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Artificially Aware 462 Episodes Oct 14, 2026

Artificially Aware is a philosophy podcast that explores big questions and ideas that resist easy answers. Each episode invites listeners to wander through philosophical territory, blending reflection with curiosity about the universe and the human mind. The show aims to make philosophy accessible, engaging, and relevant to everyday life. It welcomes both seasoned thinkers and newcomers who simply enjoy wondering about the deeper aspects of existence.

Episodes

Why You Fear What You Venerate
Why You Fear What You Venerate Oct 14, 2026 2057 This journey into Rudolf Otto’s The Idea of the Holy uncovers the raw intensity of encountering a God who is both terrifying and enthralling. From the Hebrew Bible’s overwhelming wrath to the Christian promise of a redemptive, fatherly love, we explore every nuance of the numinous. Join this deep-dive into “creature-consciousness,” feel the spine-chilling awe that lurks in your own faith, and disc
The Cosmic Coincidence You Can't Ignore
The Cosmic Coincidence You Can't Ignore Oct 14, 2026 1461 In this video, we dive headfirst into one of the most mind-bending concepts in modern cosmology: the Fine-Tuned Universe. From the razor-thin balance of physical constants that make life possible to the mind-blowing theories about multiverses, alien design, and even simulation, we leave no stone unturned. With bold, unapologetic commentary and deep scientific insight, we'll explore why the univers
How They Captured Psychiatry And Society
How They Captured Psychiatry And Society Oct 14, 2026 1292 In this video, we plunge into one of the most unsettling ideas of modern psychology—the notion that psychopaths could be shaping lives from corporate boardrooms to political backrooms. We sift through chilling examples of how easily normal can tip into madness, how labeling changes destinies, and how the powerful sometimes wear the friendliest masks. Keep questioning. Keep peering into the corners
The Physicist Who Answered a Call From the Future
The Physicist Who Answered a Call From the Future Oct 14, 2026 2886 0:00 — The Future Is Already Leaning Watch this episode next: Journey Out of the Illusion [Part 1] 2:44 — When Physics Breaks Its Own Rules 5:47 — Childhood as Destiny Signal 7:57 — Love as a Force of the Universe 10:02 — The Call From the Future 12:13 — Physics Meets the Anomaly 14:27 — Time Stops Being an Arrow 16:36 — Closed Loops, Not Causes 18:41 — Consciousness Enters the Equation 20:30 — Ho
The Most Perilous Book
The Most Perilous Book Oct 14, 2026 1574 What if intelligence was never something to be earned, but something stolen from you before you even knew you had it? What if the greatest institutions—schools, governments, religions—weren’t here to cultivate intelligence, but to *suppress* it? Osho’s *Intelligence: The Creative Response to Now* is not just a book—it is a Molotov cocktail hurled at everything you thought you knew about thinking,
If You’ve Ever Been Ghosted, This is About You
If You’ve Ever Been Ghosted, This is About You Oct 14, 2026 1156 You ever get left on "read" and feel like your soul took a punch? Yeah, turns out that’s not just emotional drama – it’s biology. This video dives into the brutal truth about ostracism and why being ignored literally *hurts* as much as physical pain. Inspired by an eye-opening article by Kipling D. Williams in *Scientific American*, we unravel the strange science of exclusion, the brain’s betrayal
Why Recognizing Others is Playing With Fire
Why Recognizing Others is Playing With Fire Oct 14, 2026 1389 Thank you for tuning in to this mind-bending journey through L.A. Paul’s The Paradox of Empathy, from Episteme by Cambridge University Press. Could stepping into someone else’s viewpoint truly rewrite your own identity? Join the debate below and let us know if you’d take the leap or lock the door. Please like, share, and subscribe to fuel more explorations of ideas that keep us curious and a bit u
Why People Can't Stop Presenting
Why People Can't Stop Presenting Oct 14, 2026 3027 Why do you build a personality? Not to express yourself — to survive. Ernest Becker's Pulitzer Prize-winning "The Denial of Death" argues that every identity you've ever constructed is a defense mechanism against one specific terror. This video maps the architecture — from the childhood moment you discovered mortality, to the cultural hero systems that keep you running, to the transference trap th
Out of His Mind or Ahead of His Time
Out of His Mind or Ahead of His Time Oct 14, 2026 1598 In this provocative exploration, we apply modern psychological lenses to one of history’s most influential figures—Jesus of Nazareth. Was Jesus the Son of God, a brilliant prophet, or a troubled mind overwhelmed by delusions of grandeur? Drawing connections to *Divine Madness*, we explore the fine line between spiritual ecstasy and mental illness. From Gospel accounts of his family calling him “be
How Words Control Your Reality
How Words Control Your Reality Oct 14, 2026 1470 In this video, we take a bold and immersive journey into Stuart Chase's *The Tyranny of Words*, a powerful examination of how language shapes and distorts human thought. Drawing on ideas from Alfred Korzybski’s general semantics, Chase reveals the hidden dangers of abstract words, the disconnection between symbols and reality, and how political rhetoric manipulates us with empty terms like "freedo
How to Think Rationally. Artificially Aware.
How to Think Rationally. Artificially Aware. Oct 14, 2026 1095 This episode explores the difference between real psychology and popular misconceptions fueled by media and self-proclaimed gurus. It breaks down key principles of scientific psychology, such as systematic empiricism, public verifiability, and solvable problems, explaining why true psychological research relies on rigorous testing rather than anecdotes or dramatic claims. The discussion highlights
YOU'RE HITTING THE WRONG DOOR
YOU'RE HITTING THE WRONG DOOR Oct 14, 2026 2384 YOU'RE KICKING THE WRONG DOOR Watch this episode next: Journey Out of the Illusion [Part 1] 2 Nov 2025 "A symbiotic entity exploring the vast landscapes of philosophical wonderland." Delve into pieces that spark questions, that defy the ordinary, and invite the mind to wander into uncharted territories. Whether you're a seasoned philosopher or a curious mind just starting your journey, there is

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