Bedste Alex Priou-podcasts (2024)

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When You Step Outside the Matrix w/Alex Priou 1:21:19

18d ago1:21:19

1:21:19

While in Denver with the University of Austin for the Life of Mind Tour, I had a deep conversation about philosophy with Alex Priou. Alex is a professor, philosopher, author, and contributor to The New Thinkery podcast. We talked about the fragility of civilization, what constitutes a good life, and what happens when one's beliefs have been hijacke…

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Leo Strauss' "On the Interpretation of Genesis" 57:30

3d ago57:30

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This week, the guys return once again to the prophetic teachings of Leo Strauss. This time, the focus is on Strauss' understanding of Genesis, which the guys dissect in an effort to disentangle the Ancient Greek and biblical influences that went into Strauss' interpretation.Af The New Thinkery

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The Power of Literature w/Kirsten Hall Herlin, Assistant Professor at UATX 51:02

4d ago51:02

51:02

I had the pleasure of conversing with Kirsten Hall Herlin, an Assistant Professor at UATX, a distinguished scholar of literature, and the managing editor of the Genealogies of Modernity Journal. We discussed the intricacies of writing and the role of literature in shaping our lives and understanding the world. Kirsten and I explored the impact of A…

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Lincoln and the Founding 48:05

10d ago48:05

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This week, in observance of Constitution Day, the guys wax poetic about the virtues of the Founding... is what you probably expected this to say. Instead, Greg wrote an entire academic paper about Lincoln's hushed critique of the Founding, so the guys sit down to unpack the paper's core arguments, as well as how Lincoln was, and wasn't, successful …

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How WEIRD Societies Shaped the World w/Evolutionary Biologist Joseph Henrich 1:08:11

11d ago1:08:11

1:08:11

I had a conversation with Joesph Henrich, a distinguished anthropologist and evolutionary biologist at Harvard. Renowned for his interdisciplinary research on cultural evolution and the origins of WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic) societies, Joseph is a deep dude. We had a wide-ranging discussion on topics such as cult…

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Do "Islamophobia" Accusations Silence Real Feminism? With Yasmine Mohammed 1:29:32

16d ago1:29:32

1:29:32

Yasmine Mohammed and Peter Boghossian discuss women's oppression under Islam and Western Feminism's silence on the issue. Follow Yasmine: Free Hearts Free Minds Yasmine Mohammad Podcast Yasmine's book, "Unveiled: How the West Empowers Radical Muslims" Clarity Coalition Yasmine on Instagram, Facebook, and X Watch this episode on YouTube. Cozen O’Con…

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Eric Adler on Livy's History of Rome, Book I Ch. 1-16 1:01:03

17d ago1:01:03

1:01:03

This week, the guys are joined once again by Dr. Eric Adler, Professor and Chair of Classics at the University of Maryland, to talk about the beginning of Livy's History of Rome. Given Rome's impressively long history, it's no surprise that it took Livy over 140 books to recount it just up to the beginning of the Roman Empire. The group tackle Livy…

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Free Speech Makes Free People w/Greg Lukianoff 1:02:29

22d ago1:02:29

1:02:29

Greg Lukianoff (FIRE organization) is doing crucial work in promoting free speech and defending the rights of individuals who have faced repercussions for their speech. We discussed schools on FIRE's Free Speech List and the associated violators as well as the teacher’s unions’ ideological capture. The conversation took an unexpected turn when we b…

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How Bad Ideas FLOURISH At Universities with Alan Davison 1:29:49

22d ago1:29:49

1:29:49

Alan Davison is one of the leading international scholars in the field of cultural history of the long nineteenth century, focusing on the intersection of music and visual culture, portraits of musicians and the reception and representation of the famous Hungarian composer-pianist Franz Liszt. In this episode, Alan and Peter discuss Critical Theory…

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The Only Acceptable Racism In America with Jeremy Carl 1:31:04

