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If I got myself cloned, would my identity still be my own?
Armchair Opinions
10/05/20 • 60 min
Alex, Carl and James question Giacomo Figà Talamanca on his Opinion about cloning and identity, by way of soul GPS, murder machines, and clone infidelity.
And it was Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia (not Queen Christina of Sweden) who posed the interaction problem for Descartes. (But Descartes did also have a famous correspondence with Queen Christina, so we will forgive Giacomo.)
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Armchair Opinions is a blog where qualified philosophers – the Armchair Philosophers – answer questions asked by the public. Here, on the podcast, we take a closer look at some of those answers. Hosted by Alex Impey and Armchair Philosophers Carl Messenger and James Brown.
You can watch our recording sessions on our YouTube channel, join the conversation yourself on our subreddit, and even listen to the songs we mention (plus a few others) on our Spotify playlist.
If you have a question for the Armchair Philosophers, don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can find us on Twitter @armchair_o or fill in this form.
Is a hot dog a sandwich?
Armchair Opinions
07/14/20 • 52 min
Alex, Carl and James question Carl Messenger on his Opinion about whether a hot dog is a sandwich, by way of ice cream, heaven, and cyborgs.
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Armchair Opinions is a blog where qualified philosophers – the Armchair Philosophers – answer questions asked by the public. Here, on the podcast, we take a closer look at some of those answers. Hosted by Alex Impey and Armchair Philosophers Carl Messenger and James Brown.
You can watch our recording sessions on our YouTube channel, join the conversation yourself on our subreddit, and even listen to the songs we mention (plus a few others) on our Spotify playlist.
If you have a question for the Armchair Philosophers, don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can find us on Twitter @armchair_o or fill in this form.
Is it wrong to be child-free by choice?
Armchair Opinions
10/19/20 • 66 min
Alex, Carl and James question Laetitia Ramelet on her Opinion about whether it is wrong to be child-free by choice, by way of a 'classic Jimmy', Cruella de Vil's legs, and Alex's would-be eco-warrior wonderkid.
And here's that 'Femme Fatale' video we discussed.
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Armchair Opinions is a blog where qualified philosophers – the Armchair Philosophers – answer questions asked by the public. Here, on the podcast, we take a closer look at some of those answers. Hosted by Alex Impey and Armchair Philosophers Carl Messenger and James Brown.
You can watch our recording sessions on our YouTube channel, join the conversation yourself on our subreddit, and even listen to the songs we mention (plus a few others) on our Spotify playlist.
If you have a question for the Armchair Philosophers, don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can find us on Twitter @armchair_o or fill in this form.
Does self-improvement come at the cost of being true to oneself?
Armchair Opinions
09/07/20 • 52 min
Alex, Carl and James question Michael Gregory on his Opinion about whether self-improvement comes at the cost of being true to oneself, by way of Crunchwrap Supremes, Carl in shorts that barely fit him, and Keith the euthanasia dealer.
And the author of that book, The Divided Self, was in fact R. D. Laing.
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Armchair Opinions is a blog where qualified philosophers – the Armchair Philosophers – answer questions asked by the public. Here, on the podcast, we take a closer look at some of those answers. Hosted by Alex Impey and Armchair Philosophers Carl Messenger and James Brown.
You can watch our recording sessions on our YouTube channel, join the conversation yourself on our subreddit, and even listen to the songs we mention (plus a few others) on our Spotify playlist.
If you have a question for the Armchair Philosophers, don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can find us on Twitter @armchair_o or fill in this form.
Does a lack of ego make us lazy?
Armchair Opinions
07/27/20 • 56 min
Alex, Carl and James question Bram Vaassen on his Opinion about whether a lack of ego makes us lazy, by way of Bible-licking children, lizard-people, and Donald Trump’s derrière.
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Armchair Opinions is a blog where qualified philosophers – the Armchair Philosophers – answer questions asked by the public. Here, on the podcast, we take a closer look at some of those answers. Hosted by Alex Impey and Armchair Philosophers Carl Messenger and James Brown.
You can watch our recording sessions on our YouTube channel, join the conversation yourself on our subreddit, and even listen to the songs we mention (plus a few others) on our Spotify playlist.
If you have a question for the Armchair Philosophers, don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can find us on Twitter @armchair_o or fill in this form.
Does it matter if aliens exist?
Armchair Opinions
09/21/20 • 60 min
Alex, Carl and James question Dan Garner on his Opinion about whether it matters if aliens exist, by way of the meaning of life, the Pope's telescope, and alien Graham Norton.
And here's that 'Great Filter' video we mentioned.
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Armchair Opinions is a blog where qualified philosophers – the Armchair Philosophers – answer questions asked by the public. Here, on the podcast, we take a closer look at some of those answers. Hosted by Alex Impey and Armchair Philosophers Carl Messenger and James Brown.
You can watch our recording sessions on our YouTube channel, join the conversation yourself on our subreddit, and even listen to the songs we mention (plus a few others) on our Spotify playlist.
If you have a question for the Armchair Philosophers, don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can find us on Twitter @armchair_o or fill in this form.
Why do we enjoy watching scary movies?
Armchair Opinions
08/24/20 • 60 min
Alex, Carl and James question Mark Rainey on his Opinion about why we enjoy watching scary movies, by way of ham sandwiches, rollercoasters, and consuming universes.
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Armchair Opinions is a blog where qualified philosophers – the Armchair Philosophers – answer questions asked by the public. Here, on the podcast, we take a closer look at some of those answers. Hosted by Alex Impey and Armchair Philosophers Carl Messenger and James Brown.
You can watch our recording sessions on our YouTube channel, join the conversation yourself on our subreddit, and even listen to the songs we mention (plus a few others) on our Spotify playlist.
If you have a question for the Armchair Philosophers, don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can find us on Twitter @armchair_o or fill in this form.
Why do the things we love hurt us the most?
Armchair Opinions
08/08/20 • 52 min
Alex, Carl and James question Kamila Kwapinska on her Opinion about why the things we love – wine, for instance – hurt us the most, by way of Romeo and Juliet, philautia, and kissing Klopp.
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Armchair Opinions is a blog where qualified philosophers – the Armchair Philosophers – answer questions asked by the public. Here, on the podcast, we take a closer look at some of those answers. Hosted by Alex Impey and Armchair Philosophers Carl Messenger and James Brown.
You can watch our recording sessions on our YouTube channel, join the conversation yourself on our subreddit, and even listen to the songs we mention (plus a few others) on our Spotify playlist.
If you have a question for the Armchair Philosophers, don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can find us on Twitter @armchair_o or fill in this form.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Armchair Opinions have?
Armchair Opinions currently has 8 episodes available.
What topics does Armchair Opinions cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Armchair Opinions?
The episode title 'Is it wrong to be child-free by choice?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Armchair Opinions?
The average episode length on Armchair Opinions is 58 minutes.
How often are episodes of Armchair Opinions released?
Episodes of Armchair Opinions are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Armchair Opinions?
The first episode of Armchair Opinions was released on Jul 14, 2020.
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