast and discussed in the last … Continue reading →By The Bayesian Conspiracy

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