सर्वश्रेष्ठ Elucidat पॉडकास्टस (2025)

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Episode 150: Shruti Rajagopalan discusses talent in India 46:43

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In this episode, Matt sits down with Shruti Rajagopalan (Mercatus Center) to talk about what the future holds for India. We often have a tendency to think of the current economic and geopolitical situation as simply the way things are. Especially for people who grew up in the United States over the past 50 years, the fact that it is an economic and…

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Episode 149: Lainie Ross and Christos Lazaridis talk about defining death 42:01

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In this episode, we are joined by Lainie Ross (University of Rochester Medical Center) and (once again!) Christos Lazaridis (UChicago Medicine), this time to talk about the different ways of defining death. In our previous episode with Christos, we talked about death and the vexed history of attempts to define it. Prior to the advent of modern life…

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Episode 148: Christos Lazaridis discusses brain death 37:57

1y ago37:57

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In this episode, Matt sits down with Christos Lazaridis (University of Chicago Medicine) to chat about what brain death is and whether brain death should count as, like, death death. Modern life support technology really hits its stride in the 1960s, allowing doctors to buy themselves more time to save their patients by connecting them to machines …

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Episode 147: Gabriella Gonzalez discusses the intersection of algebra and programming 40:01

1+ y ago40:01

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In this episode, Matt talks to Gabriella Gonzalez about how basic concepts from the branch of math known as abstract algebra can help us simplify our computer programs and organize our thoughts. Algebra. That thing they make us do in school. What was that again? Oh yeah, that’s right; it’s where you get to manipulate equations containing variables.…

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Episode 146: Gaurav Venkataraman discusses memory in DNA and RNA 39:52

2y ago39:52

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In this episode, Matt sits down with Gaurav Vankataraman (Trisk Bio) to talk about how human memory is physically realized. Where do your memories live? In the brain, right? They’re, like, imprinted there somehow? We often think of memories as analogous with recordings, like when you do an audio recording and the air vibrations get translated into …

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Episode 145: Andrew Sepielli discusses quietism and metaethics 39:46

2y ago39:46

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This episode, Matt and Joseph sit down with Andrew Sepielli (University of Toronto) to talk about metaethical quietism. His new book on the topic, Pragmatist Quietism, is out now from Oxford University Press. Click here to listen to episode 145 of Elucidations. Metaethical quietism is the view that ethical statements—or anyway, a large portion of t…

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Episode 144: Christopher Beem discusses democratic virtues 37:39

2y ago37:39

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This episode, Matt talks to Christopher Beem (Penn State University) about how we can cultivate those skills that conduce to having a functioning democracy. His book on the topic, The Seven Democratic Virtues, is out now from Penn State University Press. The storming of the US Capitol Building in 2021 was an eyebrow-raising event, to say the least.…

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Episode 143: Mark Linsenmayer discusses alternative models of education 44:24

2y ago44:24

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This episode, Matt Teichman talks to Mark Linsenmayer about alternative models of education. Mark is creator and host of the Partially Examined Life, Nakedly Examined Music, Pretty Much Pop, and Philosophy vs. Improv podcasts. He is also the author of the recent book, Philosophy For Teens. There’s going to college and there’s listening to podcasts.…

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Episode 142: Emily Dupree discusses the rationality of revenge 36:07

2+ y ago36:07

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In this episode of Elucidations, Matt sits down with Emily Dupree to learn about whether it’s rational or irrational to try to seek revenge. As a culture, we kind can’t decide what we think about revenge. Out of one side of our mouths, we talk a big game about letting bygones be bygones, about how revenge and retaliation lead to cycles of violence,…

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Episode 141: Rob Goodman discusses eloquence 35:22

2+ y ago35:22

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This time around, Matt sits down with Rob Goodman to talk about political eloquence. Goodman is the author of a new book on this topic called Words on Fire, which you can pick up a copy of wherever you like to get books. Can you think of the last time you saw someone give a rousing speech? They step up to the podium with throngs of onlookers starin…

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Episode 140: Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko discuss the good life 43:44

2+ y ago43:44

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Intro philosophy classes often get stuck in a rut. Some philosophy classes go through a list of old dead people and try to understand excerpts from some of their most influential writings, over the course of a semester. Could be something like: Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Hume, Kant, Mill, and Nietzsche. Other types of intro classes go through a l…

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Episode 139: Jessica Tizzard discusses the philosophy of pregnancy 31:57

3y ago31:57

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This month, Jessica Tizzard (University of Tuebingen) makes her second appearance on Elucidations to talk to Matt about pregnancy. Human pregnancy is weird. Try talking to a reproductive endochrinologist about it, and you’ll soon find that there’s a lot we don’t really understand about it even at the scientific level. But even when it comes to thin…

