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From Nowhere to Nothing

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Rating
★★★★★
4.7
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256 episodes
Language
English
Publisher
jbouchard
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No
Date created
2018/11/22
Latest episode
2026/04/18
Average duration
66 min.
Release period
9 days

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In this podcast, we look at philosophers, abstract ideas, concrete cultural issues, and everything in between with a down-to-earth demeanor and willingness to explore.

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Moral Purview
2026/04/18
In this episode, we investigate categories of Moral Purview within the context of current events and diverse perspectives.
Malthusian Crises
2026/04/11
In this episode, we discuss Malthusian Crises, taking a broader, conceptual view of the context and counterpoints related to resource scarcity and overshoot.
Paradoxes Part 2
2026/03/28
In this episode, we look at several Paradoxes and discuss them in light of previous categorical descriptions.
Paradoxes Part 1
2026/03/21
In this episode, we lay some foundational groundwork for understanding Paradoxes.
AI Ethics
2026/03/14
In this episode, we discuss a base of philosophy regarding agency before delving into current events and issues surrounding ethical use of AI.
Antifragility
2026/03/07
In this episode, we explore the positive and negative aspects of Antifragility from systemic and individual perspectives. 
Contemporary Philosophers of Color
2026/02/21
In this episode, we explore the works of Michele Moody-Adams, Adrian Piper, Lewis Gordon, and Liam Kofi Bright, integrating themes for deeper reflective consideration.
Incommensurability
2026/02/15
In this episode, we discuss Kuhn's notion of Incommensurability: the lack of neutral standards in comparing paradigms.
Hygge
2026/02/07
In this episode, we explore the Danish notion of Hygge, exploring its limits and our own.
Progress vs Evolution
2026/01/24
In this episode, we examine an article written by Adam Neiblum in Philosophy Now regarding the conflation of Progress and Evolution.
Friendship
2026/01/17
In this episode, we dissect the moral, transactional, and social elements of what constitutes Friendship.
Passion
2026/01/10
In this episode, we discuss multiple dimensions of Passion: conceptual clarity, internal vs external influences, temporal stability, and much more. 
The Paranormal
2026/01/03
In this episode, we attempt to take a look at the Paranormal from a balanced viewpoint, with neither dismissal nor abandoning critical reflection.
Giving
2025/12/20
In this episode, we look at the nuanced interactional effects of internalized states and contextually contingent external Giving behaviors when examining virtuosity.
Somebody Should Do Something
2025/12/13
In this episode, we talk about the individual capacity for social change with authors Michael Brownstein and Daniel Kelly, as discussed in their book, Somebody Should Do Something. 

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4.7 out of 5
23 reviews
★★★★★
Techspire2000 2025/05/31
Love the paradox episodes
Keep up the episodes with paradoxes, they’re great!
★★★★★
mikeyopp 2025/01/03
An amazing show
An amazing host (also an amazing guest). And unlike so many artists and entertainers, Joel is deeply selfless and really earnest in connecting with pe...
★★★★★
Bigstock2001 2024/02/16
In the moment
I just listened to the in the moment episode. Things def can go deep and his intro discussion about what is now shows it. With this said I think lot...
★★★★★
Matt G. – The Life Shift 2023/01/06
Interesting Topics
I think these topics are quite interesting. The two episodes I checked out had great nuggets of ideas to ruminate on. I think it would be even more ef...
★★★★★
The Real Jerry Dugan 2022/12/27
Philosophical Aspects of Disney Princesses? What?!
Philosophy was one of the toughest courses I took when I was an undergrad in a state far, far away a long, long, lonnnnng time ago. Being a Disney fan...
★★★★☆
the fallible man 2023/01/06
Never would have thought of it..
A psychological Rollercoaster through things I never would have thought about in such context. Psychology in flow of every day things. Fascinating
★★★★★
dcumberland 2022/12/24
Deep dives (reeeaaallyyy deep)
This show peels back the layers on cultural and philosophical concepts. It’s fun to dig deep with the hosts and guests. They go to all kinds of plac...
★★★★★
OTBL1 2022/12/10
Intellectually interesting
This is a brilliant podcast. From seemingly simple concepts such as gratitude and communication, the listener is taken on a journey that inserts moder...
★★★★☆
ToshJ 2022/12/23
Interesting
This isn’t my usual cup of tea, but there were some parts of the Disney Princesses episode that were interesting and others may feel the same.
★★★☆☆
Andy Koehn 2022/12/22
I love philosophy, but...
This was tough to get through for me. I think I'll try more episodes anyway...because the subject matter is very cool to me. (I just listened to t...
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