We Mortal Coils

On this episode of We Mortal Coils, the gang breaks into... religion! (again).Is the US government becoming a theocracy? Where was our culture a decade ago and what has happened to it over the last few years?

On this episode of We Mortal Coils, the gang gets back into ethics! Will science study ethics? Is there a biological basis for morality?

On this episode of We Mortal Coils, the gang gets violent. When is violence acceptable, or necessary for a society or an individual to survive?

On this episode of We Mortal Coils, the gang explores... TORTURE. When is torture ethically/morally acceptable? What is the difference between direct and indirect violence?

On this episode of We Mortal Coils, the gang gets into... Hubris! What is it, and how do we encounter it on an individual and societal level?

On this episode of We Mortal Coils the gang gets into... intelligence! Is intelligence crucial or important for engaging with reality? What exactly is intelligence?

On this episode of We Mortal Coils, the gang gets into Obsolescence! Is there value in old things? From where do we derive value?

On this episode of We Mortal Coils the gang gets into welfare states! What is the future of work, of our civilization, and of the future of mankind?

On this episode of We Mortal Coils, the gang gets into *indoctrination*. What exactly does it mean to be indoctrinated? What lies underneath the intent? Can someone give you true facts, and yet it is still indoctrination?

On this episode of We Mortal Coils, the gang gets into education! What is the purpose of receiving an education in our present school system, why be educated and to where does it lead you?

On this episode of We Mortal Coils, the gang gets into "the sublime." Is there a stable definition? How can a secular modernist encounter religiosity in the modern age?

On this episode the gang gets into space travel. What could the future look like in terms of space colonization, what do we do after we begin the final frontier?

On this episode of We Mortal Coils, the gang gets into the merits of celebrating holidays which one no longer believes in. Can you still "believe" in Christmas, while living outside of the christian philosophy?

On this episode of We Mortal Coils, the gang gets into the end times and nuclear destruction. How do we encounter the knowledge of our own destruction? Are we doomed to be destroyed?

On this episode of We Mortal Coils, the gang gets into transhumanism. Are we meant to one day transcend our mortal flesh for the artificial, will we one day become post-human?

On this episode of We Mortal Coils, Brey and Sbeve get into the results of the 2024 election. How did this happen? How do we put the pieces together?

On this episode of We Mortal Coils, the gang gets into monogamous vs polygamous relationships. Why does human civilization seem to favor monogamous relationships, is polygamy immoral?

Episode #38 - On this episode of We Mortal Coils, the gang gets into American cultural issues. What is the worst plague to our society, how do we solve it? Want to join the Community? Join our Discord!

Episode #37 - On this episode of We Mortal Coils, the gang digs into David Chalmer's "Consciousness and its Place in Nature": Are you a Type-B Materialist, an Epiphenomenalism, or a protopanpsychist? Want to join the Community? Join our Discord!

On this episode of We Mortal Coils, the gang breaks into the debate between Harris and Trump. Who won? What direction is this country going in? Also, as a second topic, does the way we win matter? Want to join the Community? Join our Discord!

On this episode of We Mortal Coils, the gang returns to artificial constructs! Can you live a meaningful, useful life while living within a virtual world? Want to join the Community? Join our Discord!

On this episode of We Mortal Coils, Michael joins us once again to discuss... reason! Using the 2003 article by Wolfgang Welsh, 'Rationality and Reason Today', we explore the potential loosening position of reason in the world and potential solutions to this problem. Has anyone heard of 'transverse reason'? 'Rationality and Reason Today', by Wolfgang Welsh: Want to join the Community? Join our Discord!

On this episode of We Mortal Coils, the gang discusses our current age: Here, in the information age, do we know too much about each other? Does that make us incapable of idolization? Want to join the Community? Join our Discord!

On this episode of We Mortal Coils, the gang gets into bad knowledge. Is there a time when there is too much philosophy? Is there a time when truth, or valid information, is to the detriment of the knower? Want to join the Community? Join our Discord!

On this episode of We Mortal Coils, the gang gets back into ethics and morality: Where do those without a God derive their ethical system? Is it based purely on the times or is it from something more solid? Could it be said that Theists derive their ethics from the same essential place? #wemortalcoils

On this episode of We Mortal Coils, the gang encounters what it means to be in a post truth world. Is the idea of narrative over? Will we no longer be able to argue for an objective good, or an objective information? Want to join the Community? Join our Discord!

Episode #29 - On this episode of We Mortal Coils, Brey shares some details about what the infamous Project 2025 document contains. The group discuss potential policy changes and related topics in the event of a second Trump term. To be continued! Want to join the Community? Join our Discord! (https://discord.gg/XTQRNnX92z) #wemortalcoils

On this episode of We Mortal Coils, the gang gets into authenticity. What is that feeling where one feels untrue to oneself, what is the self to which we compare our present action? Find out all this and more on this episode of We Mortal Coils! Want to join the Community? Join our Discord! (

On this episode of We Mortal Coils, the gang gets into Love. How can we characterize love, what forms of love are there, how can we encounter it? Also, special guest Connor! Want to join the Community? Join our Discord!

