Best Peter Johansen Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 124: Popper's Evolutionary Theory of Knowledge 1:21:06

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aka "The Popper vs Campbell Beatdown!" At long last! The showdown you've all been waiting for! These two giants of epistemology meet in the ring and fight it out for dominance! Bruce continues his exploration of evolutionary epistemology, or the idea that all knowledge creation in nature is analogous to natural selection. Specifically, Bruce discus…

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From Certainty to Clarity: Designing Schools for a Complex Future with Dr Anne Knock S10E9 (139) 43:37

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In this episode of the Learning Future podcast, Louka Parry interviews Dr. Anne Knock, a leading figure in educational strategy and design. They discuss the importance of strategic design in education, the role of complexity theory, and the need for schools to adapt to a rapidly changing world. Dr. Knock shares insights from her book, 'School by De…

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Episode 123: Campbell vs Deutsch: Incremental vs Cosmic Significance 39:50

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Bruce compares Donald Campbell’s evolutionary epistemology and David Deutsch’s ideas on infinite knowledge growth. What is knowledge growth? Is it a rare thing limited to only biological evolution and human ideas, as Deutsch seems to argue? (Does he argue that?) Or is it a ubiquitous process that happens all around us at all levels of nature as Cam…

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Empowering Young Voices in Education with Flynn Thomas & Chelsea Cox S10E8 (138) 35:46

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In this episode of the Learning Future Podcast, host Louka Parry engages with two Year 11 students, Flynn Thomas and Chelsea Cox, from Hunter Valley Grammar School. They discuss their experiences in education, focusing on themes such as adaptability, time management, the importance of wellbeing, and the role of relational connections in teaching. T…

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Episode 122: The Case Against Logical Fallacies 1:01:03

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In this shorter episode Bruce takes a deep dive into logical fallacies. How useful are logical fallacies? Does pointing out a logical fallacy help correct errors? Does doing so make us more rational? Can we become more logical by avoiding ad hominem attacks, not straw-manning or appealing to authority, and avoiding slippery slopes? And is there a d…

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380 - Predator Badlands 1:19:01

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In this episode of B Movies and Beyond, Ryan and Peter discuss AI and Peter finally saw The Fantastic Four: First Steps. They talked about the new trailers for Toy Story 5, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die. Plus, the news of The Legend of Zelda movie, Jumanji 4, and Twisted Metal. Lastly, they reviewed the fantastic …

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380 - Predator: Badlands 1:19:01

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In this episode of B Movies and Beyond, Ryan and Peter discuss AI and Peter finally saw The Fantastic Four: First Steps. They talked about the new trailers for Toy Story 5, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die. Plus, the news of The Legend of Zelda movie, Jumanji 4, and Twisted Metal. Lastly, they reviewed the fantastic …

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Transforming Schools into Learning Hubs with Dr Annalies Corbin S10E7 (137) 41:51

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In this episode, Louka Parry sits down with Dr Annalies Corbin, founder and CEO of the PAST Foundation, for a powerful conversation about reimagining the purpose and practice of education. Together they explore how schools can evolve from isolated, subject-bound institutions into dynamic learning ecosystems that connect curiosity, community and rea…

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Episode 121: Beliefs 2:43:26

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In our previous episode covering Strevens' critique of Popper, we briefly touched on why Bruce believes it it a mistake for CritRats to say they don't believe in beliefs. This time Bruce takes a deep dive into beliefs -- and walks back his previous statement a bit. Do humans need beliefs? Are beliefs dangerous? What is the critical rationalist posi…

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Navigating Chaos: Insights from Futurists with Bob Johansen & Jamais Cascio S10E6 (136) 44:18

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In this episode of the Learning Future podcast, host Louka Parry engages with futurists Jamais Cascio and Bob Johansen to explore the complexities of navigating the current chaotic landscape, framed by the BANI model. They discuss their personal learning experiences, the implications of technology on human development, and the importance of mentors…

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378 - Tron: Ares & Megan 2.0 1:34:02

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In this episode of B Movies and Beyond, Peter and Ryan discuss what movie franchise they want to see a Broadway musical made for. Plus, some wrestling movie talk. They speak about the new trailers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Chrome Alone 2 - Lost in New Jersey, Mercy, and Send Help. They also talk about the news of Laurence Fishburne wanting …

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379 - Together and Hell of a Summer 1:32:24

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In this episode of B Movies and Beyond, Peter and Ryan discuss what horror franchise they think they could survive. Peter gives his thoughts on Weapons. They talk about the new trailers for Primate, Altered, and Silent Night, Deadly Night. They also talk about the new news of a dark take of A Christmas Carol, Netflix making Catan content, Mummy 4, …

