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Manyetik KonuşmalarBölüm 12 - David Benatar, Var Olmamak ve Antinatalizm ÜzerineManyetik Konuşmalar 12.bölümde var olmak kötü müdür ? Soruyla bol kepçe işkembeden sohbet etmeye devam ediyoruz. Bir başa merhem olmayan bu soruyu ise fikrin güncel temsilcisi David Benatar'ın keşke hiç olmasaydık ve insanın çaresizliği kitapları üzerinden incelerken kendimizi bir alternatif evrenin içinde hapsolmuş durumda buluyoruz.
Dört bir yanımızı saran Niye var olmamalıyız? Hayatın bir anlamı olmalı mı? Acı varsa niye yaşıyoruz? İnsan bencillikten mi ürer? Türümüzün sonu nasıl olmalı? Soruylarıyla mücadelimizi verirken imdadımıza yetişen tabi k...
2025-10-2139 min
PAST 10s: A Top 10 Time Machine - Music of the 70s, 80s and More1980s Albums:Time to Play the GameStrap in, Time Travelers—because this week on Past Tens: The Top 10 Time Machine, Dave and the Chartmeister himself, Milt, are punching the flux capacitor back to October 18, 1980. That’s right: the hair was feathered, the collars were popped, and the Billboard Top 200 albums were stacked with pure, uncut classic rock and pop cocaine (the musical kind).
We’re talkin’: AC/DC at their thunderstruck peak, The Stones proving they’re still cockroaches of rock, The Cars running you down with new-wave horsepower, George Benson smooth enough to butter your bagel, Pat Benatar telling you “Hit Me With Your Be...
2025-10-101h 46
Eighties Archive Podcast80s Archive Podcast Ep.92 - JJ Mist (Synthwave Artist) : "I want to express myself musically, at the moment it just so happens to be through the lens of the eighties"*This episode features excerpts of 3rd party musical content*We speak with New Zealand singer songwriter JJ Mist, who is currently releasing original material through the lens of the 80s, making a stir in the genre recognised as Synthwave.Born to a touring musician Mother, JJ has been raised in a musical family and has developed her own writing with the help of fellow producer Alex Markham, moving from a kind of dance pop into a more 'Pat Benatar cinematic rock sound - DA
2025-06-2942 min
Call Me Back - with Dan SenorPart 2: What’s left of Iran’s nuclear program? - with Lahav Harkov and David AlbrightWatch Call me Back on YouTube: youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcastCheck out Ark Media’s other podcasts: For Heaven's Sake: lnk.to/rfGlrA‘What’s Your Number?’: lnk.to/rbGlvMFor sponsorship inquiries, please contact: callmeback@arkmedia.orgTo contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, visit: arkmedia.org/Ark Media on Instagram: instagram.com/arkmediaorgDan on X: x.com/dansenorDan on Instagram: instagram.com/dansenorTo order Dan Senor & Saul Singer’s book, The Genius of Israel: https://tinyurl.com/bdeyjsdnToday’...
2025-06-2726 min
Call Me Back - with Dan SenorPart 1: How Iran built its nuclear program - with David AlbrightWatch Call me Back on YouTube: youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcastCheck out Ark Media’s other podcasts: For Heaven's Sake: lnk.to/rfGlrA‘What’s Your Number?’: lnk.to/rbGlvMFor sponsorship inquiries, please contact: callmeback@arkmedia.orgTo contact us and sign up for updates visit: arkmedia.org/Ark Media on Instagram: instagram.com/arkmediaorgDan on X: x.com/dansenorDan on Instagram: instagram.com/dansenorTo order Dan Senor & Saul Singer’s book, The Genius of Israel: https://tinyurl.com/bdeyjsdnToday’s Epi...
2025-06-2727 min
Brain in a VatThe Israel Palestine Conflict | David BenatarAre Jews entitled to their own homeland? Is the Israeli response to the massacre of civilians perpetrated by Hamas on October 7th justified? Should there be a ceasefire? David's Article in Quillette: https://quillette.com/2023/10/21/its-not-the-occupation/ Raja Halwani wrote to us about Jason's exposition of his view at 33:06. Here is Raja's clarification:**I wanted to clarify a point that Jason made during the interview with David Benatar. Jason asked Benatar what he thought of the view that “the view is that the Gazans are an...
2025-06-1559 min
C B m E & UDiscrimination Against Men?? with David BenatarSend us a textIn this episode, Kat and James interview world famous David Benatar on his controversial work, 'The Second Sexism', a book that argues that we need to understand how men are also, and uniquely, discriminated against, including conscription and men's mental health. Some people have said David is just anti-feminist, but we get to the bottom of it, and Kat and David bond over their shared hatred of karaoke. Remember people, be savvy!
2025-06-0258 min
London FuturistsAnticipating an Einstein moment in the understanding of consciousness, with Henry ShevlinOur guest in this episode is Henry Shevlin. Henry is the Associate Director of the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence at the University of Cambridge, where he also co-directs the Kinds of Intelligence program and oversees educational initiatives. He researches the potential for machines to possess consciousness, the ethical ramifications of such developments, and the broader implications for our understanding of intelligence. In his 2024 paper, “Consciousness, Machines, and Moral Status,” Henry examines the recent rapid advancements in machine learning and the questions they raise about machine consciousness and moral status. He suggests that public...
2025-05-2841 min
The Exploring Antinatalism PodcastWe have to talk about marzipAN - David Benatar & Matti HäyrySend us a textWatch the video version HERE!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpcEdBRX0ZMDavid Benatar and Matti Häyry discuss Matti's marzipAN trilogymarzipAN #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSrGMwk9JwwmarzipAN #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb3eEIUqPtcmarzipAN #3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tqrrBdbZlcand its ethical implications. Matti Häyry’s take on antinatalism and related topics can be found in:– Call Me VEXAN Then: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXTcxixHIg8– Exit Duty Generator: https://www.cambridge...
