Explorations

Joe, Edwine, and Louis
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"Explorations" is a podcast that embarks on a quest to unravel the secrets to a fulfilling and meaningful life. We are three ordinary dudes engrossed in extraordinary conversations about life. Through the lens of philosophy, arts, finance, leadership, theology, and education, we probe the complexities and nuances of living life to the fullest. Our discussions are as diverse as they are enriching, spanning an eclectic mix of topics all aimed at shedding light on the many facets of human existence.

  1. The Philosopher's Take | January 26, 2026

    2D AGO

    The Philosopher's Take | January 26, 2026

    In Minneapolis, two groups watch the same video and see opposite realities—one sees self-defense, the other sees murder. Meanwhile, Anthropic's CEO predicts AI will do all coding within a year. And neuroscience now claims reality itself is a "controlled hallucination" we collectively agree on. Three headlines. One thread: the collapse of shared ground. Dr. Joseph Terry unpacks Plato's challenge in The Republic—is justice just "the advantage of the stronger"? Augustine's warning that states without justice become "organized theft." And Kant's provocative claim that we never access reality directly, only an interface our minds construct. When institutions fracture, when work disappears, when consensus breaks—what's left?

    20 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Things and Non-Things: What We Lose in a Digital World

    We're not uploading our minds yet. But we're uploading everything else. In this episode, Edwine and Dr. Joe Terry draw on philosopher Byung-Chul Han to explore what's lost as our world shifts from physical things to digital information. Starting with the mind-uploading premise of Pantheon, they ask: What makes us us? Is it the pattern—or the physical stuff? The conversation spans burnout culture, digitized relationships, and the collapse of time and ritual. Plus: why "slowing down" isn't just self-help advice, but a philosophical necessity.

    36 min

  3. JAN 20

    Deep Dive: What Is a World For?

    Dr. Terry dives deep with the weight of a question we're too busy to ask: What is a world for? Drawing on Guardini's haunting observations from 1920s Lake Como and Heidegger's concept of "standing reserve," this episode traces how we traded a world that speaks to us for one we merely control. A slower, more reflective companion to our main episode.

    11 min

  4. JAN 20

    From Socrates to Scrolling: Philosophy's Answer to the Tech Question

    Why can't you stop scrolling? It's not a willpower problem; it's a worldview problem. Joe walks us through Heidegger's concept of "enframing" to reveal how modern technology trains us to see everything (including ourselves) as resources to be consumed. From Socrates to your smartphone, this episode digs into the philosophical roots of our tech addiction.

    31 min
  5. The Philosopher's Take | January 19, 2026

    JAN 19

    The Philosopher's Take | January 19, 2026

    In the first episode of The Philosopher's Take, Edwine and Dr. Joseph Terry tackle three stories shaping the world right now. In Iran, thousands are risking death in the streets—what makes human beings willing to die for an idea? In Greenland, a territorial dispute raises an ancient question: who has the right to decide a people's future? And as Artemis II prepares to send humans around the moon for the first time in 50 years, we ask the deeper why behind our drive to explore. From Camus on rebellion to Kant on human dignity to Aristotle on wonder—this is the news, philosophically examined.

    13 min
  6. What Technology Is Doing to Your Soul: A New Year's Reckoning

    JAN 12

    What Technology Is Doing to Your Soul: A New Year's Reckoning

    Everyone's talking about what to do with technology. But what if the real question is what technology is doing to us? In this episode, we go beyond the usual "phones are bad" takes and explore why you can't stop doomscrolling (and why it's not your fault), why so many of us feel spiritually homeless in a world of infinite connection, and what two philosophers, Romano Guardini and Martin Heidegger, understood about our technological age a hundred years before the smartphone existed.

    36 min
  7. Is AI Progress Killing the Good Life? Rethink Success & Meaning

    05/28/2025

    Is AI Progress Killing the Good Life? Rethink Success & Meaning

    AI is evolving fast—but are we evolving with it? This week we ask: What does human flourishing look like in an AI-driven world? With insights from philosophy, business, and spiritual practice, this is a conversation for anyone questioning where life is heading. 🐦 Twitter/X Teaser (≤280 chars) Are you flourishing—or just algorithmically optimized? This week we unpack AI, capitalism, and the timeless pursuit of the good life. One of our richest convos yet. #AIandMeaning #ExplorationsPodcast #TheGoodLife #LifeDesign

    43 min

  8. 05/06/2025

    Machine in the Loop: Is AI Replacing You?

    AI is accelerating — and creatives are feeling the heat. In this episode, the hosts explore how to stay human when machines start doing your job. It’s not just about tools — it’s about identity, resilience, and finding meaning in a changing world.

    34 min
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"Explorations" is a podcast that embarks on a quest to unravel the secrets to a fulfilling and meaningful life. We are three ordinary dudes engrossed in extraordinary conversations about life. Through the lens of philosophy, arts, finance, leadership, theology, and education, we probe the complexities and nuances of living life to the fullest. Our discussions are as diverse as they are enriching, spanning an eclectic mix of topics all aimed at shedding light on the many facets of human existence.

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  • Creator
    Joe, Edwine, and Louis
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Joe, Edwine, and Louis
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    Explorations