In this episode we talk with philosopher Nathan Nobis about personal identity thought experiments. Along the way we split a few brains, swap a few minds, and transport a few bodies to Mars. You can find some of the resources we discuss in this week’s episode here: https://www.nathannobis.com/2020/09/personal-identity.html and here: https://1000wordphilosophy.com/ Music in this episode: "Attack of the Mole Men" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Fat Cartoon Jazz https://www.purple-planet.com Decline and Fall https://www.purple-planet.com

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Invasion of the Body Swappers

In this episode we talk about topics related to the great free will debate as it makes its way into pop culture. Along the way, fail to make any choices, and eventually reject the Principle of Alternate Podcasts. Music in this episode: "Attack of the Mole Men" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Fat Cartoon Jazz https://www.purple-planet.com Cobwebbed https://www.purple-planet.com

Just Another Word for Nothing Left to Lose

In this episode we discuss COVID-19, changes in education, and the educators in pop culture (shout out to those who get the Mr. Dixon reference). This is the only thing left in the universe that isn’t coming by way of a Zoom meeting. Music in this episode: "Attack of the Mole Men" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Fat Cartoon Jazz https://www.purple-planet.com Evolving Plans https://www.purple-planet.com

A Virus Walked into a Schoolhouse…

In this final episode of Season 5 we discuss the coronavirus as pop culture. Along the way we discuss ethics, the environment, existentialism, and stoicism. Mostly, we just chastise those who fail to practice social distancing. Music in this episode:"Attack of the Mole Men" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Fat Cartoon Jazz https://www.purple-planet.com Deadlock https://www.purple-planet.com

A Plague in All Our Houses

In this episode we discuss a variety of philosophical themes in Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy. Along the way we sort out all the pertinent philosophical questions pertaining to God, souls, possible worlds, epistemology, the afterlife, and, just for the heck of it, time travel (even though it is not part of the story). Music in this episode:"Attack of the Mole Men" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Fat Cartoon Jazz https://www.purple-planet.com Byzantium https://www.purple-planet.com

Lyra, a Spyglass, and Bears, Oh My!

In this episode we discuss a number of interesting philosophical topics raised by the Netflix documentary Tiger King. While the discussion is fresh, topical, and lively, the highpoint of the episode is the segment in which Rachel gives herself a mullet. Music in this episode: "Attack of the Mole Men" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Fat Cartoon Jazz https://www.purple-planet.com Low Down Dirty https://www.purple-planet.com

Tractatus Feline-Exoticus

In this episode we discuss the great (and recently departed) Max Von Sydow. In particular we take a close look at the many existential themes in The Seventh Seal. Along the way we provide some strategy tips for winning at chess, such as don’t tell the grim reaper that you are planning on using a secret knight/bishop combination. Music in this episode: "Attack of the Mole Men" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Fat Cartoon Jazz https://www.purple-planet.com Epiphany https://www.purple-planet.com

Cheating Death!

In this episode we ask some important contemporary philosophers about their favorite philosophical thought experiments as they appear in pop culture. We interview Mark Doorley, Alan Tomhave, and Devon Belcher. Along the way we sort out most of the main problems in philosophy, hijack a trolley, dismantle (and reassemble) some ships, and enter an experience machine. Music in this episode: "Attack of the Mole Men" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Fat Cartoon Jazz https://www.purple-planet.com Robotik https://www.purple-planet.com

Dude, I Think We Might Be in a Cave

In this episode we discuss the series finale of The Good Place. This episode is particularly spoiler-heavy, so download now, but don’t listen until you are caught up (unless you don’t mind spoilers, in which case you deserve to end up in the medium place at best). "Attack of the Mole Men" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Fat Cartoon Jazz https://www.purple-planet.com Goodbye Rain https://www.purple-planet.com Music in this episode:

All My Friends are Dead, but I’m a Real Boy!

In this episode we discuss the most philosophical movies of 2019. It’s the philosophical Academy Awards! We interview some young philosophers (Joe Brownlow, Ella Clemens, Kimm Lindquist, Kramer McCausland, and Noah Wilcock) on their favorite philosophical movies of all-time. Music in this episode: "Attack of the Mole Men" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Fat Cartoon Jazz https://www.purple-planet.com Big Day Out https://www.purple-planet.com

And The Phil-Oscar Goes To…

In this episode we discuss philosophical issues in Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale. We interview philosophers Charlene Elsby, Leigh Kolb, and Trip McCrossin, each of whom contributed a chapter to Rachel’s recent book The Handmaid’s Tale and Philosophy: A Womb of One’s Own. Time permitting will consider the topic, couture in Gilead: fashion crimes or ahead of its time. [Note: if you are worried about spoilers for The Testaments, we’ve purposely not discussed it this episode. You are safe to listen.] Music in this episode: "Attack of the Mole Men" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Melancholia https://www.purple-planet.com Music from https://filmmusic.io "Ultralounge" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Fat Cartoon Jazz https://www.purple-planet.com  

A Womb of One’s Own

This episode is the second of two in which we look at philosophy in horror films. This week are looking at contemporary horror films. In particular, we discuss the metaphysics of things that are haunted or cursed, slashers, and possessed gadgets. Music in this episode: "Attack of the Mole Men" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/     Gothic Horror https://www.purple-planet.comFat Cartoon Jazz https://www.purple-planet.com

I’m Looking for the Monkey Who Shot my Paw

This episode is the first of two in which we look at philosophy in horror films. This week we are looking at classic horror films. In particular, we discuss philosophical issues raised by the mad scientist trope. We also reanimate a few bodies, swap their personalities through teleportation, and hypnotize a handful of mutants for good measure. . Music in this episode: "Attack of the Mole Men" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/     Music from https://filmmusic.io "Nightmare Machine" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Fat Cartoon Jazz https://www.purple-planet.com

It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad (Scientist) World

In this episode we take up the question of just what makes someone a villain. Does our conception of what constitutes a villain jibe with our commonsense intuitions about when people are morally responsible and when people should get a pass for otherwise bad behaviors? On a related note, we take a look at some of pop culture’s most infamous “evil” clowns. Music in this episode:"Attack of the Mole Men" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Trepidation https://www.purple-planet.com

Some People Call Me Maurice

This is the second of two episodes where we interview folks who presented at the Science Fictions, Popular Cultures Conference. In this one we talk to Jerold J. Abrams and Elizabeth Cooke. Music in this Episode:"Attack of the Mole Men" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Electro Zombieshttps://www.purple-planet.com Fat Cartoon Jazzhttps://www.purple-planet.com

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