2025-04-2132 min
Call Me Back - with Dan SenorBonus Episode: Senator Dave McCormick & Dina Powell McCormick on MentoringWatch Call me Back on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcastTo contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, visit: https://arkmedia.org/Dan on X: https://x.com/dansenorDan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenorArk Media on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkmediaorgFor this special episode of Call Me Back, we sat down with two long-time friends, Dina Powell McCormick and Senator Dave McCormick, to speak about their new book, Who Believed in You: How Purposeful Mentorship Changes the World. We also...
2025-03-2941 min
Based Camp | Simone & Malcolm CollinsOvercoming the Genetics of Happiness: The One Thing Antinatalism Got RightIn this thought-provoking discussion, Malcolm and Simone delve into the controversial views of antinatalists like David Benatar and explore why happiness and satisfaction might come from unexpected sources. They debate the role of genetics in happiness, arguing against the pursuit of hedonism and advocating for a life dedicated to meaningful pursuits like religion and family. The pair also cover the impact of relationships, gratitude, and religious practices on life satisfaction, supported by various studies. Join them as they contrast different religious groups' happiness levels, dissect the misconceptions around life satisfaction, and share insights into how to enhance overall well-being.
2025-03-0746 min
The Dissenter#1067 David Benatar - Very Practical Ethics: Engaging Everyday Moral Questions******Support the channel******Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thedissenterPayPal: paypal.me/thedissenterPayPal Subscription 1 Dollar: https://tinyurl.com/yb3acuuyPayPal Subscription 3 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/ybn6bg9lPayPal Subscription 5 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/ycmr9gpzPayPal Subscription 10 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/y9r3fc9mPayPal Subscription 20 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/y95uvkao ******Follow me on******Website: https://www.thedissenter.net/The Dissenter Goodreads list: https://shorturl.at/7BMoBFacebook: https://www.f...
2025-03-0652 min
The Bruchim PodcastThe Bioethics of Circumcision with Brian EarpInterested in the ethics of circumcision? You’ve come to the right place! Eli and Max are joined by the bioethicist Prof. Brian Earp (National University of Singapore and Oxford University), a leading scholar of genital cutting and bodily integrity. Brian walks us through recent developments in the ethics of bodily integrity, and then we discuss the pros and cons of focusing on harm in ethical debates about circumcision. We raise and critique three prominent defenses of circumcision, by Joseph Mazor, Richard Shweder, and Michael and David Benatar. Then Eli, Max, and Brian each offer the best argument they ca...
2025-02-071h 03
The Exploring Antinatalism PodcastA Real Nowhere Man by The Better NeversSend us a textWatch the video version HERE!: https://youtu.be/C8aCNTUmLbE A Real Nowhere Man by The Better Neversis based on the original idea of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and The Beatles in their 1965 hit single Nowhere Man and embellished by the pessimist philosophy of David Benatar that takes Lennon's notion of futility a step further. Original music and lyrics John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Original arrangement The Beatles. This version's lyrics by Matti Häyry, inspired by David Benatar's seminal book Better Never to Have...
2025-01-2902 minBrain in a VatWho was Derek Parfit? | David Edmonds (Rebroadcast)Parfit altered the landscape of the philosophy of identity. We speak to David Edmonds about his recently released biography on this influential philosopher, and ask: what made Parfit the man he was?
[00:00] Introduction to David Edmunds
[00:25] David's Personal Connection to Derek Parfit
[01:42] Derek Parfit's Early Life and Education
[04:17] Derek Parfit's Philosophical Contributions
[08:39] The Teletransporter Thought Experiment
[12:20] Derek Parfit's Views on Death and Identity
[24:45] The Non-Identity Problem
[28:47] David Benatar's View on Existence
[30:00] Climate Change Thought Experiment
[34:42] Derek...
2025-01-2754 min
PAST 10s: A Top 10 Time Machine - Music of the 70s, 80s and MoreThe 1981 Albums DraftIn this episode of Past Tens, Dave and Milt are joined by time machiner Derek Volk for another thrilling fantasy draft, this time focusing on the best albums of 1981. The trio, along with Sabrina the Robot, dive deep into the musical landscape, selecting iconic records ranging from Rush's 'Moving Pictures' to Stevie Nicks' 'Bella Donna.' Along the way, they discuss memorable TV themes and movie soundtracks from the same year, including 'Hill Street Blues' and 'Raiders of the Lost Ark.' With picks that include classics by Billy Squier, The Police, and Journey, this episode is a nostalgic...
2025-01-101h 57
History & Factoids about todayJan 10th-House Plants, Jim Croce, Rod Stewart, Steely Dan, Pat Benatar, Shawn Colvin, Shinedown, Wendy'sNational house plant appreciation day. Entertainment from 2010. Wendy's Launched "Where's the beef", Thomas Paine started selling "Common Sense" Edward Brooke R/Mass elected to US senate-1st African American. Todays birthdays - Ray Bulger, Johnny Ray, Sal Mineo, Jim Croce, Rod Stewart, Donald Fagin, Pat Benatar, Shawn Colvin, Brent Smith. David Bowie died.Intro- Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard http://defleppard.com/House plant - Young JeffreyTik Tock - KeshaConcider me gone - Reba McEntireWendy's TV commercialBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/
2025-01-1013 minBrain in a VatBenatar on Bullshit | With Rebecca TuvelAre there different kinds of bullshit? Do bullshitters know they are full of it? What should we do to stem the tide?
