All Episodes
Storythinking: The Power of Narrative Intelligence
Angus Fletcher's "Storythinking" explores the power of narrative in human cognition, arguing that it is a distinct and crucial form of intelligence alongside logic. Th...
Jim Morrison's The Soft Parade: A Fever-Dream Liturgy
This deep dive explores Jim Morrison's poem "The Soft Parade," exploring its surreal and disjointed nature as a critique of modern spirituality and American culture. I...
Andy Clark on the Extended Mind
Andy Clark, in a discussion about his "extended mind" theory, grapples with the traditional view of the mind as solely internal to the brain. He presents philosophical...
Lemon & Ginger Alchemy: Brewing Transformation in a Cup
There’s something ancient and alchemical about steeping a cup of lemon and ginger tea. The elements themselves feel like they belong in a hermetic text—fire, air, wate...
What is Thinking?
"What is Thinking?" explores the multifaceted nature of thought, examining its basic mechanisms as information processing and neural activity, while also considering p...