Society and Culture – Complex Candor

Sam and Vox
  • 5.0 (2)
  • SOCIETY & CULTURE

Discussions about philosophy, psychology, and sociology through the lens of systems thinking.

Episodes

  1. 06/28/2025

    Game Theory

    Sam and Vox investigate the art of decision-making through game theory; how to navigate rules, players, and payouts to make smarter choices. We’ll explore classic game theory scenarios, the psychology behind decisions, and why emotions like pride can shift the game.

    1h 32m

  2. 10/08/2024

    Language II: Slogans, Mantras, & Chants

    What we repeat, and what we hear repeatedly, we internalize. Slogans and jingles become ingrained in our psyche, for good or for ill. How are you using or being used by this powerful mechanism? Sam and Vox explore it.

    1h 37m

  3. 09/18/2024

    Truth

    The search for truth is paramount in the quest for a noble and meaningful life. For something of such grave importance though, we can't always define truth, or decide how to assess it, or even recognize it when it slaps us in the face. Sam and Vox speak about it. Truthfully.

    1h 57m

  4. 09/04/2024

    Reason

    Except for rare moments of an "empty" mind, during every waking minute we are processing our experiences in relation to our values and instincts. Reason is how we mentally engage with the wider world. Sam and Vox dig into this rich topic.

    1h 42m

  5. 07/15/2024

    Art & Human Expression

    Sam and Vox delve into the concept of art: why we create it, why we admire it, and how it has evolved over the centuries within a world of inexorably advancing technology.

    1h 39m

  6. 06/30/2024

    Wisdom

    Sam and Vox consider a variety of quotes about wisdom from great thinkers throughout history.

    1h 42m

  7. 04/04/2024

    Grand Industry

    The interrelationship between industry, institutions, and populations -- how they've developed, and what changes we might expect to see in the future of industrial production -- is the subject of this discussion.

    1h 48m

  8. 03/28/2024

    Motivation

    An exploration of how intentionality affects outcomes, and the steps we can take to develop a healthy sense of purpose.

    1h 55m

  9. 03/12/2024

    Civilization

    What are the criteria, and the binding agents that turn a group of people from simply a population into something that can be deemed a civilization? Why might that be a desirable state? What are the obstacles we encounter in attempting to produce ever more advanced civilizations? Sam and Vox talk about it all here.

    2h 6m

  10. 02/29/2024

    Physical Wellness

    A dialogue about health; how to promote and maintain it, and some of the challenges to doing so.

    2h 15m
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Discussions about philosophy, psychology, and sociology through the lens of systems thinking.

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