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Dilemma Podcast

Jay Shapiro
Israel-Palestine Conflict
Zionism
Palestine
Israel
Colonialism
Human Rights
History
Hamas
Social Justice
Moral Philosophy
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Terrorism
Collateral Damage
Dehumanization
Gaza
Violence
Holocaust
Consequentialism
Antisemitism
Islamism

Solving the problems of what to do next with some of today's top thinkers and writers. Hosted by Jay Shapiro.

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My thoughts on complicity and what it means to be "in the files"00:00 Intro02:19 Going Through Circles of Complicity09:05 The Intellectual Sphere (John Brockman)18:28 Sam Harris is "in the files"25:05 Just One Playground33:16 The Gatekeepers are Gros... more

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What if our most “rational,” science-minded moral frameworks are quietly justifying violence, domination, and erasure? In this video essay, I trace David Hume’s is–ought problem and follow a secular, compassionate, scientific worldview to its unsettl... more

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Michael W. Green is a successful Wall Street strategist, a frequent Fox Business guest, and—unexpectedly—the author of one of the most viral economic essays of the year. In his Substack series Yes... I Give a Fig, Green argues that the official U.S. ... more

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Robert Sapolsky makes one of the strongest cases against free will on offer today—but this conversation doesn’t stop at whether free will exists. It asks what follows. If no one could have done otherwise, what happens to morality, justice, dignity, a... more

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Recent Guests

Michael W. Green
Chief strategist at Simplify Asset Management
Simplify Asset Management
Episode: The $140,000 Poverty Line? An Economist Says the Economy Is Lying to You - Michael W Green
Robert Sapolsky
Biologist, author, and speaker known for his work on free will and biology
Stanford University
Episode: DISSECTING Sapolsky’s Incompatibilism: Morality In Biological Machines from Particles to Palestine
Rory Fanning
A former Army Ranger and war resister who writes about his experiences and advocacy against militarism
Author of 'Worth Fighting For'
Episode: From joining the US RANGERS after 9/11 and serving with Pat Tillman to War Resistance - Rory Fanning
Melani McAlister
Professor at George Washington University, activist and author
George Washington University
Episode: From Evangelical Zionism to Anti-Colonial Solidarity w/ Melani McAlister
Murtaza Hussain
Investigative journalist at Dropsite News with a focus on high-profile stories including the Epstein case.
Dropsite News
Episode: The ‘Crazy Uncle’ Was Right: Epstein, Israel, Africa & the Oligarchy
Michael Sawyer
Author, scholar, and associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Episode: The International Malcolm X: Gaza, Violence, and the Fight Against Colonialism w/ Michael Sawyer
Nandita Sharma
Professor of Sociology and author specializing in migration and nationalism.
Episode: The False Lure of National Sovereignty and the Mirage of Liberation w/ Nandita Sharma
Brandt Burleson
Former PR professional for the Israeli consulate in Houston
Episode: Confessions of an Israel PR Insider: Manufacturing Consent In the Pews
Adam Hanieh
Writer and thinker analyzing global oil dynamics and geopolitics
Author of Crude Capitalism
Episode: Palestine, Petrodollars, and the Climate: The Converging Capitalist Crisis with Adam Hanieh

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Jay Shapiro
Host of discussions centered around philosophical dilemmas with various guests who are thinkers and writers.

Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars from 204 ratings
  • Came for philosophy, fleeing from ideology

    I came here in 2022 for interesting philosophy content, but ever since Oct 7th, 2023, the podcast shifted away from philosophy and nearly exclusively toward Marxist faiths. The perspectives became predictable and uninteresting. There’s nothing new here that I can’t find everywhere else.

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    mwg32
    United States3 months ago
  • Cringey and untethered

    Jay comes across as smug and dismissive, leaning on bad faith arguments rather than genuine dialogue. Instead of engaging with his guest, he talks over them, unwilling to hear another perspective. His emotional outbursts feel unhinged and unprofessional, making him a poor representative for the cause he claims to support. Even when I agree with his points—which is not uncommon—his delivery weakens the arguments. The result is more embarrassing than enlightening. He seems intelligent, but like ma... more

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    No Nickname (Not Applicable)
    United States5 months ago
  • It's an OK thought experiment, but I have critiques.

    Susan Wolf advocates for not striving to be a moral saint, but as an idea morals, like charity, start at home. You can be moral to yourself first, and then an expanding sphere of family, friends, acquaintances, strangers. So if making art makes you happy, that is a moral endeavour.

    The Afghan excuse only holds up because of the bias against Afghanis which seems to have affected the hosts to the point their empathy has been eroded.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Magic Chrissile
    7 months ago
  • Refreshing and thoughtful

    He exhibits a lot of courage against a mass of apathy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zztoptops
    Spaina year ago
  • Well-intentioned but highly troubling conversation with Monica Guzman

    Host is smart and asks good philosophical questions, but is frustratingly centrist at times. Few episodes demonstrate this as clearly as the bromide-filled discussion with Monica Guzman, someone who is herself clearly very intelligent but, at least in this episode, did a terrible job of conveying any rational cause for her Pollyanna-ish view of political polarization. Jay mentioned in that episode that, growing up in a secular liberal Jewish home, he was not accustomed to hearing rational, artic... more

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    3
    Mors Invicta
    United States4 years ago

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The $140,000 Poverty Line? An Economist Says the Economy Is Lying to You - Michael W Green
Q: How do you navigate the collision of moral considerations and profit maximization?
He acknowledges that his focus has shifted over time, suggesting that as he grows older, he increasingly prioritizes ethical considerations alongside investor interests.
The $140,000 Poverty Line? An Economist Says the Economy Is Lying to You - Michael W Green
Q: Why do you think now your series caught fire and went viral?
Michael indicates the timing was right and the series resonated with many people's unspoken frustrations regarding poverty, as he expressed what they have felt for a long time.
From joining the US RANGERS after 9/11 and serving with Pat Tillman to War Resistance - Rory Fanning
Q: And then, what would you say to that 16-year-old in Gaza, whose half his family was just blown to bits, who is like, I'm going to go join the Islamic Jihad and join this thing?
I would just listen to the kid in Gaza. I have no idea what it's like to have your entire family or 18 people of your family get erased in a rocket or watching an entire family burn to death because of your neighbors wanting your land.
The ‘Crazy Uncle’ Was Right: Epstein, Israel, Africa & the Oligarchy
Q: What are some wrong paths people can take in thinking about Epstein?
People often fall into sectarian views or overly simplify Epstein's actions as just a story about one individual rather than recognizing the broader oligarchic system he represents.
The ‘Crazy Uncle’ Was Right: Epstein, Israel, Africa & the Oligarchy
Q: What is the Epstein story?
The Epstein story encompasses a complex web of elite corruption, influence, and systemic abuse, revealing how Epstein used his connections to facilitate illicit activities and exploit vulnerable individuals.

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What is Dilemma Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Exploring contemporary dilemmas through the lens of philosophy, this podcast features in-depth conversations with various thinkers, scholars, and activists. Episodes tackle complex themes spanning sociopolitical issues, identity, and moral philosophy, often drawing connections between historical contexts and current events. The discussions frequently focus on topics like colonialism, national sovereignty, and the intricacies of the Israel-Palestine conflict, allowing listeners to engage with multifaceted perspectives and challenging ideas about justice, oppression, and activism.

What sets this podcast apart is its commitment to analyzing pressing global issues through a philosophical framework, encouraging critical thinking while navigatin... more

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2. Robert Sapolsky
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7. Nandita Sharma
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