The Big Bang – Before and After
May 12, 2019
The Big Bang theory is the prevailing theory about the “birth” of the universe. It…
What Is Gender?
June 14, 2026
Gender is a controversial topic these days, but people can’t seem to agree about what gender is. Is it an inner identity, a biological fact, or an oppressive system? Should we respect it or resist it? Should it even be a thing? Josh and guest-host…
More Than Pun and Games
April 7, 2019
Puns have been called both the highest and lowest form of humor. There is something…
The Radical Democracy Movement
March 31, 2019
Liberal democracy has its problems, including the fact that in trying to build consensus, it…
The Mystery of Music
March 24, 2019
Most of us listen to music on a regular basis, but we don’t think much…
Philosophy of Sleep
March 17, 2019
“Blessed are the sleepy ones,” writes Nietzsche, “for they shall soon drop off.” Sleep is…
Altered States
March 3, 2019
Aldous Huxley explains his conception of the brain as a “reducing valve” of consciousness in…
The Philanthropy Trap
February 24, 2019
Many of us generally admire people who donate large sums of money to charity. Yet…
The 2019 Dionysus Awards
February 17, 2019
What movies of the past year challenged our assumptions and made us think about things…
Identity Politics
February 3, 2019
The notion of identity has become so hugely important in contemporary political discourse that no…
Affirmative Action: Too Little or Too Much?
January 20, 2019
Addressing our nation’s history of racial injustice can be a truly backbreaking endeavor. Race-based affirmative…
One Child Too Many
January 13, 2019
The United Nations predicts human population growth will surpass 9 billion around 2050. We know…
Why Is There Something Rather Than Nothing?
January 6, 2019
The old metaphysical question – why anything exists at all – has perplexed and intrigued humankind…
The Examined Year: 2018
December 30, 2018
A new year offers an opportunity to reflect on the significant events of the previous…
The Ancient Cosmos – When the Earth Stood Still
December 23, 2018
Even in ancient Greek society, philosopher-scientists engaged in heated debate about the origin, composition, and…
Extreme Altruism
December 9, 2018
We can all agree that helping others is great, a deed worth doing. But devoting…
The Science of Happiness
November 18, 2018
Positive psychology is an emerging science that investigates the qualities, attitudes, and practices that enable people…
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