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In today's episode, we're discussing a common and often frustrating experience: dealing with people who make unfounded assumptions about you. We'll walk through some strategies to manage these situations effectively, while maintaining your composure and preserving your peace of mind.
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Today, we're tackling a topic that has puzzled thinkers for centuries: the complexities of understanding others' minds and the nature of our reality. Let's explore how our senses, mental constructs, and subjective experiences shape our perception of the world and our interactions with others.
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Welcome to today's episode where we dive deep into the concept of reality. How much of what we perceive as real is actually grounded in truth? How much of it is a product of our own minds?
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Matthew 10:32-39:
Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to turn a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law — a man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.
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They are trying to primary Cori Bush for not being a total warmongering scuzz bucket, and basically for standing up for things that are, you know, GOOD and JUST.
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Today, we're diving into a true classic, Back to the Future (1985), a film that redefined science fiction and continues to resonate with audiences nearly four decades later.
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We've all heard the phrase "meant to be" thrown around in romantic contexts. But what does it really mean? Is it just a cliché, or is there some truth to the notion that two people, despite obstacles and time apart, are destined to find their way back to each other?
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Kamala Harris' campaign started with an awkward "pass the torch" moment, but it has the potential to bring about significant change. I also look at some mainstream Nazi maniac Republicans that Kamala's campaign should mention.
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Today, we delve into the fascinating world of decision-making, exploring how our thoughts and emotions interplay to shape our choices and actions.
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I provide a basic defense of general education...because, yes, education is under attack.
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Life is full of conflicts between freedom and responsibility. As much as I love and respect the idea of freedom, very few people think life can be some absolute free-for-all; we can't afford either too much freedom or too little responsibility. The relationship between individual freedom and social responsibility is a complex and interdependent one. Let's break it down.
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CWT304: Countering Ad Hominem Attacks in Debates
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CWT303: Movie Review of "May December" (2023)
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Today, we’re tackling a topic that’s both pervasive and complex: poverty and income inequality.
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Segment 1: Understanding Modernity
Define modernity: An era characterized by a reliance on reason, scientific progress, the rejection of some so-called “traditional values,” and the pursuit of objective truth.
Kant’s influence: In his "Critique of Practical Reason," Kant argues that morality, rules, and human actions are governed by the Categorical Imperative—a principle demanding that actions be universally applicable. "Kant defines categorical imperatives as commands or moral laws all persons must follow, regardless of their desires or extenuating circumstances." Columbia University, Categorical Imperatives and the Case for Deception: Part I: https://www.tc.columbia.edu/institutional-review-board/irb-blog/2020/categorical-imperatives-and-the-case-for-deception-part-i/#:~:text=As%20outlined%20in%20the%20video,their%20desires%20or%20extenuating%20circumstances.
Define postmodernity: A reaction to modernity, emphasizing freedom of choice, self-determination, responsibility, equanimity, and flexibility.
Discuss how postmodernism questions the narratives of objective truth and embraces pluralism.
Immanuel Kant's philosophy does clash with postmodernism in several key ways:
Epistemology: Kant's critical philosophy is rooted in the belief that there are objective structures of knowledge that are universally applicable. He posits that the human mind has inherent categories and forms of intuition (such as space and time) that shape our experiences and knowledge. In contrast, postmodernism often questions the existence of any universal truths or structures, emphasizing the relativity and context-dependence of knowledge. Postmodern thinkers like Michel Foucault and Jacques Derrida argue that knowledge is constructed through power dynamics and language, and there are no fixed truths.
Metaphysics: Kant introduces the idea of the noumenon (the thing-in-itself) which exists beyond human perception and understanding. He claims that we can never know the noumenon directly but only the phenomena (the world as we experience it). Postmodernism, on the other hand, is often skeptical of such metaphysical distinctions, focusing instead on the ways in which reality is constructed through language, discourse, and social practices. The notion of an inaccessible "thing-in-itself" is often viewed as another grand narrative to be deconstructed.
Ethics: Kant's moral philosophy is grounded in the concept of the categorical imperative, which asserts that there are absolute, universal moral laws derived from reason. Postmodernism typically rejects the idea of universal moral principles, favoring instead a more relativistic or context-specific approach to ethics. Postmodern ethics often emphasize the fluidity and contingency of moral values, arguing that they are shaped by cultural, historical, and social contexts.
Aesthetics: Kant's aesthetics are based on the idea of universal judgments of beauty and the disinterested pleasure derived from contemplating art. Postmodern aesthetics, however, challenge the notion of universal beauty and the disinterested viewer, highlighting the role of cultural and ideological influences in shaping our perceptions of art. Postmodern art often blurs the boundaries between high and low culture, embracing pluralism and challenging traditional notions of aesthetic value.
Kant's philosophy, with its emphasis on universal structures of knowledge, absolute moral principles, and metaphysical distinctions, stands in stark contrast to the relativism, skepticism, and deconstruction characteristic of postmodern thought.
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CWT300: An Anarchic Take on Capitalism's Economic Questions and Gender Norms
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Today we're delving into the enduring relevance of Marxist theory in our contemporary world. We'll be examining how Marx's ideas from the 19th century continue to resonate in today's economic, political, and social landscapes.
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