Armchair Opinions
Armchair Opinions
Armchair Opinions
Armchair Opinions is a blog where qualified philosophers answer questions asked by non-philosophers. 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. New episode every other Monday from 6am (GMT).
Does it matter if aliens exist?
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.--- Armchair Opinions is a...
Sep 21, 2020
1 hr
Does self-improvement come at the cost of being true to oneself?
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...
Sep 7, 2020
52 min
Why do we enjoy watching scary movies?
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. --- Armchair Opinions is a blog where qualified philosophers answer questions asked by...
Aug 24, 2020
1 hr
Why do the things we love hurt us the most?
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. --- Armchair Opinions is a blog where qualified philosophers...
Aug 8, 2020
52 min
Does a lack of ego make us lazy?
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. --- Armchair Opinions is a blog where qualified philosophers answer...
Jul 27, 2020
56 min
Is a hot dog a sandwich?
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. --- Armchair Opinions is a blog where qualified philosophers answer questions asked by non-philosophers. Here,...
Jul 14, 2020
52 min