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Episode 138: Toby Buckle discusses Mill's liberty principle 43:05

3y ago43:05

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This month, Toby Buckle, host of the Political Philosophy Podcast, returns to talk about John Stuart Mill’s liberty principle! (Also sometimes called the ‘harm principle’.) The occasion for the episode is the recent release of Toby’s cool new book, What is Freedom?, which is out now from Oxford University Press. Get it while it’s hot! John Stuart M…

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Episode 137: Bryan Caplan discusses open borders 1:13:13

3y ago1:13:13

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This month, I talk to Bryan Caplan (George Mason University) about what a world without immigration restrictions could look like. The work discussed in this episode comes out of Bryan’s incredible non-fiction graphic novel, Open Borders, which I highly recommend checking out. Don’t let the comic-book-iness of it fool you; it is 100% accessible and …

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Episode 136: Christian Miller discusses virtue and character 42:18

3y ago42:18

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This month, Yuezhen Li and I sit down with Christian Miller (Wake Forest University) to talk about how to be virtuous. Also known as how to be good. ‘Virtue’ is sort of an old-timey word. But the concept is still alive and well today, even though we tend to use different words for it. The idea behind a virtue is: there’s such a thing as being a goo…

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Elucidate #116 - My Facebook Birthday 4:05

3+ y ago4:05

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Why is August 11th my facebook birthday? Show your support. I accept tips: bit.ly/GFtipद्वारा Goliath Flores

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Elucidate #115 - Jay DeCosta Peele 1:10:56

3+ y ago1:10:56

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Jay's Facebook Support the podcast: https://bit.ly/GFtipद्वारा Goliath Flores

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Episode 135: Sara Protasi discusses the philosophy of envy 38:01

3+ y ago38:01

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This month, Charlie Wiland and I sit down with Sara Protasi to talk about envy. Which she just came out with a whole book about! Awesome. Click here to download episode 135 of Elucidations. You might think that it’s pretty clear what envy is. Isn’t envy just when someone else has something you want, you don’t have it, and that makes you feel annoye…

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Elucidate #114 - Singer/Songwriter Jay Decosta Peele 1:11:21

3+ y ago1:11:21

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Songwriting and music distribution. Jay's facebook Show note: Missing Persons guitar solo: https://youtu.be/eQF7FDeUePA?t=116 Support the podcast: bit.ly/GFtip

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Episode 134: Claire Kirwin discusses value realism 40:44

3+ y ago40:44

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This month, Josh Kaufman and I talk to Claire Kirwin about whether things are objectively good or bad, or whether it’s all in the eye of the beholder. Professor Kirwin is a fan of peanut butter cup ice cream, and Josh and I are fans of mint chocolate chip. Is there an objective fact of the matter about whether either is good, or whether one is bett…

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Elucidate #113 - Game B - Jonathan Sand 1:27:03

3+ y ago1:27:03

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In this episode I talk with Jonathan Sand, an advocate of Game B. Using his programming background to construct a new direction for society. He shines a light on just how hard it is for us to know what our needs are in a world of marketing, which creates so many unnecessary needs. Game B is about unleashing locked-up creativity. If you find this wo…

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Episode 133: Aristotle discusses his philosophy 45:23

3+ y ago45:23

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This month, Agnes Callard and I talk to Aristotle about his philosophy, including his work on physics, biology, and ethics. Featuring an introduction by our awesome intern, Noadia Steinmetz-Silber! Click here to download Episode 133 of Elucidations. Not everyone is familiar with Aristotle’s work today, but the case could be made that science, polit…

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Episode 132: Rebecca Valentine discusses queer hackerspaces 46:03

4y ago46:03

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This month, we sit down with Rebecca Valentine (co-founder of Queerious Labs) to talk about anarchism, feminism, tech culture, and creative hacking. Hack this, hack that. What is a hacker, anyway? In pop culture, it’s common to use the term ‘hacker’ as a synonym for ‘cybercriminal’—that is, a person who engages in illegal activity over a computer n…

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Episode 131: Greg Salmieri discusses egoism and altruism 49:42

4y ago49:42

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This month, Greg Salmieri (University of Texas at Austin) returns for his third appearance on Elucidations, this time to talk about doing right by yourself. What was the last thing you did? The last thing I did was pull a shot of espresso. I wouldn’t say I made coffee as an end in itself, even though I love the taste of the roast I just used. If I …

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Episode 130: Jessica Tizzard discusses weakness of the will 36:02

4y ago36:02

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This month, Long Dang and I sit down to talk to Jessica Tizzard (University of Connecticut, Storrs) about weakness of the will. You’re at a party hosted by a close friend. It’s been three hours since you got there, and the evening thus far has been chock full of scintillating conversation, a fun round of Charades followed by Assassins, first rate c…

