Here’s the notes for episode #29x of The Meaning of Everything show. It is commonly assumed that social media creates echo chambers, which play a role in making us more polarized and entrenched in our own viewpoints. But today Stefani challenges this assumption, and...

Here’s the notes for episode #29 of The Meaning of Everything show. What are the impacts of technology on our health, wellness, and efforts to live a good life? Stefani chats with philosopher of cognition and technology Chris Burr to probe the depths of our...

Here’s the notes for episode #28x of The Meaning of Everything show. Philosophy was once the source of our world’s best solace. It was the source of our best advice, our best systems of meaning and beauty, and our best inspirations. Today it is an academic discipline...

Here’s the notes for episode #28 of The Meaning of Everything show. Ever get the advice to just “find yourself”? In this fascinating podcast Stefani chats with scholar Amod Lele about how Western society romanticizes individualism. Why are we obsessed with being...

Here’s the notes for episode #27x of The Meaning of Everything show. Most people understand that we are easily manipulated by fear. But just how far does this reach? How pervasive is fear in today’s world, and how does it affect our politics, relationships, and...

Here’s the notes for episode #27 of The Meaning of Everything show. How do words affect you? How does grammar and punctuation affect you? It does a whole lot more than you might think. In today’s episode, specialist in English literature and affect theory Samantha...