Descent Into Dissent

27/12/2019

Our latest episode. Does 'something' influence the random? Can the random, as we call it, actually exist in our cause-effect existence? What does this do to the concept of free will?

https://anchor.fm/descentintodissent/episodes/Illusion-of-randomness-and-free-will-e9qmkd

One thing humans are good at is pattern recognition, so good that we often see patterns where none exist. On top of seeing patterns, we often move to assign some kind of agency or sentience to the patterns as if they were caused by some outward force. Can we truly experience true random events that....

29/10/2019

https://porcupinepov.porcupinepodcast.com/2019/10/28/were-not-in-kansas-anymore/

Our latest episode that take a look at, of all things the Wizard of Oz. What role does metaphor have in our culture and language? What meanings did we pull from the movie and more importantly what do you get from us. Enjoy this latest adventure down the rabbit hole!

In an attempt to break from the normal heavy topics, Cole and Shawn discuss the Wizard of Oz and the meanings each of them were able to gather from it. It didn't take long before they found themselves deep within the rabbit hole discussing arbritrary authority, role of metaphors in [...]

17/09/2019

On the way to work I pass by a church sign, today it read "Belief in God does not make you immune to difficult times, but gives you peace in difficult times." Do you think this is true? Does the belief that there is a method to all the madness take out the sting of difficult times?

29/08/2019

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18/08/2019

https://porcupinepov.porcupinepodcast.com/2019/08/06/mythology-of-the-garden-of-eden/

Almost every culture has/had a story to answer some of our ‘original questions’, why are we here and where do we come from. While most of these stories have faded into obscurity, certain myths carry on. What makes them carry on and why do we still believe them? Our particular [...]

18/08/2019

https://porcupinepov.porcupinepodcast.com/2019/07/09/do-humans-self-domesticate/

We all know of several animals that are considered domesticated. Cole and Shawn take a look at the emergent properties of domestication, both in animals and humans. What do we still have in common with violent primates and how can we combat this trait? What do 'domesticates' have in common with huma...

18/08/2019

https://porcupinepov.porcupinepodcast.com/2019/06/12/bedrock-principles/

Cole and Shawn continue their discussion around their journey into dissent, focusing on the bedrock principles that form the core of their beliefs. Self-ownership, owning the product of your labor and morality top the bill as primary topics. Also addressed is a listener supplied question, “Is demo...

18/08/2019

https://porcupinepov.porcupinepodcast.com/2019/06/12/journey-into-dissent/

Cole and Shawn take a look at the journey that they both undertook into Dissent. coming from completely and often opposing backgrounds, they both find a similar destination. What possibly could a Mormon Republican and a Catholic Liberal possibly have in common? With the application of sound logic an...