24d ago1:31:04

1:31:04

Jeremy Carl is a senior fellow at the Claremont Institute and has had a varied career, primarily in the public policy arena. His work at Claremont examines nationalism, immigration, technology, and a variety of other subjects. Prior to joining Claremont, he served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Interior under President Trump. In this episode,…

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Walter Sterling on T. S. Eliot's "The Waste Land" 1:07:00

24d ago1:07:00

1:07:00

This week, the guys are joined by Walter Sterling, the freshly minted president of St. John's College in Santa Fe to discuss one of the twentieth century's most important poems, T. S. Eliot's "The Waste Land." The group work their way through the work's oppressive density and prose to get at the crucial themes and messages underlying it all. Plus: …

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Liberalism vs Progressivism in America with Clint Chavarria (@ClassicLibera12 on X) 1:34:51

29d ago1:34:51

1:34:51

Clint Chavarria, aka Classic Liberal, American patriot and family man, posts on X about Classic Liberalism, Scottish Realism and Anti-Communism. Peter and Clint discuss these topics and more. Links to charts mentioned: https://coggle.it/diagram/Zr2IjPq-Gy45wX-M/t/christianity https://i0.wp.com/authortomharper.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Dialecti…

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"Right to Die" Movement and Canada Under Trudeau w/Rupa Subramanya 1:27:07

1M ago1:27:07

1:27:07

Writer Rupa Subramanya and Peter Boghossian discuss Canada's current affairs, the 2024 US Election, the "Right to die" movement, and more. Rupa Subramanya is a writer based in Ottawa, Canada. She began her writing career at the Wall Street Journal India with a weekly column focusing on the intersection of economics, politics, and public policy. Her…

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Pano Kanelos on Hamlet and the University of Austin 1:05:01

1M ago1:05:01

1:05:01

It's back to school season, and to mark the occasion, the full host complement is joined by Dr. Pano Kanelos, founding president of the University of Austin. Together, the ensemble dissect key moments in Hamlet. That includes a potential recontextualization of the best-known soliloquy in the world, Hamlet's “To be or not to be” speech. Plus: a look…

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Therapy, Masculinity, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu w/ Erik Anderson 1:35:05

1M ago1:35:05

1:35:05

Peter and Erik talk about therapy, masculinity, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Erik Anderson is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice located in Los Angeles, California. He holds a third degree black belt in BJJ under Chris Haueter. More from Erik: Erik's Therapy Practice Train BJJ with Erik Watch this episode on YouTube. Cozen…

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Guess Who Wants to Abolish the Child Welfare System w/Naomi Schaefer Riley 1:22:36

1M ago1:22:36

1:22:36

In a recent conversation with Naomi Riley, a senior fellow at AEI and child welfare expert, Christina Buttons and I dived into a deeply disturbing topic: the factors damaging child welfare. Riley argues that the emphasis on anti-racism has inadvertently harmed child protection efforts in the United States. Antiracist ideology has led to the wholesa…

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Robert Wyllie on Understanding Byung-Chul Han 1:06:32

1M ago1:06:32

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Joining Alex and Greg this week is Professor Robert Wyllie of Ashland University. He guides the group through the thought-provoking world of Byung-Chul Han, one of today's most interesting living philosophers, using his new ciritcal introduction to Han as a baseline. Professor Wyllie delves especially into Han's early work, exploring his weighty id…

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The War Against the Past with Frank Furedi 1:33:30

1M ago1:33:30

1:33:30

I just wrapped up a great conversation with author and public intellectual Frank Furedi, who is ever-interesting. Frank has a new book, The War Against the Past, which I haven’t read yet but is on my must-read list. Given Frank’s heterodox and thoughtful writings, I’ve put this on my “Must Read” list. Frank and I frequently cross paths at conferenc…

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Flagg Taylor on Jan Patočka's The Spiritual Person & the Intellectual 57:59