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What Just Happened In The United States? 56:47

4y ago56:47

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The Elucidators return after a week off to discuss the results of the presidential election in the United States, which, while decisive, are still playing out for some very irritating, unfortunate, and potentially dangerous reasons. While all of that nonsense fulminates, the entire world also received some excellent news on the COVID-19 vaccine fro…

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Will We Ever Get Rid Of Nuclear Weapons? 1:07:40

4y ago1:07:40

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This week on The Elucidators: Decoding Global News, we’re digging into one of our very favorite topics: the future of nuclear weapons! As of this past weekend, 50 countries have ratified the Treaty to Prohibit Nuclear Weapons, a UN-backed effort to relegate nukes to the dustbin of history. But stuffing the nuclear genie back into its bottle won’t b…

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Thailand's Royal Mess 46:24

4y ago46:24

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This week on The Elucidators: Decoding Global News, we journey to Thailand, which most Westerners associate with pristine beaches and a welcoming, peaceful culture. Little do most outsiders know that the “Land of Smiles,” despite its many charms, has long been one of the least politically stable countries in the world. This year, tens of thousands …

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Warnings from the Far Right 1:19:46

4y ago1:19:46

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This week on The Elucidators: Decoding Global News, we take a brief detour to one of the nastier places in modern politics: the Far Right. Right-wing extremists ranging from anti-government militias to neo-Nazi parties have been increasingly vocal in the United States and Europe in recent years, and this year’s chaos seems to have kicked extremist …

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Fishing For A Brexit Deal 43:20

4y ago43:20

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This week on The Elucidators: Decoding Global News, we’re checking in on Brexit! The seemingly endless wrangling between the United Kingdom and the European Union to decide their post-divorce economic relationship is nearing a hard stop at the end of this year. The next few weeks may be the last, best chance for the two sides to avoid an economical…

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Rumble In The Caucasus 42:57

4+ y ago42:57

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This week on The Elucidators: Decoding Global News, we step into the Caucasus, a mountainous Eurasian region where an ongoing rivalry between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the contested region of Nagorno-Karabakh has erupted into open fighting. Could neighboring Great Powers Turkey and Russia be drawn into a larger war that neither really wants to fi…

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Episode 129: Nethanel Lipshitz discusses discrimination 51:11

4+ y ago51:11

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This month, Ben Andrew and I are joined by Nethanel Lipshitz (Tel Aviv University, Bar-Ilan University) to talk about discrimination. If someone treats me unequally--that is, if they give other people a relative advantage but not me--am I the victim of discrimination? Our guest says yes. That is enough for me to count as having been discriminated a…

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Taiwan In China's Crosshairs 1:12:22

4+ y ago1:12:22

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This week on the Elucidators: Decoding Global News, we journey to one of the most dangerous places on Earth, the Taiwan Strait, a narrow body of water that separates the island nation of Taiwan from the People’s Republic of China. This past weekend, China sent dozens of warplanes across the Strait’s median line, sending an unmistakably threatening …

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Decoding the COVID Economy With Prof. Ryan Weldzius 1:07:08

4+ y ago1:07:08

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This week on The Elucidators: Decoding Global News, friend of the show Prof. Ryan Weldzius of Villanova University swings by to give us the 411 on the global economy in 2020 and beyond. The COVID pandemic has disrupted every major economy in the world, from the United States to the European Union to China, and kicked off what appears to be a new er…

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Hero of Hotel Rwanda Arrested 1:11:34

4+ y ago1:11:34

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This week on The Elucidators: Decoding Global News, we’re checking into the situation in Rwanda, where Paul Rusesabagina, the hotel manager whose heroism during the 1994 Genocide inspired the Oscar-nominated movie Hotel Rwanda, has been arrested and accused of terrorism. What does this surprising move on the part of authoritarian President Paul Kag…

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Sayonara Shinzo-San: Japan's Longest-Serving PM Steps Down 1:14:29

4+ y ago1:14:29

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This week on The Elucidators: Decoding Global News, we go to Japan, where Shinzo Abe, the longest-serving Prime Minister in modern Japanese history, is stepping down after eight years in office. After Japan suffered through decades of economic stagnation and decline, Abe attempted to make major reforms in both the domestic and foreign policy arenas…

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Everyone (Doesn't) Love Erdogan! 59:13

4+ y ago59:13

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This week on The Elucidators: Decoding Global News, we dive into the deep blue waters of the Eastern Mediterranean, where Turkey’s strongman President Erdogan is in a dispute with historic enemy (and fellow NATO member) Greece, along many other neighboring countries, over access to newly discovered oil and gas resources on the sea floor. Is Erdogan…

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The Abraham Accord Between Israel and UAE 38:43

