What’s My Thesis?

Play - Zach Kleyn

Artists @zachkleyn talks about early childhood development and how play types established between the ages of 2 and 5 years old affect our adult interactions. Using his post graduate degrees in art and psychology, Zach’s company @climbplaymountain helps adults relax and reintroduce creative play into their lives. We also talk about Julia Margaret Cameron’s practice, and her book The Artists Way, as we address some of the existential challenges artists face when they accept they have to make ...

21. Play - Zach Kleyn

Artists @zachkleyn talks about early childhood development and how play types established between the ages of 2 and 5 years old affect our adult interactions. Using his post graduate degrees in art and psychology, Zach’s company @climbplaymountain helps adults relax and reintroduce creative play into their lives. We also talk about Julia Margaret Cameron’s practice, and her book The Artists Way, as we address some of the existential challenges artists face when they accept they have to make ...

24 Screens and Their Conditions Pt II - Nathan Gulick

Artist Nathan Gulick and I continue our discussion, and get into how access to resolution is becoming indicative of social class. As Augmented Reality becomes more common, how will our subscription to services affect our perception of reality compared to those who use a different company for the same services? We also consider the size of the generational gap between Baby Boomers and Millenials in relation to exponential rate of technological evolution, and imagine a near future where algori...

20. Screens and Their Conditions Pt II - Nathan Gulick

Artist Nathan Gulick and I continue our discussion, and get into how access to resolution is becoming indicative of social class. As Augmented Reality becomes more common, how will our subscription to services affect our perception of reality compared to those who use a different company for the same services? We also consider the size of the generational gap between Baby Boomers and Millenials in relation to exponential rate of technological evolution, and imagine a near future where algori...

Screens and Their Conditions Pt II - Nathan Gulick

Artist Nathan Gulick and I continue our discussion, and get into how access to resolution is becoming indicative of social class. As Augmented Reality becomes more common, how will our subscription to services affect our perception of reality compared to those who use a different company for the same services? We also consider the size of the generational gap between Baby Boomers and Millenials in relation to exponential rate of technological evolution, and imagine a near future where algori...

23 Screens and Their Conditions Pt I - Nathan Gulick

Artist Nathan Gulick stops by to talk about the conditions inherent in the screens we interact with. We discuss how the history of photography is evolving now that imagry is consumed primarily through screens and more people than ever have access to cameras. also, so as not to drive you crazy, the photographers who's names I can't think of on this episode are Nikki S. Lee, and Roger Fenton.   Corrections: 1. The picture of the nanny was taken by Robert Frank, not Gary Winnogrand. 

Screens and Their Conditions Pt I - Nathan Gulick

Artist Nathan Gulick stops by to talk about the conditions inherent in the screens we interact with. We discuss how the history of photography is evolving now that imagry is consumed primarily through screens and more people than ever have access to cameras. also, so as not to drive you crazy, the photographers who's names I can't think of on this episode are Nikki S. Lee, and Roger Fenton.   Corrections: 1. The picture of the nanny was taken by Robert Frank, not Gary Winnogrand. 

19. Screens and Their Conditions Pt I - Nathan Gulick

Artist Nathan Gulick stops by to talk about the conditions inherent in the screens we interact with. We discuss how the history of photography is evolving now that imagry is consumed primarily through screens and more people than ever have access to cameras. also, so as not to drive you crazy, the photographers who's names I can't think of on this episode are Nikki S. Lee, and Roger Fenton.   Corrections: 1. The picture of the nanny was taken by Robert Frank, not Gary Winnogrand. 

22 Identity Politics Pt II - Josh Steichmann

Photographer Josh Steichmann and I look at the 2016 election as we continue to discuss the importance of Identity Politics, and why rational centrists are not the most compelling candidates.

Identity Politics Pt II - Josh Steichmann

Photographer Josh Steichmann and I look at the 2016 election as we continue to discuss the importance of Identity Politics, and why rational centrists are not the most compelling candidates.

18. Identity Politics Pt II - Josh Steichmann

Photographer Josh Steichmann and I look at the 2016 election as we continue to discuss the importance of Identity Politics, and why rational centrists are not the most compelling candidates.

21 Identity Politics Pt I - Josh Steichmann

Photographer Josh Steichmann breaks down Identity Politics.

17. Identity Politics Pt I - Josh Steichmann

Photographer Josh Steichmann breaks down Identity Politics.

Identity Politics Pt I - Josh Steichmann

Photographer Josh Steichmann breaks down Identity Politics.

20 Bodies and the Politics of Presence - Zoya Sardashti

Zoya Sardashti talks about Judith Butler’s writing on forming assembly, and shows us how dependent we are on the other when building our individual identities.

Bodies and the Politics of Presence - Zoya Sardashti

Zoya Sardashti talks about Judith Butler’s writing on forming assembly, and shows us how dependent we are on the other when building our individual identities.

