What is it about 'cults of personality' that affects humans so much? When a leader of a group or someone famous uses their platform to promote a particular stance, we are unable to separate the idea from the person. Because religion is supposed

Illusion of randomness and free will

Dec 27th, 2019 1h 16m

One thing humans are good at is pattern recognition, so good that we often see patterns where none exist. On top of seeing patterns, we often move to assign some kind of agency or sentience to the patterns as if they were caused by some outward

We're not in Kansas anymore

Oct 29th, 2019 1h 12m

In an attempt to break from the normal heavy topics, Cole and Shawn discuss the Wizard of Oz and the meanings each of them were able to gather from it. It didn't take long before they found themselves deep within the rabbit hole discussing arbr

Mythology of the Garden of Eden

Aug 4th, 2019 1h 20m

Almost every culture has/had a story to answer some of our 'original questions', why are we here and where do we come from. While most of these stories have faded into obscurity, certain myths carry on. What makes them carry on and why do we st

Do Humans Self-Domesticate?

Jul 2nd, 2019 1h 27m

We all know of several animals that are considered domesticated. Cole and Shawn take a look at the emergent properties of domestication, both in animals and humans. What do we still have in common with violent primates and how can we combat thi

Bedrock Principles

Jun 11th, 2019 1h 18m

Cole and Shawn continue their discussion around their journey into dissent, focusing on the bedrock principles that form the core of their beliefs. Self-ownership, owning the product of your labor and morality top the bill as primary topics. Al

Journey into Dissent

May 21st, 2019 59m 51s

Cole and Shawn take a look at the journey that they both undertook into Dissent. coming from completely and often opposing backgrounds, they both find a similar destination. What possibly could a Mormon Republican and a Catholic Liberal possibl

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