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One of our greatest philosophers and scientists of the mind asks, where does the self come from -- and how our selves can exist in the minds of others. Can thought arise out of matter? Can self, soul, consciousness, "I" arise out of mere matter? If it cannot, then how can you or I be here? I Am...

In Strange Tools: Art and Human Nature, philosopher and cognitive scientist Alva Noë raises a number of profound questions: What is art? Why do we value art as we do? What does art reveal about our nature? Drawing on philosophy, art history, and cognitive science, and making provocative use of examples from all three of these fields, Noë offers new answers to such questions. He also shows why recent efforts to frame questions about art in terms of neuroscience and evolutionary biology alone have been and will continue to be unsuccessful.

How did the world arrive at its current, disorienting state of identity politics, and how should the church respond? Historian Carl R. Trueman discusses how influences ranging from traditional institutions to technology and pornography moved modern culture toward an era of "expressive individualism." Investigating philosophies from the Romantics, Nietzsche, Marx, Wilde, Freud, and the New Left, he outlines the history of Western thought to the distinctly sexual direction of present-day identity politics and explains the modern implications of these ideas.

Taking his lead from his subject, Gershom Scholem - the 20th-century thinker who cracked open Jewish theology and history with a radical reading of Kabbalah - Prochnik combines biography and memoir to counter our contemporary political crisis with an original and urgent reimagining of the future of Israel.

This is the podcast incarnation of the substack Philosophy As Therapy, where I practice free range philosophy both "eastern" and "western." I do this by interviewing fascinating people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Childhood friends Christine Veasey and Nicole Igarashi press back on the pressing issues of our time and ask the oracle for a look at the week ahead every Saturday in Strange Attractors Podcast- your weekly Akashic forecast. strangeattractorspodcast.substack.com

In her career as a science reporter, Nell Greenfieldboyce has reported from inside a space shuttle, the bottom of a coal mine, and the control room of a particle collider; she's presented news on the color of dinosaur eggs, ice worms that live on mountaintop glaciers, and signs of life on Venus. In this, her debut book, she delivers a wholly original collection of powerful, emotionally raw, and unforgettable personal essays that probe the places where science touches our lives most intimately.

Welcome to Strange Days Live. Join us on a thrilling journey through the uncharted realms of the paranormal, the mysterious, and the downright strange. www.strangedayslive.com Immerse yourself in the eerie world of the unexplained phenomena with your host Doc during our Live Call-In Show. It's your chance to share your spine-tingling stories, conspiracy theories, and ghostly encounters with fellow truth-seekers. Show Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 PM (PST) - 9:00 PM (PST) Saturday & Sunday - No Live Show Thank you for your support! Doc © 2024 Pixel, LLC. All rights reserved.

Musings of Mike Butler and friends on a variety of topics but mainly Resilience, Mental Health & Motorcycles!

We wake up in this world without a manual.No explanation for where we are, why we’re here, or what any of this ultimately means. Because of that, life feels strange—mysterious, beautiful, cruel, symbolic, and overwhelming all at once. We are, in many ways, strangers in a strange land.Traversing the Strange World is a contemplative podcast hosted by Isaiah Danberry, dedicated to unpacking that strangeness. Through mythology, religion, philosophy, psychology, archetypes, and personal reflection, the show explores the human predicament: our search for meaning, our relationship to God or the ...

Acclaimed author M.A.C. Farrant has been hailed as “a brave iconoclast” by Publishers Weekly and is well known for her pithy wit and maverick sensibilities. Broken into three sections, The Strange Truth About Us is a fusion of fragmented prose, probing questions and caustic satire. The result is both a meditation on absence and a commentary on the human penchant for complacency.

An eclectic podcast which aims to bridge the gap between the paranormal and the occult. We interview authors, fellow podcasters, and of course, experiencers. If you have seen or experienced something supernatural, paranormal or unusual send us an email at StrangeDominionsPodcast@gmail.com for a chance to be a guest on the show

Join us as we explore the stranger aspects of our world. From bigfoot creatures and other cryptids to hauntings, hexes, magick, and more. A combination of historical research, witness interviews, discussion, and on-site recordings (where possible) is used to tell stories of the weird-but-true. SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions...

Under the pretext of the new episode of The Matrix, we explore the foundations of this impossible story based on the impact of technology. Narrator: Reza Reyhani-e-Kolaachaahi Narration text source: English Wikipedia Background Soundtracks: The Matrix Movie Soundtracks, Don Davis Reyhanium Podcast

Lots of people are talking about the future of work today: remote work, artificial intelligence, white-collar unions, robots, 4-day workweeks... But those things are either here already or will be soon. What about the far future of work? What alien advancements await the office of the future? This podcast wants to boldly go where no other future-of-work podcast has gone. Host Tara McMullin (What Works) brings this limited series about how speculative fiction can help us imagine strange new ways of working and understanding ourselves. We'll explore questions about how we can transform work to ...

Not for the faint of heart or the easily offended. Strange Brew is a dark comedy podcast that explores the bizarre and creepy sides of life and beyond to realms unseen. Hosted by a cast of strange characters, the podcast covers a wide range of topics, from true crime to conspiracy theories, the paranormal, weird mysteries, and bizarre historical events. Each episode features in-depth “research” and “opinions” on an array of subjects. We are here to entertain the listener and bring a unique perspective on the strange and unusual. Join us as we pull back the curtain and take a ”trip”...

Inquirers into the Strange is a monthly(ish) podcast hosted by Ansir and Sophia. Join them as they discuss a vast array of topics including: the paranormal, occult, cryptozoology, myths & legends, extra-terrestrials, UFOs, strange murders and events, as well as anything else that seems to defy explanation. Ansir provides his mix of logic and occult knowledge, whilst Sophia draws forth reason by asking the questions that everyone has in mind -- injecting a good dose of humour as only she can!

Welcome to Exploring My Strange Bible by Tim Mackie, lead theologian and co-founder of BibleProject.

You may never have heard of the Austro-Jewish polymath Robert Eisler, but you should have. Eisler knew everybody, went everywhere and made significant contributions to the study of mythology, comparative religion, the Gospels, monetary policy, art history, history of science, psychoanalysis, politics, astrology, history of currency, and value theory. Eisler did it all. This nine-part series will give you all the fascinating and strange detail.