Society In Question
We use nuance to explore the social and cultural forces shaping the human condition.
Through freethought, philosophical inquiry, and intellectual rigor, we seek to improve ourselves, our society, and our sanity.
Recent Episodes
#11 – Solo: Aggressive Activism & the Neuroscience Behind Why It Fails
Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcast I recently wrote an essay exploring “How Ideological Extremists Are Undermining Their Own Goals” and I thought for this episode I would try something a little different, exploring this essay as a solo podcast. The main focus...
Show Host
Since studying artificial intelligence, psychology, and computer programming at university, Steven Parton has been obsessed with understanding the human condition and society as a whole.
This has resulted in over a decade of experience as an independent psychology and neuroscience researcher, the lessons of which he’s channeled through numerous articles, podcasts, on-stage plays, science fiction novels, presentations, and many other forms of media and education.
Much of his work is now focused on removing the evolutionary, social, and psychological pressures that undermine our health, our freedom, and our ability to engage in the kind of civil discourse necessary to improve our society.
#13 – Vaush: The Failures of Capitalism, Political Discourse, & Culture Wars
Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcast Today my guest is Vaush, a self-described left-wing Youtuber known for his advocacy for libertarian market socialism and debates with other YouTubers. Our discussion centers heavily around 3 keys topics: the culture wars, our current political discourse,...