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Why are all Utopia’s Dystopias? – SPS502

4 Nov 2014

Why do all apparent Utopia's turn out to be horrible Dystopian nightmares? It might just make good story telling but perhaps it is unavoidable, in practice it seems to be, so lets kick that idea around on this episode of the Sci Phi Show. Sci Phi Journal: Issue #2, November 2014 is out now wit ...

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The Simulation Hypothesis with David Kyle Johnson- SPS501

21 Okt 2014

Welcome back to the new season of the Sci Phi Show. I have a fascinating interview with Dr David Kyle Johnson on the Simulation Hypothesis. Also while I have been away I have been busy getting Sci Phi Journal launched, you can get it from Amazon or Castalia House, if you want DRM free MOBI's o ...

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Time Travel, Metachronopolis and John C. Wright – SPS420

24 Ogo 2014

John C. Wright and I chat about Time Travel in fiction and the idea of it as we discuss his new book City Beyond Time, The Fall of Metachronopolis. This will be the season finale and the show will be back in about 6 weeks. I will be working on getting the first issue of Sci Phi Journal and the ...

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Is the Punisher ethical? – SPS 419

9 Ogo 2014

The Punisher, a violent vigilante who wages a one man war against organized crime in New York city. Is the Punisher ethical? Show Notes The Punisker AKA Frank Castle Consequentialism Deontology Virtue Ethics Vigilantism Western Theories of Justice Punishment Shotgun sound effect by R ...

00:12:38

The 100, Capital Punishment and Justice – SPS 418

26 Jul 2014

Have you seen the CW's new series “The 100”? I have been enjoying it and it furnishes an interesting backdrop for a discussion of Justice and Capital Punishment. I hope you find this discussion as interesting to listen to as I did to write. Show Notes The 100 Western Theories o ...

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Emperor Palpatine as Machiavellian Prince – SPS 417

13 Jul 2014

Is Emperor Palpatine following Macheiavelli's playbook when it comes to ruling his Galactic Empire. Show Notes Palpatine Niccolo Machiavelli The Prince by Machevelli The Pazzi Conspiracy Savonarola Worth picking up If you would like to contact me or have any feedback for the ...

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The Joker, Nietzsche and the Will to Power – SPS 416

28 Jun 2014

What do the Dark Knight's Joker and the late 19th century philosopher Fredrich Nietzsche have in common? Lets look at that idea through his idea of the Ubermensch and the Will to Power. Show Notes The Dark Knight movie The Joker Friedrich Nietzsche The Will to Power The Ubermensch The ...

00:11:28

John C. Wright, Transhuman and Subhuman and a Chat – SPS 415

14 Jun 2014

I have a chat with John C. Wright about his new collection of essays, Transhuman and Subhuman that is a fantastic read and well worth picking up. We chat about some of the ideas contained in the essays, I hope you enjoy. Show Notes John C. Wright's Blog John's Live Journal John's entry in ...

00:38:58

Babylon 5, The Vorlons and the Great Question – SPS 414

1 Jun 2014

This brings our Babylon 5 series to completion, looking at the question the Vorlon's ask, “Who are you?”. This is a good kicking off point to examine the question of different worldviews. Show Notes Babylon 5 The Vorlons Come's the Inquisitor Pantheism Theism Naturalism &l ...

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