[00:00] Introduction
[00:19] David Benatar's Joke
[02:25] Defining Bullshit: Philosophical Perspectives
[04:21] Academic Bullshit and Real-World Examples
[09:34] The Ethics of Calling Out Bullshit
[23:14] The Tragedy of the Bullshit Commons
[36:06] Language, Slurs, and Bullshit
[45:06] Navigating Misinformation and Critical Thinking
[54:01 ] Conclusion and Final Thoughts
2024-12-0855 min
Call Me Back - with Dan SenorCEASEFIRE - with David HorovitzOn October 8th, 2023, Hezbollah joined the war against Israel. Now, nearly fifteen months later, a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon may be imminent. As of this evening in Israel, the Israeli security cabinet has officially approved a ceasefire deal with Lebanon. Under the proposal, Israeli forces would withdraw from Lebanon within 60 days, while Hezbollah forces would relocate farther north, effectively establishing a buffer zone. The Lebanese Army would be stationed in southern Lebanon, to ensure that Hezbollah remains north of the Litani River.To analyze the key terms of the agreement, and help us unpack i...
2024-11-2641 min
PAST 10s: A Top 10 Time Machine - Music of the 70s, 80s and More1981: Ghosts, Attics, Tattoos & French FriesDave and Milt take a trip back to October 1981, analyzing the Billboard Top 10 albums of that week. They critique and celebrate albums from legendary artists like Billy Joel, Pat Benatar, The Police, Rolling Stones, and more. The duo also shares personal stories, including a car breakdown adventure that tests their friendship! Oh the drama! Just listen. Throw us a bone. Milt is still bitter about the Yankees. Now get out there and vote for Frank Stallone. Your country needs you.
Topics
01:27 Listener Feedback and Shoutouts
02:53 Car Troubles. Fries for Milt. Mmmm.
12:32...
2024-11-011h 44
Quillette Cetera7 October, One Year Later with David BenatarUntil recently, David Benatar was a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Cape Town in South Africa, where he also directed the university’s Bioethics Centre. He is widely known for his controversial and challenging views on topics like antinatalism—captured in his groundbreaking book Better Never to Have Been: The Harm of Coming into Existence—which argues that bringing new life into the world inevitably leads to suffering.In addition to his work on antinatalism, Benatar has written extensively on practical ethics, morality, and human suffering, and his most recent contributions to Quillette have focused on the conf...
2024-10-1039 min
Finding HolinessEp. 696 Kosher Curiosities 1 - Am I supposed to be a vegetarian?Why are humans allowed to eat animals?
Should I train my children not to eat meat?
The purpose of eating meat on shabbat and holidays.
Shiur sponsored by Max, Esther and Mark Benatar in memory of Sarah Benatar zl and for the Refua Shelema of Menahem Ben Sarah, Ramben Sarah Gittel and Amram Ben Sarah
2024-09-0634 minThe Exploring Antinatalism PodcastHow to Define Antinatalism?: A Panel DiscussionSend us a textWatch the video version here!: https://youtu.be/99B4ZzgkftQ The How to Define Antenatals?: A Panel Discussion! Featuring Karim Akerma, Matti Häyry, David Pearce, Amanda Sukenick, Lawrence Anton and David Benatar!Karim Akerma: Blog: https://antinatalismblog.wordpress.com/Antinatalism: A Handbook: https://a.co/d/8qBCOTjMatti Häyry:A rational cure for pre reproductive stress syndrome: https://jme.bmj.com/content/31/10/606If You Must Give Them a Gift, Then Give Them the Gift of Nonexistence:https://www.cambridg...
2024-08-211h 10
The Drawing RoomDavid Benatar: Anti-natalism and the case against having childrenPhilosopher David Benatar is a proponent of compassionate anti-natalism, or the idea that it is immoral to bring children into the world because they will inevitably experience suffering.
2024-08-1914 min
Manifesto!Episode 69: Should We Bring Children Into Existence?Phil and Jake are joined by Anastasia Berg and Rachel Wiseman, the authors of What Are Children For? On Ambivalence and Choice, to discuss David Benatar's 1997 paper "Why It Is Better Never to Come into Existence," alongside Paul Schrader's 2017 film First Reformed.
The Manifesto:
David Benatar - "Why It Is Better Never to Come into Existence"
https://www.jstor.org/stable/20009904
The Art:
Paul Schrader - First Reformed
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6053438/
Anastasia Berg and Rachel Wiseman - What Are Children For? On Ambivalence and Choice
...
2024-07-252h 04The Bruchim PodcastGenerative Violence with Na'ama CarlinIn this episode, Eli and Max are joined by Dr. Na’ama Carlin to discuss her book Morality, Violence, and Ritual Circumcision. They talk about Dr. Carlin’s distinction between two types of violence: Manichaen violence, which is done by and to people; and generative violence, which helps to create identities." They discuss the contemporary circumcision debate and how Jewish circumcision resists its logic. Further, they talk about Derrida’s book Circumfession and how Na’ama leans on it for her understanding of Jewish circumcision.Show NotesDr. Carlin’s book Morality, Violence, and Ritual Circumcisio...
2024-06-0757 min
Careers and the Business of LawEp. 27 - Meet Ashley Miller, Vice President Sales, North America at LiteraIn this episode of Careers in the Business of Law, David Cowen sits down with Ashley Miller, Vice President of Sales at Litera. Ashley shares her fascinating journey from growing up as a "P&G brat" in Cincinnati to traveling the globe and eventually leading sales at one of the most innovative companies in legal tech. She delves into her career, the evolution of Litera, and the qualities she looks for in top talent. Ashley's story is a testament to resilience, innovation, and the power of diverse experiences. Key Highlights: Ashley grew up traveling due to her father's role at P...
