Podcasts by The PPL Podcast

How Dark Souls Changes Your Psychology #34 from 2022-11-30T20:27

How Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a reflection of our political and global fears from 2022-10-05T23:21

Andrew has been playing the Nintendo Switch video game, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and he found some insightful themes that resonate with the poltical and global nihilism that has create anxiety ac...

The Threat of the Ultra-Rich&"Economic Sovereignty" - PPL Podcast #32 from 2022-07-20T16:00:38

Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and the Ultra-Rich have a preposterous amounts of wealth and each day it seems that their impact on the world cannot be understated. A decision that Amazon makes impacts bi...

**NEW EPISODE** The PPL Podcast - Permaculture from 2022-06-15T16:09:23

Paul has a great interest in saving the planet and giving people a sense of autonomy through a really simple way: permaculture. Hydroponics and other techniques give people an avenue to grow som...

Are all arguments caused by differing values? #30 from 2022-03-02T23:57:37

Paul came to Andrew with an idea: all conflicts are a conflicts are a conflict of differing values. Andrew doesn't quite by it but they talk it out and come to a few new ideas. Listen in and sha...

Misinformation from Anecdotal Evidence! (and the pit-falls of Post-Modernism) #29 from 2022-01-19T17:00

Language doesn't seem to make sense anymore and people constantly spew out misinformation using language they don't understand. Paul and Andrew discuss misinformation from anecdotal evidence and...

The Ethics of Buying and Shopping (During Black Friday!) #28 from 2021-12-08T17:00

Paul and Andrew discuss the Ethics of Buying and Shopping pretty relevant to the current holidays season. Each year we purchase from powerhouse companies like Amazon and Apple, but are we doing ...

The PPL Podcast - Books That Are Changing Our Thoughts: Behave, Maps of Meaning, The Red and Blue&The Trouble With Physics from 2021-11-03T16:00

Paul and Andrew's current reading list:

Behave by Robert Sapolsky

Maps of Meaning by Jordan Peterson

The Red and Blue by Steve Kronacki 

The Trouble with Physics by L...

Is Amazon a Net Good for Society? - PPL Podcast #26 from 2021-09-22T16:00

Amazon is one of the world's biggest multinational companies with a reputation of cheaper online prices and an infamous founder in Jeff Bezos. Does it provide a good service to the world or is i...

Science, Skepticism and Pragmatism - Andrew's Personal Philosophy - PPL 25 from 2021-08-25T16:00

In this episode, Andrew and Paul explore Andrew's personal philosophical foundations from his science background to a more pragmatic approach to the world. Listen in as you discover each's persp...

Socrates Buddha and Nietzsche - Paul's Personal Philosophy - PPL 24 from 2021-06-23T16:00

Everyone has had experiences that shape their beliefs. Andrew asks Paul to share his personal philosophy and his philosophical heroes have impacted it. Listen in to hear what they have to say! @...

Science vs Religion? - The Future of Religiosity - The PPL Podcast #23 from 2021-06-09T16:00

Paul and Andrew discuss the new trend that "irreligion" or "no religious affiliation" is now 16% of the world's population. They delve into the relationship between science and religion and ques...

Knowing Your Learning Style-The PPL Podcast #22 from 2021-04-21T16:00

Paul and Andrew have known each other for over 20 years and they've come to understand the other's learning style. But do they know their own? How might that be helpful in the future? Let them k...

Campfire Chats - Dejavu, Free Will, and Determinism #21 from 2021-04-07T16:00

Paul and Andrew come together for some exploration about topics everyone wonders about: Dejavu, Free Will and Determinism. They delve directly in to things way over their head, but it's all for ...

Would you want to know the Meaning of Life? - PPL Podcast #20 from 2021-03-24T16:00

If you were given the choice to know your purpose or meaning in life, is that something you would want to know? Paul and Andrew answer that question! Find out what they say in this week's episod...

The Catalyst for change: Corporations and Consumers - The PPL Podcast #19 from 2021-03-10T17:00

When you see injustice in the world, do you stand idly by or do you speak up? Do you make a larger difference with your money or your behavior in society? Some people believe that consumers are ...

The PPL Podcast - The "Growth" Model of Human Development - #15 from 2021-03-10T17:00

Andrew doesn't like saying people "grow" when they're adults since it implies a child-like approach to developing one's skills. Paul disagrees and thinks it's an appropriate way of describing th...

