Very Bad Wizards

Episode 199: When Philosophy Goes Sideways

10.20.2020 - By Tamler Sommers & David PizarroPlay

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David and Tamler check out some recent work in metaphysics and applied ethics. Does playing a Nina Simone song sideways show that Einstein was wrong about spacetime? Does a Dali painting nailed to the wall backwards have intrinsic value (see figure 1)? Is childhood bad for children? Do you have to be a child before you're an adult? Are we kidding? Is this a joke? We don't know but don't play this podcast sideways or it may lose its aesthetic value. Sponsored By: The Great Courses Plus: Never stop learning. Pursue your passion. Quench your curiosity. Embark on an educational endeavor. Watch thousands of streaming videos on hundreds of subjects. Promo Code: wizards BetterHelp: You deserve to be happy. BetterHelp online counseling is there for you. Connect with your professional counselor in a safe and private online environment. Our listeners get 10% off the first month by visiting Betterhelp.com/vbw. Promo Code: VBW Support Very Bad Wizards Links: Ferguson, Z. (2020). A song turned sideways would sound as sweet. Analysis. Markosian, N. (2020). Sideways music. Analysis, 80(1), 51-59. Hannan, S. (2018). Why childhood is bad for children. Journal of Applied Philosophy, 35, 11-28.

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