In this episode of Deep in the D-Pad, the fellas discuss games that challenge intuitions about mind, self, and identity. For his D-Pad Delight, Carlos describes his first experience in VR for the first time. RK Taylor juxtaposes John Locke’s theory of personal identity with the Ship of Theseus thought experiment. Appearances by Soma, Superliminal, and Pocket Mortys.

Intro-00:00:00

D-Pad Delights-00:01:11

Deeper into the D-Pad- 00:10:15

Skill Treat-  01:06:40

Outro-01:17:13

Special thanks to 8-bit Jazz & Kevin MacLeod for supplying music for the show and Julia Eldred for creating the artwork.