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Thought experiments and conversations with philosophers. Hosted by Dr Jason Werbeloff and Mark Oppenheimer.Brain in a Vat Ciencias Sociales Filosofía
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  • Are Conspiracy Theories Right? | Jared Millson and Ella Coleman
    May 11 2025

    Jared Millson delves into the intriguing world of conspiracy theories, exploring well-known cases like Pizzagate and lesser-known but historically significant events such as the COINTELPRO. The discussion spans the definitions and philosophical debates about what constitutes a conspiracy theory, the criteria for evaluating these theories, and the psychological and sociopolitical impacts they have on society.


    Tune in to understand why some conspiracy theories should not be immediately dismissed and the role they play in democratic accountability.


    [00:00] Introduction and Special Guests

    [00:34] The Pizzagate Conspiracy Theory

    [02:37] The Police State Conspiracy Theory

    [06:37] Defining Conspiracy Theories

    [15:54] Evaluating Conspiracy Theories

    [29:35] The Unfalsifiability of Conspiracy Theories

    [31:54] The Role of Renegade Scientists

    [38:22] The Longevity of Conspiracy Theories

    [48:27] The Psychological Appeal of Conspiracy Theories

    [57:24] Final Thoughts

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    58 m
  • Animal Liberation Now | Peter Singer (Rebroadcast)
    May 4 2025

    Peter Singer delves into difficult ethical questions regarding animal rights, the morality of factory farming, and difficult human-related ethical dilemmas.


    Singer discusses his views as a consequentialist, examining the impact of our choices on animal suffering, the ethical considerations around organ donation from anencephalic children, and the broader implications of such decisions.


    What are the moral implications of eating meat from factory farms versus ethically raised animals, and cannibalism under hypothetical scenarios with no harm to others?


    Singer emphasizes the need for considering the consequences of our actions, shedding light on the pressing need to reform our food production systems and make more ethical choices in our daily lives.


    Peter Singer’s Substack: https://substack.com/profile/4270932-peter-singer

    Peter Singer’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@peter_singer

    Peter Singer’s book, ‘Animal Liberation Now’: https://www.amazon.com/Animal-Liberation-Now-Definitive-Classic/dp/0063226707


    [00:00] A Philosophical Dive into Animal Rights with Peter Singer

    [00:12] Exploring the Ethical Dilemmas of Human and Animal Lives

    [01:59] The Complexities of Organ Donation from Anencephalic Children

    [03:57] Comparing Human and Animal Rights in Medical Contexts

    [06:08] Consequentialism and Individual Case Analysis in Ethics0

    [7:42] The Ethical Quandaries of Parental Consent and Medical Decisions

    [15:54] Navigating the Slippery Slope of Euthanasia and Assisted Dying

    [25:41] The Ethical Considerations of Eating Meat and Factory Farming

    [33:29] The Harsh Realities of Factory Farming

    [34:45] Ethical Considerations and the Nature of Animal Suffering

    [36:50] Addressing Common Objections to Animal Rights

    [41:12] The Impact of Individual Choices on Animal Suffering

    [43:43] The Role of Vegetarianism and Veganism in Reducing Demand for Meat

    [01:00:46] Exploring the Ethical Implications of Consuming Expired or Discarded Meat

    [01:04:50] Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

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    1 h y 5 m
  • End Taxes? | Jessica Flanigan
    Apr 27 2025

    Jess Flanigan argues that personal income tax is illegitimate. But is the state ever justified in extracting money from its population to pay for public goods? Are property taxes and privatization of state functions better options? And if taxes are illegitimate, are we permitted, or even obligated, to stop paying our taxes?


    [00:00] Introduction and Thought Experiment

    [02:40] Justifying Taxes for Public Goods

    [03:40] Alternative Tax Systems

    [07:27] The Egalitarian Distribution Debate

    [13:15] The Alienation of Labor in Capitalism

    [17:49] Privatization and the Role of the State

    [21:45] The Debate on Tariffs

    [27:56] Economic Impact of Industrialization and Labor

    [32:15] Debating Defensive Tariffs

    [38:49] Funding Public Goods: Challenges and Solutions

    [51:36] Libertarian Views on Government and Personal Freedom


    Check out FeedSpot's list of 90 best philosophy podcasts, where Brain in a Vat is ranked at 15, here: https://podcast.feedspot.com/philosophy_podcasts/

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    55 m
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