16. Bodies and the Politics of Presence - Zoya Sardashti

Zoya Sardashti talks about Judith Butler’s writing on forming assembly, and shows us how dependent we are on the other when building our individual identities.

19 Immigration Law - Mark Prada

I talk to old friend, and immigration lawyer Mark Prada. We learn that the immigration court has no Judicial independence, and is not subject to checks and balances. “At any point Jeff sessions can snatch your case in front of him and change the law.”

Immigration Law - Mark Prada

I talk to old friend, and immigration lawyer Mark Prada. We learn that the immigration court has no Judicial independence, and is not subject to checks and balances. “At any point Jeff sessions can snatch your case in front of him and change the law.”

15. Immigration Law - Mark Prada

I talk to old friend, and immigration lawyer Mark Prada. We learn that the immigration court has no Judicial independence, and is not subject to checks and balances. “At any point Jeff sessions can snatch your case in front of him and change the law.”

18 Telematic Space - Jamie Hamilton

Artist Jamie Hamilton stops by to discuss his upcoming article for Vasari21 on Telematic Space. Jamie shows us how little we understand the structure of the internet and our relationship to agregatiors of content like Google and Facebook. In this episode we get new insights into topics we've covered on the show by talking about the technologies that influence our experience. To Jaimie the idea that humanity will become useless as artificial intellligence takes our place seems unlikely and in...

14. Telematic Space - Jamie Hamilton

Artist Jamie Hamilton stops by to discuss his upcoming article for Vasari21 on Telematic Space. Jamie shows us how little we understand the structure of the internet and our relationship to agregatiors of content like Google and Facebook. In this episode we get new insights into topics we've covered on the show by talking about the technologies that influence our experience. To Jaimie the idea that humanity will become useless as artificial intellligence takes our place seems unlikely and in...

Telematic Space - Jamie Hamilton

Artist Jamie Hamilton stops by to discuss his upcoming article for Vasari21 on Telematic Space. Jamie shows us how little we understand the structure of the internet and our relationship to agregatiors of content like Google and Facebook. In this episode we get new insights into topics we've covered on the show by talking about the technologies that influence our experience. To Jaimie the idea that humanity will become useless as artificial intellligence takes our place seems unlikely and in...

17 Platonic Love - Gaea Woods

Gaea Woods, photographer, therapist, and host of Soulfriend Radio, gives us a break from the string of Scifi episodes to talk about friendship. We talk about how to make friends in Los Angeles, and how to maintian non-romantic intimate relationships. Is some one still your friend, if you haven't spoken in years? Gaea shows us how important these skills are, and that lonliness isn't necessarily a function of how many friends you have. We also continue to celebrate Maiden LA, which is a Los A...

Platonic Love - Gaea Woods

Gaea Woods, photographer, therapist, and host of Soulfriend Radio, gives us a break from the string of Scifi episodes to talk about friendship. We talk about how to make friends in Los Angeles, and how to maintian non-romantic intimate relationships. Is some one still your friend, if you haven't spoken in years? Gaea shows us how important these skills are, and that lonliness isn't necessarily a function of how many friends you have. We also continue to celebrate Maiden LA, which is a Los A...

13. Platonic Love - Gaea Woods

Gaea Woods, photographer, therapist, and host of Soulfriend Radio, gives us a break from the string of Scifi episodes to talk about friendship. We talk about how to make friends in Los Angeles, and how to maintian non-romantic intimate relationships. Is some one still your friend, if you haven't spoken in years? Gaea shows us how important these skills are, and that lonliness isn't necessarily a function of how many friends you have. We also continue to celebrate Maiden LA, which is a Los A...

16 The Technological Singularity - Live from Cirrus Gallery - Molly Schulman, and Brice Bischoff

Artists Molly Schulman, Brice Bischoff, and I discuss the hypothesis that by 2045 exponential progress in bioengineering, nanotechnology, and robotics will lead to an Artificial Super Intelligence with the ability to self-replicate and evolve. Some versions of this future imagine robots the size of atoms boosting immune systems and cleaning the environment, while others predict a scenario in which the same robots attack the biosphere and destroy all life in a matter of days. Will humans beco...

12. The Technological Singularity - Live from Cirrus Gallery - Molly Schulman, and Brice Bischoff

Artists Molly Schulman, Brice Bischoff, and I discuss the hypothesis that by 2045 exponential progress in bioengineering, nanotechnology, and robotics will lead to an Artificial Super Intelligence with the ability to self-replicate and evolve. Some versions of this future imagine robots the size of atoms boosting immune systems and cleaning the environment, while others predict a scenario in which the same robots attack the biosphere and destroy all life in a matter of days. Will humans beco...