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Episode 120: Popper on Trial 1:51:16

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This week Bruce puts Popper on trial. Specifically, through the lens of Michael Stevens’s book, The Knowledge Machine, which argues that science works because it follows the “iron law of explanation” where scientists must (at least in public) put aside philosophy, politics, and theology and only follow empirical evidence. Bruce asks, how compatible…

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Unlocking Innovation in Education with Tessa Forshaw & Richard Cox Braden S10E5 (135) 46:23

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In this engaging conversation, Louka Parry, Tessa Forshaw, and Rich Braden explore the intersection of education, innovation, and cognitive science. They discuss the importance of mindsets in fostering creativity, the role of AI in learning, and the necessity of navigating ambiguity in educational environments. The speakers emphasize that innovatio…

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Redefining Educational Success with Kevin Stoller S10E4 (134) 39:28

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In this episode of the Learning Future Podcast, Louka Parry speaks with Kevin Stoller, co-founder and CEO of K12, about the evolving landscape of education. They discuss the need for a shift from traditional educational models to more student-centered approaches that prioritize authentic learning experiences. Kevin shares insights on the importance…

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Episode 119: New Right vs Libertarianism w/Logan Chipkin 1:54:33

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This week we interview Logan Chipkin. Logan is a writer and author of several books. Recently he co-authored and published The Sovereign Child about raising children without coercion, and The Lords of the Cosmos, which tells the story of progress through the lens of good philosophy. Logan is also the president of Conjecture Institute, which is a br…

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Empowering Educators for Change with Dr Amie Fabry S10E3 (133) 46:51

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In this conversation, Louka Parry and Dr Amie Fabry explore the critical themes of hope, agency, and the holistic development of children in education. They discuss the importance of play, emotional intelligence, and the need for collaboration among educators, families, and communities to create a nurturing environment for children. The conversatio…

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The Power of Relearning: Insights from Stoicism with Peter Hayward S10E2 (132) 26:38

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In this enlightening conversation, Louka Parry and Peter Hayward explore the realms of foresight and future studies, emphasizing the importance of personal transformation, the role of Stoicism, and the evolving landscape of education. They discuss how engaging with the future involves understanding our fears and hopes, the significance of endings, …

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Episode 118: Christian Transhumanism (with Micah Redding) 2:26:45

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This week we talk to Micah Redding, the host of the Christian Transhumanist podcast. We discuss: What is the significance of a singularity? What is free will from a many worlds perspective? Does Omega Point cosmology solve the problem of evil? And most importantly, will my sweet dog Jojo join me in the afterlife?…

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The Role of Young People in Shaping Education with Michelle Culver S10E1 (131) 35:38

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By Louka Parry & Michelle Culver

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377 - The Naked Gun & Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning 1:31:20

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In this episode of B Movies and Beyond, Peter and Ryan discuss a new App and what an AI actor means for the future of film. Plus, the new trailers for Anaconda, The Mandalorian and Grogu, The Bride, and Greenland 2: Migration. They cover the new news of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in 4K, Good Boy reviews, Chad Powers, and Saudi Arabia bought EA. M…

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Episode 117: Jonathan Rauch 1:52:31

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This week we had the absolute honor of interviewing Jonathan Rauch. Rauch is an extremely influential public intellectual (journalist and author) who is also a Popperian. His 1993 book, Kindly Inquisitors, makes the epistemic case for free speech. It is a stone cold classic that will be with us for a long time. In his 2021 sequel, The Constitution …

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Episode 116: The Knowledge Machine 2:17:28

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This week Bruce take a deep critical rationalist dive into Michael Strevens’s book, The Knowledge Machine: How Irrationality Created Modern Science, which is an attempt to describe how science is a self-correcting system designed to create knowledge based on explanation. The book is somewhat critical of Popperian falsification, though the reading o…

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376 - Weapons & The Toxic Avenger 1:24:11

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In this episode of B Movies and Beyond, Peter and Ryan discuss what they have been doing for the past month and big actors who have been in Troma films. They talk about the new trailers for Marvel Zombies, Good Boy, Dust Bunny, and 28 Year Later The Bone Temple. Plus, the news of James Gunn's Superman sequel and Eli Roth and Snoop Dogg making a mov…

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Episode 115: Is Falsification Falsifiable? 1:55:30

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This week we consider: Is falsification falsifiable? Was Popper a “naive falsificationist”? Why do so many people think he was? (Including at least one of his own students!) Is falsification itself a philosophical theory that makes it immune from falsification? Does the Duhem-Quine problem, or the assertion that theory exist in an interwoven web of…

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Episode 114: Campbell's Evolutionary Epistemology 2:10:58

