From Nowhere to Nothing

In this cross-over episode, I interview the titular host of the podcast "Passing Through With Ramon Mazinga" about a variety of philosophical topics. If you are interested in seeing the three-part video session, stay tuned for updates!

In this episode, I interview Dr. Andy Norman about his theory of Cognitive Immunology and his practices as a philosopher of science.

In this episode, I provide a brief update on the status of the podcast, along with a freebie.

In this episode, we look at the unique approach Mary Midgely took to addressing important topics like science, morality, and life.

In this episode, we sample and discuss a few of the many concepts Immanuel Kant explored with his philosophy.

In this episode, we attempt to define belonging and examine the intricate ways in which it affects agency, identity, and morality.

In this episode, we try to parse apart what awareness means within the context of perception and consciousness, confronting what this means for personhood and life.

In this episode, we explore many of philosophy's deepest questions by asking whether or not absolutes exist.

In this episode, we look at the relationship between science and philosophy: where one ends and the other begins, their need for each other, and how that affects society.

In this episode, we discuss what it means to be normal and how we epistemologically and ontologically derive these notions.

In this episode, we struggle with the dynamic and paradoxical nature of authenticity, examining lingual and contextual factors.

In this episode, we look at the historical, academic, and anecdotal narratives of skepticism.

In this episode, we explore the multifaceted symbiosis of authority, power, relationship, influence, and the effect they have on people and society.

In this episode, we examine the role of perspective in perception, reality, and truth.

In this episode, we look at the context, ethics, and aesthetics of the TV series The Mandalorian.

In this episode, we pick apart what it means to be isolated, the contrasting effects it can have, and what it means for us as people.

In this episode, with the help of a special guest, we look at the compelling nature of villains, their relationship to heroes, the stories we tell, and the lives we live.

In this episode, we take a hard look at what a hero is, and whether they can exist in reality, or only in our imaginations.

In this episode, we analyze our conception of translation across language, media, and human thought.

In this episode, we look at the ideas Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel contributed to the field of philosophy and how those ideas can be used in the context of the world we live in today.

In this episode, we grapple with the various flavors of monism and dualism and the implications they have on consciousness and reality.

In this episode, we dive headlong into the topic of dreams referencing and utilizing material from previous conversations about consciousness, reality, epistemology, and more.

In this episode, we ask epistemological and metaphysical questions about the role of gratefulness in the human experience.

In this episode, we look at the complex, paradoxical, and magical experience of Flow state.

In this episode, we look at branding: the amalgamation of symbolism with symbiotic interplay between producer and consumer, and what that means for modernity.

In this episode, we take a deep look at symbolism: examining not just representative concepts, but origin theories and consequences on our ideas of meaning and reality.

In this episode, we examine gods of death from various cultures, as well as examining conceptual paradigms of the afterlife.

In this episode, we talk about age and ageing from a holistic perspective; examining the physiological, psychological, and intangible aspects of getting older.

In this episode, we continue our examination of mythological pantheons by looking at gods of war and attempting to find the deeper meaning and connection between their stories and our lives.

In this episode, we explore goddesses of wisdom: complex deities from various cultures who possess numerous abilities and a range of personalities.

In this episode, we talk about stories that define cultures and the god-kings that rule them.

In this episode, we talk about stories: not just the content of stories, but what constitutes them and what the act of storytelling says about being human.

In this episode, we discuss play: why we do it, how we define it, and how it affects our everyday and future lives.

In this episode, we do our best to discuss discrimination and social justice from a place of privilege. Examining philosophical underpinnings and perspectives in light of current affairs, we postulate on the future.

In this episode, we delve into the basic tenants of education by utilizing our various professional experiences to examine interactional relationships.

In this episode, we grapple with the theoretical and practical philosophy of Utilitarianism. If you'd like to watch the episode, it can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvFLRuXRhZQJM-BlkpVXhng

In this episode, we dive into the concepts and acts of creativity. If you are interested in watching this episode, use the following link: https://youtu.be/8Ez-OsHUbUw

In this episode, we take an inquisitive look at... being inquisitive. What we find is that curiosity is neither as simple or benign as it appears; from idle prying to a powerful force for creation, we look at curiosity.

In this episode, we attempt to grasp what we know to be beyond us: conceptualization of the sublime and the experience of awe. Journey along with us as we synthesize the tumultuous philosophical history of the topic with modern experience.

In this episode, we dive into nostalgia; is it an emotion, and if so, what defines it? What purpose does it serve? What lessons and trapping does nostalgia hold?

In this episode, we take on the difficult task of defining what emotions are, the purpose they serve, and what implications they have for the human experience.

In this episode, we change up our course of exploring classical philosophical topics by examining social media and the role it plays in modern society.

In this episode, we delve into civility; not only its necessity to many of the topics we've already discussed but also the constituents of the concept and how it can be defined in modern society.

In this episode, we dive into the interplay of philosophy and economics to uncover how deep the concept of economics permeates our social existence and interactions.

In this episode, we dive into the topic of politics as it is rarely discussed: looking at what politics is and what it should be as opposed to the various political positions that define the conversation today.

A quick update on the future of the podcast.

In this episode, we discuss awareness, duality, how we attempt to describe the human experience, and whether consciousness exists outside of humanity.

In this episode, we discuss how language relates to knowledge, reality, culture, and what it means to be human.

In this episode, we take a walk through the history of art; along the way discussing its various elements and how conceptualizations have changed over time.

In this episode, we talk about the impersonal and interpersonal aspects of philia, eros, and agape: types of love. Additionally, we examine how love connects to other philosophical topics and discuss an ethical dilemma.