Episodes
Levon and Andrey discuss the chaotic start to Elon Musk's Twitter reign while worrying about his mental state. Discussion on social media reform ensues.
Published 11/24/22
Andrey and Levon expose the real Andrew Tate while discussing the toxicity of TikTok culture.
Published 11/04/22
Guest Jason joins Levon and Andrey to discuss the existence of God and Christian theology.
Published 10/24/22
Esteemed guest Davis joins Levon and Andrey to discuss complexity theory, what the hell it means, and the implications of an increasingly complex world on our civilization.
Published 10/09/22
As Russia mobilizes to continue the War in Ukraine, Levon and Andrey - cowards - discuss the ethics of war, the draft, and what citizens owe to their country. Is cowardice the most noble thing someone can do when you are told to die for your country in an unjustified war? Does civic duty exist in the era of TikTok?
Published 09/26/22
Andrey and Levon philosophize about the end of car-centric cities and what must be done to transform urban environments to places where we can thrive instead of drive.
Published 09/19/22
Levon and Andrey dive into the world of dating apps to understand their impact on love, relationships, as well as the role tech companies play in shaping present day social movements and what we can do to make this better.
Published 08/29/22
Levon and Andrey pause their pursuit of truth regarding cave-dwelling space nazis to talk about conspiracy theories, why we believe, and what this means for our civilization going forward.
Published 08/16/22
Levon and Andrey take on pseudo-secularism, while fending off attacks from the religious right. Does religion give us meaning? Does the rejection of religion leave our lives with a void? Will they have Amazon Prime after we die?
Published 07/17/22
Levon and Andrey discuss consumerism, its impact on humanity, and where we go from here. Consume podcast, get excited for next podcast.
Published 07/08/22
As the world burns, Levon and Andrey - chief vacuum brain podcast hosts - dive into the meaning of good and evil to better understand the origins of these concepts and where they are going as technology-driven evolution outpaces our morality. What is good? What is evil? Does it matter?
Published 06/26/22
In the wake of the Uvalde and Buffalo shootings, Andrey and Levon discuss the disturbing trend of mass shootings in America, why it may be a uniquely American phenomenon, and what it would take to stop them.
Published 06/20/22
Levon and Andrey try to break down Immigration as a topic and political issue; from Sweden to the United States, how are debates around immigration shaping our experience, and what are the consequences of unrestricted or overly conservative positions on immigration? Is assimilation a positive thing, and what is the long term impact of increasingly multi-ethnic societies?
Published 05/29/22
In this special 'Current Events' episode, we talk about Elon Musk's buyout of Twitter and the leaked SCOTUS draft opinion on abortion rights. Additionally, the broad issue of bad incentives for news media is discussed.
Published 05/09/22
In this episode, we discuss what makes life meaningful. Did we have more or less meaning in our lives back in the hunter-gatherer days? What are the roadblocks to living a meaningful life today? And how does technological advancement affect our capacity to derive meaning?
Published 05/02/22
The Russian invasion of Ukraine, the utility and failure of NATO, and so much more.
Published 05/02/22
The first episode; here's hoping we don't get canceled.
Published 04/26/22