What’s My Thesis?

By Javier Proenza

What’s My Thesis? is a podcast that examines art, philosophy, and culture through longform, unfiltered conversations. Hosted by artist Javier Proenza, each episode challenges assumptions and invites l... more

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How many episodes does What’s My Thesis? have?

The podcast currently has 277 episodes available.

What’s My Thesis? episodes:

May 08, 2018 9. Stream of Consciousness 2: Random Conversation is Not Interesting
On today’s episode, we read our first review, look into our futures, and fantasize about laying down a sick bunt.
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1h 58min
May 01, 2018 8. Universal Basic Income, the Precariat, and the Philosopher Billionaire
On today's show Javi talks with special guest Sue Ellen Stone about UBI, and more.
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1h 34min
April 24, 2018 7. Stream of consciousness 1: Unencumbered Toss
Seth and Javier have an unscripted chat about backpacks, fish in creeks, and needy appeals for fan fiction.
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1h 17min
April 17, 2018 6. Forbidden Fruit
On today’s episode: We learn that @sethlower is an encyclopedia of fruit knowledge before diving deep into lesser known Forbidden Fruit myths. What other objects have Gods used to tempt mortals, and why does Seth say the word MacGuffin more times in this ep than you’ve heard it in your life? Check out episode 11 Forbidden Fruit to find out!
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1h 20min
April 10, 2018 5. Isaiah Berlin’s Two Concepts of Liberty and Why Philosophy Matters
On today’s episode: We finally get to Isaiah Berlin’s Two Concepts of Liberty. What do supporters of gun and reproductive rights have in common? They both define freedom in the negative sense, a relatively new interpretation of liberty. We provide examples of both negative and positive freedom to show it’s not as simple as saying one is liberal and one is conservative. We also discuss why philosophy matters, and define the role of the moral philosopher in the context of value pluralism/moral relativism. The most referenced concept in the podcast is finally addressed!
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1h 32min
April 03, 2018 8 Rebecca Solnit's Wanderlust: A History of Walking, Part II
On today’s episode we conclude our conversation on Rebecca Solnit's book Wanderlust: A History of Walking.
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1h 15min
April 03, 2018 8 Rebecca Solnit’s Wanderlust: A History of Walking, Part II
On today’s episode we conclude our conversation on Rebecca Solnit's book Wanderlust: A History of Walking.
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1h 15min
March 27, 2018 7 Rebecca Solnit's Wanderlust: A History of Walking, Part I
On today’s episode we discuss Rebecca Solnit's book Wanderlust: A History of Walking. Solnit touches on many fascinating aspects of this mundane act, from political disobediance and marching to poets, philosophers, and theories about the origins of upright locomotion.
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1h 26min
March 27, 2018 7 Rebecca Solnit’s Wanderlust: A History of Walking, Part I
On today’s episode we discuss Rebecca Solnit's book Wanderlust: A History of Walking. Solnit touches on many fascinating aspects of this mundane act, from political disobediance and marching to poets, philosophers, and theories about the origins of upright locomotion.
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1h 26min
March 20, 2018 4. Lucid Dreaming Part III
On today’s episode: We leave the lab, and enter the dreamscape to ask “who is the dreamer?” LaBerge shows us that our consciousness is contained within, and always at the center of a multi-faceted sensory experience. We also ask how much control over a dream is possible, describe the mutual dreaming phenomenon, and wax philosophical/metaphysical about the science we covered in Pt I & Pt II. Lucid Dreaming Pt III is out, and the trilogy is complete!
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1h 1min

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How many episodes does What’s My Thesis? have?

The podcast currently has 277 episodes available.

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