2024-06-0625 minCareers and the Business of LawEp. 27 - Meet Ashley Miller, Vice President Sales, North America at LiteraIn this episode of Careers in the Business of Law, David Cowen sits down with Ashley Miller, Vice President of Sales at Litera. Ashley shares her fascinating journey from growing up as a "P&G brat" in Cincinnati to traveling the globe and eventually leading sales at one of the most innovative companies in legal tech. She delves into her career, the evolution of Litera, and the qualities she looks for in top talent. Ashley's story is a testament to resilience, innovation, and the power of diverse experiences. Key Highlights: Ashley grew up traveling due to her father's role at P...
2024-06-0625 minCall Me Back - with Dan SenorIs Israel Losing America's Jews? With Yossi Klein Halevi and Rabbi David IngberOver the past several weeks, especially the Biden administration’s statements Thursday, Israel has been subjected to a fresh round of harsh criticisms. We’ll be turning to the elevating U.S.-Israel tensions in our Monday episode with Nadav Eyal.
But today we have a conversation about the criticisms we have been hearing in intra-Jewish community debates here in the U.S. and other Diaspora communities. While there is a growing number of American Jewish leaders calling on Israel to change course and pursue a permanent ceasefire -- or at least wage a more “humane” war -- these voices are stil...
2024-04-051h 16
Forever 80s PodcastTalking to Heartbreaker, America's tribute to Pat BenatarWhen I sat down with Missy Garnett and David Lowry of HEARTBREAKER, I was ready for a deep-dive into why Pat Benatar's music still matters.
And of course we got into that: How could you not when talking about paying tribute to one of the most successful female recording artists of the '80s?
But our conversation veered into other important territory, too, especially in regards to the state of the music industry and the modern era's impact on creativity, pop culture, and careers in music.
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2024-03-211h 18
Carnism Debunked PodcastEpisode 24 | Dr. David Benatar | Could Anti-natalism Harm Animals?Dr. David Benatar is a very special guest of mine indeed. A philosophical heavyweight renowned for his work worldwide, Dr. Benatar coined the term 'anti-natalism' and wrote the infamous anti-natalist book 'Better Never to Have Been', which puts forward the argument that it is bad that sentient life comes into existence and that we ought not procreate. Dr. Benatar's work has shaped my life immensely.
In this episode, I put to Dr. Benatar (a vegan anti-natalist himself) the idea put forward by NATALIST vegans (i.e. vegans who believe procreation is NOT immoral) that...
2024-02-221h 09
BoomerocityDavid Lowry of Benatar Tribute Band "Heartbreaker" - 506David Lowry, guitarist for Benatar tribute band "Heartbreaker"
2024-01-3145 minHistory & Factoids about todayJan 10th-House Plants, Jim Croce, Rod Stewart, Steely Dan, Pat Benatar, Shawn Colvin, ShinedownNational house plant appreciation day. Entertainment from 1978. Wendy's Launched "Where's the beef", Thomas Paine started selling "Common Sense" Edward Brooke R/Mass elected to US senate-1st African American. Todays birthdays - Ray Bulger, Johnny Ray, Sal Mineo, Jim Croce, Rod Stewart, Donald Fagin, Pat Benatar, Shawn Colvin, Brent Smith. David Bowie died. Intro- Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard http://defleppard.com/House plant - Young JeffreyHow deep is your love - Bee GeesTake this job and shove it - Johnny PaycheckWendy's TV commercialBirthdays - In...
2024-01-1012 minCall Me Back - with Dan SenorAn insider’s account of the Harvard Antisemitism Committee — with Rabbi David WolpeUnderstanding where and how antisemitism has come to exist at an institution like Harvard is the focus of today’s conversation. We will hear the perspective of Rabbi David Wolpe — visiting scholar at Harvard Divinity School — who tried to advise Harvard’s leadership on how to address it; after October 7, he joined Harvard’s Antisemitism Advisory Group.
Rabbi Wolpe is also the inaugural rabbinic fellow at the Anti-Defamation League, and he was the long-time rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles. He is the author of eight books, including the national bestseller “Making Loss Matter: Creating Meaning in Difficult Times”. His book “Davi...
2023-12-2257 min
VoidcastVoidcast #6 – Solar Sands: Voluntary ExtinctionIn this episode Carlos and Lenny share their thoughts on the video essay "Voluntary Extinction" by @SolarSands. Request by @shujaatdhar9324. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------VOIDCAST LINKS:Voidcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/veganvoidcastVoidcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/veganvoidcastVoidcast email: veganvoidcast@protonmail.comVoidcast channel on the Vegan Antinatalist Club Discord server: https://discord.gg/VFkUJKJ2Wb-----------------------------------------------------------------------------LINKS:• @SolarSands: Voluntary Extinction: https://youtu.be/6O5S2Y4FhJ0• "Judeo-Christian Antinatalism?" – guest lecture and discussion with Dr. Karim Akerma [+ subtitles]: https://youtu.be/Qs9S0qc3WzQ• David Benatar confirms he does no...
2023-12-0157 min
PAST 10s: A Top 10 Time Machine - Music of the 70s, 80s and More1984: Rock in the USAMilt and Dave cruise back to 1984 and check out the Rock Chart top 10. What were you listening to in '84?
10) Born In The U.S.A., Bruce Springsteen
9) I Do'Wanna Know, REO Speedwagon
8) I Can't Hold Back, Survivor
7) Understanding, Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
6) Do It Again, The Kinks
5) Had A Dream (Sleeping With The Enemy), Rodger Hodgson
4) We Belong, Pat Benatar
3) Valotte, Julian Lennon
2) The Boys Of Summer, Don Henley
2023-12-011h 46Brain in a VatDavid Benatar on the Israel Palestine ConflictAre Jews entitled to their own homeland? Is the Israeli response to the massacre of civilians perpetrated by Hammas on October 7th justified? Should there be a ceasefire?
