The Catalyst for change: Corporations and Consumers - The PPL Podcast #19
Release Date: 03/10/2021
How Dark Souls Changes Your Psychology #34
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How Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a reflection of our political and global fears
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Andrew has been playing the Nintendo Switch video game, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and he found some insightful themes that resonate with the poltical and global nihilism that has create anxiety across the United States. However, the game has a much different way to answer the idea that the world is going to "hell in a handbasket" and Paul wants to learn more. Stay tuned! Keep the conversation going and the thoughts flowing at [email protected]!
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The Threat of the Ultra-Rich & "Economic Sovereignty" - PPL Podcast #32
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Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and the Ultra-Rich have a preposterous amounts of wealth and each day it seems that their impact on the world cannot be understated. A decision that Amazon makes impacts billions around the world, while whether you drive gas or electric is only a small contribution to the world. Paul and Andrew consider and argue whether the rich have more responsibility, and therefore more sovereignty in their decisions and impacts on the economic realm. Enjoy the show! Follow @ThePPLPodcast on Instagram and contact for comments feedback and inquiries at . Keep the consersation going and...
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**NEW EPISODE** The PPL Podcast - Permaculture
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Paul has a great interest in saving the planet and giving people a sense of autonomy through a really simple way: permaculture. Hydroponics and other techniques give people an avenue to grow some of their own food and spices instead of allowing factory farming kill our natural resources. Andrew wants to learn more in this episode! @ThePPLPodcast
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Are all arguments caused by differing values? #30
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Paul came to Andrew with an idea: all conflicts are a conflicts are a conflict of differing values. Andrew doesn't quite by it but they talk it out and come to a few new ideas. Listen in and share! @ThePPLPodcast
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Misinformation from Anecdotal Evidence! (and the pit-falls of Post-Modernism) #29
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Language doesn't seem to make sense anymore and people constantly spew out misinformation using language they don't understand. Paul and Andrew discuss misinformation from anecdotal evidence and Post-Modernism's "every view is valid" wondering if that's why we're so polarized. Enjoy!
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The Ethics of Buying and Shopping (During Black Friday!) #28
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Paul and Andrew discuss the Ethics of Buying and Shopping pretty relevant to the current holidays season. Each year we purchase from powerhouse companies like Amazon and Apple, but are we doing the right thing by buying all these things for ourselves and our loved ones. Could it be these actions are affecting our world positively or negatively or both? Stay tuned to find out more (and some suggested tools to use next time you shop!)
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The PPL Podcast - Books That Are Changing Our Thoughts: Behave, Maps of Meaning, The Red and Blue & The Trouble With Physics
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Paul and Andrew's current reading list:
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Is Amazon a Net Good for Society? - PPL Podcast #26
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Amazon is one of the world's biggest multinational companies with a reputation of cheaper online prices and an infamous founder in Jeff Bezos. Does it provide a good service to the world or is it detrimental to the environment, small businesses, and greater society? Paul and Andrew weight in!
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Science, Skepticism and Pragmatism - Andrew's Personal Philosophy - PPL 25
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In this episode, Andrew and Paul explore Andrew's personal philosophical foundations from his science background to a more pragmatic approach to the world. Listen in as you discover each's perspective on the world!
info_outlineWhen you see injustice in the world, do you stand idly by or do you speak up? Do you make a larger difference with your money or your behavior in society? Some people believe that consumers are the catalyst for any social change. Others feel people have no power. Change is created by a mechanism of cause and effect: Andrew and Paul discuss that mechanism!
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