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Jack Russell Weinstein, host of Why? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life, joins Main Street to discuss the philosophical aspects of current events.... more
FAQs about Philosophical Currents:How many episodes does Philosophical Currents have?The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.
March 27, 2025Who Decides When We Die? Ethics of Assisted DeathDr. Jack Russell Weinstein explores autonomy, identity, and the ethics of assisted death through the story of Alzheimer's advocate Sandra Demontigny....more30minPlay
February 26, 2025The Value of WorkDr. Jack Russell Weinstein explores the meaning of work, its role in human dignity, and how we should rethink labor, purpose, and income in an era of automation....more25minPlay
January 31, 2025AI-powered "death bots"On Philosophical Currents, Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein explores the ethics of AI "death bots," discussing consent, privacy, grief, and the risks of digital manipulation....more24minPlay
November 29, 2024Community and Family Dynamics: Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein on ThanksgivingDr. Jack Russell Weinstein explores how Thanksgiving traditions shape family and community bonds, spark philosophical conversations, and influence identity in "Community and Family Dynamics....more24minPlay
November 04, 2024Philosophy of Community and ConnectionPhilosophical Currents: Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein explores the philosophy of community and connection, examining the meaning of human relationships in a digital world....more25minPlay
October 02, 2024Being Wrong: Understanding Human Fallibility and Learning from MistakesBeing wrong - exploring the nature of human fallibility, examining why we make mistakes, how we can learn from them, and the ethical implications of embracing error....more22minPlay
September 04, 2024Does the “sport” of politics undermine its importance?Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein is a Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Director of the Institute for Philosophy in Public Life. He discusses Politics as Sport....more24minPlay
August 01, 2024AgingIn "Philosophical Currents," Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein discusses aging, societal attitudes, social structures, technology, and ethical responsibilities towards the elderly....more24minPlay
July 11, 2024Farewell Reflections: Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein & Ashley Thornberg on 'Philosophical Currents'In their final "Philosophical Currents," Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein and Ashley Thornberg reflect on the segment's origins, their journey, and valuable lessons from exploring philosophy in daily life....more45minPlay
May 30, 2024The philosophy of restWith Memorial Day right behind us, it is officially the summer travel season. But if you have your cell phone with you and your cell phone is connected to your work email and your Facebook and your Insta and it's constantly dinging and you're constantly checking or maybe you're one of those people who brings a laptop on vacation or calls into the office....more25minPlay
FAQs about Philosophical Currents:How many episodes does Philosophical Currents have?The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.