Best Street Epistemology Podcasts (2024)

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Eating Meat (or, How Much is Reid’s Life Worth?) | Spectrum Street Epistemology 16:20

3h ago16:20

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In Washington Park, NYC, Peter Boghossian engages a man and a woman in Spectrum Street Epistemology. The claim begins with the ethics of meat consumption and culminates in answering a question we’ve all wondered: How much is Reid’s life worth? One woman provides the answer.⸺SUPPORT MY WORK⸺Newsletter | https://boghossian.substack.com/ Donate | http…

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Ep 479: Video of the Month | Navigate with Nate | Civil Conversation with a Conspiracy Theorist 43:31

24d ago43:31

43:31

Nate explores Dan's conspiratorial-minded views.Watch video of talk here: https://youtu.be/ByQ65zb2qEk?si=AAjARRjTfzh7jBfgTake the 2024 Street Epistemology Survey now:https://www.soscisurvey.de/se_community_survey_2024/Navigate with Nate's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@NavigateWithNateStreet Epistemology-Related Links:https://linktr.ee/S…

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How Many Giraffes Is Reid's Life Worth? #streetepistemology #funny #peterboghossian 1:00

27m ago1:00

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Ideology Keeps Victims of Violence From Reporting to Police #selfdefense 0:49

2h ago0:49

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Exulansic Describes Gruesome Reality of Transgender Surgeries #lgbtq 0:35

17h ago0:35

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How DMT DEFIES Reality with Andrew Gallimore 1:33:31

1d ago1:33:31

1:33:31

Peter Boghossian and Andrew Gallimore explore the profound effects of DMT (Dimethyltryptamine) on consciousness. They discuss DMT’s production of robustly coherent environments and “non-adaptable perceptions” as a casual explanation of DMT realms. Andrew also shares insights into DMT's entities and intelligences and they devise a test for evaluatin…

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From Dojo to Democracy: Chris Haueter on Martial Arts and Politics 1:26:23

1d ago1:26:23

1:26:23

BJJ legend Chris Haueter covers diverse topics from martial arts philosophy to political discourse. He links principles of Jiu-Jitsu to broader societal issues, discussing the balance between art, sport, and street applications in training. Haueter critiques modern political polarization and advocates for substantive dialogue over mudslinging.Chris…

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Educators Are Never Challenged On These Topics #k12schools #highereducation #education 0:42

3d ago0:42

0:42

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Is Society ERODING? Exploring The Crisis of Meaning with King Crocoduck 1:26:01

6d ago1:26:01

1:26:01

Peter Boghossian and popular YouTuber King Crocoduck explore the erosion of traditional sources of meaning and the growing reliance on corrupt alternatives. They emphasize the importance of robust epistemology necessary for societal progress and individual well-being. Topics include meaning in life, hedonism, the implications of naturalism and Darw…

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Jack Posobiec Unmasks Everything You Don't Know About Communism 1:41:44

9d ago1:41:44

1:41:44

Jack Posobiec and Peter Boghossian discuss Jack's new book, Unhumans: The Secret History of Communist Revolutions (and How to Crush Them), for which Peter wrote a blurb. They explore the history of communism and its modern-day manifestations, and why Jack refers to the fomenters of communist revolutions as "unhumans". Peter pushes back on Jack’s th…

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Exulansic's Journey From Transgender to Discovering the Truth About Gender-Affirming Care 1:29:37

9d ago1:29:37

1:29:37

Exulansic shares her personal journey from identifying as transgender to becoming critical of gender-affirming care. She discusses her experiences and doubts about the irreversible effects of gender transition surgeries, the lack of sufficient informed consent for patients, and the ideological biases in medical practices.Exulansic creates radical f…

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Andrew Doyle On Self-Defense #thoughtexperiment #peterboghossian 0:48

11d ago0:48

0:48

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Women Taking Precautions Against Violent Men Vs. Victim Blaming #selfdefense #womensrights 0:50

12d ago0:50

0:50

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Andrew Doyle & Ella Whelan Answer Whether They'd Want To Be Armed In a Conflict #secondamendment 0:54

13d ago0:54

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Clinical Psychologist Explains Why Some People REJECT The Truth #therapy #psychotherapy 1:00

13d ago1:00

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Putting Critical Thinking Back Into Education w/ Will Reusch 1:28:17