David's Article in Quillette: https://quillette.com/2023/10/21/its-not-the-occupation/
Raja Halwani wrote to us about Jason's exposition of his view at 38:50. Here is Raja's clarification:
**I wanted to clarify a point that Jason made during the interview with David Benatar. Jason asked Benatar what he thought of the view that “the view is that the Gazans are an oppressed people. They’ve been oppresse...
2023-11-0659 min
Modern RubbishSupplement Eight: Thomas Ligotti's CramptonOur first episode with a content warning! This week’s episode uses the unproduced X-Files script Crampton by Thomas Ligotti and Brandon Trenz as an entry point for a discussion on some very dark themes. Nothing too harsh, but we do feel it’s worth mentioning that if you’re not in a great headspace, maybe avoid Ligotti and our discussion of his work and ideas.Notes:Crampton by Thomas Ligotti & Brandon TrenzThe Clown Puppet by Thomas LigottiMatt CardinThe Thomas Ligotti Reader, edited by Darrell Schweitzer1...
2023-11-061h 37VoidcastVoidcast #4 – First ReformedIn this episode Carlos and Lenny share their thoughts on the 2017 movie First Reformed, written and directed by Paul Schrader:"Reverend Ernst Toller (Ethan Hawke) is a solitary, middle-aged parish pastor at a small Dutch Reform church in upstate New York on the cusp of celebrating its 250th anniversary. Once a stop on the Underground Railroad, the church is now a tourist attraction catering to a dwindling congregation, eclipsed by its nearby parent church, Abundant Life, with its state-of-the-art facilities and 5,000-strong flock. When a pregnant parishioner (Amanda Seyfried) asks Reverend Toller to counsel her husband, a radical...
2023-10-0352 min
unSILOed with Greg LaBlanc329. What Good is Pessimism? feat. David BenatarHumans have a tendency to see the glass as half full. What arguments can be made on behalf of the half-empty perspective? Whether it's evaluating your life or making decisions about becoming a parent, viewing things through a pessimistic lens could ultimately help reduce suffering in the world.David Benatar is a professor of philosophy and director of the Bioethics Centre at the University of Cape Town. He is also the author of several books. His latest book, titled The Human Predicament: A Candid Guide to Life's Biggest Questions, explores the meaningfulness of life.
2023-09-0859 min
Çalışmadığın Yer#28 Yaşamın Anlam(sızlığ)ı & Budizm, Stoacılık ve Nihilizm ÖlçeğiDüşünür David Benatar'ın Anti-natalist ve nihilist görüşleri çerçevesinde, Zen Budizm ve Stoacılık ölçeklendirmeleriyle zenginleştirilmiş, yaşamın anlamı sorusunun yanıtına dair fikir yürütmelerle dolu bir bölüm. Yaşamlarımızın bir amacı, anlamı var mıdır? Olmalı mıdır? sorularından yola çıkan, öznel ve bireysel kapsamdan nesnel ve evrensel kapsama uzanan, "dış ses"in de eşliğiyle hareketlendirdiği beyin fırtınalı bir diyalog sizlerle.
İleri Okuma:
David Benatar - İnsanın Çaresizliği
David Benatar - Keşke Hi...
2023-05-291h 05Çalışmadığın Yer#27 Doğ(ur)mama Hakkı & Anti-NatalizmVaroluş felsefesinin en güncel sorunsallarından birini tartışan Anti-Natalist görüş çerçevesinde, doğmama ve doğurmama hakkı/sorumluluğu üzerine kapsamlı bir bölüm. David Benatar'ın savları etrafında çerçevelenmiş bir düşünce sisteminin teoriden pratiğe katmanlarını irdelemek ve insan olmanın otomatik reflekslerini sorgulamak için ufuk açıcı bir fırsat.
İleri Okuma:
David Benatar - İnsanın Çaresizliği
David Benatar - Keşke Hiç Olmasaydık / Varolmanın Kötülüğü
Emil Cioran - Doğmuş Olmanın Sakıncası Üstüne
2023-05-1243 min
FARSIGHTThe Case for Anti-Natalism: A conversation with Professor David BenatarHow do we safeguard the interests of future generations? For the controversial philosopher David Benatar, it's by ensuring that they never are born in the first place - advocating for the voluntary extinction of the human race.
Author: August Leo Liljenberg
Narrated by: August Leo Liljenberg
Published by the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies
2023-05-0913 min
One CA Podcast121 Korea Reunification by David MaxwellWelcome to the One CA Podcast.
This week we talk with David Maxwell, a retired Army Colonel who now works with the Defense of Democracies and other institutions to achieve a peaceful reunification for Korea.
In the episode, David discusses current conditions, events that have made a difference, and strategies for peaceful reunification.
One Podcast aims to inspire people interested in working on-ground diplomacy to forward U.S. foreign policy.
We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and rec...
2023-03-2825 min
Indulge In An Immersive Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.The Human Predicament: A Candid Guide to Life's Biggest Questions by David BenatarPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/646618to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Human Predicament: A Candid Guide to Life's Biggest Questions
Author: David Benatar
Narrator: Dennis Kleinman
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 55 minutes
Release date: February 28, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2
Genres: Medicine & Naturopathy
Publisher's Summary:
Are our lives meaningful, or meaningless? Is our inevitable death a bad thing? Would immortality be an improvement? Would it be better to hasten our deaths by suicide? Many people ask these big questions—and some people are plagued by them. Analytic philosophers have said relatively little about these important questions. The Human Pr...
