Philosophy For Our Times

emily.baker@artandideas.org

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Booking Overview

This is a weekly philosophy and ideas interview show covering major questions in politics, society, science, culture, and the arts, with external guests who are prominent academics, authors, scientists, and public intellectuals. Credible pitches include highly accomplished researchers, bestselling authors, influential political thinkers, and recognized technology or arts figures with substantial original ideas; booking difficulty is very high.

Metrics

Episodes: 558

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

YouTube: 733.0k subscribers

Instagram: 315.0k followers

Contact Information

emily.baker@artandideas.org

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Established academics, authors, scientists, political thinkers, technologists, artists, and other recognized public intellectuals with authoritative expertise and original ideas.
Required Achievements:  
University professorships or distinguished research careers, Published and recognized books, Founding influential political movements or developing notable political theories, Accomplished careers spanning technology, science, or the arts

Recent Guest Discussions

Lisa Randall - Scientific Truth, Beauty, Symmetry, And The Relationship Between Aesthetics And Scientific Achievement.

Sohrab Ahmari - The Decline Of Liberalism, Political Morality, And Competing Visions For The Future Of Society.

Maurice Glasman - The Crisis Of Liberalism, Political Morality, And Possible Alternatives To The Liberal World Order.

Jaron Lanier - Artificial Intelligence, Originality, Authenticity, Art, And The Future Role Of Artists.

Recent Topics

Philosophy, Politics, Science, Ethics, Society

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Philosophy For Our Times
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Truth, beauty and other misconceptions | Lisa Randall

July 07, 2026

Is beauty a reliable indicator of scientific truth? Or is it merely a distraction?Some of the best scientists throughout history have equated beauty with truth. But is this a mistake? Join pioneering physicist Lisa Randall to discuss the allure and dangers of equating beautiful advances with scientific achievement. Specifically, the talk will cover the subjective nature of beauty, and instances where beauty succeeded and where it failed, bringing in notions of symmetry and symmetry breaking.O...

The world after liberalism | Maurice Glasman & Sohrab Amari

June 30, 2026

Is this the end of liberalism, or just another temporary crisis? If it is the end, what will follow it? And where did it all go wrong?Since the end of WWII, the Western world has been governed by liberal principles. But as faith in liberalism fades, many are asking: what deeper vision should guide our societies going forward? Join Blue Labour founder Maurice Glasman and author of Tyranny Inc., Sohrab Ahmari, as they diagnose the roots of the current crisis and explore possibilities for what l...

Why artists shouldn't fear AI | Jaron Lanier

June 23, 2026

What does originality mean in the age of AI? Why should artists resist the temptation to fear AI? What role will human creativity play in the future we're building?Jaron Lanier, a visionary computer scientist, artist, composer, futurist, and writer, discusses his latest artistic ventures and the importance of originality in art. Lanier shares insights into how technology intersects with creativity, the challenges of maintaining authenticity in a digital age, and the evolving role of the artis...

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