Due to some recent personal turmoil, we were unable to record a full episode for this week, so please enjoy this from our archive: a reading of Paul Graham's essay The Four Quadrants of Conformism. Paul has written many compelling essays, and this is one of our favorites. It outlines a basic lens with which to understand many archetypes in our culture that seem to transcend time.

You can find the original essay here: http://paulgraham.com/conformism.html

We hope to be back next week with another episode of Fauxlosophers!

Is all art political in one way or another? Why do people get so upset at political messaging in art? And how does nostalgia make it more difficult to appreciate new works?

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There's a growing movement of people protesting the status quo of the labor market. What motivates this idea? Should you quit your job?

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This week, we complete our discussion on the right to exist. This time, we discuss nations and countries as well as animals and species. What does it even mean for a nation to exist, and why are humans so special among animals?

CGP Grey countries video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AivEQmfPpk

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Is it a person's right to exist? The universe is rather apathetic to our existence, so why should society feel any burdens to protect you? If people do have the right to exist, what does this really mean philosophically? Do you have the right to demand labor from others to preserve your existence or to demand that others recognize a particular identity of yours?

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This week, we take a deep dive into the philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer as well as the Greek philosopher Epicurus. Each of them have interesting takes on pleasure and pain and their importance in how one should make decisions in their life. However, we found that although these conceptions are aesthetically pleasing, they leave room for problems to emerge if put into practice.

CGP Grey's 7 ways to maximize misery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO1mTELoj6o

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This week, we explore the controversy of child labor laws. How did we get into the situation we now see? How was childhood and child labor viewed historically? Is it time for children to be allowed to work again?

Roblox controversy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTMF6xEiAaY

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What even is a conspiracy theory? Conspiracies are real, so why is there such a negative connotation with the phrase? How can we recognize and question irrational conspiracy theories? All this and more, this week.

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This week, we consider the demographics of the people who wrote the history we read today as well as how people in the far future will see our time based on what we leave behind. Who had the motivation to write history, and how accurate could they have been? Considering the cultural differences between urban and rural lifestyles, how accurately will today's history be portrayed for the future?

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What's changed in the way we view communities? How has internet culture shaped and been shaped by the structure of online communities over time? This week, we'll discuss such things as the awkwardness of meeting your neighbors and how reddit's downvote button is totally a "disagree" button.

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