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Starting in the 1950s, Popperian Donald Campbell developed a theory of "evolutionary epistemology" (coining that term in the process) that expanded Karl Popper’s ideas about scientific knowledge and learning into the natural world. Campbell intended a universal theory of how 'all increases in fit of system to environment' work based on a meta-algor…

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Episode 113: Evolution, Collective Minds, and Static Societies 1:30:41

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This week Bruce takes a deep dive into anthropologist Joseph Henrich’s book: The Secret of Our Success: How Culture Is Driving Human Evolution, Domesticating Our Species, and Making Us Smarter. Bruce outlines Henrich's hypothesis that human evolution occurs at the level of culture as much as genes and that this collective mind may be far superior t…

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375 - Happy Gilmore 2 & Until Dawn 1:29:37

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In this episode of B Movies and Beyond, Peter and Ryan discuss what movies they want to replace all but one actor with Muppets. New trailers for Five Nights at Freddy's 2, Silent Night, Deadly Night, and Primitive War. The news of The Naked Gun, X-Men plans, and remembering Hulk Hogan. Movies reviewed are Happy Gilmore 2 (2025) and the video game a…

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Learning as Nature: Reweaving Education for Regeneration with Luis Camargo S9E10 (130) 43:38

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In this deeply moving and expansive episode, Louka Parry is joined by Luis Alberto Camargo, founder of OpEPA and leading voice in nature-based education, to explore what it means to learn as nature, not just about it. Together, they delve into how education systems can move from knowledge transmission to relational, regenerative learning that reawa…

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374 - Superman 1:35:49

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In this episode of B Movies and Beyond, Peter and Ryan recount their time at Fan Expo Denver 2025. The review the high flying new film, Superman (2025)! Plus, discussion on new trailers for The Running Man and Mortal Kombat II. With some new news on Universal Studios Horror Nights and Legend of Zelda casting. Enjoy!…

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Power, Privacy and Protecting Childhood in the Digital Age with Sarah Davies AM S9E9 (129) 51:20

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In this powerful and timely conversation, Louka Parry is joined by Sarah Davies, CEO of the Alannah & Madeline Foundation and Dolly’s Dream, to explore how technology, power, and purpose intersect in the lives of young people. Together, they confront the hidden harms of data extraction, dark patterns, and wellbeing bots, while also spotlighting the…

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Episode 112: Words vs Concepts: Does 'Randomness' Exist? 1:12:05

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Bruce first explains the difference between arguing over concepts vs arguing over words. Then Bruce examines assertions about probability and randomness in the critical rationalist community. Why does David Deutsch insist that there is no such thing as 'randomness'? What does the many worlds interpretation really say about this? Is all 'randomness'…

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From Cognitive Debt to Purposeful Learning: Reimagining Education with Prof. Martin Westwell S9E8 (128) 55:07

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In this rich and expansive conversation, Professor Martin Westwell, Chief Executive of the South Australian Department for Education, joins Louka Parry to explore the deep shifts required in education to truly prepare young people for the complexity of today’s world. From the role of dispositions and student agency to the transformational potential…

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Imagining Education: Teaching the Future with Dr. Peter Bishop S9E7 (127) 31:42

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If the goal of education is to prepare students for the future, why are we not teaching them explicitly about the future? In an age of rapid change and uncertainty, what might education look like if imagination was treated as essential as literacy or numeracy? 🎙️ Episode Summary In this episode of The Learning Future Podcast, host Louka Parry speak…

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Episode 111: Static vs Dynamic Societies 1:30:49

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What precisely is a static vs dynamic society? It is possible to take this down to the level of machine learning? Could this distinction turn into a testable theory? What are the alternatives to what Deutsch proposes? Is Deutsch's theory of static societies testable? What exactly is a culture or criticism and how is this intertwined with the Enligh…

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373 - Friendship & Heretic 1:11:30

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In this episode of B Movies and Beyond, Peter and Ryan discuss the best movie villains of all time. New trailers for Weapons, ICK, and The Toxic Avengers. New news of The Mummy, a new fairy tale horror film, Alan Ritchson's new reality show, and a new attack of the killer tomatoes movie. Movies reviewed are Friendship (2025) and Heretic (2024). Enj…

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Everyday Habits for Radical System Transformation with Adam Kahane S9E6 (126) 34:25

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What if peaceful system transformation isn’t led from the top, but from within — through the everyday choices of those embedded in the system? In a world craving certainty, how might we learn to embrace dissonance and cracks as the starting points of meaningful change? Episode Summary In this episode of The Learning Future Podcast, Louka Parry spea…

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System Design, AI and the Future of Education with Tracey Burns S9E5 (125) 34:53

