PSEUDOINTELLECTUALS

PSEUDOINTELLECTUALS

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PSEUDOINTELLECTUALS episodes

  • The Recent US Supreme Court Vacancy

    As hearings begin for the nomination of a replacement justice for the late Justice Ginsburg's seat, join the pseudointellectuals as we discuss what nominating a Supreme Court justice means for the court's legitimacy, whether Amy Coney Barret is qualified for the aforementioned seat, and the unique attributes more generally of the US Supreme Court.

    46 min
  • The Bail System in the US

    As bail funds are popularised across the country the pseudointellectuals investigate the deeper issues of the bail system, bail reform and consider the effectiveness of donating to bail out rioters/protesters.

    44 min
  • Performance Enhancing Drugs in Sports

    Join the pseudointellectuals as we veer away from our normal political and philosophical discussion and enter the world of sports. With the backdrop of major doping scandals over the last several several years, listen as the pseudointellectuals consider the morality of PED use, the commonality of PED use, and whether PED's should be avoided by athletes and sports leagues.

    47 min
  • Cancel Culture

    As Cancel Culture returns to the news cycle, the pseudointellectuals reconvene to discuss whether 'cancelling' people for past transgressions does more harm than good? What standards should we use to judge those before us? Is cancel culture the most effective way of holding people accountable for 'incorrect ideas'? Join the pseudointellectuals as we discuss these questions and much more.

    48 min
  • The Aftermath of George Floyd's Murder

    Three weeks after the murder of George Floyd, join the pseudointellectuals as we consider the protests and riots that have taken much of the world by storm as-well as the issue of police brutality as a whole. Is rioting and looting justified? What police reforms would we like to see? Is police brutality a major issue in the United States? Listen today and find out!

    51 min
  • The Morality of Wealth Inequality

    At a time when three people own as much as the bottom half of all Americans, join the pseudointellectuals as we discuss the intersection between wealth inequality and morality. Is it immoral to be a billionaire? Is a society with less wealth inequality inherently virtuous? Is reducing wealth inequality something worth focusing on? Listen today and find out!

    44 min
  • Covid-19: Behind Bars

    As Covid-19 rages on, the Pseudointellectuals delve into one of the most infected parts of the world; prisons. How have prisons been affected by the Coronavirus? What steps are governments taking to make the situation behind bars better? Should we prioritise the health of members of the general population over inmates? Listen today and find out!

    46 min
  • Life On Other Planets?

    In the wake of the Pentagon releasing footage of UFO's to the general public, the pseudointellectuals delve into the mystery of UFO's and Extraterrestrials.  Is extraterrestrial intelligence likely to exist in our galaxy? Why haven't we encountered aliens yet? Is the Fermi paradox convincing? Join the pseudointellectuals as we discuss these questions and much more.

    44 min
  • Covid-19: Government and Economies

    Covid-19 has significantly impacted the global economy and has led to unique responses from governments around the world. In this episode, join the psuedointellectuals as they discuss these differing government responses and question the greater economic impacts of this pandemic.

    46 min
  • A Critical Discussion of China's Belt and Road Initiative

    More than seven years after the Chinese government's commencement of the belt and road initiative, the pseudointellectuals reflect on the initiative's progress while considering the main benefactors and questioning the program's success. Who was the initiative meant to help? Who was the initiative meant to harm? Do the aims of the project seem like they are being achieved? Listen today and find out!

    45 min

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Every Wednesday, join a group of self-professed pseudo-intellectuals as they discuss, debate, and interview whilst examining the most critical questions facing modern civilisation. If you are…