94 episodes
The Badlands Politics & Philosophy Podcast The Badlands
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4.6 • 22 Ratings
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A group of trained philosophers explore the philosophical dimensions of contemporary politics, and make the case for progressive politics.
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94 - Success or Meaning?
In this episode, we continue discussing "success culture". Does it promote the goal of living a meaningful life, or do those goals come into conflict? What about happiness? Does success and achievement make anyone happy?
Toby Napoletano, Hanna Gunn -
93 - Against Success Culture Pt. 1: What is Success and Is It Good to be Successful?
In this episode, we discuss "success culture". What is success and is it a worthy goal? Or does it monopolize our lives in unhealthy ways?
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92 - Is AI Replacing Artists?
In this episode, we discuss the complaints of artists that machine learning programs are using the works of human artists to mass produce similar kinds of art, and replacing the need for human artists. Can and does AI art have the same aesthetic value as human art? And if the complaints of the artists are justified, on what grounds?
Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes -
91 - The Supreme Court Overturns Roe vs Wade (pt.2)
In this episode, we dig into the Supreme Court's recent decision to overturn Roe v Wade, thereby eliminating a constitutional right to an abortion. There are two main questions at issue: Was the reasoning in Roe sound? And then, separately, should it be overturned? We go over the arguments of the majority and concurring opinions, and also the criticisms of the dissent.
Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes -
90 - The Supreme Court Overturns Roe vs Wade (pt.1)
In this episode, we dig into the Supreme Court's recent decision to overturn Roe v Wade, thereby eliminating a constitutional right to an abortion. There are two main questions at issue: Was the reasoning in Roe sound? And then, separately, should it be overturned? We go over the arguments of the majority and concurring opinions, and also the criticisms of the dissent.
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89 - Uh Oh, Have the Chat Bots Gone Sentient??
In today's episode, we discuss whether Google's "Lambda" chat bot is sentient. If not, is it intelligent? Does it have moral standing? What do these terms even mean?
Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes
Customer Reviews
The Luddites
I found this pod when I was searching for everything Luddite (after being called one)... what you have here is phenomenal. I have added to my rotation of murder pods. ♥️
Progressive talking points 101
Deeply thoughtful in unpacking progressive ideology, especially as it differs from other possible political philosophies. Have to rewind and re-listen fairly regularly as the hosts are not as dynamic in their delivery as they could be - and the episodes try to accomplish a bit too much - but the ideas are so pertinent, relevant, and moral, one can’t help but want to re-listen to best understand the arguments.
Thoughtful, systematic view of today's political injustices
Clearly biased, the hosts do an exceptional job at being thorough and as fair-minded as one could expect. If you're looking for a review of economic injustice that has an apologetic tone, The Badlands is worthy of your time. It's compelling even if it's preachy at times. The philiosophical approach ensures that things don't stay surface level and instead they review underlying assumptions that often aren't seen by people on the Left or the Right.