2023-02-286h 55Grab the Essential Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Medicine & NaturopathyThe Human Predicament: A Candid Guide to Life's Biggest Questions by David BenatarPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/646618to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Human Predicament: A Candid Guide to Life's Biggest Questions
Author: David Benatar
Narrator: Dennis Kleinman
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 55 minutes
Release date: February 28, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2
Genres: Medicine & Naturopathy
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Are our lives meaningful, or meaningless? Is our inevitable death a bad thing? Would immortality be an improvement? Would it be better to hasten our deaths by suicide? Many people ask these big questions—and some people are plagued by them. Analytic philosophers have said relatively little about these important questions. The Human Pr...
2023-02-286h 55
Experience: This Immersive Full Audiobook For Busy Professionals.Better Never to Have Been: The Harm of Coming into Existence by David BenatarPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/637354to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Better Never to Have Been: The Harm of Coming into Existence
Author: David Benatar
Narrator: Dennis Kleinman
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 26 minutes
Release date: January 24, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Medicine & Naturopathy
Publisher's Summary:
Most people believe that they were either benefited or at least not harmed by being brought into existence. Thus, if they ever do reflect on whether they should bring others into existence—rather than having children without even thinking about whether they should—they presume that they do them no harm. Better Neve...
2023-01-247h 26Download New Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Medicine & NaturopathyBetter Never to Have Been: The Harm of Coming into Existence by David BenatarPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/637354to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Better Never to Have Been: The Harm of Coming into Existence
Author: David Benatar
Narrator: Dennis Kleinman
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 26 minutes
Release date: January 24, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Medicine & Naturopathy
Publisher's Summary:
Most people believe that they were either benefited or at least not harmed by being brought into existence. Thus, if they ever do reflect on whether they should bring others into existence—rather than having children without even thinking about whether they should—they presume that they do them no harm. Better Neve...
2023-01-247h 26Finding HolinessEp. 497 The Hanukah Light S2:E5Sponsored by Mr. And Mrs. Max and Anita Benatar in memory of Deenie Benaim z"l
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2022-12-1802 min
Philosophics — Philosophical and Political RamblingsBOOK REVIEW: Better Never to Have Been, The Harm of Coming into Existence by David Benatar.This is an audio rendition of my review of the book Better Never to Have Been, The Harm of Coming into Existence by David Benatar. In this book, Benatar defends the anti-natalist position that bringing sentient life into the world is immoral, although most of his argumentation is focused on human procreation.
This is an extension of my Philosophics blog at http://philosophicsblog.wordpress.com, where I write about philosophical topics that I find interesting.
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2022-08-3013 min
The Dissenter#657 David Benatar - The Fall of the University of Cape Town: Africa’s Leading University in Decline------------------Support the channel------------
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2022-07-2852 min
Theodore BolhaWhy David Benatar's Antinatalism Is FutileIn this episode I explain why Generic Subjective Continuity makes David Benatar's antinatalism futile.
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2022-04-0104 min
Metaphysical ExilePessimism and Antinatalism in South America: Benatar's Asymmetry, Machado de Assis and Julio CabreraIn this essay, I discuss philosophical pessimism and antinatalism in general, and in South American literature and philosophy. I go through David Benatar's asymmetry argument in a little more detail, and also discuss Julio Cabrera's antinatalist argument expounded in his book “Discomfort and Moral Impediment”
Full text: https://www.metaphysicalexile.com/2020/11/pessimism-and-antinatalism-in-south.html
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2022-01-0820 min
PAST 10s: A Top 10 Time Machine - Music of the 70s, 80s and MoreHear This Show Before You Go-Go: 1984What a week for music in mid-December 1984. Cyndi. Benatar. Wham! Sir Paul. Madonna. Chaka!
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2021-12-101h 55Finding HolinessEp. 240 The Hanukah Light Part 8 - Let it StickThe Hanukah Light Series is sponsored by Max and Anita Benatar L’iluy Nishmat his cousin Dena Leah bat Sarah Rasha z"l
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2021-12-0603 min
Brain in a VatThe Fall of UCT | David BenatarDestructive forces have been eroding the University of Cape Town, Africa’s leading university. David Benatar tells the sad, true tale of what has been transpiring. It is a saga of lunacy, criminality, pandering, and identity politics. The mad and the bad – the deranged, deluded, the depraved – have been granted endless latitude in bullying and abusing others.
2021-12-0554 minFinding HolinessEp. 239 The Hanukah Light Part 7 - Oils and WicksThe Hanukah Light Series is sponsored by Max and Anita Benatar L’iluy Nishmat his cousin Dena Leah bat Sarah Rasha z"l
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2021-12-0502 min
Solutions With David AnsaraDavid Benatar on the fall of UCTIn this episode of the Solutions With David Ansara podcast, I speak to Professor David Benatar about his new book, 'The Fall of the University of Cape Town: Africa's leading university in decline'.
Prof. Benatar and I discuss the origins of the Rhodes Must Fall movement in 2015, and how it later metastasized into the Fees Must Fall movement, unleashing a wave of violence, arson and intimidation at UCT. These destructive acts were met with acquiescence by the university authorities, who refused to sanction the protestors despite the widespread havoc on campus.
We also discuss the st...