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What are we at risk of losing in our pursuit of efficiency, innovation, and AI-driven transformation in education? Are we designing systems for resilience—or are we unintentionally reinforcing inequality through the paths of least resistance? In this insightful conversation, Louka Parry is joined by Tracey Burns—Chief of Global Strategy and Researc…

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Episode 110: Brave New World vs. 1984 (round table discussion) 1:52:20

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We once again get together some of the smartest people we know for a discussion that gets into foundational issues, this time in the form of the classic battle between the dystopian novels 1984 and Brave New World. But it was really much less of a debate than a discussion in line with Popper’s defining principle of critical rationalism: “I may be w…

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Curiosity, Community, and Educational Transformation with Jeff Wetzler S9E4 (124) 40:45

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What if the key to transformative leadership lies not in having answers, but in asking the right questions? How can embracing curiosity over certainty revolutionize our approach to education and organizational growth? In this episode, Jeff Wetzler delves into the transformative power of asking questions and how it can unlock hidden wisdom within or…

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371 - final destination, bloodlines and heart eyes 1:14:39

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In this episode of B Movies and Beyond, Peter and Ryan as they discuss their favorite movies with a pro wrestler. Plus, new trailers and news. Movies reviewed our final destination, bloodlines, and heart eyes. Enjoy!

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Presencing and the Power of Attention with Katrin Kaeufer S9E3 (123) 38:47

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📘 Episode Summary: In this deeply thoughtful episode of The Learning Future Podcast, Louka Parry is joined by Dr. Katrin Kaeufer—author, educator, and co-founder of the Presencing Institute at MIT. Together, they explore how the emerging future can shape our present actions through the practice of presencing, a method that integrates mindfulness, l…

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Episode 109: Genes, Emergence, and Platonism (round table with Sadia and Ivan) 3:24:46

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In this round table discussion with Ivan Phillips and Sadia Naeem, we begin by discussing differing viewpoints on “third way evolution,” or a gene-centric viewpoint vs a more holistic view of natural selection. The discussion evolves into a deep dive into emergence and reductionism and many interwoven ideas.Ivan Phillips is author of Textbook Ratio…

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Reimagining Learning with Purpose, People & Possibility with Sunanna Chand S9E2 (122) 42:40

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How might we design AI not just to personalize learning, but to truly make it personal, enabling each learner to discover and design their own purpose? What would professional development look like if it mirrored the learning experiences we aspire to give young people—human-centered, delightful, and deeply relevant? In this rich and forward-looking…

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370 - The Accountant 2 1:19:08

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In this episode of B Movies and Beyond, Peter and Ryan discuss the hottest actors of 2025 because we are not sexist. New trailers for Nobody 2, The Old Guard 2, Peacemaker S2, and Jurassic World: Rebirth. The news of Gremlins 3, a John Wick spinoff, and Norm. Movies reviewed are The Accountant 2 (2025) and Peter finished Ma (2019). Enjoy!…

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Episode 108: AI and Obedience (with Dan Gish) 1:52:04

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This week we are joined by fellow traveler Dan Gish to discuss LLMs and AGI. Does it really, truly make sense to think that OpenAI or DeepMind are not at least an important stepping stone towards the creation of human-level creativity? What does it mean when CritRats assert that these AI algorithms are the opposite of human intelligence because the…

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Love and Learning: The Transformative Power of Care in a Digital World with Isabelle Hau S9E1 (121) 37:20

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What if we designed our education systems around relationships instead of outcomes—what would change in how we measure success? As AI rapidly integrates into learning environments, how do we safeguard and elevate the irreplaceable value of human connection in a child’s development? In this thought-provoking episode of The Learning Future Podcast, h…

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369 - Thunderbolts* and Ma 1:23:37

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In this episode of B Movies and Beyond, Peter and Ryan the hottest actors in 2025. New trailers for Weapons, The Long Walk, and Honey Don't. The news of a killer whale movie, thirteen ghosts series, and a new pope. Movies reviewed are Thunderbolts* (2025) and for mother's day, Ma (2019). Enjoy!

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Episode 107: Was Popper a Fideist? 1:48:23

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Here we discuss fidesim and critical rationalism. Fideism has many definitions, but at least how we are thinking of it, it is the idea that something like faith has validity in the process of moving closer to truth through reason. Our starting point is a paper written by prominent Popperian Joseph Agassi about how William Bartley, another critical …

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368 - Sinners & Death of a Unicorn 1:09:51

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In this episode of B Movies and Beyond, Peter and Ryan discuss which video games they want to see as live-action films. The new trailers for Predator: Badlands, Heads of State, Now You See Me: Now You Don't, and The Smashing Machine. The news of the sequels to Ready or Not and Sisu, plus the Stranger Things animated series. Movies reviewed are Sinn…