The Technological Singularity - Live from Cirrus Gallery - Molly Schulman, and Brice Bischoff

Artists Molly Schulman, Brice Bischoff, and I discuss the hypothesis that by 2045 exponential progress in bioengineering, nanotechnology, and robotics will lead to an Artificial Super Intelligence with the ability to self-replicate and evolve. Some versions of this future imagine robots the size of atoms boosting immune systems and cleaning the environment, while others predict a scenario in which the same robots attack the biosphere and destroy all life in a matter of days. Will humans beco...

15 The Atomic Age Part II: Atoms for Peace

The Atomic Age Part II: Atoms for Peace

11. The Atomic Age Part II: Atoms for Peace

14 The Atomic Age Part I: the Proto Atomic Era

10. The Atomic Age Part I: the Proto Atomic Era

The Atomic Age Part I: the Proto Atomic Era

13 Stream of Conciousness 2: Random Conversation is Not Interesting

On today’s episode, we read our first review, look into our futures, and fantasize about laying down a sick bunt.

Stream of Conciousness 2: Random Conversation is Not Interesting

On today’s episode, we read our first review, look into our futures, and fantasize about laying down a sick bunt.

9. Stream of Consciousness 2: Random Conversation is Not Interesting

On today’s episode, we read our first review, look into our futures, and fantasize about laying down a sick bunt.

12 Universal Basic Income, the Precariat, and the Philosopher Billionaire

On today's show Javi talks with special guest Sue Ellen Stone about UBI, and more.

Universal Basic Income, the Precariat, and the Philosopher Billionaire

On today's show Javi talks with special guest Sue Ellen Stone about UBI, and more.

8. Universal Basic Income, the Precariat, and the Philosopher Billionaire

On today's show Javi talks with special guest Sue Ellen Stone about UBI, and more.

11 Stream of consciousness 1: Unencumbered Toss

Seth and Javier have an unscripted chat about backpacks, fish in creeks, and needy appeals for fan fiction.

7. Stream of consciousness 1: Unencumbered Toss

Seth and Javier have an unscripted chat about backpacks, fish in creeks, and needy appeals for fan fiction.

Stream of consciousness 1: Unencumbered Toss

Seth and Javier have an unscripted chat about backpacks, fish in creeks, and needy appeals for fan fiction.

10 Forbidden Fruit

On today’s episode: We learn that @sethlower is an encyclopedia of fruit knowledge before diving deep into lesser known Forbidden Fruit myths. What other objects have Gods used to tempt mortals, and why does Seth say the word MacGuffin more times in this ep than you’ve heard it in your life? Check out episode 11 Forbidden Fruit to find out!

6. Forbidden Fruit

On today’s episode: We learn that @sethlower is an encyclopedia of fruit knowledge before diving deep into lesser known Forbidden Fruit myths. What other objects have Gods used to tempt mortals, and why does Seth say the word MacGuffin more times in this ep than you’ve heard it in your life? Check out episode 11 Forbidden Fruit to find out!

Forbidden Fruit

On today’s episode: We learn that @sethlower is an encyclopedia of fruit knowledge before diving deep into lesser known Forbidden Fruit myths. What other objects have Gods used to tempt mortals, and why does Seth say the word MacGuffin more times in this ep than you’ve heard it in your life? Check out episode 11 Forbidden Fruit to find out!

9 Isaiah Berlin’s Two Concepts of Liberty and Why Philosophy Matters

On today’s episode: We finally get to Isaiah Berlin’s Two Concepts of Liberty. What do supporters of gun and reproductive rights have in common? They both define freedom in the negative sense, a relatively new interpretation of liberty. We provide examples of both negative and positive freedom to show it’s not as simple as saying one is liberal and one is conservative. We also discuss why philosophy matters, and define the role of the moral philosopher in the context of value pluralism/moral...

Isaiah Berlin’s Two Concepts of Liberty and Why Philosophy Matters

On today’s episode: We finally get to Isaiah Berlin’s Two Concepts of Liberty. What do supporters of gun and reproductive rights have in common? They both define freedom in the negative sense, a relatively new interpretation of liberty. We provide examples of both negative and positive freedom to show it’s not as simple as saying one is liberal and one is conservative. We also discuss why philosophy matters, and define the role of the moral philosopher in the context of value pluralism/moral...

5. Isaiah Berlin’s Two Concepts of Liberty and Why Philosophy Matters

On today’s episode: We finally get to Isaiah Berlin’s Two Concepts of Liberty. What do supporters of gun and reproductive rights have in common? They both define freedom in the negative sense, a relatively new interpretation of liberty. We provide examples of both negative and positive freedom to show it’s not as simple as saying one is liberal and one is conservative. We also discuss why philosophy matters, and define the role of the moral philosopher in the context of value pluralism/moral...