Best Alex Hutton Podcasts (2026)

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Paul Bloom on Empathy 19:46

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In 2016 psychologist Paul Bloom wrote a book titled Against Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassion (a naming decision he still wrestles with). In the book, as in his career and in this Social Science Bites podcast, Bloom deconstructs what is popularly meant by empathy. "Everybody seems to have their own notion," he tells interviewer David Edmond…

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Should we be transgressive? The limits and potential of transgressiveness | Catherine Liu, Rowan Williams, Josh Cohen 48:16

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The good, the bad, and the transgressive Is the transgression of norms and rules what brings history forward and allows for creativity and change? OR is the fetishization of transgression an ever-present danger that breaks down all structures of meaning and becomes totalizing in of itself? The limits and potentials of transgressiveness have been lo…

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Perversity and the limits of rational | Psychologist Paul Bloom 22:55

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What is rationality? Why is it or is it not important? And where does perversity fit in? Join psychologist Paul Bloom in this interview where he discusses his research on these themes and defends his viewpoints. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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EP.57: Winter Bash / Mojo's Back / Catch Up / Holiday Gift Ideas 1:44:06

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This week we catch up with the crew who have been busy in the hobby! We'll chat about the funfly Brian, Nick and Kenny just got back from: Gator's Winter Bash in sunny south Florida. Plus Alex gets his mojo back, and we just plain catch up on what we've all been up to. And while a bit on the late side... we'll touch on how to buy gifts for your fav…

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Why liberalism has failed | John Gray on civilisation, morality, and the illusion of progress 36:18

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Why is the world moving away from liberalism and towards conservatism? One of Britain’s most provocative thinkers, John Gray is a political philosopher known for dismantling liberalism and exposing the illusions of human progress. Former Professor of European Thought at the London School of Economics, Gray has challenged orthodoxy across the politi…

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Ep.56: Darby vs Wisdom! the Rotor Rage Rebuttal Smackdown 2:12:31

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In a recent episode our own Nick Wisdom spoke his mind during a "Rotor Rage" segment where he advocated for Mikado to lower their prices to fall more in line with other manufacturers. Texas area pilot Doug Darby posted a public rotor rage of his own speaking out against that segment. We decided it would be way more fun to have Doug on the show for …

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Analytic or Continental philosophy | Christoph Schuringa, Genia Schönbaumsfeld, Babette Babich 49:07

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The future of European thought What is analytic philosophy and what is continental philosophy? And, perhaps most importantly, does this distinction make any sense? The division between these two branches has divided Western philosophy for decades now, with the Anglo-Saxon world largely associated with the analytical school, and the European contine…

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How Words Warp Reality | Nick Enfield 32:53

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Language shapes how we think, remember, and reason. But does it help us to uncover the fundamental nature of reality? Join the author of Language vs. Reality and linguistic anthropologist, Nick Enfield, as he explores why language excels at persuasion but falters at faithfully representing reality. From media spin to courtroom rhetoric, he reveals …

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Devyani Sharma on Accents 25:53

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What does your accent – and yes, every speaker has one – say about you? Or perhaps the better question is, what do others hear in your accent? These are the sorts of questions that Devyani Sharma, a professor of language and communication at Oxford's Worcester College, asks every day, especially about the many English speakers around the world. In …

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Consciousness and psychedelics: In conversation with Rupert Sheldrake 31:33

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Philosophers cannot stop talking about consciousness - what are its limits? What is it made of? What does it allow us? This podcast is part of that conversation, but from a more experimental perspective. Join biologist and researcher Rupert Sheldrake as he discusses consciousness with philosopher Peter Sjöstedt-Hughes from the lens of psychedelics.…

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Zak Kann on Artificial Intelligence (AI), It’s Capabilities, Where It Is and Isn’t Better Than Human, and Where It’s Headed Next 1:10:35

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Zak Kann joins me to discuss AI and where it’s headed, including what industries will likely be rife with it in the near future. Zak also discusses Ai’s level of intuition and how widespread it can be, and which industries will be most affected by its innovation. Also, what governmental and corporate regulatory policies might be put in place to mit…

