Shows
Increments#42 (C&R, Chap 12+13) - Language and the Body-Mind ProblemBen and Vaden sit down to discuss what is possibly Popper's most confusing essay ever: Language and the Body-Mind Problem: A restatement of Interactionism. Determinism, causality, language, bodies, minds, and Ferris Buhler. What's not to like! Except for the terrible writing, spanning the entire essay. And before we get to that, we revolutionize the peer-review system in less than 10 minutes.
We discuss
Problems with the current peer-review system and how to improve it
The Mind-Body Problem
How chaos theory relates to determinism
The four functions of language
Why you don't argue with thermometers
Whether Popper thinks...2022-07-2150 min
Increments#41 - Parenting, Epistemology, and EA (w/ Lulie Tanett)We're joined by the wonderful Lulie Tanett to talk about effective altruism, pulling spouses out of burning buildings, and why you should prefer critical rationalism to Bayesianism for your mom's sake. Buckle up!
We discuss:
Lulie's recent experience at EA Global
Bayesianism and how it differs from critical rationalism
Common arguments in favor of Bayesianism
Taking Children Seriously
What it was like for Lulie growing up without going to school
The Alexander Technique, Internal Family Systems, Gendlin's Focusing, and Belief Reporting
References
EA Global
Taking Children Seriously
Alexander Technique
Internal Family Systems
Gendlin Focusing
2022-06-211h 18
The Gentlemen Project Podcast"Doing What's Never Been Done Before" with Multiple World Record Holder Brad BartonBrad Barton owns multiple world records in Masters Track and Field. Not only did he break the records, but he broke the computer models as his times were so fast, the computer thought it was an error. When doing something that's never been done before, there are thousands of times when you have to decide to keep going. Brad believes that it's more effective to make one BIG decision than to make the thousand small ones every day. He shares how he found his unexpected track in life, benefited from coaching and mentorship from non-parental influences and has successfully...2022-06-1342 min
The Gentlemen Project Podcast"How to Live Authentically & Navigate Mental Health Challenges" with Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Expert James Hadlock1 in 4 adults in the US have a diagnosable mental health challenge. That means that someone you love has dealt with depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. Although widespread, the stigma that is attached to mental health is as pervasive as the disease itself. Normalizing the conversations about dealing with mental health and addiction challenges is the first step in creating a helpful environment for us all to receive the help we need. James Hadlock's experience comes from his own experience with addiction and suicide ideation. From this unique perspective he has become one of the industry's most vocal and influential v...2022-06-0644 min
Increments#40 - The Myth of The Framework: On the possibility of fruitful discussionIs there any possibility of fruitful dialogue with your mildly crazy, significantly intoxicated uncle at Thanksgiving dinner? We turn to Karl Popper's essay, The Myth of the Framework, to find out. Popper argues that it's wrong to assume that fruitful conversation is only possible among those who share an underlying framework of beliefs and assumptions. In fact, there's more to learn in difficult conversations which lack such a framework.
We discuss
What is The Myth of the Framework?
The relationship between the myth of the framework and epistemological and moral relativism
Modern examples of the myth...2022-05-3045 min
The Gentlemen Project Podcast"Working Out with Chuck Norris, Teaching Sex and Intimacy to Kids and Shooting for the Seemingly Impossible" with Branding Expert and Author Ernie HarkerHow do you become personal friends with Chuck Norris? You put it out there and take a chance. How do you find mentorship or expert advice? Put it out there. How do you have a more frank communication style with your children and spouse? You guessed it. Ernie Harker has done amazing things in his life professionally and in addition to that, he has mentored and been influential in the lives of many youth, including his own kids. You'll love listening to Ernie as he lays out how he talked to his kids about sex and intimacy early on...2022-05-3044 min