From Is to Ought
by Michael Lewis
Investigating how science and philosophy interface on controversial issues, Michael unpacks the research and ideologies driving public discourse and policy. Be sure to download each episode's "artifact” for more information and to share with others.
Episodes
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Episode 13 - Deception, News, & Challenges in “Fake News” Research, a Conversation w/ Syed Shuva
In this episode Michael interviews Syed Shuva, a junior Information Systems researcher interested in (fake) news and deception. This conversation begins by discussing idiosyncrasies of navigating academic life and research, then moves to an exploration of news and what might indicate its fake…
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Episode 12 - Is Blindsight 2020? An Interview w/ Gabrielle Bauer and Samuel Vernon
In this episode Michael is joined by fellow Freedomcaster Samuel Vernon as they interview author and social commentator Gabrielle Bauer. The trio traverses Gabrielle's book "Blindsight is 2020" and discuss the ethics, philosophies, and cultural factors and figures in this retrospective tour of…
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Episode 11 - Media Bias & “Fake News”, a Conversation w/ Julie Mastrine
In this episode Michael interviews Julie Mastrine, Director of Media Bias Ratings and Marketing at All Sides - a news evaluation platform designed to provide balanced news, media bias ratings, and promote diverse perspectives and real conversation. This conversation begins by surveying some…
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Episode 10 - A Guide to Our Exploration of “Fake News”
In this episode, Michael introduces his roles for the "fake news" series, the eight landmark themes you'll encounter, and the three goals for the podcasts. From Is to Ought is a FreedomCast production. To find out more about the network, please visit FreedomCast.us. To engage with our hosts,...
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Episode 9 - A Call for Interviews on “Fake News”
In this episode, Michael previews a forthcoming series on "Fake News" and invites leading researchers, journalists, and cultural critics to join him in a protracted public discussion on this consequential topic. On a matter of such civic and scientific importance, may FITO live up to the billing....
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Episode 8 - Conversations in Civics & Culture w/ Leondra Gonzalez
In her return to "From Is to Ought", Leondra joins Michael to apply philosophy, reason, humility, and gratitude to politics, history, and modern culture. In a ranging conversation that attempts deference to history and pluralism, Leondra and Michael embody the type of discourse that contributes…
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Episode 7 - FreedomCast Livestream, Q1 2023: Twitter Files & the Censorship Industrial Complex
The founders of FreedomCast discuss the evolving story around the Twitter Files, Elon Musk, and the Censorship Industrial Complex. Keep #SpeakingFreely. #DigitalPluralism #1A #censorship ___________ Links to referent materials: (1) A Guide to Understanding the Hoax of the Century (Jacob Siegel)...
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Episode 6 - Conversations in Philosophy, w/ Kyle Maxwell
In this episode, Michael interviews Kyle Maxwell - a bootstrapped philosopher and contemporary influencer. The two discuss philosophy and ethics and examine critical aspects of several frameworks popular in modern discourse. Kyle and Michael traverse the roads shaped by great minds before them…
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Episode 5 - Crossover Conversations, w/ Samuel Vernon (pt. 2)
In this crossover episode, Mike is interviewed by fellow Freedomcaster Samuel Vernon - host of the Conventional Wisdom podcast. The two discuss "From Is to Ought", academia, heuristic decision-making, implicit bias, gatekeeping, and "fact-checking". Be sure to check out part 1 of this crossover...
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Episode 4 - Crossover Conversations, w/ Samuel Vernon (pt. 1)
In this crossover episode, Mike introduces fellow Freedomcaster Samuel Vernon - host of the Conventional Wisdom podcast. The two discuss Sam's reasons for helping found the network, the mission of his podcast, and some contemporary "hot topics". Be sure to check out part 2 of this crossover...
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Episode 3 - “Alternative Influence Network”
Not all research is equally credible. In this episode, Michael breaks down Data & Society's 2018 report on YouTube's "Alternative Influence Network". From methodological and validity concerns to inconsistent framing, this report is shown to be an extensive editorial of sorts - something distinct...
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Episode 1 - Implicit Bias
In this episode, Michael walks through the history and criticisms of the Implicit Association Test and its claim to measure racial bias. Check out this episode’s artifact here. From Is to Ought is part of the FreedomCast network. Support this work here.
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Trailer
This episodes serves an introduction to the From Is to Ought podcast, including what types of content and conversations will be hosted. From Is to Ought is part of the FreedomCast network. Support this work here.
About this show
Investigating how science and philosophy interface on controversial issues, Michael unpacks the research and ideologies driving public discourse and policy. Be sure to download each episode's "artifact” for more information and to share with others.
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Michael Lewis