"The program that questions everything—except your intelligence." Philosophy Talk began as a weekly one-hour radio series and has been on the air for more than two decades.
The host-professors bring clarity, depth, and humor to everyday topics that are lofty (Truth, Beauty, Justice), arresting (Terrorism, Intelligent Design, Suicide), and engaging (Baseball, Love, Happiness). This is not a lecture or a college course; it's philosophy in action!
From timeless philosophical questions about the ultimate nature of things to contemporary social and political issues, as well as our most fundamental beliefs about science, morality, and the human condition, Philosophy Talk invites you to challenge your assumptions and think about things in new ways.
"The program that questions everything—except your intelligence." Philosophy Talk began as a weekly one-hour radio series and has been on the air for more than two decades.
The host-professors bring clarity, depth, and humor to everyday topics that are lofty (Truth, Beauty, Justice), arresting (Terrorism, Intelligent Design, Suicide), and engaging (Baseball, Love, Happiness). This is not a lecture or a college course; it's philosophy in action!
From timeless philosophical questions about the ultimate nature of things to contemporary social and political issues, as well as our most fundamental beliefs about science, morality, and the human condition, Philosophy Talk invites you to challenge your assumptions and think about things in new ways.
People who are addicted to substances display a puzzling behavior: they keep using even when it causes harm and distress to them and the people in their lives. Why would someone do this? Is it the result of a brain disease? Can we explain it in psychological terms without victim-blaming? What if everyone is irrational, whether or not they’re addicted to substances? Josh and Ray can’t quit talking to Hanna Pickard from Johns Hopkins University, author of What Would You Do Alone in a Cage with Nothing but Cocaine? A Philosophy of Addiction.
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Program: Philosophy Talk
Format: Radio series
Years active: More than two decades
Topics covered: Timeless philosophical questions, contemporary social and political issues, science, morality, human condition, Baseball, Love, Happiness, Addiction
Hosts: Unspecified professor-hosts
Guest: Hanna Pickard from Johns Hopkins University, author of "What Would You Do Alone in a Cage with Nothing but Cocaine? A Philosophy of Addiction"
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In this episode of Philosophy Talk, the hosts engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Hanna Pickard about addiction. While addressing the puzzling behavior of substance abuse and its impact on individuals and society, they question common assumptions and explore psychological explanations without resorting to victim-blaming. They also consider the possibility that everyone might be irrational regardless of their addiction status, challenging preconceived notions about addiction as a brain disease. This episode offers an opportunity for listeners to reconsider their understanding of addiction and reflect on the complexities of human behavior.
Patterns detected: ARC-0024 Ambiguity (the program questions everything except your intelligence), ARC-0039 Provocation (discussing controversial topics such as addiction and its implications)
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