Sociology Professor - Doug Charles (0005)

Doug Charles, PhD, is a professor of sociology at the University of Central Florida where he teaches a cornerstone class on social theory; he is also the drummer for the prog/space rock band Conflicting Motive; and, all around, he is an inquisitive intellectual and researcher with a great interest for understanding the nature of reality and human behavior.

Doug jams on the drums for a bit followed by an in-depth discussion into the ides of symbols, identity, and simulations as theorized by Jean Baudrillard, whose work directly influenced the creation of the movie "The Matrix." Doug and Stew also talk a bit about what "manhood" means.