14d ago1:28:17

1:28:17

Peter Boghossian and Will Reusch discuss critical thinking's pivotal role in fostering curiosity, challenging assumptions, and promoting intellectual humility. They explore educational methods like Socratic questioning and practical experiments, emphasizing openness to new ideas and rational discourse as essential for personal growth and societal p…

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People have to believe that there is something worth fighting for. #peterboghossian 0:52

14d ago0:52

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Wilfred Reilly: "All Critical Theory Is A Low IQ Version of This." #dei #criticalracetheory 0:55

14d ago0:55

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The Politicization of Therapy with Andrew Hartz, Ph.D. 1:30:21

15d ago1:30:21

1:30:21

Peter Boghossian and Andrew Hartz, Ph.D. discuss the influence of societal taboos like cancel culture on OCD symptoms. Andrew raises concerns about bias and ideological influences in mental health training, the politicization of therapy, and the misuse of therapeutic terms on social media. The conversation also covers emotional avoidance, optimal a…

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Moral Antirealism with Lance Bush 1:08:05

16d ago1:08:05

1:08:05

My guest this week is Lance Bush, host of the Lance Independent YouTube channel. Lance has a PhD in psychology and an MA in philosophy, with a particular interest in metaethics and experimental philosophy, so you can guess what we're talking about. Enjoy! Lance Independent: https://www.lanceindependent.com/ Music by GW Rodriguez Editing by Adam Wik…

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Mark Pellegrino Reflects on Objectivism, Life in Paris, National Debt, & More 1:19:02

17d ago1:19:02

1:19:02

Mark Pellegrino covers diverse topics in this video, sharing insights from his life in Paris, evolving political views on individual freedoms and economic policies, and discussing philosophical perspectives on mental health and societal challenges. Mark and Peter also reflect on the community dynamics and personal growth lessons from practicing Bra…

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Peter DEBATES ChatGPT | The Socratic Method 38:09

18d ago38:09

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Peter Boghossian debates ChatGPT about the Socratic Method.Chapters 0:00 Intro05:19 Claim that the Socratic method undermines confidence and participation lacks direct empirical evidence 08:08 Arguments suggesting the Socratic method lowers self-esteem are speculative 11:33 Proper facilitation of the Socratic method 18:35 Effectiveness of the Socra…

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Lies Our Liberal Society Told You w/ Wilfred Reilly & Christina Buttons 1:43:03

19d ago1:43:03

1:43:03

Wilfred Reilly, Peter Boghossian, and Christina Buttons critically examine societal issues from gender norms to the impact of media biases on public discourse. Topics include desistance rates among youth with gender dysphoria, critical race theory, top issues affecting the US, and more! Wilfred is an Assistant Professor of Political Sciences at Ken…

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Peter Boghossian Debates with Chat GPT Version of CA-30 Congressional Candidate Laura Friedman 1:07:55

20d ago1:07:55

1:07:55

Peter Boghossian Debates with Chat GPT Version of CA-30 Congressional Candidate Laura Friedman.⸺SUPPORT MY WORK⸺Newsletter | https://boghossian.substack.com/ Donate | https://www.nationalprogressalliance.org/donate/ ⸺LINKS⸺Podcast: "Conversations with Peter Boghossian": https://pod.link/1650150225Website | https://peterboghossian.com/ National Prog…

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"Humor Can Challenge Societal Norms." Comedy In Modern Society w/Lou Perez 1:20:21

20d ago1:20:21

1:20:21

In this video, Lou Perez and Peter Boghossian discuss comedy, self-defense, and resilience. They explore universal comedic elements like absurdity and timing, discusses how comedy challenges norms, and shares personal insights from Jiu-Jitsu and knife fighting. They also reflect on humor's cultural impact, question AI's creative abilities in comedy…

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Zuby's Top Tips for a Healthy Body & Mind 1:06:30

23d ago1:06:30

1:06:30

Departing from the channel's usual content, Zuby and Peter discuss Zuby's career, his life in Dubai, and his advice on health, fitness, diet, and everything in between. Zuby is a musician, author, podcaster, public speaker, fitness expert, and life coach. He is a public figure and influential voice, whose unique perspective, authenticity, and posit…

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Jonathan Shedler on the dangers of viewing too many people as "evil" #shorts #psychology 0:43