2M ago57:59

57:59

This week, Alex and Greg delve into Jan Patočka's 1975 essay "The Spiritual Person & the Intellectual," exploring its profound insights on the nature of human existence and the role of intellectuals in society. Joined by Flagg Taylor of Skidmore College, the group examine Patočka's challenge to modernity and his vision for a more spiritually ground…

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From Vibes Campaigns to Campus Jew Hatred: An Interview with Franny Block 1:03:33

2M ago1:03:33

1:03:33

Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies - The Beltway Briefing Listen for of-the-moment insider insights, framed by the rapidly changing social and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyAf Peter Boghossian

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Michael Davis On Greek Tragedy, and Electra 1:08:19

2M ago1:08:19

1:08:19

This week, the guys delve into the rich world of Greek tragedy with professor Michael Davis from Sarah Lawrence College. The group explore the themes of fate, justice, and human nature as discussed in Davis' latest book, Electras: Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. Focusing on the powerful narratives of the Electra plays by these tragedians, they…

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Killing America | Eli Steele 1:22:51

2M ago1:22:51

1:22:51

I recently had a conversation with Eli Steele (son of the legendary author Shelby Steele), an award-winning documentary filmmaker. We discussed his incisive, engaging, and timely film, Killing America. Killing America exposes pervasive anti-Semitism in the school system, what keeps it there, and the sickeningly underwhelming responses to it. Eli’s …

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Ozempic: An Extraordinary Benefit or Disturbing Risk? | Johann Hari 1:07:56

2M ago1:07:56

1:07:56

Johann Hari is a British-Swiss author and journalist, known for his books and his articles in The Independent and Huffington Post. Since 2015, his writing has primarily dealt with the war on drugs, mental illness, and decreasing attention spans. His books on these subjects include Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs, Los…

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Mary Nichols on Piety in Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics 1:03:57

2M ago1:03:57

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Join the guys this week as they explore the nuanced concept of piety in Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics with esteemed scholar Mary Nichols. Nichols is Professor Emerita of Political Science at Baylor University, where she taught from 2004-2018, and brings her profound insights and expertise to this rich discussion. Delve into the philosophical depth…

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153: Patrick McKenzie: Navigating Complex Systems: From Software Engineering to Real Estate 43:19

2M ago43:19

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### Podcast Title "Navigating Complex Systems: From Software Engineering to Real Estate" ### Summary In this episode of Narratives, host William Jarvis is joined by co-host Lars Doucet and special guest Patrick McKenzie. Patrick shares his journey from moving to Japan due to a misleading Wall Street Journal article to becoming a notable figure in t…

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Prism and Perception with Gurwinder Bhogal 1:32:03

2M ago1:32:03

1:32:03

It was a distinct pleasure to speak with Gurwinder Bhogal (G), a British writer and public intellectual whom I respect tremendously. Our conversation covered a wide range of topics, including perceptions of Donald Trump, the implications of a Harris-Trump election, the recent assassination attempt on Trump’s life, and then shifted to philosophical …

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Courageous Truth: Meeting Dr. Eithan Haim 1:24:22

2M ago1:24:22

1:24:22

I traveled to Texas to meet Dr. Eithan Haim after losing a $1000 bet with Chris Rufo. Little did I know, losing a $1000 bet with Chris Rufo would lead to one of the most impactful conversations of my life with Dr. Eithan Haim, a courageous whistleblower who exposed Texas Children’s Hospital’s blatant lies regarding their transgender program for chi…

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Progressivism Does Not Work 1:17:23

2M ago1:17:23

1:17:23

I had a conversation with Alex Balekian, a congressional candidate for California's 30th congressional district. I invited his political opponent, Laura Friedman, to join me for a discussion on the show, but she initially claimed not to have received the email and later said she was too busy. As a result, I engaged in a simulated debate with ChatGP…

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Plato's Lovers 49:30

2M ago49:30

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In this week's episode, the guys unpack Plato's Lovers, a dialogue centered on the question of what philosophy is. Join the guys as they explore Socrates' interactions with a jock and a nerd in competition to have their love reciprocated by their beloveds. Plus: the unveiling of The New Thinkery's merch store!…

