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Damien Terrence Dubose
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iNTV is a conversation built on thinking things through—fully. Hosted by two Myers-Briggs INTPs, the show explores psychology, philosophy, culture, politics, relationships, and the deeper assumptions shaping modern life. Each episode breaks down cultural and philosophical ideas—testing them, questioning them, and following them where they lead through long-form discussion and guest conversations focused on understanding the psychological, cultural, and philosophical patterns underneath modern society.

  1. 3d ago

    Philosophy Yap #10 | People Aren't Tools

    What makes a person fundamentally different from a tool, a resource, or a component of a larger system? In this discussion, Damien and Josh examine the philosophical and ethical foundations of individualism and ask what changes once human beings are treated as sovereign individuals rather than interchangeable inputs serving a collective purpose. They explore life as a first principle, human dignity, individual sovereignty, utilitarian reasoning, and the difference between cooperation and absorption into a group. From there, the conversation moves into psychology and everyday life: being economically productive is not the same as being socially well-adjusted, competence is not the same as likability, and efficiency can become destructive when the logic of productivity is applied to relationships. Damien and Josh argue that a life optimized entirely around effectiveness risks turning people—and eventually oneself—into instruments for producing outcomes. The discussion then turns to political theory and economics through a reaction to a debate about Killer Mike, Jay-Z, Black capitalism, class conflict, and leadership. Damien and Josh examine competing ideas about capitalism, Marxist class analysis, negotiation, propaganda, political power, and whether ideological conflict can be resolved through reason rather than escalating into coercion or violence. Damien argues against framing social progress primarily as a struggle to acquire someone else's power or resources, while Josh emphasizes negotiation, mutually beneficial interests, property rights, and the distinction between possessing power and abusing it. The central thread remains the same throughout: people are not raw material for someone else's objective. Whether the setting is a relationship, workplace, economic system, political movement, or cultural conflict, Damien and Josh return to the importance of treating human beings as individuals with judgment, agency, values, and moral standing—and judging systems and leaders by the kind of human life their principles ultimately produce. Listen to or watch the full iNTv discussion to explore the argument. #iNTv #Philosophy #Individualism #HumanDignity #PoliticalPhilosophy CHAPTERS 00:00 People Aren’t Tools 05:59 Individuals, Collectives, and Sovereignty 13:26 Utility vs. Human Dignity 27:26 Productive vs. Socialized 33:48 Efficiency, Relationships, and the Robotic Life 41:16 Killer Mike, Capitalism, and Class Conflict 55:52 Negotiation vs. Ideological Warfare 1:00:25 Marxism, Class Warfare, and Political Power 1:04:44 Ownership, Self-Reliance, and Building Your Own 1:09:44 Judging Leadership by Its Vision

