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Episode #43 with Special Guest John Marmysz

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In this episode we are joined by a very special guest, philosophy professor and self-confessed nihilist John Marmysz. John joins us to discuss amongst other things, what nihilism is, and his book Laughing at Nothing: Humour as a Response to Nihilism. We also chat a bit about existentialism. You can learn more about John at his blog, The Nihilist Void @ https://marmysz.wordpress.com/

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