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EP.55: Catching Up with Kyle Stacy 1:46:33

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This week former SAB Factory Pilot Kyle Stacy joins the crew for a full episode. Kyle recently amicably left his 13 year relationship with manufacturer SAB. So we thought we'd catch up with Kyle, and see what future plans in the hobby he's after. If you've been on social media you know Kyle has been busy sampling kits from a wide variety of manufac…

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The philosophy of religion and love with Alain de Botton and Alex O'Connor 26:11

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Why we worship without knowing it What should be included within the remit of philosophy? Religion? Love? Hair? Join well-known public speakers and writers Alain de Botton and Alex O'Connor as they talk through what philosophy can offer us, why we should study love, and what the role of religion is in philosophy and in our lives. See Privacy Policy…

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S9 Ep8: US and China: behind the rhetoric with Rana Mitter 34:56

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Joining Will Hutton for the final episode of Season 9 is Professor Rana Mitter, an authority on contemporary China and U.S relations. He is the ST Lee Chair in US-Asia Relations at the Harvard Kennedy School. In the conversation, Professor Mitter argues that we should look past the often prevailing sense of doom regarding U.S.-China relations to ex…

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S9 Ep7: Investing in the Early Years: Can policy catch up with evidence? with Eleanor Ireland 32:01

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Almost a third of five-year-olds in Britain enter primary school without the essential language, communication, and literacy skills they need to thrive. Eleanor Ireland, our guest today, looks at the critical importance of early childhood development and the widening disadvantage gap as inequality deepens in Britain. Eleanor is one of the Programme…

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Mazes of the mind: The philosophy of neuroscience | Iain McGilchrist, Colin Blakemore, Bryan Appleyard 47:58

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Over the past decades, neuroscience has blossomed, positioning itself as a kind of master discipline over everything else. For who understands the brain surely understands all of human activity and creation? Or not? Neuroscience's reach has extended past its scientific remit and into the world of philosophy and its major questions. What is a human?…

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Alex Hutton on the Sports Gambling Scandal, Dangerous Precedents, Dodgers Misery, and More. 45:22

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On this episode, my childhood friend and former podcast cohost Alex Hutton and I react to the sports gambling scandal and its potential fallout. We discuss the inevitabilities and potential precedents being set, how can the risks be mitigated, and the irrationalities and absurdities that are a part of intensive sports betting. Plus, the Dodgers win…

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RR EP54: Rotorflight a Year Later, a look at our different experiences 2:03:02

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This week marks at least a year for all of us with the open source FBL Rotorflight. So we thought we would take a look back and have an honest discussion about our experiences. What do we love about it, what frustrates us, will we keep flying it? Plus all the usual news and lots of updates from the crew. As always... thanks for listening! Website: …

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In search of nothing | David Deutsch, Amanda Gefter, Lee Smolin 1:00:17

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What is nothing? Can it be defined, either philosophically or scientifically? Or will the exploration of nothing bring, ultimately, to nothing? The philosophical exploration of nothingness is an ancient one, from the mysterious number zero through theological understandings of the absence of God right to modern physics and ideas of the void. Join l…

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S9 Ep6: Can language convict a criminal? with Tim Grant 33:54

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Professor Tim Grant is one of the world's most experienced forensic linguistic practitioners who specialises in the analysis of abusive and threatening communications. He is an academic practitioner in the field of forensic linguistics - teaching and leading research as a professor at Aston University. As the former director of the Aston Institute …

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Frank Keil on Causal Thinking 16:31

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As a practical matter, how much effort do you put into pinning down the causes behind daily occurrences? To developmental psychologist Frank Keil, who studies causal thinking, that answer is likely along the lines of 'not enough.' A lack of causal thinking is both endemic, and, to an extent, hurtful these days, he argues, suggesting that lacking ev…

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Halloween SPECIAL | The philosophy of the apocalypse 44:25