  2. Aug 23

    iNTv Interviews | Joe Elefante on Democracy, Human Formation & Interdependence

    What kind of people does a healthy democracy need? In this episode of iNTv, Damien and Josh speak with writer, educator, musician, and author Joe Elefante about human formation and the habits that make democratic life possible. Elefante, author of An Endless Knot: How Democracies Form the Citizens They Need, argues that people are constantly being formed, often passively, by media, markets, screens, institutions, culture, and the communities around them. The challenge is becoming more intentional about that process and considering what democratic life asks of us as citizens. The conversation explores the tension between individualism and interdependence, Aristotle’s idea of telos, shared civic values, political polarization, and the role of attention in public life. Joe explains why listening should be understood as a civic capacity, how generative listening can help people understand those they disagree with, and why democratic participation requires recognizing political opponents as co-equal citizens rather than obstacles to be eliminated. Joe also draws on his experience as a musician and choir director to explain how arts education can cultivate cooperation, empathy, constructive feedback, deep listening, and the ability to contribute to something larger than oneself. He connects these ideas with contemplative practice, Buddhism, meditation, and his conviction that human beings are radically interdependent. Damien, Josh, and Joe also examine the difference between interdependence, dependence, and codependence; the dangers of passive formation; the attention economy’s influence on political leadership; tribalism; local civic cooperation; and the value of doing meaningful things without turning every interest into a competition or source of income. At the center of Joe’s argument is a simple but demanding idea: democracy reflects the people who sustain it. If citizens want better institutions, leaders, and public discourse, they must also think seriously about the kinds of habits, character, attention, and relationships they are cultivating in themselves and one another. Learn more about Joe Elefante, his book, Substack, newsletter, speaking engagements, and future projects at JElefante.com. Listen to or watch the full conversation to explore what intentional human formation and genuine interdependence might mean for democratic life. CHAPTERS 00:00 What Does It Mean to Form Citizens? 05:06 Active and Passive Human Formation 08:40 The Capacities Democracy Requires 12:27 What Jazz and Choir Teach About Listening 16:04 Interdependence, Buddhism, and the Origins of the Book 21:02 Interdependence vs. Dependence and Codependence 27:05 Attention as a Civic Capacity 31:15 Are Our Leaders a Reflection of Us? 33:25 Arts, Contemplation, and Democratic Habits 42:58 Can Democratic Culture Be Rebuilt? 45:01 Where to Find Joe Elefante #iNTv #Democracy #CivicLife #Interdependence #HumanFormation

  3. Aug 9

    Philosophy Yap #9 | When Thinking Loses Sight of What Matters

    What happens when thinking becomes so focused on technical distinctions, deconstruction, or criticism that it loses sight of value, purpose, and the demands of real life? In this discussion, Damien and Josh examine the difference between thinking that clarifies action and thinking that merely dissects ideas. They explore why principles and frameworks can matter more than rigid step-by-step systems, how goals provide a standard for judging what moves us forward, and why philosophy becomes less useful when it stops helping people identify what is worth pursuing. The conversation moves through psychology, philosophy, political theory, ethics, and theories of cognition. Damien and Josh discuss learning, memory, and mental models; the relationship between objective reality and individual consciousness; self-love as an evaluation of character and choices; projection and the difficulty of understanding people who reason differently; and the role of standards in morality, politics, parenting, and personal development. They also examine Carl Jung’s concept of “negative thinking,” particularly the idea that reasoning can become subordinate to another psychological function and operate mainly as rationalization. Damien connects this to arguments that strip ideas of their significance by reducing them to motives, social positioning, or endless deconstruction rather than evaluating whether the ideas themselves are true, valuable, or useful. The discussion then turns to individualism and collectivism, Ayn Rand’s portrayal of Ellsworth Toohey in The Fountainhead, political arguments built around opposing something rather than advocating a positive alternative, and the difference between acquiring an outcome and producing it through morally defensible means. A personal experience ultimately brings the conversation back to its central standard: life. After recounting a frightening pregnancy-related hospital visit with his wife, Damien reflects on how quickly abstract arguments fall into perspective when something deeply valued is at stake. From there, Damien and Josh consider resilience, inspiration, parenting, perseverance, and the importance of developing the capacity to meet difficult moments before a crisis arrives. The central question running through the conversation is not simply whether an argument is logically interesting, but whether our thinking remains connected to values, action, human flourishing, and the kind of life we are actually trying to build. Listen to or watch the full conversation to explore how Damien and Josh connect philosophy, psychology, morality, politics, and personal experience to the question of what thinking is ultimately for. #iNTv #Philosophy #Psychology #CriticalThinking #Individualism CHAPTERS 00:00 Self-Love, Character, and Judgment 01:00 Learning, Memory, and Mental Models 09:18 Frameworks, Principles, and What Moves the Needle 16:25 Reality, Consciousness, and Shared Truth 20:57 Individualism, Collectivism, and Moral Standards 24:30 Projection, Reasoning, and How We See Others 29:43 Standards, Leadership, and Philosophy That Works 35:10 Jung’s “Negative Thinking” and Rationalization 42:41 Ayn Rand, Power, and Fighting for a Positive Vision 58:59 Life as the Value: Crisis, Meaning, and Resilience