Is 2020 the end of an "era"? - The PPL Podcast SEASON 2 DEBUT #18 from 2021-02-24T17:00

Coronavirus, Wild Fires & a Presidential election; Paul and Andrew "feel" like 2020 caused massive changes in the world. But did something end & what is that something? Listen to the NEW Season ...

The PPL Podcast - "Should You Defend Your Vote?" - #17 from 2020-10-28T16:00

Just in time for the General Election in the United States, Paul and Andrew discuss the moral implications for defending the person your vote for. One of them says you don't have to and the othe...

The PPL Podcast - Fall, Death and Halloween #16 from 2020-10-21T16:00

Andrew goes through his favorite season and makes the case that it's a time that we should take particular attention to as the season continues. Follow on Twitter at @ThePPLPodcast and @ThePPLPo...

The PPL Podcast - Voices of the Past - First Japanese Visitor - Paul #14 from 2020-09-02T16:00

Paul's first mini episode! In this episode, Paul analyzes the youtube series he came across, "Voices OfThe Past", in particular a Japanese man's journal living in San Fransisco for a period of t...

The PPL Podcast - Dissecting Common Knowledge #13 from 2020-08-25T17:15:39

Everyone has a set of facts and truths that they understand and discuss with the people around. In this episode, Andrew and Paul discuss the ancient flood myth and the knowledge that unites huma...

The PPL Podcast - How much of Math is ACTUALLY real? #12 from 2020-08-12T16:00

Andrew and Paul ask "Can Math Fully Quantify the Universe?" and seek to explain their ideas of this complex idea. Also, is Math *ACTUALLY* "real"? Stay tuned to find out what they have to say! C...

The PPL Podcast - “Do Flat Earthers/Anti-Vaxers Questioning Science Have Any Grounds For Argument?" #11 from 2020-08-02T16:00

Andrew puts forth the possible philosophical foundation for the Flat Earther/Anti-Vaxer perspective and identifies some of their logic in order to guide supporters and opponents to understand on...

The PPL Podcast - "Utopia and Dystopias" - #10 from 2020-07-22T16:00

I've been reading a lot of Dystopian novels and comic books and it got me thinking - are they around today? Or are they just figments of our imaginations? What about Utopias? Do those exist? Sta...

The PPL Podcast #9 - Pets and Plants Minisode! from 2020-07-15T16:00

Paul brought up the fact that he loves his new puppy and we think about the human desire (or need) for pets and plants. Send your cute animal and plant pictures at our email Listen

The PPL Podcast #8 - Human Disgust and Digestion from 2020-07-08T16:00

Here comes a bit of a weird one, Paul and I discuss a bit of an odd topic, Disgust! We ponder what the roots of human disgust are and explore reasons why things can be so gross. Contact any thou...

The PPL Podcast - The Great Beyond #7 from 2020-07-01T16:00

I start off this episode with the intention of sparking your imaginations and asking Paul some questions about the future of life on Mars, life in space and time travel. Hope we succeed! Contact...

The PPL Podcast - The Art of Disagreement #6 from 2020-06-24T16:00

In an "Origins" episode, where we recorded on a tiny microphone in a basement, Andrew and I discuss "The Art of Disagreeing" with a dissenting opinion and how to manage it if that dissenting opi...

The PPL Podcast Minisode - Snowpiercer: The Last Train on Earth #5 from 2020-06-17T16:00

In this mini-episode, I do a bit of a literary analysis on the French comic La Transperceneige by Jacques Lob and art by Jean-Marc Rochette, in anticipation for the Snowpiercer TV show. Hope you...

The PPL Podcast - Media and News #4 from 2020-06-10T16:00

A bit of a disclaimer, Paul and I recorded today's episode prior to the Covid-19 global pandemic and the death of George Floyd/Black Lives Matter protest movement. Although we planned on releasi...

The PPL Podcast - Thinking and Feeling #3 from 2020-05-27T16:00

In this episode, Paul and I compare the similarities and differences between thoughts and emotions. We ponder over if the source of them come from the same place. If you have any thoughts, conta...

The PPL Podcast - Superhero Zeitgeist #2 from 2020-05-24T16:00

In our second episode, Paul and I discuss the cultural fascination with heroes and superheroes in our movies, media and psyche. If you have anything to add, please email at us at Listen

21st Century Renaissance Man.Woman - #1 from 2020-05-20T16:00

Paul and I discuss our observations on the emerging 21st Century Renaissance! If you want to contact us, please send us an email at PPLPodcast101@gmail....