4+ y ago38:43

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This week on The Elucidators: Decoding Global News, we’re going to discuss a big, symbolic diplomatic move that occurred in the Middle East last week: the normalization of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, two countries that have been in a formal state of hostilities for decades. In one of the few successes the Trump Administra…

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Episode 128: Melissa Fusco discusses free choice permission 41:25

4+ y ago41:25

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One of the foundational ideas behind philosophical logic is that when you say something, that has further implications beyond the single thing you said. Like, if I think ‘every single frog is green’ and ‘Fran is a frog’, then I am committed to thinking that Fran is green. I don't have to have actually thought to myself or said out loud that Fran is…

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The Beirut Blast 58:21

4+ y ago58:21

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This week on the Elucidators, we’re recording on Tuesday August 11th, a week after a massive blast hit Lebanon’s capital city of Beirut, one of the most culturally important metros in the Arab world, and a place that was once known as “The Paris of the Middle East.” Sadly, a lethal blend of incompetence, corruption, oligarchic politics and explosiv…

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The Russian COVID-19 Vaccine(?), Hong Kong's Crackdown Goes International, Trump's TikTok Ban 37:07

4+ y ago37:07

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This week on The Elucidators, we’re hitting three topics of note across the world of international relations. First off, the Russians claim to have won the race to a coronavirus vaccine... but they may have cut a few important corners on the way to first place. Second, in a predictable but still shockingly fast development, Hong Kong has used its n…

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Elucidate #112 - Online Tyranny 26:51

4+ y ago26:51

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In this episode I discuss shadow-banning. And the state of communication online. If you appreciate my work, please donate here: bit.ly/GFtip I accept donations via many platforms. You can also support my podcast by getting one some of my merch. 100% of the profits goes to moi. #communicationartist #communicationactivist…

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China And Ethiopia Do The Dam Thing 58:51

4+ y ago58:51

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Modern hydroelectric dams are among the most economically consequential structures countries build. When they work well, they can protect downstream areas from devastating floods, while also providing steady water flow for agriculture and vast amounts of electricity for economic development. On the other hand, their construction is often politicall…

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Will The European Union Throw Away Its Shot? 53:57

4+ y ago53:57

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Most Americans’ direct experience with the European Union is probably limited to the colorful Euro bills--featuring pictures of Roman arches and statues and such--that we use to buy stuff when touring Athens, or Paris, or Berlin, saving us from having to change money into a new national currency every time we switch cities. But the European Union i…

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Not-So-Little Fires Everywhere in Iran 51:07

4+ y ago51:07

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Iran's not in great shape. A deeply unpopular government run by aging Islamic theocrats... a bad economy crippled by American sanctions... and a runaway COVID-19 pandemic have already combined to push this big, important Middle Eastern power towards the edge. And now, on top of everything else, some of Iran's most sensitive military sites -- includ…

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Episode 127 - Nic Koziolek discusses self-knowledge 40:49

4+ y ago40:49

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In this episode, Nic Koziolek (Washington University in St. Louis) returns to talk to me and Nora Bradford about self-consciousness. Self-consciousness, as philosophers use the term, is a word for when you know something about one of your own mental states. Like when I really enjoy some pizza and note that I'm enjoying it. Someone else might ask me…

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China Squashes Hong Kong With National Security Law 48:31

4+ y ago48:31

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We've been keeping an eye on the situation in Hong Kong since last year, when hundreds of thousands of mostly youthful Hong Kongers hit the streets to demonstrate for increased autonomy and democracy. About a week ago, China's response arrived in the form of a very powerful new National Security Law, the import of which can be boiled down to one wo…

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A Slightly Premature Yearly Retrospective 14:14

4+ y ago14:14

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This week, Steve and Soumi conduct a quick look back at 11 months of The Elucidators. We started all the way back in August 2019, when giants walked the Earth, with our hot take on a mysterious nuclear explosion in northern Russia. Then over the course of 44 near-weekly episodes, we jumped through every continent but Antarctica -- which is kind of …

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Black Lives Matter Everywhere 51:26

4+ y ago51:26

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Black Lives Matter. Due to social media technology, the filmed police murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis traveled around the world in minutes. Now, what started out as a homegrown American movement a few years ago has gone global, with very large (and peaceful) anti-racism protests rippling from South Africa to South America. Is this merely a st…

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Is NATO Still Great-O? 1:07:57

4+ y ago1:07:57

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@RealDonaldTrump threatened to pull out 1/3 of the American troops stationed in Germany…without telling Congress…or Ze Germans. Nice guy! What does this mean for the future of NATO—the world’s oldest multinational military alliance—and the United States military presence in Europe? If we end up leaving, should we care? Why or why not? This week, St…

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