  4. Jul 26

    Philosophy Yap #8 | You Need a Standard for Judging What Is True and Good

    DESCRIPTIONHow do you decide whether an idea, tradition, moral claim, or way of life is actually good? And what happens when people reject inherited rules without developing a standard for judging the alternatives? In this discussion, Damien and Josh examine the tension between traditional wisdom, individual choice, critical thinking, and the need for standards. Starting with examples involving relationships, masculinity, and “old-school” advice, they ask whether inherited rules still provide useful guidance in a culture where people increasingly expect to evaluate competing perspectives for themselves. The conversation moves into philosophy, ethics, and epistemology: the limits of dogmatism, the difference between useful principles and rigid traditions, the role of community in sustaining a worldview, individual rights and social responsibility, consequences and law enforcement, intellectual splitting, tribalism, and the importance of evidence when making judgments. Damien and Josh argue that allowing nuance does not eliminate the need to eventually distinguish between better and worse ideas; it makes the process of reaching that judgment more rigorous. That leads to the central philosophical problem: every judgment requires criteria, but what ultimately supplies the standard? Damien argues that life—or more specifically, a healthy life—provides the underlying value from which other judgments derive, while Josh emphasizes reality and evidence as necessary constraints on our conclusions. They distinguish the standard itself from the methods used to reach good answers, such as inquiry, criticism, evidence, comparison, and revision. The discussion ultimately sharpens the question further. Reality exists independently of us, but much of it remains unknown; what becomes significant to a person is the point where reality intersects with consciousness, life, awareness, and consequences. The takeaway is not that every difficult question has an automatic answer, but that meaningful judgment requires something against which competing claims can actually be measured. Listen to or watch the full conversation for an exploration of how standards, evidence, values, and reality shape what we call true, false, good, or bad. #iNTv #Philosophy #CriticalThinking #Ethics #Epistemology CHAPTERS00:00 When Old-School Wisdom Stops Being Enough 07:13 Choice, Relationships, and the Limits of Dogmatism 13:51 Can a Dogmatic Approach Ever Be Useful? 19:24 Traditional Principles in a Changing Culture 26:43 Rejecting Tradition Without Rejecting Reality 36:23 Critical Thinking Requires Criteria 45:59 Nuance, Good and Bad, and How We Judge 1:03:01 Ethics and the Search for an Ultimate Standard 1:11:28 Evidence, Reality, and Testing Ideas 1:14:25 Where Reality Meets Consciousness

