What happens if Iran's current regime falls — and who gets to decide what comes next?Iranian human rights activist Zolal Habibi joins me to discuss her remarkable personal story, the National Council…
How do we find truth without simply trading one ideology for another?Author and former business executive James Keena joins me for a wide-ranging conversation about capitalism, socialism, free…
For more than three decades, Amjad Tadros had a front-row seat to history as a Middle East field producer—known in the business as a “fixer”—for CBS News and 60 Minutes.He helped arrange Dan Rather's…
The conversation delves into the exploration of alternate histories, the process of crafting fictional worlds, character development and plotting, the impact of HOA mentality on society, and the…
No, this isn't the start of a joke, it's the resume of this week's guest. Bob Martin, a former trial lawyer, social worker, and meditation teacher, shares insights into the human condition and the…
Can We Really Think for Ourselves? | Damien DuboseHow much of what we believe comes from independent thought—and how much is shaped by personality, culture, institutions, and the people around…
If the universe is just matter and energy, where do meaning, purpose, and consciousness come from? In this episode of Feasts of Reason, biophilosopher Jeremy Sherman joins me for a wide-ranging…
The conversation delves into the topics of consciousness, personal identity, and the nature of the self, exploring the relationship between these concepts and their philosophical implications. The…
Most people use AI to reinforce their beliefs. Mohamed Nabil wants to use it to challenge them.Mohamed is the creator of AIDOP (AI Debates on One's Publications), a framework that invites AI to…
What do we mean when we say "God"? Can reason take us all the way to theism, or are there limits to what reason can tell us about ultimate reality?My guest is psychoanalyst, psychotherapist, and…