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#2193 - Jack Symes

2024/8/22
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Jack Symes and Joe Rogan embark on a discussion about the relevance of philosophy in modern society, especially in relation to scientific concepts like the multiverse. They explore the roles of philosophers in understanding and interpreting complex ideas that go beyond scientific explanations.
  • Philosophy is compared to plumbing by Mary Midgley, highlighting its role in navigating societal conversations.
  • The multiverse is discussed as a concept that philosophers should engage with, beyond its scientific implications.
  • The discussion critiques the reductionist perspective that dismisses philosophy in favor of pure science.

Shownotes Transcript

Jack Symes is a public philosopher, writer, and producer of the "Panpsycast" podcast. A researcher at Durham University, he’s the author of "Defeating the Evil-God Challenge" and editor of the "Talking About Philosophy" series.

www.jacksymes.co.uk)

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