  5. Jul 19

    Philosophy Yap #7 | Morality, Agency, Socialism, and Adulthood

    DESCRIPTION What does it mean to live morally, take responsibility for your own life, and become an adult capable of genuine agency? In this discussion, Damien and Josh explore the connection between morality, psychology, economics, political philosophy, and human development. Beginning with criticism surrounding a previous conversation about Karl Marx and socialism, they ask whether factual disagreements about history can distract from deeper questions about the moral principles underlying political and economic systems. The conversation moves from socialism and capitalism into a broader argument about agency, production, responsibility, and maturity. Damien and Josh examine what it means to live in alignment with your values, why moral reasoning requires an understanding of cause and effect, and how self-authorship develops rather than appearing automatically with age. They also consider the difference between helping people grow and protecting them from every difficulty, arguing that adulthood involves progressively taking responsibility for one's choices, needs, relationships, and direction in life. The discussion explores: • Morality as a foundation for economics and politics • Individual agency, self-authorship, and personal responsibility • Socialism, capitalism, collectivism, and the role of government • Wealth, production, incentives, investment, and economic value • The developmental path from dependence to adulthood • Reason, virtue, and the relationship between actions and consequences • Resourcefulness, adversity, education, and psychological growth • The tension between nurturing, protection, boundaries, and maturity Ultimately, the conversation centers on a recurring question: What should society expect from an adult human being? For Damien and Josh, getting older is not enough. Maturity involves developing the capacity to reason, act, produce, solve problems, form an independent identity, and take increasing responsibility for one's own life—even while recognizing the legitimate role that cooperation, education, support, and voluntary help can play in human flourishing. Listen to or watch the full conversation and consider how morality, agency, economic freedom, and human development shape what it means to become an adult. CHAPTERS 0:00:00 Historical Facts vs. the Moral Argument 0:06:33 Morality Before Economics and Politics 0:08:16 Development, Self-Authorship, and Understanding Others 0:17:07 Reason, Values, and Moral Consequences 0:20:38 Capitalism, Socialism, and Individual Agency 0:28:28 Wealth, Corruption, and Economic Value 0:37:00 Production, Survival, and Human Flourishing 0:46:11 What Should We Expect From Adults? 0:56:30 Kindness, Dependency, and the Problem of Overprotection 1:01:17 Maturity, Adversity, and Healthy Support 1:07:38 Codependency, Parenting, and Developing an Independent Self #iNTv #Philosophy #Morality #Individualism #Socialism

  6. Jul 18

    iNTv Interviews | Catherine Crestani on Self-Awareness, Relationships & Authenticity

    Why do we ignore what we know to be true in order to stay connected to people, relationships, and versions of ourselves that no longer fit? In this episode, Damien and Josh speak with Catherine Crestani, an Australian speech pathologist, businesswoman, author, host of the Willow Healing Matters podcast, and intuitive and inner authority guide. Drawing from her professional experience, personal relationships, and work with clients, Catherine explores how loneliness, emotional vulnerability, people-pleasing, and fear of disconnection can lead people to override their intuition and remain attached to an imagined future rather than the reality in front of them. The conversation examines the psychology of relationships, emotional maturity, self-awareness, active listening, and the growing influence of technology on modern connection. Catherine discusses why people can become attached to the potential of a relationship, how social media and instant communication can intensify insecurity and obsession, and why learning to tolerate loneliness may help prevent us from seeking validation outside ourselves. They also explore authenticity and self-knowledge, changing gender roles within relationships, the importance of questioning social expectations, and the role of journaling and self-reflection in recognizing when something is no longer aligned with your values. Catherine explains why she believes unresolved problems can eventually become personal crises, and how difficult transitions in relationships, careers, and business can create opportunities to reassess what we actually want. Catherine also discusses her psychological novel, My Virtual Obsession, which uses virtual dating, loneliness, intuition, and obsessive attachment to examine the difference between genuine connection and the stories people construct about what a relationship could become. Her central message is to learn to back yourself: develop enough self-awareness to recognize your own needs, listen when something feels wrong, and build a life around authenticity, curiosity, and the relationships that genuinely support who you are becoming. Learn more about Catherine at Willow Healing, find My Virtual Obsession on Amazon and major ebook platforms, follow her on Instagram at Willowhealing SH, and listen to the Willow Healing Matters podcast. Listen to or watch the full conversation to explore how self-knowledge, loneliness, intuition, and emotional maturity shape the way we connect with others. CHAPTERS 00:00 The Ideas Beneath Modern Life 01:31 Why We Lie to Ourselves to Stay Connected 03:44 Falling in Love With What a Relationship Could Be 06:09 Technology, Presence, and Modern Connection 08:36 Loneliness, Self-Awareness, and Learning to Be Alone 12:54 Emotional Maturity and Conflict in Relationships 17:22 Journaling, Self-Reflection, and Choosing Yourself 22:25 Gender Roles, Expectations, and Building Your Own Life 27:17 Do We Need a Crisis to Change? 31:38 My Virtual Obsession: Loneliness, Technology, and Obsession 35:40 Reclaiming Agency, Courage, and the Ability to Dream 39:18 Where to Find Catherine and Her Closing Message Visit willowhealing.org to learn more about Catherine Crestani, find her book My Virtual Obsession on Amazon and major ebook platforms, follow her on Instagram at Willowhealing SH, and listen to the Willow Healing Matters podcast. #iNTv #Relationships #SelfAwareness #EmotionalIntelligence #PersonalGrowth

