Wandering Thoughts

kyriakoseleftheriou0

Join us in exploring a variety of fields, from Philosophy, to Science and Art.

  1. 4D AGO

    Postmodernism VS Objective Truth | Dr Stephen Hicks

    In this episode, Dr. Stephen Hicks and I discuss postmodernism and its relationship to truth, meaning, and culture. We explore what postmodernism really is, its connection to nihilism, and how these ideas shape society from the top down and bottom up. We dive into poststructuralism, Jacques Derrida, and how writing styles reflect the philosophies they are trying to express. We also touch on impressionism and expressionism, before tackling the central question: is there objective truth? Finally, we discuss the human search for meaning, and the importance of engaging with philosophical ideas from a young age.

    1h 6m

  2. 4D AGO

    Is Consciousness An Illusion? | Prof. Keith Frankish

    In this episode, Prof. Keith Frankish and I discuss illusionism, a theory of consciousness that says we’re mistaken in thinking our experiences have special inner “what-it’s-like” qualities (qualia). We talk about philosophical zombies, artificial consciousness, and whether science can truly account for subjective experience. We also reflect on the idea of God, the future of education, and Prof. Frankish’s admiration for and relationship with Daniel Dennett.

    2h 34m

  3. MAY 1

    Cosmopolitanism, Identity & Semantics | Prof. Kwame A. Appiah

    In this episode, Kwame Anthony Appiah and I explore identity, race, and culture. Prof. Appiah shares his backstory, growing up in Ghana and eventually living in the UK and the US, and his journey from medicine to philosophy. We discuss the philosophy of language, social ontology, cosmopolitanism, cultural values, race, and nationality, and how to maintain cultural identity while respecting each other’s differences—ending with ideas on global citizenship and peaceful coexistence.

    1h 40m

  4. APR 30

    "The End Of Consciousness" | Prof. Hakwan Lau

    In this episode, Hakwan Lau shares his thoughts on the direction the field of consciousness studies is heading. We explore key neuroscience concepts such as blindsight, neural feedback, and information pathways, alongside core ideas like attention and perception, and why philosophy remains a useful tool for defining these terms. The conversation then turns to the growing issue of sensationalism in the field—why it happens and how we can encourage more rigorous scientific thinking. The episode closes with Prof. Lau’s reflections on the future of consciousness research.

    1h 1m

  5. APR 17

    The Great Rift In Physics | Prof. Tim Maudlin

    In this episode, Professor Tim Maudlin explains the great rift in physics. He talks about the violation of Bell’s inequality and explains the historical development of general relativity and quantum physics. We explore the collapse of the wave function, non-locality versus locality, and deterministic and non-deterministic theories. He shares his thoughts on free will, compatibilism, string theory, and loop quantum gravity. We discuss the terms observer and measurement, and the notions of eternalism and the block universe. He discusses his own current work and shares his thoughts on why philosophy is valuable and what it has to give to a person. Lastly, he explains how he personally learns and works best, and we talk about the power of asking simple questions.

    1h 16m

  6. APR 13

    The World’s Most Curious Person | Louka Nikos

    Nikos Louka, recently a parliamentary candidate with Direct Democracy Cyprus, joins me to talk about learning, curiosity, and why the education system fails. We explore ideas around self-organization, evolution, trust in human nature, and how open-endedness fosters creativity and innovation. The conversation then moves into the history of the Gagauz people, where we explore ethnic identity, the intersection of language and culture, and how language shapes the way we understand the world. Later, the discussion shifts to politics, where we talk about direct democracy, transparency, and how changes in the technology we use to communicate, reshapes governments and politics.

    4h 48m

  7. APR 10

    Rethinking Consciousness | Prof. Michael Graziano

    In this episode, Michael Graziano discusses what consciousness and subjective experience are, followed by his journey toward developing Attention Schema Theory. He explains how the brain builds schematic models, controls internal processes, and how attention evolved, also touching on ADHD and what traits make a being conscious. The conversation then moves to the evolution of consciousness, theory of mind, and whether animals or AI could be conscious or deserve rights. Later, they discuss artificial neural networks, the history of AI, Professor Graziano’s current work on AI, and his views on illusionism. The episode ends with reflections on belief in a “magic” essence of consciousness, his thoughts on God, and why consciousness feels mysterious to humans.

    1h 25m

  8. MAR 29

    Systems Science, Direct Democracy & the Future of Education | Dr. Yiannis Laouris

    In this episode, Dr. Laouris discusses the insights he has gained from systems science and how they apply to other fields such as politics, where he is currently a parliamentary candidate for Direct Democracy Cyprus. We also explore his interdisciplinary journey, the importance of balancing depth with breadth, and the value of trial and error and giving people responsibility. The conversation touches on social media, memes, and their potential role in direct democracy, before concluding with the three phases of science and how systems thinking can help reshape education.

    1h 19m
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