Philosophy's Not Boring

About Philosophy's Not Boring

A groundbreaking podcast for curious kids aged 4-12, and the grown-ups listening with them, that proves philosophy, psychology and religion are anything but dull. Join our fictional AI hosts Mira, a brilliant 9-year-old, and her younger brother Finn, age 7, as they explore philosophy, psychology and religion as one big family of questions about how we make sense of things. Each episode takes a real thinker or idea seriously, from what makes you the same person you were as a baby to why people across the world believe such different things about the soul, and then lands it somewhere in your actual life. We don't hand you the answer and move on. Some questions have one; some have several worth comparing; some nobody has ever settled, and we'll tell you which is which. On matters of faith we stay even-handed: we describe what people believe from the outside, and never tell you what to believe yourself. Because philosophy isn't a pile of hard words to memorize. It's learning to ask a better question, and to sit with it honestly, even when it's uncomfortable. A note on why we use AI. For us, AI allows us to deliver learning at a scale and quality that previously would have been too expensive. If we make the odd technical error, or the sound goes a bit funny, bear with us, we're trying our best. We hope you enjoy the show!

Publisher

Kidopoly

Category

education · kids & family · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Jul 2026

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

44 of 82 episodes have a transcript.

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   14 Oct 2026

   What is attachment theory?

   Mira and Finn explore Mary Ainsworth's attachment theory, revealing how early bonds shape childhood behavior and development.

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   13 Oct 2026

   Who were the Greek gods?

   Mira and Finn explore the fascinating world of Greek gods and polytheism, explaining why ancient Greeks believed in a pantheon of deities.

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   12 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   What is the social contract?

   Host Mira and guest Thomas Hobbes explore the concept of the social contract and the necessity of rules for a functioning society.

Inside a recent episode

What is the social contract?

Published 12 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Finn, you are thinking exactly like Thomas Hobbes. He said the only way the deal works is if everybody agrees to hand over a bunch of their freedom and power to a strong ruler. You give up your absolute freedom, and in exchange, the ruler gives you absolute safety. Okay, wait, let me get this straight. We literally invented rules and bosses just so we wouldn't get squashed by our neighbours. That's exactly it! Hobbes called this brilliant invention the social contract. The social contract. I actually really like that. It's like we all signed an invisible piece of paper saying we agree to behave, just so we don't have to live in a total nightmare. […]

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