Skepisode

tLT

Skepisode is a podcast dedicated to exploring society's most confronting issues, with an absolute loyalty to the truth -- wherever it may be hiding out. It is hosted by online BFF's Mike and Joe; Mike being its resident bogan Aussie, and Joe its arrogant American -- we welcome you to Skepisode ...

Episodes

  1. 05/26/2016

    S01 Episode 10: Free Will

    A belief in free will is implicit in everything we do, and yet science seems to only contradict the notion -- which can seem pretty frightening. If free will is just an illusion, what's the point in feelings of remorse or even personal achievement? The Philosophy of South Park – Wisecrack Edition https://youtu.be/MG7y8J0DXhU Derren Brown Advertising Agency Task https://youtu.be/YQXe1CokWqQ How the internet flips elections and alters our thoughts https://aeon.co/essays/how-the-internet-flips-elections-and-alters-our-thoughts The Brain That Changes Itself: stories of personal triumph from the frontiers of brain science https://amzn.com/B005Z6YHEY

    S01 Episode 10: Free Will

  2. 05/14/2016

    S01 Episode 08: Morality

    This week, Mike and Joe settle their differences on morality. How much should science influence our sense of morality, and should religion continue to influence us at all? Furthermore, what value does ascertaining moral high ground actually provide?

    S01 Episode 08: Morality

  3. 05/11/2016

    S01 Episode 07: Capital Punishment

    Is it barbaric for today's society, or does it still have a place? And if so, why? How much does revenge play a part, as opposed to the simple monetary cost of keeping convicted criminals alive? And what about those of whom are innocent?

    S01 Episode 07: Capital Punishment

  4. 05/11/2016

    S01 Episode 06: What Makes You You?

    What makes you you? Is it your body, your mind, or is it the data in your brain? If you're simply made up of your memories and experiences, if you were to be cloned atom by atom, which one would be the real you? Join us as we go down the rabbit hole.

    S01 Episode 06: What Makes You You?
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Skepisode is a podcast dedicated to exploring society's most confronting issues, with an absolute loyalty to the truth -- wherever it may be hiding out. It is hosted by online BFF's Mike and Joe; Mike being its resident bogan Aussie, and Joe its arrogant American -- we welcome you to Skepisode ...

Information

  • Creator
    tLT
  • Years Active
    2016
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Skepisode