25d ago0:43

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⸺SUPPORT MY WORK⸺Newsletter | https://boghossian.substack.com/ Donate | https://www.nationalprogressalliance.org/donate/ ⸺LINKS⸺Podcast: "Conversations with Peter Boghossian": https://pod.link/1650150225Website | https://peterboghossian.com/ National Progress Alliance | https://www.nationalprogressalliance.org/ Resignation Letter | https://peterbog…

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Climate Change: OVERHYPED or Real? Spectrum Street Epistemology w/ @destiny 11:24

27d ago11:24

11:24

Destiny (Steven Bonnell II) and a passerby play Spectrum Street Epistemology in Miami, FL. Moderated by Peter, the two respond to the claim: "There is a climate emergency." They disagree on whether climate change is an emergency, but agree that warming will not cause humanity to go extinct anytime soon. Additional topics include nuclear and solar e…

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How People's Worst Impulses Become Construed As Virtues w/Dr. Jonathan Shedler 1:24:40

27d ago1:24:40

1:24:40

Peter Boghossian and Jonathan Shedler discuss various aspects of psychotherapy and societal dynamics. Jonathan highlights the importance of traditional therapy in fostering self-awareness and freedom and the necessity for therapists to understand psychological principles deeply. He also touches upon societal issues like rising healthcare costs and …

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Teaching Tactics To Redefine Education w/Warren Smith & Some Guy Named John 1:32:32

1M ago1:32:32

1:32:32

Peter Boghossian and Educator Warren Smith discuss teaching methods, belief systems, and truth. They emphasize the importance of a calm demeanor in teaching that’s akin to success in martial arts. The conversation extends to the success of actors portraying complex characters and how personal experiences can lead to a sense of the sacred. Peter and…

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Peter Boghossian Debates ChatGPT About DEI & Self Defense 1:01:27

1M ago1:01:27

1:01:27

I challenged Chat GPT to a livestream debate. I argued for positions I don’t hold—in favor of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), while ChatGPT presented counterarguments. The result was surprisingly engaging and it highlighted some fundamental differences in first principles.Substack post about this experiment: https://open.substack.com/pub/bo…

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Local Miami Man Tells Destiny Why America SHOULDN'T Be Involved In Ukraine/Russia War #shorts 0:53

1M ago0:53

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Universal Salvationism with RJ 1:09:00

1M ago1:09:00

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My guest this week is RJ, host of the youtube channel Absolute Optimist. We chatted a year ago about God in a never to be released recording and he reached out recently to let me know his views have changed on the subject. So I invited him on to talk about how and why his views have changed. Enjoy! Absolute Optimist: https://www.youtube.com/channel…

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Doug Pinecreek Says THIS Is How To Know If A College Degree Is Worth It #university 0:51

1M ago0:51

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An Economist Argues For OPEN BORDERS 1:34:04

1M ago1:34:04

1:34:04

Economist Bryan Caplan joins Peter Boghossian to discuss Caplan's latest book "Open Borders”. Bryan explains the significant economic benefits of immigration, particularly for low-skilled workers, using examples like a Haitian migrant's potential wage increase in the US. They delve into the complexities of immigration's impact on origin and destina…

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Is US Aid Fueling Ukraine's Fire? Spectrum Street Epistemology with @destiny 17:27

1M ago17:27

17:27

Destiny (Steven Bonnell II) and a local man play Spectrum Street Epistemology in Miami, FL. Moderated by Peter, the two respond to the claim: "The US should support Ukraine for as long as Ukraine wants to fight."Destiny and the man agree on criteria for support but are skeptical about the effectiveness of military aid. They discuss these power bala…

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Academic Corruption, Psychedelics, & More: CALL-IN Show with Peter Boghossian & Doug Pinecreek 1:56:59

1M ago1:56:59

1:56:59

Doug Pinecreek and Peter Boghossian do a call-in show and discuss various topics like atheism, critical theory, education, and psychedelics. Follow Doug on X: https://x.com/P1neCreekChapters00:00 Intro05:50 Altering consciousness with DMT14:01 Policy against engaging with harassing callers is mentioned.23:52 Critical theory's influence 33:17 Psyche…

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Michael Shermer: Education =/= Believing Smart Things #politics #civildiscourse #beliefs 1:00

