Episode 52: The Stoics, the Bible, Artists, Eating People, NFT's, and Your First Period: talkPOPc Resident Philosopher Olasov speaks to talkPOPc Participant Alex

Ian Olasov begins the conversation with the point that philosophy can play a role in how we get out of the pandemic by building community.  Alex  brings in the problematic issue of mask-wearing, and how though he has self-identified as "not that courteous or respectful of others" he does see the general case for masks at least indoor.  The conversation ranges widely and wildly, with Alex asking Resident Philosopher Olasov if Seneca was the basis for the Bible.  Olasov notes that the Bible is complex  with even varying definitions of God, and while he also admits he is not an expert in the Stoics, he asks Alex why he is thinking that, but preliminarily states that the Bible, like the Stoics, argue that acting out of control is being emotionally out of control.  They agree that the notion of what is emotionally inappropriate does correspond to inappropriate behavior.  The conversation then jumps to Alex recounting an experience with a Japanese artist who is known for eating people, and  the bizarreness of some art and the unforgettableness of that art, for better or worse.  RP Olasov summarizes beautifully: "Art is getting you to see things from other's point of view".Support the showWebsite: talkpopc.orgInstagram: @talkpopcEmail: [email protected]