Podcast: HOTEL BAR SESSIONS

where the real philosophy happens

Episode 77: Human Nature

The HBS hosts ask not what is human nature, but what is at stake in this constant recourse to human nature.

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Episode 76: HBS Goes to the Movies: Casablanca

The HBS hosts return to the movies and this week we are discussing Casablanca.

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Episode 75: Podcasting and Philosophy

The HBS hosts– all four of them!– chat about what podcasting can do for Philosophy.

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Episode 74: The Last Dance

The HBS hosts reflect on four fantastic seasons with the inimitable Charles Peterson.

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Episode 73: Artificial Personhood (with Regina Rini)

The HBS hosts consider the possibility of sentient artificial intelligence with Dr. Regina Rini.

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Episode 72: The Rights of Nature (with Stewart Motha)

The HBS hosts discuss legal personhood and rights for rivers, lakes, and mountains with Dr. Stewart Motha.

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Episode 71: Critics and Criticism (with A.O. Scott)

The HBS hosts chat with A.O. Scott about the role and responsibilities of the critic.

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Episode 70: Democracy in Peril (with Linda Alcoff)

The HBS hosts ask Dr. Linda Alcoff: just how close to the edge of the bed is the United States sleeping?

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Episode 69: Fear

The HBS hosts wonder whether the call is coming from inside the house.

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Episode 68: YouTube’s Alt-Right Rabbit Hole (with Caleb Cain)

The HBS hosts chat with Caleb Cain about his experience being radicalized by the Alt-Right internet.

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