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Zoned Out
by Jonathan Feltrin & Quinn Ciardelli
Jonathan and Quinn explore interesting topics and answer curious questions. Discussing everything from scientific thought experiments to strange personal experiences and opinions. Examples of topics they could cover include: science fiction, science fact, philosophy, psychology, and pretty much anything it's just two undergrads screwing around.
Episodes
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Was M.C. Escher On Acid?
Our dearest listeners, we apologize for the extremely long wait! Quinn and I have been busy. This episode is something of an experiment, as we also filmed the conversation, which should be uploaded to our YouTube channel. What do we talk about? Well as per usual a bunch of nonsense, proper...
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Musings on Art and Music w/ Brynn Mercer
This episode Jonathan and Quinn are joined by Jonathan's girlfriend Brynn as they discuss art theory and what makes art "good". Check out this episode on Youtube if you want to see the art pieces they discuss! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSy8Z5I_PPU Check out Brynn's work-...
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Study of Mind Games
Listen to the story of Jonathan, as he attempts to find his way through a puzzle that Quinn set up! Can you find the answers before Jonathan? Afterward, join our discussion of a university thesis. Jonathan explains how things went down with his new professor, plus much more, on this episode of...
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Philosophy Exam w/ Sean Rhuman
Jonathan has a philosophy exam tomorrow! Time to explore the abstract with our guest of the episode, Sean Rhuman! We ponder a list of questions, asking about aliens, the universe, and the quality of human experience. Plenty of cool concepts throughout, we hope you enjoy a little food for thought....
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Synchronous Laughter
Back again, Jonathan and Quinn have something to say after a while apart. Stories and reflections are shared concerning the state of education and the wildest stories told at school. The boys discuss supernatural research and the remarkable qualities of coincidence. Please enjoy this opening...
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Venturing Myth
Jackson Barnes accompanies the boys for some contemplation of historical data and possible futures. Jackson drops knowledge left and right, shedding light on communist function to sci-fi fantasy. Enjoy the three friends reuniting their former glory, one which blazed bright back in the days of…
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Free Will and Sandler Screenplays
The two hooligans you know and love are back! This time revisiting the philosophical concept of determinism. We also fantasize about writing and producing an Adam Sandler-esque film and ramble on about many different things, really. The conversation kind of got away from us this time. Hope you...
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The Ideal Society...?
Taking a break from guest episodes, Jonathan and Quinn combine their crazy thoughts in an experimental episode. What would Jonathan do as Alan Turing in a moral dilemma of World War 2? If Quinn had 30 seconds to transmit everyone in the world a message, what would he say? What would Jonathan say?...
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Story Time Part 2 w/ Matthew
Jonathan and Quinn get personal yet again, this time with longtime friend Matthew, sharing some hopefully interesting anecdotes and high jinks from times past. About our guest: Matthew and Jonathan go way back, having known each other since early elementary school. Matthew is currently enrolled…
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Hope, Despair, Optimism, Pessimism w/ Brennan Monaghan
LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. Some viewers may find the contents of this episode disturbing. The conversation gets quite dark at times and while hopefully entertaining, this episode is not entirely uplifting. Still, we hope you enjoy. This week, we share our thoughts on some moral dilemmas and...
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Social Media and Culture w/ Tia Sacks
Jonathan, Quinn, and very special guest Tia, discuss the emergence of social media "activism" and how it relates to hegemonic consumerist brainwashing and surveillance. We also look at how the new generation has used their newfound ability to connect with others on a global scale. About Tia: Tia…
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The Meaning of Life and Death
In this week's episode Jonathan and Quinn start off by discussing the possibility of a dystopian future, then the point of vegetarianism, and finally Jonathan urges Quinn to "remember death" and they explain what they want to happen to their remains after they pass into the Netherworld.
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The Machines
Jonathan and Quinn distract you from this time of COVID-19 social distancing and elaborate on some interesting concepts concerning "The Machines". As technology progresses, Jonathan and Quinn cannot help but ponder the future of a technological singularity, conscious AI, android empathy, and...
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Story Time
Jonathan and Quinn get personal and discuss some strange experiences they have had. This one contains an especially large amount of screwing around.
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Exploring Capabilities
Jonathan and Quinn explore some of the most interesting and majestic species of animals on planet earth, including their many unique capabilities and theoretical characteristics. They also discuss pollution, evolution, ancient Greek paradox, and the modern day wonder that is the internet. Stick...
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Perceiving Reality
What if a thought from one mind could be transmitted to another? Will artificial intelligence ever be as capable as its human creators? What does it really mean to exist?
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Time Travel
If you could travel to any one moment in history, what would you change? What would you ask someone who knew everything? What would you put into a machine that makes things better?
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Jonathan and Quinn explore interesting topics and answer curious questions. Discussing everything from scientific thought experiments to strange personal experiences and opinions. Examples of topics they could cover include: science fiction, science fact, philosophy, psychology, and pretty much anything it's just two undergrads screwing around.
HOSTED BY
Jonathan Feltrin & Quinn Ciardelli
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Jonathan and Quinn explore interesting topics and answer curious questions. Discussing everything from scientific thought experiments to strange personal experiences and opinions. Examples of topics they could cover include: science fiction, science fact, philosophy, psychology, and pretty much...
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Zoned Out is created and hosted by Jonathan Feltrin & Quinn Ciardelli.
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