1M ago1:00

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⸺SUPPORT MY WORK⸺Newsletter | https://boghossian.substack.com/ Donate | https://www.nationalprogressalliance.org/donate/ ⸺LINKS⸺Podcast: "Conversations with Peter Boghossian": https://pod.link/1650150225Website | https://peterboghossian.com/ National Progress Alliance | https://www.nationalprogressalliance.org/ Resignation Letter | https://peterbog…

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Helen Pluckrose Explains How Robin DiAngelo Gets It Wrong #criticaltheory #socialjustice 0:43

1M ago0:43

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⸺SUPPORT MY WORK⸺Newsletter | https://boghossian.substack.com/ Donate | https://www.nationalprogressalliance.org/donate/ ⸺LINKS⸺Podcast: "Conversations with Peter Boghossian": https://pod.link/1650150225Website | https://peterboghossian.com/ National Progress Alliance | https://www.nationalprogressalliance.org/ Resignation Letter | https://peterbog…

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Michael Shermer: Why the Rational Believe the Irrational, Skeptic Movement, & More 1:31:21

1M ago1:31:21

1:31:21

Longtime friends Peter Boghossian and Michael Shermer sit down to talk about ideological capture in American institutions, skepticism, the Grievance Studies Affair, the Fermi Paradox, and more!Dr. Michael Shermer is the founding publisher of Skeptic magazine, the host of The Michael Shermer Show, and a Presidential Fellow at Chapman University wher…

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LIVE AMA May 2024 1:49:22

1M ago1:49:22

1:49:22

Peter and Christina Button discuss the news, answer questions, and take live callers.Chapters:0:00 Ted Cruz's Questioning on Judicial Case10:14 UCLA Medical School Scandal12:45 Discussion on Super Chats19:00 Abraham - Natural vs. Artificial Pathways30:00 Michael - Ethical and Moral Responsibilities32:00 Living in Mexico and Personal Life34:00 Rescu…

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Professor REPRIMANDED For Encouraging Discussion & Using Spectrum Street Epistemology w/Leigh Revers 1:24:48

2M ago1:24:48

1:24:48

University of Toronto Professor Leigh Revers and Peter Boghossian discuss challenges in STEM education, including the integration of indigenous science and the use of diversity criteria in academic evaluations. Leigh highlights the need for academic rigor and criticizes oversimplified teaching methods, emphasizing the importance of maintaining inte…

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The Future Of America: Bearish Or Bullish? #2024election #peterboghossian 0:30

2M ago0:30

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BURN Legacy Academia To The Ground? Spectrum Street Epistemology w/ @destiny 36:36

2M ago36:36

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Destiny (Steven Bonnell II) and Peter Boghossian play Spectrum Street Epistemology in Miami, FL. Moderated by Reid Nicewonder, Peter and Destiny respond to claims like: "Legacy academia should be burned to the ground." Peter and Destiny voice various disagreements. They discuss social disparities, and race-related issues like student loan forgivene…

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DEI: The Three Blind "Virtues," with Helen Pluckrose 1:28:08

2M ago1:28:08

1:28:08

Continental Philosopher, Peter Boghossian tries to grapple with the concepts of evidence, reason, and liberalism patiently explained by the great thinker, Helen Pluckrose, from the Home of Enlightenment thought. This initial attempt, though brave, was ultimately futile and she will return to try again with crayons and hand puppets.Helen explains DE…

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Society’s Issues & How To Fix Them w/Attorney Matt Bilinsky 1:02:39

2M ago1:02:39

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Matt Bilinsky and Peter Boghossian cover various topical stories such as plagiarism and academic corruption, the downfall of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, self-defense, and more. Matt Bilinsky is a Los Angeles-based media and technology attorney, as well as the host of The Prevailing Narrative podcast where he discusses the political, cultural, a…

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Left-Wingers & Right-Wingers Do THIS When Confronted With Logical Fallacies #thoughtexperiment 0:58

2M ago0:58

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Tech & AI MANIPULATED With Identitarian Views? With Gurwinder Bhogal & Christina Buttons 1:26:46

2M ago1:26:46

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Driven by technology's inability to address societal issues rooted in biases, Gurwinder "G" Bhogal shifted his career from technology to debugging the human mind,. He discusses biases in large language models (LLMs), their manipulation by left-leaning initiatives, and the challenge to test and correct AI biases.G, Christina Buttons, and Peter Bogho…

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