Exploring Minds

Formerly a Sanders-supporting San Francisco liberal, John's views have shifted in favor of conservatism, Donald Trump, and traditional values. He shares his perspectives on gender roles, gay marriage, adoption, and abortion. He is a programmer and the leader of the local Jordan Peterson meetup group. 

Bobby is a Duke Philosophy PhD student.  He argues that Buddhist perspectives on "no-self" and anger are not mutually exclusive with blame and moral responsibility. 

Songyao is a Duke Philosophy PhD student. She advocates for a Zhuangist perspective on a good life, which is characterized openness to different paths (daos) and the absence of strong emotional responses such as anger, sadness, and even certain forms of happiness. 

Amanda is the host of the "Exploring Antinatalism" Podcast. She subscribes to the philosophy of Antinatalism as well as EFILism (Life backwards), both of which advocate for the end of all sentient life in the universe by ceasing to procreate.

Math prodigy. 2013 US National Rubik's Cube Champion. Algorithmic trader.

Our host Bobby Mack's sister, Sarah.

Will is a lawyer and teacher at Wake Tech. Will, Katelyn and Bobby discuss education, as well as the problem of racism in America, and potential solutions.

Vicki is a veteran of the US Navy and New York Police Department. She was head of the Hate Crimes Division and was a dedicated worker at Ground Zero post-9/11. 

Tim is a Duke Philosophy Ph.D Student. He is currently writing his dissertation on "Epicureanism and the Wrongness of Killing." He argues that killing may still be morally wrong, even if death may not be bad for you.

Carson is a Christian evangelist studying Christian Apologetics.