2021-12-0547 minFinding HolinessEp. 238 The Hanukah Light Part 6 - The Gracious KingThe Hanukah Light Series is sponsored by Max and Anita Benatar L’iluy Nishmat his cousin Dena Leah bat Sarah Rasha z"l
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2021-11-2902 min
706线上沙龙对谈 | 反生育主义：生命生下虚无的意义反生育主义（Anti-natalism）认为生育行为是不道德的，因为它伤害了被出生者。为此提供论证的当代哲学家包括David Benatar，Christoph Fehige，SeanaShiffrin， Asheel Singh，GeraldHarrison等。对谈者：包文源：哲学研究生在读，正在写讨论反生育主义的毕业论文，在媒体实习，小说写作者。Jin：目前在荷兰一所大学担任环境政策初级研究员，研究方向与中国的野生动物保育相关。对环境社会学、动物权利、悲观现实主义抱有极大的兴趣，并从事翻译工作。EG：出版机构“北京理想国”编辑，选题方向包括科普、医学、哲学，编辑有《神经的逻辑》《打开一颗心》《正午之魔》《我是谁，或什么》《生存还是毁灭》等收听节点：1:50 ：什么是Antinatalism？反生育主义分为哪些理论？它在全球不同国家有哪些发展？6:55 ： 生育是个人的自由吗？是否可以受到限制？11:55 ： 生育伤害未出生的人。13:50 ： 不生育会伤害活着的人吗？16:12 ： 生育是获得生存意义最廉价的方式。18:15 ： 生育庞氏骗局22:55 ： 一种注定失败的理论23:18 ： 反生育主义的哲学论证34:20 ： 幸福与不幸的不对称性39:50 ： 虚无宇宙中的快乐45:14 ： 死很糟糕，活着很糟糕，永生同样也很糟糕。51:50 ：生存意义是被当成哲学的心理学问题。相关书籍：《生存还是毁灭：人生终极困境的坦率指南》大卫·贝纳塔《Better Never to Have Been : The Harmof Coming Into Existence》David Benatar
2021-10-2656 min
Gareth's GuestsProf David BenatarWould it be better to have never been? If you’re not having an existential crisis yet, then this interview might just give you one. Professor David Benatar of UCT is one of the world’s greatest philosophers and proponents of antinatalism - the idea that it is wrong to bring sentient human life into being. He and Gareth wrestle with the idea of parenting, overpopulation, bio-ethics and the idea of purpose. www.cliffcentral.com
2021-08-2451 min
Fularsız EntellikAnti-Natalizm: Çocuk Yapmamanın FelsefesiSelam fularsızlar. İki bölümlük bir içerik olacak bu: Neden çocuk yaptığımı bir sonraki bölümde anlatacağım. Bugünse anti-natalizmi, yani çocuk yapmamanın felsefesini konuşacağız. Çünkü anti-natalizme göre varoluş, hem o varlık için kötü, hem çevre/toplum için, hem de ebeveynler için. Acı çekmesi ve acıya neden olması kaçınılmaz bir varlığı neden yaratıyoruz ki?
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2021-07-1042 min
Brain in a VatThe Second Sexism | David BenatarAre there some areas of life where men are worse off than women? Are these disadvantages always the product of sexism? If we recognize a second sexism against men, what effect would this have on women?
Prof Benatar's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Second-Sexism-Discrimination-Against-Boys-ebook-dp-B007VJU7C4/dp/B007VJU7C4/
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2021-04-251h 00
The Dissenter#445 Kateřina Lochmanová: The History and Philosophy of Antinatalism------------------Support the channel------------
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2021-03-1930 min
The Unimaginary Friendcast#251 - The David Monster Game ShowThis one's all About David Monster. He’s obviously the most clever, creative and attractive person who ever lived. So, we dedicate this #ComedyPodcast to #DavidMonster. He poses 20 questions, game show style, even providing multiple choice answers, to help us all out. What a generous guy! One host even described him as “gorgeous”! Duh! Am I right? The questions aren’t your run-of-the-mill crap any #BasicBitch would come up with. To give you an idea, here’s the first one: “Which of these 90’s Superstars HATED David Monster?” Other topics include: MULAN, Disney Plus, Gender & Sex Reveals, Lesbian Slut Gan...
2020-09-1043 min
Audacious with Chion WolfYou Didn’t Ask To Be Here: Adventures In AntinatalismLast year, a 28 year-old guy in Mumbai tried to sue his parents - who are both lawyers - for having brought him into the world. He claims his parents didn’t get his consent to live. In addition to being a very bold person, he is an anti-natalist. That is, he believes that it is morally wrong to bring sentient life into this world - no matter how charmed or how troubled that life is - and that humanity should stop reproducing, full stop. Anti-natalism is not a novel concept. You can trace it as far back as...
2020-07-1050 min
Within Reason#12 — David Benatar | Is It Immoral To Have Children?Professor David Benatar is a South African philosopher, academic and author, and head of the philosophy department at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. He is best known for his defence of antinatalism, the view that it is immoral to have children (though more specifically, to bring new sentient beings into existence). Professor Benatar speaks to Alex about the asymmetry of pleasure and pain, and the two debate whether being anti-birth commits one to being pro-death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-04-261h 27
Just Thinking Aloud microcast73. David Benatar’s Quotes (Antinatalism pt6)73. David Benatar’s Quotes (Antinatalism pt6)Related links for 73. David Benatar’s Quotes (Antinatalism pt6): Reply to this episode on ykyz: https://ykyz.com/p/f1db7bddabe03273bce96a9d3360880fc96430cc Just Thinking Aloud microcast: https://ykyz.com/c/microcast?&username=justthinkingaloud
2020-03-1901 min
Unbelievable?Antinatalism - should we let humans go extinct? David Benatar vs Bruce BlackshawDavid Benatar is the world’s leading ‘antinatalist’ philosopher. His controversial book ‘Better Never To Have Been’ argues that the suffering of existence always outweighs any potential good and that it is morally wrong to bring new human beings into the world. A small but growing community of Antinatalists believe that we should stop reproducing and allow humanity to go extinct.
Benatar engages with Christian philosopher Bruce Blackshaw on the myriad of questions raised by his philosophy and whether antinatalism is a logical consequence of his atheist perspective.
