Mahon McCann is a philosopher, podcast host, playwright, author, and martial arts coach.

Born and bred in Dublin, he is currently undertaking a Ph.D. in philosophy with a focus on the ethics around social media's attention economy. His podcast ‘The Mahon McCann Podcast’ is a must-listen for any philosophy geeks, he interviews professors and thought leaders from across the world on issues and theories in philosophy. It has over 70 episodes. Mahon's first play ‘Waiting for the Offo’ a coming-of-age story, is due to go on stage in June of 2023. He is entrenched in the world of Mixed Martial Arts holding a black belt in Jiu Jitsu and a coach of Muay Thai in Belfast.

In this episode, we speak about the need for discipline in our life in the form of some sort of physical fitness. The discussion is centered at all times around modern life and the applicability of philosophy to the modern world. The current rise in nihilism and how we cannot live without meaning. He outlines why he, coming from a secular family struggled to find meaning and a framework to live by. Hence his high level of interest in martial arts and philosophy. We talk in-depth about social media and the beast that is the algorithm.

Mahon tells all about his Ph.D. and some of his extracurriculars including his play, podcast, and a book he wrote called ‘The Man with a Mirror Face’.

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Mahons Links

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/mahon_mccann/

Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/@MahonMcCann

Waiting for the Offo

https://thenewtheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873644249

Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/1uo1BoLDtLdT9i2pQrnLkb?si=k0PkT_GoRtSWDuFCTh1UHQ&nd=1

My Links

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https://www.youtube.com/@davidcotter7688

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