In this episode, Sam and Jordan discuss Agent Smith's theory about humans from "The Matrix." and the moral dilemmas that arise when considering whether to colonize other worlds or make a sustainable home on Earth. Also, an interesting listener email about Rhetoric and the Sophists of Ancient Greece.

Jordan discusses the trials and tribulations of working at a Willy-Wonka-esque brewery. Then, the boys dig deep into the mailbag to answer your questions, including a question on Toxic Masculinity. Disclaimer: This episode is fraught with technical difficulties. Please consider this an "optional" episode.

In this episode, we discuss the philosophy and ethical justification of civil disobedience, radical protest, and revolution. Whereas civil disobedience involves peacefully breaking the law, radical protest and revolution involve violence, terror, and militant action. Sometimes radical protest is justified; other times, it is not. We discuss Ghandi's peaceful revolution in India, Mohammed Ali and Rosa Parks' civil disobedience, the late Nelson Mandela, CHAZ, and the recent violent attack on the U.S. Capitol building.

We kick off the New Year with a response to a listener email! We discuss utilitarian and egalitarian approaches to vaccine distribution, and the ethics of allocating scarce medical resources at both the international and national levels. Neither a pure cost-benefit analysis nor a pure egalitarian approach is satisfactory, so the debate focuses on carving out a middle ground that is both ethically and medically sound. Bonus discussion of President Trump's perfectly legal and very cool phone call!

In this episode, Sam and Jordan discuss the concept of evil. Throughout history, "evil" has been used to describe people, events, and practices that seem beyond merely "bad." Sometimes, however, the punishment of "evil" is used to justify atrocities, like the Salem witch trials. Is "evil" really a useful concept for understanding human nature?

Philosophers have long believed that people act according to their better judgment. Given the choice between A and B, people will choose the best course of action to achieve their goal. And yet...sometimes we act against our better judgment. I know I should eat a salad and go for a run, but instead I buy a pack of cigarettes and a bottle of vodka. What is going on?

Should people continue to procreate and have children, or is it time for the human race to voluntarily extinguish itself to save future generations from needless suffering? Also, who should Jake Paul really fight? Find out in this festive, pre-Christmas episode!

In this episode, our hosts grapple with the philosophy of time. Is time actually money?Can there be time without change? Will Jordan's brain explode as he struggles to understand these paradoxes? Find out in this magnificent episode! Also, tremendous shoutout to Matthew Pusch (Insta: mpusch88) for mastering our audio.

Emperor of France, King of Italy, Scourge of Europe, and Lover of Stinky Women. In this episode, your hosts discuss the life, achievements, and philosophy of history's greatest Frenchman: Napoleon Bonaparte. A ruthless, pragmatic strategist whose ambition knew no bounds...

In this episode, our hosts grapple with the nature of life and games- is life the ultimate game? Is there anything that all games have in common? Can these philosophical questions ever be answered or are we hampered by the shortcomings of language? Also, the boys discuss the film "My Octopus Teacher."