  7. Jul 12

    Why Rights and Freedom Depend on Rationality

    Why do individual rights and freedom exist at all? Are they simply social conventions, or do they depend on something more fundamental about human nature? In this iNTv Discussion, Damien and Josh explore the idea that rationality is the precondition for morality, individual rights, freedom, and a flourishing society. Drawing from philosophy, psychology, and moral development, they argue that many of today's cultural and political conflicts stem from deeper disagreements about how people understand reality, responsibility, and the relationship between reason and human life. The discussion examines why concepts like ownership, production, and theft are not merely legal or economic categories, but moral distinctions that emerge from a rational view of the world. Damien and Josh explore why a culture focused solely on power or short-term outcomes struggles to explain rights, why actions must remain connected to consequences for people to develop confidence and responsibility, and why freedom depends on individuals recognizing one another as rational beings rather than members of competing groups. Along the way, they discuss Carl Jung's concept of individuation, the psychological development of the individual, socialism and property, maturity versus mere conformity, purpose, meaning, and the emotional foundations of confidence and responsibility. They also examine why rationality is more than a thinking tool—it is the framework that makes objective morality, consistent principles, and genuine freedom possible. Rather than treating rights and freedom as political slogans, Damien and Josh argue that they are the natural consequences of a rational moral philosophy—one that connects thought to action, action to consequences, and individuals to the responsibility of creating a flourishing life. Listen to or watch the full conversation as Damien and Josh examine why rights and freedom ultimately depend on rationality. #iNTv #Rationality #Philosophy #Freedom #Psychology

  8. Jul 11

    iNTv Interviews | Dr. Doug Cardell on Capitalism, Socialism & Economic Freedom

    Why does socialism continue to appeal to people despite its historical and economic failures? In this episode of iNTv, Damien and Josh speak with Dr. Doug Cardell, an MIT-trained economist, economic policy expert, mathematical modeler, educator, and author of Why Socialism Struggles. Dr. Cardell explains the fundamental differences between capitalism and socialism, why centrally planned economies cannot account for billions of individual decisions, and how incentives, private property, feedback, and voluntary exchange produce economic progress. The conversation explores: • Why socialism conflicts with human self-interest • The moral and economic case for capitalism • Why government intervention is often blamed on capitalism • How government spending distorts education, healthcare, and other markets • Why economic models cannot accurately predict human behavior • How capitalism turns individual talent into value for others • Why socialism ultimately requires greater control over personal choices • What structural reforms could make government more accountable Dr. Cardell argues that capitalism is not merely the system that produces the greatest prosperity. It is also the system most consistent with individual freedom, human nature, and voluntary cooperation. Learn more from Dr. Doug Cardell and read over 100 of his articles at DougCardell.com. His book, Why Socialism Struggles: Exposing the Economic Errors That Undermine Utopian Ideals, is available through his website and on Amazon. Listen to or watch the full conversation and consider which system best reflects economic reality, individual rights, and the way people actually make decisions. #Capitalism #Socialism #Economics #IndividualRights #iNTv

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iNTV is a conversation built on thinking things through—fully. Hosted by two Myers-Briggs INTPs, the show explores psychology, philosophy, culture, politics, relationships, and the deeper assumptions shaping modern life. Each episode breaks down cultural and philosophical ideas—testing them, questioning them, and following them where they lead through long-form discussion and guest conversations focused on understanding the psychological, cultural, and philosophical patterns underneath modern society.

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  • Creator
    Damien Terrence Dubose
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Damien Terrence Dubose
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    iNTv

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