Why do we find swearing offensive, and should we? Is it wrong to use swear words despite causing offense?

This episode is an eye-opener into the often overlooked depth and implications of everyday profanity.

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[00:00] Introduction and Guest Introduction

[00:19] Rebecca's Journey into Swearing

[00:43] The Infamous Paper Incident

[02:46] Philosophical Musings on Censorship

[05:27] The Function of Swear Words

[06:04] Cultural Reactions to Swearing

[10:25] The Role of Context in Offense

[20:26] Borderline Swear Words and Slurs

[22:05] The Power of Offensive Words

[29:38] Debating the Use of Offensive Words

[32:05] Personal Experience with Slurs

[33:33] Slurs vs. Swear Words: Key Differences

[36:55] The Use-Mention Distinction

[41:52] Legal and Moral Implications of Offensive Language

[44:31] The Versatility of Swear Words

[52:10] Swearing and Intelligence: Is There a Link?

[55:25] The Value and Impact of Swearing

[01:02:51] Comedy, Dignity, and Swearing

[01:04:12] Conclusion and Final Thoughts

What does it mean to be patriotic, or to love your country? Some argue that patriotism is virtuous because it allows us to transcend our selfish needs and act for the good of our community. But others argue that patriotism is overly narrow-minded, arbitrary and sometimes immoral.

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[00:00] Introduction to Brain Nevada

[00:27] Exploring John Lennon's 'Imagine'

[01:11] Critique of Utopian Ideals

[01:52] Possessions and National Identities

[05:44] The Role of Security Companies

[06:19] Metaphysics of Property and Groups

[11:58] Patriotism and Fictional Nations

[15:07] Patriotic Love and Social Constructs

[17:44] Allegiance and National Identity

[23:34] Rationality of Patriotism

[27:46] The Complexity of Patriotism and Love

[29:09] Patriotism Post-9/11: Sentiment and Criticism

[30:56] Moral Conflicts in Patriotism

[34:28] Patriotism and Unjust Wars

[40:00] Loyalty and Its Limits

[44:09] Patriotism in Historical Contexts

[47:28] The Invisible Hand and Patriotism

[49:23] Patriotism in a Globalized World

[56:09] The Future of Nation States and Global Culture

[58:55] Closing Thoughts and Community Engagement

David Shoemaker explores the intricate relationship between humor and morality. What makes a faux insult funny? Can wisecracks be both humorous and hurtful?

The conversation delves into academic theories of humor, the significance of context and intentions, and the controversial topics of offensive jokes and the boundaries of humorous expression.

[0:00] Introduction to Humor with David Shoemaker

[00:10] The Faux Insult: Exploring Humor in Relationships

[01:06] Hypotheticals and Humor Dynamics

[03:24] Morality and Humor: A Complex Relationship

[04:29] Wisecracks vs. Jokes: A Deeper Dive

[08:04] Comic vs. Moral Domains: Finding the Balance

[12:06] Theories of Humor: Incongruity, Superiority, and More

[21:38] The Carrie Prank: When Cruelty Overpowers Humor

[30:13] Exploring Humor in Relationships

[31:01] The Controversy of Rape Jokes

[32:49] Solidarity Through Humor

[36:00] Consequences of Misinterpreted Jokes

[38:23] The Morality of Jokes

[40:31] Free Speech and Humor

[57:22] Punching Up vs. Punching Down

[01:02:03] Concluding Thoughts and Wisecracks