A group of trained philosophers explore the philosophical dimensions of contemporary politics, and make the case for progressive politics.
76 Subscribers
Podcast hosts
- BadlandsPhiloso..
@BadlandsPhiloso..
© 2023 The Badlands Politics & Philosophy Podcast
The Badlands Politics & Philosophy Podcast
76 Subscribers
Reviews
lostlesbianlove
5 out of 5 stars
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. ♥️
nymoonvirgo
5 out of 5 stars
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.
ericbrettnelson
5 out of 5 stars
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.
wslambeth
5 out of 5 stars
If you’re looking for depth
The depth of consideration that goes into these conversations is unrivaled in political commentary today. While clearly maintaining a progressive perspective, this podcast does a good job of at least vetting out possible objections to the points they are making. While it does require more attentive listening and reckoning with content than your average podcast, I gain new appreciation for the depth of the political disagreements taking place in our society, whereas otherwise I would mostly be engaging in political discourse from a purely intuitive standpoint.
Podcast information
- Amount of episodes
- 94
- Subscribers
- 76
- Verified
- Yes
- Website
- Explicit content
- No
- Episode type
- episodic
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- https://podvine.com/link/..
- Last upload date
- February 3, 2023
- Last fetch date
- March 28, 2023 1:43 PM
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- MONTHLY
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- The Badlands
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- © 2023 The Badlands Politics & Philosophy Podcast
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- The Badlands Politics & Philosophy Podcast Sep 30 · 1h 37m 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 Hughes0 comments0
- 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 Hughes0 comments0
- 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. Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes0 comments0
- 88 - Should We Get Rid of Applications? Pt. 2In this episode, we continue discussing Adam Mastroianni's "Against All Applications" (https://experimentalhistory.substack.com/p/against-all-applications?s=r). What is wrong with the application process, both for hiring and for education, and what are the alternatives? Toby Napoletano. Michael Hughes0 comments0
- 87 - Should We Get Rid of Applications? Pt. 1In this episode, we discuss Adam Mastroianni's "Against All Applications" (https://experimentalhistory.substack.com/p/against-all-applications?s=r). What is wrong with the application process, both for hiring and for education, and what are the alternatives? Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes0 comments0
- The Badlands Politics & Philosophy Podcast May 13 · 1h 13m 86 - Machine Learning and Ethics: The Toronto Declaration Pt. 2In this episode, we continue to discuss some of the ethical problems surrounding machine learning technologies, and particular concerns about their discriminatory uses. We use the Toronto Declaration, which applies a human rights framework to machine learning as our starting point. Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes0 comments0
- 85 - Machine Learning and Ethics: The Toronto Declaration Pt. 1In this episode, we discuss some of the ethical problems surrounding machine learning technologies, and particular concerns about their discriminatory uses. We use the Toronto Declaration, which applies a human rights framework to machine learning as our starting point. Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes0 comments0
- 83 - Are We Living In A Failed Simulation?On today's episode, we consider whether, given the depressing state of the world, we are actually just living in a failed simulation. Is there reason to think we are living in a simulation? And should we have hope that things will improve, or would it be better to simply accept our failure? Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes0 comments0
- 82 - Pope Says It's Selfish to Have Pets Instead of KidsPope Francis recently declared that couples who choose to have pets over kids are exhibiting a “form of selfishness” which “diminishes us and takes away our humanity.” In 2014 Francis claimed that having pets instead of children was “another phenomenon of cultural degradation” In this episode, we defend ourselves as childless cat-owners against this brutal personal attack. Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes0 comments0
- 81 - Do Ecosystems Have Intrinsic Value? Pt. 2In this episode, we discussed Aldo Leopold's "Land Ethic", the idea that ecosystems--including the water, the soil, the rocks, the plants, animals, etc.--have intrinsic value. The idea sounds quite radical against a backdrop of standard moral theories, but whether the view is true or not, there might be lots of good reasons to adopt it. Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes, Hanna Gunn0 comments0