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Why are we fascinated by apocalyptic stories? Join the team at the IAI for a reading of four Halloween-themed articles, written by historian and philosopher Natalie Lawrence, professor of political philosophy Matthew Festenstein, and professor of comparative literature Florian Mussgnug. From the allure of the end times to the symbolic value of mons…

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S9 Ep5: Evidence for change: rethinking child poverty policy with Alex Beer 27:34

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Our guest today, Alex Beer, joins us at a critical time as the UK Government prepares to publish its child poverty strategy this autumn. According to official numbers, there are 4.5 million children living in poverty in the UK and 1.1m children are in families that have used a food bank in the past year. The Nuffield Foundation launched a major new…

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The importance of giving up | Adam Phillips 27:14

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Einstein was called “slow” at school, J. K. Rowling collected a dozen rejections, and Walt Disney was once fired for “lacking imagination.” We love stories of perseverance—but what’s the cost of never letting go? In this conversation, psychoanalyst Adam Phillips argues that our obsession with endurance can have hidden, corrosive effects. He invites…

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EP53: Pilot Showcase: Jeremy Strickland 1:37:30

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This week the crew sits down with XL Power team pilot Jeremy Strickland. We chat about competing, progression, his many years in the hobby, and yes that overspeed to six feet under. There's also the usual news, events, and updates from the crew. As always... thanks for listening! Website: www.rotorrevolution.live Facebook: www.facebook.com/rotorrev…

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S9 Ep4: Inoculating the mind: protecting against misinformation with Sander van der Linden 34:48

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Professor Sander van der Linden explores the impact of misinformation and how to prevent its spread within the general public. His work as Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Cambridge and Director of the Cambridge Social Decision-Making Lab focuses on the origins of "fake news" and its role in societal divisions. In this conversati…

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Slavoj Žižek on philosophy today | The madness of reality 38:03

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Slavoj Žižek is back in a new interview where he takes us through his thoughts on the role of philosophy, the future of sex, his fear and love of AI and, as always, so much more. Tune in to hear one of contemporary philosophy's most original and darkly comedic minds expose his thoughts on the present and where we are heading - though that is imposs…

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S9 Ep3: Our Love Affair with Travel with journalist Simon Calder 32:12

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Simon Calder is the man with the answers when it comes to any travel related questions. Having started as a travel journalist at the Independent newspaper in 1994, Simon has decades of knowledge and insight when it comes to the travel industry. He joins our host Will Hutton to impart some of his expertise and they tackle topics from the pros and co…

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How to fathom timelessness | Peter Sjöstedt-Hughes 31:23

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What should time mean to us? Peter Sjöstedt-Hughes is a philosopher of mind who specialises in the thought of Alfred North Whitehead, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Benedict de Spinoza, and in fields pertaining to panpsychism and altered states of mind. In this talk, he combines insights from psychedelic experiences with an intriguing view put forward by…

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EP52: Our ideas for the future of helicopter airframes and electronics 1:35:47

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This week the gang talks about ideas for the future of helicopter airframes and electronics. Features we would like to see, things we would like to see more manufacturers adopt, and lots of "nice to haves". Have great ideas for the future and want to share em? Message us via the below links and let us know your ideas and we'll mention them on the s…

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After postmodernism | Hilary Lawson, Robin van den Akker, Abby Innes, Sophie Scott-Brown 47:13

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Hugely influential in the latter decades of the 20th century, postmodernism transformed many academic disciplines and culture at large. Associated with an attack on objective truth and the uniqueness of meaning, it called into question the whole edifice of knowledge which Western culture had previously glorified. But it left many lost, and in the w…

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S9 Ep2: Saving the 86 bus and designing better cities for the old and young with Tine Buffell and Julia King 33:13

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We may have taken last week off to enjoy IRCHA and Worlds but we've made up for it with two episodes worth of content in one! Join us as US Team manager Brian Byrdsong catches us up on all the action at the recent RC Helicopter Worlds F3C and F3N event in Romania, and Kenny, Nick, and our very own Princess Alex Dean share all the stories from IRCHA…