To prepare for each episode, Cris and Sara take deep dives into the world of philosophy, contemplating different thought experiments and applying them to modern conversations about culture. Here are some of the thought experiments they have read and researched for recent episodes.
The Flying Man from Episode 3: Old Friends
The Child in the Well from Episode 5: Is the Grinch a Nihilist?
The Russian Nobleman from Episode 6: New Years’ Resolutions
The Allegory of the Cave from Episode 7: Self-Reflection
Nature the Artist from Episode 8: Tattoos
The Myth of Sisyphus from Episode 9: Vacation Time
The Infinite Tortoise from Episode 10: Betty White and Aging in Hollywood
Maxwell’s Demon from Episode 12: Marie Kondo and Tidying Up
Philosophers’ Wedding Advice from Episode 13: Wedding Mania
What Is It Like to Be a Bat? from Episode 14: Personality Tests
The Turing Test from Episode 15: A.I.
The Cow in the Field from Episode 16: Media Misperceptions
The Pig That Wants to Be Eaten from Episode 17: Vegetarianism
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