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An amateur philosopher's podcast. In each episode Thomas and Dzido scour the web to research current or classical philosophical and spiritual topics and then meet to discuss their findings. Podcast Artwork by Eight15 Creative.

  1. 03/14/2025

    22. Why Do We Travel?

    We're back, baby! Fresh off of a long trip, jet lagged Thomas once again joins Dzido as they explore the philosophy of travel—why we do it, what we gain from getting lost, and whether the journey is worth the hype. From ancient wanderers to modern influencers, they break down the pros and cons of hitting the road. Following media mentioned (no major spoilers) The Beach (2000) Euro Trip (2004) Into the Wild (2007) One Week (2008) Skyfall (2012) Hitman: World of Assassination (2016) Further links/reading The Philosophy of Travel and the Experience of Otherness - Matt Johnson - https://www.neuroscienceof.com/human-nature-blog/travel-philosophy-experience-otherness?format=amp Why travel makes you smarter - Jonah Lehrer - https://amp.theguardian.com/travel/2010/mar/14/why-travel-makes-you-smarter The Case Against Travel - Agnes Callard - https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-weekend-essay/the-case-against-travel In a Sunburned Country - Bill Bryson - https://www.amazon.ca/Sunburned-Country-Bill-Bryson/dp/0385259417/ref=asc_df_0385259417/?gad_source=1&hvadid=706830265619&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl&hvlocint&hvlocphy=9000968&hvnetw=g&hvpone&hvpos&hvptwo&hvqmt&hvrand=15897999251135178339&hvtargid=pla-435997899833&linkCode=df0&mcid=0578333f5b573749b41676931dbfc583&psc=1&tag=googlemobshop-20

    37 min

  2. 12/29/2023

    [ANNOUNCEMENT] We are taking a break!

    Thomas quickly chimes in to let you all know about the exciting year ahead for him. Thomas and Dzido WILL return... :)

    1 min

  3. 11/17/2023

    [BONUS] Our Perfect Video Game Consoles

    A bonus episode tie-in to simulation theory! We love simulations so much we decided to bring you a discussion about the video games that have influenced us the most. A fun extra episode recorded as an homage to the great podcast My Perfect Console. ICE-T1000 (Thomas' console) Rock Band 2 (2008) Fallout: New Vegas (2010) Assassin's Creed IV:  Black Flag (2013) Halo 3 (2007) Super Mario Bros 3 (1988) Dzi-box (Dzido's console) Duke Nukem 3D (1996) Quake II (1997) Subnautica (2018) Halo: Combat Evolved (2001) Grand Theft Auto III (2001)

    41 min

  4. 11/17/2023

    21. Simulation Theory

    Did we decide to record an episode about simulation theory or were we programmed to do so by the creators of our virtually-coded reality? Are we living on some super-futuristic civilization's hard drive? Join us as we question the very concept of our own reality and debate the probability that we exist in the one true universe instead of the potential infinite amount of simulated others. SPOILERS for the following media Rick and Morty - "M Night Shaym-Aliens" - S01E04 The Jokester - Isaac Asimov (1956) Total Recall (1990) Also mentioned (no spoilers) The Matrix (1999) Black Mirror Further reading/links Unrecord - Official Early Gameplay Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IK76q13Aqt0 ChatGPT AI Game Prototypes - Lee Vermeulen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC_pSgAMbUU The Simulation Argument - Nick Bostrom https://simulation-argument.com/ Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies - Nick Bostrom https://www.amazon.co.uk/Superintelligence-Dangers-Strategies-Nick-Bostrom/dp/0199678111 Is Reality Real? The Simulation Argument - Kurzesagt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlTKTTt47WE Final Deployment 4: Queen Battle Walkthrough - Adult Swim https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKjmDPGJI-4

    30 min

  5. 10/14/2023

    20. Id, Ego, Super-ego

    Who’s the id, who’s the ego and who’s the super-ego in this episode? Thomas and Dzido discuss one of Sigmund Freud’s most famous concepts and delve into neuroses, psychoanalytic theory as well as Thanos and the Simpsons.

    37 min

  6. 07/03/2023

    19. Creativity

    Let your imaginations run wild as Thomas and Dzido discuss the philosophy of creativity and try to figure out where our lightbulb moments inherently come from. Do we really come up with our own genius ideas or is it divine inspiration all the way down? Further links The War of Art - Steven Pressfield https://www.amazon.co.uk/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026 Creativity - Don't Hug Me I'm Scared https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9C_HReR_McQ A Very Muppet Die Hard - Dzido Szoltysek https://www.reddit.com/r/Screenwriting/comments/rjhhg1/a_very_muppet_die_hard_actionmuppetry_77_pages/ Krakow Culture Dance Video - Thomas Szoltysek https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG8UFObU50Q

    44 min

  7. 04/12/2023

    18. Absurdism

    Is the cold harsh reality of an uncaring universe getting you down as you struggle to find the meaning of it all? Then this week's episode on absurdism is for you! Thomas and Dzido discuss Albert Camus and his writings, absurdism in the arts, and how Sisyphus can find joy in his never-ending boulder-pushing task. SPOILERS for the following media Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) The Tree of Life (2011) The Trial - Franz Kafka (1925) Further links The Trial - Franz Kafka https://www.amazon.co.uk/Trial-Penguin-Modern-Classics/dp/0141182903 Optimistic Nihilism - Kurzesagt (In a Nutshell) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBRqu0YOH14 The Myth of Sisyphus - Albert Camus https://www.amazon.co.uk/Myth-Sisyphus-Penguin-Great-Ideas/dp/0141023996

    40 min

  8. 02/07/2023

    17. Time

    If Thomas stayed on Earth and Dzido took off on a rocket travelling at relativistic speeds, would he return to earth with the same definition of time for this podcast episode or would the brothers disagree? This week’s timely discussion includes topics such as the definition of time, relativity, the twins paradox and a list of time travel movies that meet Dzido’s excessive standards. SPOILERS for the following media Arrival (2016) Futurama - "The Late Philip J Fry" - S07E06 Predestination (2014) - mild Primer  (2004) Further links The Order of Time - Carlo Rovelli https://www.amazon.co.uk/Order-Time-Carlo-Rovelli/dp/0241292522 Welby CoffeeSpill - YouTube channel with break downs of Tenet https://www.youtube.com/@WelbyCoffeeSpill Does time exist? - Andrew Zimmerman Jones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3tbVHlsKhs

    40 min
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An amateur philosopher's podcast. In each episode Thomas and Dzido scour the web to research current or classical philosophical and spiritual topics and then meet to discuss their findings. Podcast Artwork by Eight15 Creative.

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  • Creator
    Thomas
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 I Think, Therefore I Google
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