I Think, Therefore I Fan Podcast

Sep 30 2024 73 ep. 17
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This podcast explores philosophical themes in television, movies, video games, and books.

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Is This Thing On? Or A Philosophical Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Sep 30 2024 38 mins  
In this first episode of Season Ten we take a philosophical look at recent developments in standup comedy. Music in this episode: "Attack of the Mole Men" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Fat Cartoon Jazz https://www.purple-planet.com Plucky Comedy https://www.pu

The Last Part of This Title Was Written by ChatGPT: Beyond Human—Exploring the Intersection of AI and Animal Intelligence

Mar 06 2023 46 mins  
In this final episode of Season Nine we discuss sentience, technology, and environmental ethics. We also put enough food for thought on the table to stave off the singularity for at least an additional three weeks. Music in this episode: "Attack of the Mole Men" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons

What’s It All About, Burt?

Feb 17 2023 46 mins  
In this episode we tackle that most famous of all philosophical questions: What is the meaning of life? Music in this episode: "Attack of the Mole Men" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Fat Cartoon Jazz https://www.purple-planet.com Sense of Loss https://www.purple-planet

Wednesday’s Child has Nowhere to Hyde!

Jan 22 2023 33 mins  
In this episode we discuss some of the fun metaphysical topics that arise from the Addams Family offshoot, Wednesday. Music in this episode: "Attack of the Mole Men" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Fat Cartoon Jazz https://www.purple-planet.com Gothic Horror http

A Hero Ain’t Nothing but a Sandwich (or Possibly a Four-Dimensional Space-Time Worm)!

Nov 02 2022 41 mins  
In this episode we discuss some of the fun metaphysical and ethical topics that arise in superhero stories. We may also fight a little crime, save the planet, and keep our (personal) identities hidden from an unsuspecting public. "Attack of the Mole Men" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/lic

“This Story is Gonna Be Sensational(ized)!”

Oct 23 2022 43 mins  
In this episode we discuss ethical and aesthetic topics related to the ways in which True Crime programming presents stories about serial killers. "Attack of the Mole Men" and “Exhilarate” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Fat Cartoon Jazz https://www.purple-planet.

Hey Ho, Let’s Phi

Sep 28 2022 65 mins  
In this episode we host a round table discussion with Patrick Anderson, Gwen Grewal, George Dunn, Timothy Kwiatek, Tiffany Montoya, Bailie Peterson, Jesse Prinz, and Marty Sulek as they discuss their chapters in Richard’s latest book, Punk Rock and Philosophy. Richard’s co-editor, Josh Heter, joins us as co-host for this episode. "Attack of the Mole Men" and “Exhil

Once (or Twice) Upon a Time in Russia!

Sep 19 2022 45 mins  
In this episode we take a look at the clever temporal happenings in the Netflix series Russian Doll. "Attack of the Mole Men" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Fat Cartoon Jazz https://www.purple-planet.com Sabre Dance https://www.purple-planet.com

Moon Knight, Feels Right!

Aug 31 2022 46 mins  
In this first episode of season 9 we take a look at the variety of philosophical themes in Marvel’s Moon Knight, get people caught up on what we've been viewing since our last episode, and enjoy some funky music. Music in this episode: "Attack of the Mole Men" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommon

The End is (Not) Near!

Jan 19 2022 48 mins  
In this final episode of season 8 we take a philosophical look at immortality as it appears in pop culture. Music in this episode: "Attack of the Mole Men" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Fat Cartoon Jazz https://www.purple-planet.com Infinite Ocean https://www.purple-planet