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In this episode, Sam and Jordan follow their tradition of discussing some random nonsense and then digging into a deep philosophical topic. This week it's possible worlds. Some philosophers, like some physicists, believe in a multiverse of "parallel universes" or "possible worlds." But philosopher David Lewis didn't need any fancy telescopes to develop his theory; all he had to do was sit in a comfortable armchair, stroke his beard, and ask questions like, "Am I Batman in another possible world?" Well, maybe he didn't ask that question. But WE do!
In this episode, Sam and Jordan follow their tradition of discussing some random nonsense and then digging into a deep philosophical topic. This week it's possible worlds. Some philosophers, like some physicists, believe in a multiverse of "parallel universes" or "possible worlds." But philosopher David Lewis didn't need any fancy telescopes to develop his theory; all he had to do was sit in a comfortable armchair, stroke his beard, and ask questions like, "Am I Batman in another possible world?" Well, maybe he didn't ask that question. But WE do!