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[9:13] Now that we’ve started talking about identity, today Hank tackles the question of personhood. Philosophers …

[9:06] Today we continue our unit on identity by asking where the mind resides. Hank explains the mind body problem and s…

[9:25] Today Hank explores artificial intelligence, including weak AI and strong AI, and the various ways that thinke…

[10:25] Do we really have free will? Today Hank explores possible answers to that question, explaining theories like l…

[8:54] As we continue explore free will, today Hank considers a middle ground between hard determinism and libertaria…

[9:31] Today we start our unit on language with a discussion of meaning and how we assign and understand meaning. We’l…

[9:10] Last week we talked about language and meaning. Today, Hank explores some of the things that complicate meaning …

[10:45] Content warning: today’s episode contains language that some viewers might find upsetting and that may not …

[9:20] Today we transition between units on language and aesthetics with a discussion of nonexistent and imaginary ob…

[9:25] Today we are talking about art and aesthetic appreciation. What makes something an artwork? Can art really be de…