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2020-03-131h 23
Unbelievable?Antinatalism - should we let humans go extinct? David Benatar vs Bruce BlackshawDavid Benatar is the world’s leading ‘antinatalist’ philosopher. His controversial book ‘Better Never To Have Been’ argues that the suffering of existence always outweighs any potential good and that it is morally wrong to bring new human beings into the world. A small but growing community of Antinatalists believe that we should stop reproducing and allow humanity to go extinct.
Benatar engages with Christian philosopher Bruce Blackshaw on the myriad of questions raised by his philosophy and whether antinatalism is a logical consequence of his atheist perspective.
For David Benatar https://www.amazon.co.uk/Better-Nev...
2020-03-131h 23
Unbelievable?Antinatalism - should we let humans go extinct? David Benatar vs Bruce BlackshawDavid Benatar is the world’s leading ‘antinatalist’ philosopher. His controversial book ‘Better Never To Have Been’ argues that the suffering of existence always outweighs any potential good and that it is morally wrong to bring new human beings into the world. A small but growing community of Antinatalists believe that we should stop reproducing and allow humanity to go extinct.
Benatar engages with Christian philosopher Bruce Blackshaw on the myriad of questions raised by his philosophy and whether antinatalism is a logical consequence of his atheist perspective.
For David Benatar https://www.amazon.co.uk/Better-Nev...
2020-03-131h 23The Exploring Antinatalism Podcast#5 - David BenatarSend us a textWelcome to the fifth episode of The Exploring Antinatalism Podcast! Today, Mark J. Maharaj and I will be speaking with legendary Antinatalist philosopher, author of Better Never to Have Been: The Harm of Coming Into Existence, The Human Predicament, Debating Procreation, as well as a whole host of other works - David Benatar!"The views or opinions expressed by the guest speakers are solely their own and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of members of the Exploring Antinatalism Team." Buy David Benatar works on Amazon, HERE: https://www.a...
2020-03-101h 14
The DissenterFUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN - I NEED YOUR SUPPORTThank you all for this great first week of fundraising. It was great, but I still need more support.
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2020-02-1511 min
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2020-02-1458 minThe DissenterTHE DISSENTER: 2 YEARS + I NEED YOUR SUPPORTJust this past Sunday, was the 2-year anniversary of the show. I would love to keep doing it for another 2 years, but to be honest, I am broke.
In order to sustain the channel, I need your help.
For these past two years, I have brought on the show some of the top academics/scholars in a diversity of fields, like Psychology, Anthropology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Philosophy, and even Literary Studies.
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2020-02-0815 min
Like Trees WalkingEpisode 413 — It's *NOT* a Wonderful LifeDavid Benatar agrees with George Bailey as he stood on the bridge saying "I wish I had never been born." Benatar does George one-better and wishes that no sentient life had ever existed because existence is beyond terrible. You can read the article here: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/persons-of-interest/the-case-for-not-being-born
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2019-06-1033 min
Discourse ZA#4 “Is Dying a Human Right?” with Andrew Fisher & David BenatarIn this episode of Digital Discourse ZA, Professor David Benatar and Andrew Fisher discuss the topic of assisted-dying. Is it morally permissible? What is its current legal status in South Africa — and what should it be? --- Professor David Benatar is a philosopher, an author, and the head of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Cape Town. He is best known for his advocacy of antinatalism in his book “Better Never to Have Been: The Harm of Coming into Existence”. Books: https://amzn.to/2GOORPo --- Andrew Fisher...
2019-04-2856 min
The Renegade ReportJordan B Peterson & David BenatarThis episode of the podcast hosts a debate between University of Cape Town Professor of Philosophy, David Benatar, and the University of Toronto’s Professor of psychology, Jordan B Peterson. David is a proponent of antinatalism, which posits that birth is an overall negative event and as such it follows that humans should stop procreating. Jordan considers this view antithetical to human existence, and a passionate discussion ensues.
2018-01-091h 32
Mark And Sarah Talk About SongsEpisode 80: Pat Benatar's Greatest Hits, RankedMASTAS is a battlefield! As we rank the songs on Pat Benatar's "Best Shots" album, Sarah briefly quits the podcast, parts of Mark are predicted to explode, and "The Legend Of Billie Jean" is revealed as the film that unites the planets. Special thanks to our patrons, whose votes directly impacted the rankings. To become a patron, join us at patreon.com/mastas. Meanwhile, our theme music is by David Gregory Byrne, and our outro is by Karla Bonoff. Lastly, you can tweet us at @talksongs, email us at talkaboutsongs[at]gmail[dot]com, and facebook us at facebook.c...
2017-12-0758 min
Making Sense with Sam Harris - Subscriber Content#107 - Is Life Actually Worth Living?Sam Harris speaks with David Benatar about his philosophy of “anti-natalism.” They discuss the asymmetry between the good and bad things in life, the ethics of existential risk, the moral landscape, the limits and paradoxes of introspection, the “experience machine” thought experiment, population ethics, and other topics. David Benatar is Professor of Philosophy at University of Cape Town, South Africa. He is the author of Better Never to Have Been: The Harm of Coming Into Existence and The Human Predicament: A Candid Guide to Life’s Biggest Questions. Episodes that have been re-released as part of the Best of Making Sense seri...
2017-12-051h 53
Very Bad WizardsPooping on Ecstasy (Pain, Pleasure, and the Ethics of Breeding)Tamler and David get bullied into talking about "anti-natalism," (the view that it is unethical to bring a being into existence), and to defend our ethical position as "breeders." Well, one of us defends it, at least. The other one? Well, you'll have to judge for yourself... Along the way we discuss how much pleasure you would need to equal the pain and suffering you've experienced, the joy of pooping (especially while on E), and Tamler explains why he calls David a Kantian, and why he thinks it's such an insult. For those who have missed the arguing, it's...
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