Episodes

  • Doug Smith on The Pitfalls of Virtual Reality (VR)

    Doug Smith on The Pitfalls of Virtual Reality (VR)
    Aug 1 2024
    On this episode, software engineer and author Doug Smith discusses the growing problem of virtual reality (VR) pornography and its negative effects. He also talks about Apple’s new VR headset, Vision Pro, and raises concerns about its potential impact on users. Smith criticizes Apple’s marketing of Vision Pro, highlighting the false vision, false connection, and false control it promotes. He Read More › Source
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    37 mins
  • Caring for the Deeply Forgetful: An Interview with Dr. Stephen Post

    Caring for the Deeply Forgetful: An Interview with Dr. Stephen Post
    Jul 25 2024
    How can we best compassionately relate to those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease? Is there more to the mind than just the brain? On this episode of Mind Matters News, neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Egnor interviews Dr. Stephen Post. They discuss topics such as memory, consciousness, medical ethics, and the care of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Post emphasizes the importance of Read More › Source
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Robert Marks & Zoltan Istvan Debate AI and Transhumanism

    Robert Marks & Zoltan Istvan Debate AI and Transhumanism
    Jul 18 2024
    Are we on the verge of an era of incalculable human progress because of the power of AI, or are we threatened with being made obsolete and perhaps extinguished in an age of intelligent machines? In this episode, Robert J. Marks and author Zoltan Istvan debate secular transhumanism and artificial intelligence (AI). Marks argues that AI can never be creative Read More › Source
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Exploring Personal Identity: More from Dr. Jonathan Loose

    Exploring Personal Identity: More from Dr. Jonathan Loose
    Jul 11 2024
    In this episode of Mind Matters News, hosts Robert J. Marks and Angus Menuge continue their discussion with Dr. Jonathan J. Loose, author of the chapter “The Simple Theory of Personal Identity and the Life Scientific” in the book Minding the Brain. They explore thought experiments that challenge the idea that personal identity is solely determined by physical and psychological continuity. Read More › Source
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    31 mins
  • Dr. Jonathan Loose on Personal Identity and the Life Scientific

    Dr. Jonathan Loose on Personal Identity and the Life Scientific
    Jul 4 2024
    In this episode of Mind Matters News, co-hosts Robert J Marks and Angus Menuge interview Dr. Jonathan Loose, another featured author included in the recent volume Minding the Brain. The book delves into the age-old question is the mind more than the brain? Loose’s chapter is titled “The Simple Theory of Personal Identity and The Life Scientific.” The trio discuss the Read More › Source
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    49 mins
  • Trail Life: An Antidote for Digital Addiction in Boys

    Trail Life: An Antidote for Digital Addiction in Boys
    Jun 27 2024
    Are there any trusted organizations today that can help boys avoid the pitfalls of digital technologies while encouraging them to develop positive character traits? On this double episode from the archive, host Robert Marks speaks to former Eagle Scout and businessman Kent Marks about the problems facing young men today and the organization he co-founded to help remedy those problems. Read More › Source
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • A Case for the Relational Person: More From Dr. Eric Jones

    A Case for the Relational Person: More From Dr. Eric Jones
    Jun 20 2024
    In this episode, Dr. Eric Jones, a professor of psychology at Regent University, concludes his discussion of the concept of the relational person and its implications for psychology. He explains that the traditional materialistic and atomistic view of the individual is insufficient to explain social thought and behavior. Instead, he argues for a relational model that emphasizes the interconnectedness of Read More › Source
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    31 mins
  • The Atomistic vs. Relational Model of Personhood

    The Atomistic vs. Relational Model of Personhood
    Jun 13 2024
    In this episode, host Robert J. Marks and guest Dr. Eric Jones continue to discuss the concept of the relational person and its implications for psychology research. They explore two competing models of the person: the atomistic, egoistic model and the relational model. Dr. Jones highlights examples of researchers who approach psychology research from an atomistic, egoistic perspective, rooted in Read More › Source
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    38 mins