The Mystery of Your Mind

By: Edward Thomas
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  • Edward Thomas, a curious teenager, is out to find answers to life's most mysterious questions. Join him in his journey to find everything out there - just waiting to be found! In biweekly, thought-provoking or explorative episodes that are less that ten minutes long, learn more about the world you live in while on the drive to work, waiting at the driver-thru, or whipping together breakfast.
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Episodes
  • Could A Machine Think?

    Could A Machine Think?
    Aug 12 2023

    Welcome to the fourth episode of Fickle Philosophies! Today we’re looking at a dilemma that's coming more-and-more to the forefront of discussions around technology: will the machines we make one day be able to think?

    In today’s episode, we’ll be looking at simulations of understanding, John Searle's Chinese-Room Thought-Experiment, and awareness of an internal self.


    This season, I’m going to be relying heavily on Stephen Law’s The Philosophy Gym for great, easy-to-digest examples and arguments--I strongly recommend you check out his book for more information and philosophical viewpoints


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    The best way to support me is by sharing this podcast with others—the more people can learn, the better we can understand the crazy world we live in :D
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    5 mins
  • Can We Time Travel?

    Can We Time Travel?
    Jul 29 2023

    Welcome to the third episode of Fickle Philosophies! Today we’re looking at a situation that's ever-present in literature--could we time travel someday?

    In today’s episode, we’ll be looking at philosophical contradictions, David Lewis's Personal and External Time, Subject Impression, Casual Loops, and Parallel Universes.


    This season, I’m going to be relying heavily on Stephen Law’s The Philosophy Gym for great, easy-to-digest examples and arguments--I strongly recommend you check out his book for more information and philosophical viewpoints


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    If you love this podcast, show your support by rating, subscribing, and downloading!  

    The best way to support me is by sharing this podcast with others—the more people can learn, the better we can understand the crazy world we live in :D
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    5 mins
  • Are We In A Simulation?

    Are We In A Simulation?
    Jul 15 2023

    Welcome to the second episode of Fickle Philosophies! Today we’re looking at perhaps our first (of many!) existential question--how can we be sure we "exist"?

    In today’s episode, we’ll be looking at justification as a basis for beliefs, the Ordinary-Language Response, the "Invisible Pebble" Response, and Skepticism.


    This season, I’m going to be relying heavily on Stephen Law’s The Philosophy Gym for great, easy-to-digest examples and arguments--I strongly recommend you check out his book for more information and philosophical viewpoints


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    If you love this podcast, show your support by rating, subscribing, and downloading!  

    The best way to support me is by sharing this podcast with others—the more people can learn, the better we can understand the crazy world we live in :D
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    5 mins

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