On this episode of Four Mortal Coils, the gang gets into economic systems. Is capitalism killing us? Is there anything that can be done to fix our current economic system, can the American Dream be saved? Want to join the Community? Join our Discord!

Episode #25 - On this episode of Four Mortal Coils, the gang discusses morality and ethics. Do we require a rule-based order in order to have a functioning society? Can we derive meaning in this life, and do good, if there is no pole from which to measure ourselves and from which we declare meaning? Interested in joining the community? Join us on ⁠discord! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insightful discussions on philosophy and art! #fourmortalcoils #philosophy #podcast

In this episode of Four Mortal Coils, we dive deep into the world of logical fallacies. Are you unknowingly committing these common errors in your reasoning? What are the ramifications of these fallacies? #fourmortalcoils

In this episode of Four Mortal Coils, we delve into the question of what is art on the most fundamental level. How will our understanding and creation of art change once we move beyond our human bodies? Join us as we explore the future of artistic expression, the impact of advanced technology, and the philosophical implications of a post-human aesthetic. Topics Covered: Ancient humans and their relationship to art. The evolution of the modern art. The relationship between meaning and art as concepts. The evolution of human creativity beyond physical limitations. Philosophical perspectives on post-human aesthetics. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insightful discussions on philosophy and art! Interested in joining the community? Join us on discord!

In this episode of Four Mortal Coils, we dive deep into the concept of free will. What is free will, and how does it impact our understanding of human agency and ethics? Join us as we explore different philosophical perspectives on free will, including determinism and its implications. Whether you're a philosophy enthusiast or just curious about the nature of human choice, this discussion will provide valuable insights. Topics Covered: Definition of free will Determinism vs Libertarianism (not that one) Compatibilism vs Non-compatibilism Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly philosophical discussions! Interested in joining the community? Join us on ⁠discord! #FreeWill #PhilosophyPodcast #FreeWillDebate #DeterminismVsFreeWill #Ethics #fourmortalcoils

On this episode of Four Mortal Coils, the gang discusses the concept of owing: What is it that we owe each other in terms of the state, your loved ones, your neighbors, and yourself? Respect, or perhaps even love? Interested in joining the community? Join us on ⁠discord!

On this episode of Four Mortal Coils, the gang discusses the issues of today and the abstract idea of protesting. How far are you willing to go in protest, how far can the world and the present state of affairs push you and your actions? Interested in joining the community? Join us on ⁠discord!

Episode #18 - On this episode of Four Mortal Coils, the gang invites on special guest Michael to discuss... Science! What are the corners of reality outside the reach of the scientific method, empiricism, and such observational thinking? Are they of value? Interested in joining the community? Join us on discord!

On this episode of Four Mortal Coils, the gang discusses the death penalty. Where and how do we encounter it today? How does one separate between killing and murder, is it ever justified? Interested in joining the community? Join us on ⁠discord!

On this episode of Four Mortal Coils, the gang discusses what meaning fundamentally is and it's relationship to a life lived. What moves you? Interested in joining the community? Join us on discord!

On this episode of Four Mortal Coils, the gang thinks about universal basic income. In the 22nd century, will automation make most forms of (our current) work irrelevant? Interested in joining the community? Join us on discord! #fourmortalcoils

Episode #15 - On this episode of Four Mortal Coils, the gang discusses gender identity: What exactly is the debate? What is changing in our culture today? Interested in joining the community? Join us on discord!

Episode #14 - On this episode of Four Mortal Coils, the gang discusses free speech: Ought there be anything that limits it? Interested in joining the community? Join us on discord!

Episode #13 - On this episode of Four Mortal Coils, the gang discusses consciousness, qualia, and experience. What is it like to be a bat? Interested in joining the community? Join us on ⁠https://discord.gg/XTQRNnX92z !

On this episode of Four Mortal Coils, the gang worries about the great filter and all things revolving around the Fermi Paradox. Is an extinction event approaching? What are some possible causes? Interested in joining the community? Join us on ⁠https://discord.gg/XTQRNnX92z !

On this episode of Four Mortal Coils, the gang discusses AI and it's value. Is it immoral to create something capable of suffering? Interested in joining the community? Join us on ⁠discord!

On this episode of Four Mortal Coils, the gang explores virtual realities and all things outside of base reality. Are these realities valuable, are they contingent? Also Tanner goes fishin'. Interested in joining the community? Join us on ⁠discord⁠!

On this episode of Four Mortal Coils, the gang discuss the world as they see it today. We eventually find ourselves discussing how to get involved in your local elections and make some real change in your community. Interested in joining the community? Join us on discord!

On this episode of Four Mortal Coils, the gang discusses the fundamental nature of what is and how much of our experience is derived from ourselves. Also, Tanner goes fishin'. Interested in joining the community? Join us on ⁠discord⁠!

On this episode of Four Mortal Coils, the gang discusses eternal youth and our potential to eventually live without end. Interested in joining the community? Join us on discord!

On this episode of Four Mortal Coils, the gang discusses religion and exactly how it relates to our moral behavior. Also, our lovely faces are now live via Riverside! Interested in joining the community? Join us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠discord⁠⁠⁠⁠!