The Shape of Dialogue podcast focuses on the foundational principles that make societies function at their best. It initially started with an investigation into free speech, it continues to discuss relevant and interesting topics about our world and how best to navigate through it.
The Shape of Dialogue
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The Shape of Dialogue podcast focuses on the foundational principles that make societies function at their best. It initially started with an investigation into free speech, it continues to discuss relevant and interesting topics about our world and how best to navigate through it.
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Recent Episodes
March 29, 2026
What are the pillars of our civilisation? with Rafe Champion - The Shape of Dialogue #48
<p>Australian Popperian philosopher, Rafe Champion, outlines the five pillars of peace, freedom and prosperity that are the foundations for our Western civilisation.</p><p>About Rafe Champion: <a href="http://www.the-rathouse.com/aboutRafe.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.the-rathouse.com/aboutRafe.html</a></p><p><strong>The Philosophy Site of Rafe Champion - The Rat House</strong></p><p>http://www.the-rathouse.com/index.html</p><p><strong>Five pillars of peace freedom and prosperity</strong></p><p><a href="https://rafechampion.substack.com/p/five-pillars-of-peace-freedom-and?utm_source=publication-search" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://rafechampion.substack.com/p/five-pillars-of-peace-freedom-and?utm_source=publication-search</a></p><ol><li>Critical rationalism as articulated by Karl Popper</li><li>The principles of classical or non-collectivist liberalism in politics</li><li>In economics, the importance Free trade, entrepreneurialism and a market underpinned by the rule of law</li><li>A moral framework founded on honesty, compassion, civility, personal responsibility, community service, and enterprise.</li><li>Energy - abundant, reliable, and cheap energy. </li></ol><br/><p>I, Pencil</p><p>About I, Pencil: https://fee.org/ebooks/i-pencil/</p><p>Read I, Pencil here:</p><p><a href="https://dn790006.ca.archive.org/0/items/i-pencil-pdf-2019/I%2C%20Pencil%20%28PDF%202019%29.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dn790006.ca.archive.org/0/items/i-pencil-pdf-2019/I%2C%20Pencil%20%28PDF%202019%29.pdf</a></p><p></p><p>Music: Bach B Minor Mass </p><p>Performed by John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir and The English Baroque Soloists </p><p>https://music.apple.com/nz/album/j-s-bach-mass-in-b-minor-bwv-232/1053521016</p><p>https://open.spotify.com/album/3ELfX4GIPcYOTJBl8PdoKi?si=I8bz8nhaTyK3Qq4E5-ZtXg</p>
March 26, 2026
How do narratives shape our opinions? Ani O'Brien & Juliet Moses - The Shape of Dialogue #47
<p>Ani O'Brien is a women's rights advocate and political commentator. She has worked previously for the Leader of the Opposition (National) and is a council member of the Free Speech Union. https://aniobrien.substack.com/ </p><p>Juliet Moses is spokesperson for the New Zealand Jewish Council and is a trust lawyer. </p><p>This podcast features a discussion between Ani O'Brien (women's rights advocate, political commentator, Free Speech Union council member, and self-described TERF), and Juliet Moses (spokesperson for the New Zealand Jewish Council and trust lawyer), exploring how grand narratives -overarching moral stories that define heroes/villains, good/evil, and acceptable discourse - powerfully shape public conversations, media framing, policy, and perceptions, often inverting reality and sidelining facts through emotional appeals, institutional capture, and social pressure. </p><p>Music: Bach B Minor Mass </p><p>Performed by John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir and The English Baroque Soloists </p><p>https://music.apple.com/nz/album/j-s-bach-mass-in-b-minor-bwv-232/1053521016 https://open.spotify.com/album/3ELfX4GIPcYOTJBl8PdoKi?si=I8bz8nhaTyK3Qq4E5-ZtXg</p>
February 11, 2026
Are empires ethical? with Lord Nigel Biggar - The Shape of Dialogue #46
<p>About Nigel Biggar: https://nigelbiggar.uk/about/</p><p>Nigel Biggar CBE is Emeritus Regius Professor of Moral Theology at the University of Oxford and Distinguished Scholar in Residence at Pusey House, Oxford. He holds a B.A. in Modern History from Oxford and a Ph.D. in Christian Theology & Ethics from the University of Chicago. He was appointed C.B.E. “for services to Higher Education” in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours list.</p><p>The Treaty of Waitangi</p><p>https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/discover-collections/read-watch-play/maori/treaty-waitangi/treaty-close/full-text-te-tiriti-o</p><p>Chris Hipkins: How shared values can unite Aotearoa and not divide</p><p>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/kahu/chris-hipkins-how-shared-values-can-unite-aotearoa-and-not-divide/74ZQEKGFARAWZN7W5OHN27KY3A/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email</p><p>David Seymour: Treaty should mean equal rights, not race-based policy</p><p>https://www.nzherald.co.nz/kahu/david-seymour-treaty-should-mean-equal-rights-not-race-based-policy/UBZ5PT56HNCJDCZZEJN6S4PHEU/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email</p><p>Music: Bach B Minor Mass</p><p>Performed by John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir and The English Baroque Soloists</p><p>https://music.apple.com/nz/album/j-s-bach-mass-in-b-minor-bwv-232/1053521016</p><p>https://open.spotify.com/album/3ELfX4GIPcYOTJBl8PdoKi?si=I8bz8nhaTyK3Qq4E5-ZtXg</p>
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