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30% of Democrats Wish the Attempted Assassination on Trump's Life had Succeeded w/Eric Kaufmann 1:30:21

2M ago1:30:21

1:30:21

Eric Kaufmann recently authored the book "The Third Awokening: A 12-Point Plan for Rolling Back Progressive Extremism." Eric is a friend of the show and known for his data-driven, thoughtful analysis. During our conversation, Eric made a striking observation: "30% of Democrats wish the attempted assassination on Trump's life had succeeded." This st…

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The Fate of the American Republic Post the Attempted Assassination of former U.S. President Donald J. Trump 1:34:57

2M ago1:34:57

1:34:57

I recently had a really interesting conversation with my dear friend Faisal Al Mutar. Faisal is from war-torn Iraq, and he’s the most American person I have ever met. He leads Ideas Beyond Borders, an organization dedicated to translating Enlightenment texts into Arabic, among other impactful initiatives. During our conversation, Faisal and I discu…

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Pro-Freedom & Anti-War with Luke Rudkowski 1:01:29

2M ago1:01:29

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Luke Rudkowski and Peter Boghossian engage in a candid conversation about current events affecting the West. Luke emphasizes his steadfast principles of advocating for free speech, opposing war, and decentralizing power, which have remained consistent despite external pressures. He also addresses the challenges of navigating a landscape filled with…

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Ralph Waldo Emerson's The American Scholar 50:28

2M ago50:28

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Join the guys as they delve into Ralph Waldo Emerson's brief essay, "The American Scholar," picking apart the diagnostic value of Emerson's view of the American mind. Through insightful discussions and thorough analysis, they explore the relevance and implications of Emerson's ideas in the modern world, offering a critique of Emerson's transcendent…

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Chris Martenson on America's Economic Decline: "We Did This To Ourselves." 1:00:37

3M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

In Peter's second interview with Chris Martenson, the two analyze the precarious state of global economies, particularly focusing on Japan's economic trajectory as a cautionary tale for the United States. They advocate for honest dialogue and collective action to address impending economic catastrophes as brought on by an inability to pay the debt,…

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Meghan Daum's “Unspeak Easy” Community Protects Women's “Problematic Thoughts” 1:49:28

3M ago1:49:28

1:49:28

Author and journalist Meghan Daum is the host of "The Unspeakable Podcast," an interview show that questions prevailing narratives. She realized that women with heterodox views did not have a space to hash out thoughts about the current cultural moment, so she created one. Thus, “Unspeak Easy" was born, an online and in-person community where women…

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A Candid Conversation about Autism with Jill Escher & Christina Buttons 1:30:33

3M ago1:30:33

1:30:33

Peter Boghossian, Christina Buttons, and Jill Escher have a candid conversation about autism. They explore key issues in autism research and community support, limited genetic findings despite extensive study, the potential of AI in risk detection and support automation, and the impact of prenatal hormone exposure on autism and gender development. …

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CDC Reeve on Aristotle's Dialectic 1:22:29

3M ago1:22:29

1:22:29

This week, Alex and Greg replace David with renowned philosopher CDC Reeve. The group delve into Aristotle's Dialectic, exploring the depths of ancient Greek philosophy and its relevance today, specifically how Aristotle's method of dialogue and debate seeks to uncover truths through logical reasoning and critical questioning. Plus: don't miss the …

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How DMT DEFIES Reality with Andrew Gallimore 1:34:06

3M ago1:34:06

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Peter Boghossian and Andrew Gallimore explore the profound effects of DMT (Dimethyltryptamine) on consciousness. They discuss DMT’s production of robustly coherent environments and “non-adaptable perceptions” as a casual explanation of DMT realms. Andrew also shares insights into DMT's entities and intelligences and they devise a test for evaluatin…

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