About this podcast
Polytechnicast delivers digestible philosophical bites that can be consumed anywhere at anytime. The general tenor of the work is specifically designed to appeal to as wide an audience as possible. It is in this spirit of a toy theorem (a deliberately simplistic model with many details removed so that it can be used to explain a mechanism concisely) coupled with slow cinema (minimalist, observational, non-narrative, and deliberately contemplative long takes) that we attempt to reveal an applied, quiet, uncluttered, and practical way of consuming challenging content. We are engineering thought.
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Episodes
- Hauntology · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 6In this episode, we explore hauntology—a critical theoretical concept introduced by Jacques Derrida in 'Spectres of Marx'. Emerging from deconstruction, hauntology reveals how…
- Right To Be Forgotten · 11 min · Season 1 Episode 5The “Right to Be Forgotten” (RTBF) is a legal concept that allows individuals to request the removal of personal information from search engine results and online directories…
- The Eternal Decoherence · 10 min · Season 1 Episode 4This episode presents a speculative look at the far future of the universe and the potential for a “cosmic amnesia.” It explores how, as galaxies drift beyond visible reach due…
- Dark Sparkler · 10 min · Season 1 Episode 3This episode explores the philosophical implications of extremophiles—organisms thriving in harsh environments previously thought inhospitable to life. These microorganisms…
- On Not Knowing · 9 min · Season 1 Episode 2Here's a fascinating philosophical exploration of how "not knowing" can actually be incredibly valuable! This episode brings together various philosophical perspectives on wonder…
- The Death of the Author Again · 11 min · Season 1 Episode 1As one of the latest forms of creative expression art generated using AI is denied copyright protection due to the current legal requirement for human authorship. Despite…
