80 | Grab Bag Special Episode with Michael Peterson! Utilitarian Harems, Nietzschean Ciphers, and Cowardly Chatbots
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In this nonstandard episode, Gil and Owen are joined by Michael Peterson to talk about how dreadful utilitarianism is, consider some of the offers that folks have made to come guest on the show, and reflect on how deeply unimpressive LLMs are when it comes to actually taking a position. Just having some fun with it! Video of the recording is available to our supporters on Patreon. leftofphilosophy.com | @leftofphil References: National Council on Disability, Response to Singer https://ncd.gov/newsroom/04232015 münecat, "Sovereign Citizens: Pseudolaw & Disorder": https://youtu.be/KcxZFmKrxR8?si=s3Xu_nH7dS6NkrWd music: Vintage Memories by Schematist | https//schematist.bandcamp.com Connect by Astrale | https://go-stream.link/sp-astrale START OVER by HYMN | https://get.slip.stream/g3FFTJ My Space by Overu | https://go-stream.link/sp-overu 
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