Tag: philosophy

Episode 396 - Bioethics and the New Eugenics

03/06/202190 Comments

At first glance, bioethics might seem like just another branch of ethical philosophy where academics endlessly debate other academics about how many angels dance on the head of a pin in far-out, science fiction like scenarios. What many do not know, however, is that the seemingly benign academic study of bioethics has its roots in the dark history of eugenics. With that knowledge, the dangers inherent in entrusting some of the most important discussions about the life, death and health of humanity in the hands of a select few become even more apparent.

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Going Viral

01/19/2020


So what does it mean to "go viral" anyway? No, no, no. What does it really mean? Join James for a philosophical exploration of memes, virality and the body politic on this edition of The Corbett Report podcast.

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Episode 371 - Going Viral

01/17/2020121 Comments

So what does it mean to "go viral" anyway? No, no, no. What does it really mean? Join James for a philosophical exploration of memes, virality and the body politic on this edition of The Corbett Report podcast.

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Debunking Logical Fallacies with Keith Knight

10/29/2019


Keith Knight of Don’t Tread on Anyone has James Corbett on to discuss logical fallacies. They each break down five common logical fallacies, how they’re employed, and how to identify and disarm them.

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Interview 1488 - Debunking Logical Fallacies with Keith Knight

10/28/201942 Comments

Keith Knight of Don't Tread on Anyone has James Corbett on to discuss logical fallacies. They each break down five common logical fallacies, how they're employed, and how to identify and disarm them.

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Stephan Kinsella on Law Without the State

06/28/2019

Stephan Kinsella joins us today to discuss the concept of law without the state. Is law and order possible without a state? What would that look like? And just what is “the law,” anyway? Find out more in this fascinating conversation on law, history, philosophy and anarchy.

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Interview 1453 - Stephan Kinsella on Law Without the State

06/25/201918 Comments

Stephan Kinsella joins us today to discuss the concept of law without the state. Is law and order possible without a state? What would that look like? And just what is "the law," anyway? Find out more in this fascinating conversation on law, history, philosophy and anarchy.

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Do Humans Have Free Will? Not If Big Tech Wins!

03/24/201934 Comments

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Solutions: Open Science

03/23/2019


In the face of the crisis of science, it is easy to throw our hands up and watch as the old guard of the scientific establishment circles the wagons and goes back to business as usual. But there are real solutions to these problems, and we all—scientists and non-scientists alike—have a part to play in implementing them. Today on The Corbett Report we explore Solutions: Open Science.

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Episode 354 - Solutions: Open Science

03/22/201958 Comments

In the face of the crisis of science, it is easy to throw our hands up and watch as the old guard of the scientific establishment circles the wagons and goes back to business as usual. But there are real solutions to these problems, and we all—scientists and non-scientists alike—have a part to play in implementing them. Today on The Corbett Report we explore Solutions: Open Science.

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