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On this episode, Dr. Michael John Turp, senior lecturer of Philosophy and Psychology at the University of Canterbury, discuss existentialism, nihilism, and the relationship between philosophy and psychology. We explore the tension between moral relativism and objective truth, debates on free will, ethical implications of AI, consciousness, cultural influences on moral values, and the quest for meaning and purpose. Diving into thought-provoking topics and gain insights into identity, authenticity, and moral responsibility in the age of neuroscience.
By Thinura NanayakkaraOn this episode, Dr. Michael John Turp, senior lecturer of Philosophy and Psychology at the University of Canterbury, discuss existentialism, nihilism, and the relationship between philosophy and psychology. We explore the tension between moral relativism and objective truth, debates on free will, ethical implications of AI, consciousness, cultural influences on moral values, and the quest for meaning and purpose. Diving into thought-provoking topics and gain insights into identity, authenticity, and moral responsibility in the age of neuroscience.