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Today, the Project returns with a look at public education. What is the point of school? Is learning fun? And does the math add up on Algebra II? We go back to school in this edition of the Mile High Sanity Project.     References and Resources Additional download and listening options can be found […]The post Episode 64 – We don’t need no education! Or do we? appeared first on Mile High Sanity Project.

Today the Project is off the tracks with a closer look at Norm’s journey to academia. Do you know what you believe and why you believe it?  Why does Norm know how to pick locks? Why is it so difficult to get logic into high school? Sit back as Norm takes us to school in this edition […]The post Derailed – Episode 2: Norm’s journey to academia appeared first on Mile High Sanity Project.

Today Chalmer brings in reinforcements for a discussion on liars, fake news, and memes (oh my!). The Project is pleased to bring you Professor Gleb Tsipursky. Reliable sources are debated, the problem with fake news is reported, and the Pro-Truth pledge is taken. It’s the REAL Seal in this edition of Alternatives to Thought.   […]The post Episode 63 – Fake News Pro Truth appeared first on Mile High Sanity Project.

Today the Project is off the rails with the premier of Nick’s new show where there are no rules and the conversation can go anywhere. The Magic of role-playing games is imagined. We react to the reaction of Trump’s actions. And everything is made of oil. All that and more in this inaugural edition of […]The post Derailed – Episode 1 appeared first on Mile High Sanity Project.

Today the Project welcomes Dr. David Grinspoon to discuss his new book, Earth in Human Hands. Is the planet entering a new Era? Will our impact on the world destroy us? Should we be hopeful about the future? Welcome to the anthropocene in this edition of the Mile High Sanity Project.     References and […]The post Episode 62: David Grinspoon – Earth In Human Hands appeared first on Mile High Sanity Project.

Today, Brittny leads a conversation on A.I. How can you tell if something is intelligent? Is it even possible to program consciousness? And do you want your robomaid to flirt with you? Skynet becomes aware in this edition of the Mile High Sanity Project.     References and Resources Additional download and listening options can […]The post Episode 61: Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Mile High Sanity Project.

Today, Norm intelligently designs another Philosophy of Religion episode. This time we look at the Teleological Argument. Is the universe really like a machine? Why is the design so unintelligent? And what’s the deal with rabbits? All that and more in this Hume-morous edition of Norm’s Conceptual Corner.   References and Resources Additional download and […]The post Episode 60: Philosophy of Religion – The Teleological Argument appeared first on Mile High Sanity Project.

Today, Norm continues the Philosophy of Religion series with a look at the Cosmological Argument. What is an uncaused cause? Why is Chalmer opening doors? Can an infinite regress be avoided? This episode just popped into existence in Norm’s Conceptual Corner.The post Episode 59: Philosophy of Religion – The Cosmological Aargument appeared first on Mile High Sanity Project.

Things get weird for this Philosophy of Religion episode when Norm leads a discussion to answer what is God? Superheroes are mentioned. Large stones are created. And the problem of free will is determined. You may have no choice but to listen to this edition of Norm’s Conceptual Corner. References and Resources Additional download and […]The post Episode 58: Divine Knowledge & Freewill appeared first on Mile High Sanity Project.

Today Norm delves into one of the more bizarre arguments for God’s existence. Who is your favorite superhero? What are the properties of God? And what is the perfect pizza? This podcast exists in Norm’s Conceptual Corner. References and Resources Additional download and listening options can be found at www.archve.orgThe post Episode 57: The Ontological Argument appeared first on Mile High Sanity Project.

Today Norm charts a course for a new series, Philosophy of Religion. Should it even exist? What is it not? And what areas will we be exploring in this new course series? We’re sorry you feel that way in this edition of Norm’s Conceptual Corner. References and Resources Additional download and listening options can be […]The post Episode 56: Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion appeared first on Mile High Sanity Project.

Today Chalmer welcomes special guest Morgan Levy for a discussion on the neuroscience of ISIS. Are Muslims fundamentally different from other people? Are all religions fundamentally the same? And, can you make any movie you want? Power up your frontal lobes with this edition of Alternatives to Thought. References and Resources Additional download and listening […]The post Episode 55: The Neuroscience of ISIS appeared first on Mile High Sanity Project.

Today the Project is joined by guest Andrew Arkis as Norm closes out the Ethics CourseSeries with a discussion on Gun Control. What does the 2nd Amendment really say? What is a fundamental right? And do we really want laser eyes? Trigger warning, you’re entering Norm’s Conceptual Corner. References and Resources Additional download and listening options can […]The post Episode 54: The Ethics of Gun Control appeared first on Mile High Sanity Project.

Today the Project is joined by Dr. David Grinspoon to break down the recent NASA flyby of Pluto for the New Horizons mission. How difficult is it to send a probe that distance? Is Pluto geologically active? Can anything impress Negative Norman? That’s no moon in this edition of The Mile High Sanity Project. References […]The post Episode 53: New Horizons Flyby with guest David Grinspoon appeared first on Mile High Sanity Project.

The Project is back in action today with Chalmer’s look at Pseudohistory. What is the historical fallacy? What evidence would make you change your mind? Is all this nonsense harmless fun, or are there more insidious effects at work? It’s all a conspiracy in this edition of Altdernatives to Thought. References and Resources Additional download […]The post Episode 52: Pseudohistory appeared first on Mile High Sanity Project.

Today the Project welcomes a special guest to take a look at the ethics of the War on Drugs. What is paternalism? What are the costs of preventing people from getting high? Should we even be fighting this “war”? Turn on, tune in, drop out in this edition of Norm’s Conceptual Corner. References and Resources […]The post Episode 51: The War on Drugs appeared first on Mile High Sanity Project.

Today Chalmer welcomes special guest Benjamin Radford to the Project for a discussion on paranormal investigation. What qualifies as paranormal? Have any of us ever had a paranormal experience? Ever had ghost sex? It would seem that we ain’t afraid of no ghost in this edition of Alternatives to Thought. References and Resources Additional download […]The post Episode 50: Investigating the Paranormal, with Benjamin Radford appeared first on Mile High Sanity Project.

With Chalmer down for the count, Norm leads a discussion on the difficult topic of abortion. Would you save the violinist? Whose house is this anyways? And is it even possible to take someone’s life? Not every sperm is sacred in Norm’s Conceptual Corner. References and Resources Additional download and listening options can be found […]The post Episode 49: Ethics of Abortion appeared first on Mile High Sanity Project.

Today Chalmer takes point as the Project looks at Genetically Modified Organisms. What exactly are GMOs? Why do some people object to them? Is there even a reason to be afraid? Splice through the confusion with this edition of Alternatives to Thought. References and Resources Additional download and listening options can be found at www.archve.org The post Episode 48: Genetically Modified Organisms appeared first on Mile High Sanity Project.

The Project returns from a short break! Today Norm bites the bullet and takes us on an in depth look at the major criticisms for Social Contract to see if this moral theory can truly weather the storm . Will Brittny be convinced?  Would Nick destroy all life on the Earth? And what does Chalmer have against children? The […]The post Episode 47: Social Contract Part II appeared first on Mile High Sanity Project.