- The Badlands Politics & Philosophy Podcast Nov 26 · 1h 22m 80 - Do Ecosystems Have Intrinsic Value? Pt. 1In this episode, we discussed Aldo Leopold's "Land Ethic", the idea that ecosystems--including the water, the soil, the rocks, the plants, animals, etc.--have intrinsic value. The idea sounds quite radical against a backdrop of standard moral theories, but whether the view is true or not, there might be lots of good reasons to adopt it. Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes, Hanna Gunn0 comments0
- 79 - Can You Be Anti-Abortion Without Being A Socialist Vegan? (Part 2)In this episode, we dive into the ethics of abortion. In particular, we ask: what positions on personhood, harm, and sacrifice does one have to hold in order to be anti-abortion WITHOUT also being committed to the moral (or legal) requirement of veganism or the mass redistribution of wealth. Turns out it's not so easy a question to answer. Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes0 comments0
- 78 - Can You Be Anti-Abortion Without Being A Socialist Vegan? (Part 1)In this episode, we dive into the ethics of abortion. In particular, we ask: what positions on personhood, harm, and sacrifice does one have to hold in order to be anti-abortion WITHOUT also being committed to the moral (or legal) requirement of veganism or the mass redistribution of wealth. Turns out it's not so easy a question to answer. Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes0 comments0
- 77 - Texas' Anti-Abortion LawIn today's episode, we discuss the recent anti-abortion law passed in the state of Texas, which effectively tries to eliminate most abortions that occur after six weeks of pregnancy. The law is a blatant attempt to get around Roe vs. Wade, and creates a dangerous precedent wherein states can, at least temporarily, pass laws which violate constitutional rights. Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes0 comments0
- 76 - The Conservative Mind and the Liberal Mind pt. 2In this episode, we continue our discussion of conservative and liberal psychology. Is one cognitive style more rational than the other? How does philosophical conservatism fit in? And what, if anything, does this research suggest about how to do politics better? Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes0 comments0
- The Badlands Politics & Philosophy Podcast Jul 30 · 1h 41m 74 - Michael Sandel's The Tyranny of Merit pt. 2On today's episode, we continue our discussion on meritocracy and Michael Sandel's recent book The Tyranny of Merit, which argues that meritocracy is "a hollow political project that reflects an impoverished conception of citizenship and freedom...". Meritocracy poisons our civic culture by dividing society into winners and losers, and breeds hubris and resentment which undermines the civic good. Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes0 comments0
- 73 - Michael Sandel's The Tyranny of Merit pt. 1On today's episode, we revisit the topic of meritocracy and begin discussing Michael Sandel's recent book The Tyranny of Merit, which argues that meritocracy is "a hollow political project that reflects an impoverished conception of citizenship and freedom...". Meritocracy poisons our civic culture by dividing society into winners and losers, and breeds hubris and resentment which undermines the civic good.0 comments0
- 72 - Is Morality Just Like Your Opinion, Man? Pt 2: Metaethics or Why Morality is Kind of Weird Though...On today's episode, we continue our discussion of metaethics, explaining some of the traditional philosophical problems in metaethics, which have led some philosophers to think that anti-realist or relativist views of morality might actually be right. Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes0 comments0
- 71 - Is Morality Just Like Your Opinion, Man? Pt 1: On Cultural RelativismIn this episode, we begin a discussion about the possibility that morality is all relative, subject, or perhaps merely opinion. We give some objections to the some of the simpler forms of moral relativism, and consider some of the more sophisticated replies. Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes0 comments0
- 70 - The Psychology of Power and WealthIn this episode, we discuss some of the psychological findings on the powerful and the wealthy. Does having power or wealth make people less empathetic, more stingy, and generally worse? What kinds of people come to have power? And what can be done about the corrosive effects of power? Also, some really, really cool metatheory discussion. Toby Napoletano, Michael Hughes0 comments0
Podcast hosts
- BadlandsPhiloso..
@BadlandsPhiloso..
© 2023 The Badlands Politics & Philosophy Podcast
