Socratic Smarts

As a partial response to the Joe Rogan Experience #1428 w/ Brian Greene - this episode explores (traditionally) religious questions, examining the transcendent benefits often associated with religious...

This episode examines the concept of humour - looking at the morality and usefulness of humour. We juxtapose today's ideas about humour with the plays of Athens, exploring the connections between come...

This episode investigates the concept of rhetoric, an essential skill of speaking aimed at eliciting an emotional response. We look at how rhetoric is employed in modern media & politics - juxtaposing...

This episode looks at the tool of conversation, exploring how humans have developed the ability to share ideas and arguments in compelling ways. In the first segment, we unpack what a conversation is ...

This episode examines the philosophy of Nihilism and it's connection to death. Exploring the feelings of emptiness that we can all experience in this life - Jay takes a look at more of Nagel's argumen...

In the first episode of Socratic Smarts, we prime our understanding of Socrates and discuss how he was viewed from within Athenian society. We also look at the Apology from his point-of-view, undersco...