The Labyrinth: critical theory, culture, and politics

I join Chance Garton from the Innerverse podcast (check it out!). In this host-to-host discussion, we look at the flaws in the materialist worldview and consider a variety of alternative cosmologies. We also consider the epistemology or moral lessons available to us by looking at intelligence in nature, the power of the individual, the ideas of thinkers like J. Krishnamurti, and more.Check out the Innverse Podcast: here (https://www.innerversepodcast.com/season-6/brenden-weber-philosophy-guy)In the Plus+ Extension, we examine the mystical ramifications of the idealist worldview, riff on non-physical (a.k.a. alien) forms of independent consciousness, psychedelics as medicine, destiny, The Witcher, and a philosophical look at Rick And Morty.For full episode....Innerverse Patreon: here (https://www.patreon.com/innerverse)The Philosophy Guy Patreon (only $5 a month for bonus feed): here (https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguy)

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Discussing our society's contradictory narratives and blind faith in institutions. Le'ts examine psychedelics, self-improvement, mental illness, government, the pharmaceutical industry and morality.Bonus Feed (My thought process and support with duh monies): https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyPodcast: https://thephilosophyguy.fireside.fm/Youtube: https://bit.ly/2Z0rAjASocial Links:Discord Squad: https://discord.gg/tH5FydnTwitter: https://twitter.com/brendenweber_Email List: https://bit.ly/2rKz8ZnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thephilosophyguy/Email: [email protected] Support the ShowPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyVenmo: @brenden-weberPaypal: https://paypal.me/BrendenWeber?locale.x=en_USMerch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-philosophy-guy-store

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Kevin Vallier is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Bowling Green State University. He is the author of Liberal Politics and Public Faith: Beyond Separation and Must Politics Be War?: Restoring Our Trust in the Open Society. Kevin discusses the key problem for political theory in our current situation—that Americans today are far less likely to trust their institutions, and each other, than in decades past. Kevin’s focus is on how diverse people can cooperate despite their differences and why liberalism is the answer to our contemporary culture wars. Check out his work: https://www.kevinvallier.com/Bonus Feed (My thought process and support with duh monies): https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyPodcast: https://thephilosophyguy.fireside.fm/Youtube: https://bit.ly/2Z0rAjASocial Links:Discord Squad: https://discord.gg/tH5FydnTwitter: https://twitter.com/brendenweber_Email List: https://bit.ly/2rKz8ZnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thephilosophyguy/Email: [email protected] Support the ShowPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyVenmo: @brenden-weberPaypal: https://paypal.me/BrendenWeber?locale.x=en_USMerch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-philosophy-guy-store

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Mystery, Knowledge, Reality, and Why Am I Here? Bonus Feed (My thought process and support with duh monies): https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyPodcast: https://thephilosophyguy.fireside.fm/Youtube: https://bit.ly/2Z0rAjASocial Links:Discord Squad: https://discord.gg/tH5FydnTwitter: https://twitter.com/brendenweber_Email List: https://bit.ly/2rKz8ZnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thephilosophyguy/Email: [email protected] Support the ShowPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyVenmo: @brenden-weberPaypal: https://paypal.me/BrendenWeber?locale.x=en_USMerch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-philosophy-guy-store

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Jordan Bates is a co-owner of the very successful website, High Existence. I recommend you check it out. He’s also the creator of Escaping the Rat Race, which is a toolkit on escaping the 9 to 5, following your bliss, and living free. He also runs the popular newsletter at Refine the Mind.Refine the Mind: https://www.refinethemind.com/High Existence: https://highexistence.com/Bonus Feed (My thought process and support with duh monies): https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyPodcast: https://thephilosophyguy.fireside.fm/Youtube: https://bit.ly/2Z0rAjASocial Links:Discord Squad: https://discord.gg/tH5FydnTwitter: https://twitter.com/brendenweber_Email List: https://bit.ly/2rKz8ZnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thephilosophyguy/Email: [email protected] Support the ShowPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyVenmo: @brenden-weberPaypal: https://paypal.me/BrendenWeber?locale.x=en_USMerch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-philosophy-guy-store Special Guest: Jordan Bates.

