The Dream Of Second Place

Jay, Chris and Ben discuss the advantages of being the runner-up on reality TV shows like The Bachelor, particularly in terms of long-term success and exposure compared to the winner. Jason shares his recent positive experience presenting a technology product in Florida, the group then explores the concept of "mastery syndrome" versus imposter syndrome, with Ben and Chris sharing their experiences of feeling overconfident in their abilities versus questioning their worth. Plus a discussion about how philosophy departments have evolved, particularly in how they teach philosophy of mind in relation to AI.