Episodes

  • Is Lying on Dating Apps Wrong?
    Nov 22 2024

    What subjects did Kant explore in his works? What questions did he seek to answer? In our fourth episode of Kant Talk 2.0, we explore Kant’s moral philosophy and its relevance to the modern world of digital dating.

    We have invited Prof. Dieter Schönecker, a Kant expert from the University of Siegen in Germany. Together, we’ll uncover what Kant’s philosophy reveals about honesty and deception on dating apps. Would Kant consider lying on these platforms morally wrong, or could he permit “white lies”?

    Join us as we examine how Kant’s moral philosophy can guide us through the complexities of online honesty and integrity in today’s digital landscape.

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    21 mins
  • Is the Metaverse Real?
    Nov 8 2024

    What subjects did Kant explore in his works? What questions did he seek to answer?

    In our third episode of Kant Talk 2.0, we look at Kant's theory of reality and its relevance to modern digital worlds. We have invited Dr Ioannis Trisokkas, a Kant expert from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, to explore the key questions: What is reality? Can virtual environments such as the Metaverse be considered real? Together we will discuss Kant's distinction between the world as we perceive it and the world as it is in itself, and how this concept relates to today's evolving technology.

    Join us as we unpack Kant's insights and explore their importance for understanding reality in the age of virtual worlds!

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    22 mins
  • Is my Instagram selfie beautiful?
    Oct 25 2024

    What subjects did Kant explore in his works? What questions did he seek to answer?

    In our second episode of Kant Talk 2.0, we discuss the intriguing topic of beauty and aesthetics.

    We have invited Dr. des. Larissa Berger, a Kant expert from the University of Siegen, to help answer whether universal aesthetic taste exists and if we can judge our own selfies as beautiful.

    Join us as we delve into Kant’s theories and their relevance to contemporary discussions on aesthetics!

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    19 mins
  • Does AI think for itself?
    Oct 10 2024

    What subjects did Kant deal within his works? What questions did he try to answer? In our first episode of Kant Talk 2.0 we discuss the very current topic of artificial intelligence (AI). We have invited Jun Prof. Dr. Sofie Møller to help answer the questions if AI can think for itself and what Kant would think of AI.

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    21 mins