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Morality exists. And it will continue to exists. That's the reality we face. Is it subjective? Is it objective? It doesn't matter, as the story of morality will continue to provide justification, purpose, meaning, insight, and a uniting force for groups of people to live by that's the point....maybe.Bonus Feed (My thought process and support with duh monies): https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyPodcast: https://thephilosophyguy.fireside.fm/Youtube: https://bit.ly/2Z0rAjASocial Links:Discord Squad: https://discord.gg/tH5FydnTwitter: https://twitter.com/brendenweber_Email List: https://bit.ly/2rKz8ZnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thephilosophyguy/Email: [email protected] Support the ShowPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyVenmo: @brenden-weberPaypal: https://paypal.me/BrendenWeber?locale.x=en_USMerch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-philosophy-guy-store

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Ben Burgis is a philosophy professor at Georgia State University Perimeter College and the author of 'Give Them An Argument: Logic for the Left.' He's a regular weekly contributor to Jacobin Magazine and he does a regular weekly segment on The Michael Brooks Show called 'The Debunk.'His book: https://www.amazon.com/Give-Them-Argument-Logic-Left-ebook/dp/B07RD8MZ4L/ref=sr11?keywords=ben+burgis&qid=1579046397&sr=8-1His Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenBurgisBonus Feed (My thought process and support with duh monies): https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyPodcast: https://thephilosophyguy.fireside.fm/Youtube: https://bit.ly/2Z0rAjASocial Links:Discord Squad: https://discord.gg/tH5FydnTwitter: https://twitter.com/brendenweber_Email List: https://bit.ly/2rKz8ZnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thephilosophyguy/Email: [email protected] Support the ShowPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyVenmo: @brenden-weberPaypal: https://paypal.me/BrendenWeber?locale.x=en_USMerch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-philosophy-guy-store Special Guest: Ben Burgis.

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Discussing the philosophy and themes presented in the Netflix show, The Witcher. Focussing on Geralt of Rivia and his perspectives on life. Bonus Feed (My thought process and support with duh monies): https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyPodcast: https://thephilosophyguy.fireside.fm/Youtube: https://bit.ly/2Z0rAjASocial Links:Discord Squad: https://discord.gg/tH5FydnTwitter: https://twitter.com/brendenweber_Email List: https://bit.ly/2rKz8ZnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thephilosophyguy/Email: [email protected] Support the ShowPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyVenmo: @brenden-weberPaypal: https://paypal.me/BrendenWeber?locale.x=en_USMerch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-philosophy-guy-store

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A discussion for understanding theism, spirituality, religion, atheism, and science. A discussion where I then ask myself, am I an anti-theist? Bonus Feed (My thought process and support with duh monies): https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyPodcast: https://thephilosophyguy.fireside.fm/Youtube: https://bit.ly/2Z0rAjASocial Links:Discord Squad: https://discord.gg/tH5FydnTwitter: https://twitter.com/brendenweber_Email List: https://bit.ly/2rKz8ZnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thephilosophyguy/Email: [email protected] Support the ShowPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyVenmo: @brenden-weberPaypal: https://paypal.me/BrendenWeber?locale.x=en_USMerch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-philosophy-guy-store

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Today we discuss some insights from Naval Ravikant. As we look to understand who we should surround ourselves with, you’ve probably encountered the phrase: “you’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” But what principles should those five people hold? What are you the average of? Let’s try to examine these questions.Bonus Feed (My thought process and support with duh monies): https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyPodcast: https://thephilosophyguy.fireside.fm/Youtube: https://bit.ly/2Z0rAjASocial Links:Discord Squad: https://discord.gg/tH5FydnTwitter: https://twitter.com/brendenweber_Email List: https://bit.ly/2rKz8ZnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thephilosophyguy/Email: [email protected] Support the ShowPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thephilosophyguyVenmo: @brenden-weberPaypal: https://paypal.me/BrendenWeber?locale.x=en_USMerch: https://teespring.com/stores/the-philosophy-guy-store

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