We don't kill philosophers anymore

This episode introduces the foundations of truth through the study of logic. We examine what makes an argument sound, how fallacies redirect a debate, and why the rules of reasoning remain essential in a political and media environment shaped by speed and spectacle. We follow the development of logical thinking from early philosophers to contemporary discourse, showing how reasoning can illuminate the structure of reality and also create the illusion of clarity when its foundations are weak. Societies that once treated philosophers as dangerous now have newer, quieter ways of limiting the influence of critical thought through the defunding of science, the pressure placed on journalists, and the shrinking pathways for people who challenge power. In other words, we don’t kill philosophers anymore.