I Think, Therefore I Google
An amateur philosopher's podcast. In each episode Thomas and Dzido scour the web to research current or classical philosophical and spiritual topics and then meet to discuss their findings. Podcast Artwork by Eight15 Creative.
Episodes
23 episodes
[ANNOUNCEMENT] We are taking a break!
Thomas quickly chimes in to let you all know about the exciting year ahead for him.Thomas and Dzido WILL return...:)
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1:11
[BONUS] Our Perfect Video Game Consoles
A bonus episode tie-in to simulation theory! We love simulations so much we decided to bring you a discussion about the video games that have influenced us the most. A fun extra episode recorded as an homage to the great podcast My Perfect Cons...
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40:40
21. Simulation Theory
Did we decide to record an episode about simulation theory or were we programmed to do so by the creators of our virtually-coded reality? Are we living on some super-futuristic civilization's hard drive? Join us as we question the very concept ...
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30:29
20. Id, Ego, Super-ego
Who’s the id, who’s the ego and who’s the super-ego in this episode? Thomas and Dzido discuss one of Sigmund Freud’s most famous concepts and delve into neuroses, psychoanalytic theory as well as Thanos and the Simpsons.
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36:43
19. Creativity
Let your imaginations run wild as Thomas and Dzido discuss the philosophy of creativity and try to figure out where our lightbulb moments inherently come from. Do we really come up with our own genius ideas or is it divine inspiration all the w...
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44:18
18. Absurdism
Is the cold harsh reality of an uncaring universe getting you down as you struggle to find the meaning of it all? Then this week's episode on absurdism is for you! Thomas and Dzido discuss Albert Camus and his writings, absurdism in the arts, a...
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39:34
17. Time
If Thomas stayed on Earth and Dzido took off on a rocket travelling at relativistic speeds, would he return to earth with the same definition of time for this podcast episode or would the brothers disagree? This week’s timely discussion include...
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39:37
16. Artificial Intelligence
Enjoy this new podcast about Artificial Intelligence generated by Thomas and Dzido's deep learning neural nets. Topics covered include Narrow vs. General AI, the Turing Test, whole brain emulation and Nazi chatbots. Fun for the whole family!
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44:43
15. Lovecraftian Horror
Thomas and Dzido are back with a cursed Eldritch monster of an episode as they tackle Lovecraftian horror. Will you be able to contemplate your inconsequential existence in a world filled with unimaginable horrors festering just outside of your...
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30:29
14. Zeno's Paradoxes
Back to Greece again in this episode as Thomas and Dzido take on Zeno's paradoxes. It's a finite 30 minutes of fun that could be divided into an infinite number of moments. Come join us for a whirlwind tour of parables, math jokes and the guys'...
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31:28
13. Dreams
We dream big with this episode, looking to understand why it is that when we fall asleep our minds can take us on the strangest adventures. What is the science of dreams? Why do we have them? We look at REM sleep, lucid dreaming, co...
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44:51
12. Chaos Theory
Thomas and Dzido are back to ask the all-important question: would a butterfly flapping its wings in Brazil lead to an all-new episode of the podcast about chaos theory? If the initial conditions aren't measured precisely enough, the topi...
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41:39
11. Tradition (Happy Holidays!)
Season's greetings! A bite-sized podcast gift under the Christmas tree for our listeners as Thomas and Dzido tackle the subject of traditions. Why do we have traditions? Are they always useful? What are some of the weird...
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27:20
10. Nietzsche
Übermensches Thomas and Dzido discuss the background and works of Friedrich Nietzsche, a philosopher whose very name evokes deep ideas of nihilism and death, of God and supermen. Was Nietzsche actually such a downer? Is God really d...
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54:23
9. Music
Enjoy the melodic sounds of Thomas and Dzido discussing the philosophy of music. What is music? Can silence be a song? Why does the minor key evoke feelings of sadness and longing? And most importantly, what led Thomas t...
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55:34
8. The Ship of Theseus
The boys are back from a break, but if their cells have been regularly renewing while they were away then is it truly the same boys that are back? Time to talk about identity and the Ship of Theseus thought experiment. It asks, if a...
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46:19
7. Free Will
Did you decide to search for a philosophy podcast today or was your search simply a cause-and-effect result of the unbroken chain of sequential events stretching back to the beginning of time? Determinism, moral responsibility, omniscienc...
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56:38
6. Altruism (Merry Christmas!)
The holiday season is upon us as Thomas and Dzido bring you the gift of a discussion about altruism. What are Santa's true motivations? Can someone be truly selfless or do I scratch your back solely so that you scratch mine? L...
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47:28
5. Plato
If a Mount Rushmore of Philosophers existed in the real world, or even just as a Platonic ideal, this man's face would feature prominently. The guys tackle one of the grand-daddies of philosophy, Plato himself. Topics discussed incl...
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44:11
4. Hedonism
Enjoy this discussion about the history and philosophy of hedonism. Or don't, if seeking pleasure isn't what drives you. Thomas and Dzido look at different types of hedonism, issues that arise with trying to define "pleasure", and o...
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3. Existentialism
Has looking into the void for too long left you with existential angst? Facing the absurd have you questioning what it all means? Join Thomas and Dzido as they attempt to unpack existentialism with a discussion that touches on Kierkegaard, Sart...
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53:35