Today, the Project returns with a look at public education. What is the point of school? Is learning fun? And does the math add up on Algebra II? We go back to school in this edition of the Mile High Sanity Project.References and Resource
Today the Project is off the tracks with a closer look at Norm’s journey to academia. Do you know what you believe and why you believe it? Why does Norm know how to pick locks? Why is it so difficult to get logic into high school? Sit back as
Today Chalmer brings in reinforcements for a discussion on liars, fake news, and memes (oh my!). The Project is pleased to bring you Professor Gleb Tsipursky. Reliable sources are debated, the problem with fake news is reported, and the Pro-Tru
Today the Project is off the rails with the premier of Nick’s new show where there are no rules and the conversation can go anywhere. The Magic of role-playing games is imagined. We react to the reaction of Trump’s actions. And everything is ma
Today the Project welcomes Dr. David Grinspoon to discuss his new book, Earth in Human Hands. Is the planet entering a new Era? Will our impact on the world destroy us? Should we be hopeful about the future? Welcome to the anthropocene in this
Today, Brittny leads a conversation on A.I. How can you tell if something isintelligent? Is it even possible to program consciousness? And do you want yourrobomaid to flirt with you? Skynet becomes aware in this edition of the MileHigh Sanit
Today, Norm intelligently designs another Philosophy of Religion episode.This time we look at the Teleological Argument. Is the universe really like amachine? Why is the design so unintelligent? And what’s the deal with rabbits?All that and
Today, Norm continues the Philosophy of Religion series with a look at theCosmological Argument. What is an uncaused cause? Why is Chalmer opening doors?Can an infinite regress be avoided? This episode just popped into existence inNorm’s Con
Things get weird for this Philosophy of Religion episode when Norm leads a discussion to answer what is God? Superheroes are mentioned. Large stones are created. And the problem of free will is determined. You may have no choice but to listen t
Today Norm delves into one of the more bizarre arguments for God’s existence. Who is your favorite superhero? What are the properties of God? And what is the perfect pizza? This podcast exists in Norm’sConceptual Corner.References and Resour
Today Norm charts a course for a new series, Philosophy of Religion. Should it even exist? What is it not? And what areas will we be exploring in this new course series? We’re sorry you feel that way in this edition of Norm’s Conceptual Corner.
Today Chalmer welcomes special guest Morgan Levy for a discussion on the neuroscience of ISIS. Are Muslims fundamentally different from other people? Are all religions fundamentally the same? And, can you make any movie you want? Power up your
Today the Project is joined by guest Andrew Arkis as Norm closes out the Ethics CourseSeries with a discussion on Gun Control. What does the 2nd Amendment really say? What is a fundamental right? And do we really want laser eyes? Trigger warnin
Today the Project is joined by Dr. David Grinspoon to break down the recent NASA flyby of Pluto for the New Horizons mission. How difficult is it to send a probe that distance? Is Pluto geologically active? Can anything impress Negative Norman?
The Project is back in action today with Chalmer’s look at Pseudohistory. What is the historical fallacy? What evidence would make you change your mind? Is all this nonsense harmless fun, or are there more insidious effects at work? It’s all a
Today the Project welcomes a special guest to take a look at the ethics of the War on Drugs. What is paternalism? What are the costs of preventing people from getting high? Should we even be fighting this “war”? Turn on, tune in, drop out in th
Today Chalmer welcomes special guest Benjamin Radford to the Project for a discussion on paranormal investigation. What qualifies as paranormal? Have any of us ever had a paranormal experience? Ever had ghost sex? It would seem that we ain’t af
With Chalmer down for the count, Norm leads a discussion on the difficult topic of abortion. Would you save the violinist? Whose house is this anyways? And is it even possible to take someone’s life? Not every sperm is sacred in Norm’s Conceptu
Today Chalmer takes point as the Project looks at Genetically Modified Organisms. What exactly are GMOs? Why do some people object to them? Is there even a reason to be afraid? Splice through the confusion with this edition of Alternatives to T
The Project returns from a short break! Today Norm bites the bullet and takes us on an in depth look at the major criticisms for Social Contract to see if this moral theory can truly weather the storm . Will Brittny be convinced? Would Nick de
The Project is pleased to bring you the audio from the War of the World Views debate that Norm participated in. In one corner we have Intelligent Design, and in Norm’s Conceptual Corner we have Darwinian Evolution. Get ready to rumble with the
Today Chalmer takes the Project international with special guest Tomasz Witowski of Poland. What is Forbidden Psychology? How do we spot bogus entries into popular science publications? And whose responsibility is it to be skeptical? Grab your
The Project is joined once again by David Grinspoon and Brittny Rosenow for a final look at the new Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey. How was the series received overall? What is a scientific question? And did you spot the Funky Doctor in the origin
Today the Project takes a look at the Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey finale. Do you know how much you don’t know? How much of the universe are we actually aware of? What’s the difference between seeing a pebble and unlocking the secrets of the uni
The Project is back at full strength for a look at this divisive penultimate episode to Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey. What is the evidence for humans causing Climate Change? Where does healthy skepticism become denialism? And what do we think th