Two Guys Searching For Truth On The Road That Never Ends...

About Two Guys Searching For Truth On The Road That Never Ends...

Podcasts Hosts Glaucon and Crito Search for Truth Through Examining Philosophy and Hope to Provide You with Helpful Insights Along the Way...

Publisher

Crito and Glaucon

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Sept 2020

Latest episode

25 Apr 2023

Latest episodes

38 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Apr 2023

   Artificial Intelligence: Part 2, Conversations with ChatGPT

   Twitter - https://twitter.com/CritoGlaucon This we know: the earth does not belong to man, man belongs to the earth. All things are connected like the blood that unites us all. Man did not weave the web of life, he is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself - Chief Seattle of the Duwamish and Suquamish In our second of two episodes on Artificial Intelligence (AI), we look at what it’s like to have conversations with ChatGPT and AI. We compare its functionality and use at its launch and how that has changed over time. We also take a close look at how it responds to historical questions, the antediluvian world, the ranking of the smartest animals, and folk music lyrics, among other topics. We ask it about Descartes, Leibniz, and others and it provided us with incredibly profound analysis – even comparing NuWa, Noah, and the I Ching! Lastly, we examine its ability to pass a bar exam, it’s interaction with religions and religious figures, and what the future could look like as the human and AI world continue to integrate and co-exist. From here, we will begin discussing David Hume and slowly move into the modern philosophical period. Discussing individuals like David Hume and Immanuel Kant are necessary to be able to understand some of the more complex philosophies put forth in the 19th and 20th centuries. Always feel free to let us know what you think, or if you have any episode requests. We would love to hear from you in the comments or on Twitter! Thank you for listening and as always we’ll see you next time as we search for truth on the road that never ends!

2. 

   28 Mar 2023

   Artificial Intelligence: Part 1, The Basics and Future of AI

   Twitter - https://twitter.com/CritoGlaucon Man is condemned to be free because once thrown into the world, he is responsible for everything he does. It's up to you to give life a meaning - Jean-Paul Sartre In our first of two episodes on Artificial Intelligence (AI), we look at what AI has been in the past, what it is currently, and what it could be in the future. We also discuss whether AI can learn things, experience time, and what AI may be telling us about what it means to exist. We also go over machine learning, deep learning, and the various types of AI: reactive AI machines, limited memory AI, theory of mind AI, and self-aware AI. We also look at some of the ways AI may revolutionize our future, including through technology, education, medicine, transportation, communication and so on. Lastly, we finish the episode with two AI-generated poems – one in the style of Dylan Thomas and one in the style of William Shakespeare. In our next episode, we will discuss the ChatGPT bot specifically and try to understand what it can tell us about ourselves, AI, and the universe. Always feel free to let us know what you think, or if you have any episode requests. We would love to hear from you in the comments or on Twitter! Thank you for listening and as always we’ll see you next time as we search for truth on the road that never ends!

3. 

   20 Mar 2023

   Marcus Aurelius: His Life and Meditations

   Twitter - https://twitter.com/CritoGlaucon The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who, in times of moral crisis, maintain their neutrality - Dante Alighieri In our forth episode on the Stoics, we enter into the world of Marcus Aurelius. A name that many have undoubtedly heard of, but can sometimes be misunderstood or overlooked amidst a packed Roman Emperor pool. But Marcus was different. He was a rare breed of Philosopher-Emperor and someone who, in the face of constant change, uncertainty, and restraint found freedom, happiness, and peace. He documented his inner thoughts in a journal that would later be called his Meditations, which unlike many of the works we have looked at thus far, was not intended for publication. In it, he speaks of those he is grateful for, those who have taught him so much, and those who allowed him to be the person he was. Marcus also clearly spells out his version of Stoicism and builds on Seneca and Epictetus, as well as many others. He talks of our interconnectedness with the universe and the rational order of things. At length, he speaks of the temporary nature of fame and how little honor is in such a pursuit. He zooms in on everyday life, while also backing up and viewing ages, decades, centuries, and beyond all at once and tries to find the meaning of our existence and how to best live one's life. Lastly, we wrap up by contrasting his ideas with those of Plato's and Eastern Philosophy's Virtuous Ruler. From here, we will have a two-episode series on AI, robotics, and philosophy and then begin our way working towards Contemporary Philosophy. We thank you all for your input in the polls, we will keep this in mind as we plan our episodes. Always feel free to let us know what you think, or if you have any episode requests. We would love to hear from you in the comments or on Twitter! Thank you for listening and as always we’ll see you next time as we search for truth on the road that never ends!

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

12 ratings

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