Philosophy In Action Podcast (M4A)

In this 5 December 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh interviewed Dr. Doug McGuff about "Strength Training Using Body by Science." Topics discussed include: * The nature of fitness and the purpose of exercise * The "Body by Science" or "SuperSlow" method * Safety in Body by Science workouts * Other benefits of Body by Science * Dr. McGuff's discovery of the Body by Science method * Workouts for older, overweight, and weak people * What's wrong with "cardio" * The injury rates in CrossFit * The role of evolutionary theory in fitness * Doing CrossFit as a sport * The value of a trainer (or workout partner) * Sticking with Body by Science over time * Calf raises * Leg extension and knee injuries * Leg extension and leg press * Optimal strength gains * Timed static contractions For more from Dr. Diana Hsieh on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 5 December 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Dr. Doug McGuff about "Strength Training Using Body by Science." Topics discussed include: * The nature of fitness and the purpose of exercise * The "Body by Science" or "SuperSlow" method * Safety in Body by Science workouts * Other benefits of Body by Science * Dr. McGuff's discovery of the Body by Science method * Workouts for older, overweight, and weak people * What's wrong with "cardio" * The injury rates in CrossFit * The role of evolutionary theory in fitness * Doing CrossFit as a sport * The value of a trainer (or workout partner) * Sticking with Body by Science over time * Calf raises * Leg extension and knee injuries * Leg extension and leg press * Optimal strength gains * Timed static contractions For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 2 December 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh discussed moral luck, parental support of adult children, guaranteed pensions for government employees, right to die, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Moral Luck (2:17) * Question 2: Parental Support of Adult Children (17:19) * Question 3: Guaranteed Pensions for Government Employees (32:37) * Question 4: Right to Die (48:42) * Rapid Fire Questions (1:00:07) * Conclusion (1:04:03) For more from Dr. Diana Hsieh on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 2 December 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed moral luck, parental support of adult children, guaranteed pensions for government employees, right to die, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Moral Luck (2:17) * Question 2: Parental Support of Adult Children (17:19) * Question 3: Guaranteed Pensions for Government Employees (32:37) * Question 4: Right to Die (48:42) * Rapid Fire Questions (1:00:07) * Conclusion (1:04:03) For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 28 November 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh interviewed Dr. William Dale about "End-Of-Life Medical Choices." Topics discussed include: * Dr. Dale's work * End-of-life challenges for the patient * End-of-life challenges for others * The choice of more versus less treatment * Doctors telling patients the whole truth * What patients can do to get more and better information * Patients' regrets about treatment * The importance of knowing one's own preferences * Dealing with family problems * Living will versus power of attorney * Talking to the person with your power of attorney * The emotions of dealing with death * Being a supportive and reasonable family member * Conflicts between in-town-and out-of-town family * Conflicts in the family over care * The "five stages of grief" * Differences between ethnic groups about end-of-life care For more from Dr. Diana Hsieh on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 28 November 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Dr. William Dale about "End-Of-Life Medical Choices." Topics discussed include: * Dr. Dale's work * End-of-life challenges for the patient * End-of-life challenges for others * The choice of more versus less treatment * Doctors telling patients the whole truth * What patients can do to get more and better information * Patients' regrets about treatment * The importance of knowing one's own preferences * Dealing with family problems * Living will versus power of attorney * Talking to the person with your power of attorney * The emotions of dealing with death * Being a supportive and reasonable family member * Conflicts between in-town-and out-of-town family * Conflicts in the family over care * The "five stages of grief" * Differences between ethnic groups about end-of-life care For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 25 November 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh discussed sexual harassment laws, rooting for antiheroes, child beauty pageants, teaching children philosophy, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Sexual Harassment Laws (4:07) * Question 2: Rooting for Antiheroes (34:06) * Question 3: Child Beauty Pageants (45:12) * Question 4: Teaching Children Philosophy (55:21) * Rapid Fire Questions (1:04:39) * Conclusion (1:10:49) For more from Dr. Diana Hsieh on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 25 November 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed sexual harassment laws, rooting for antiheroes, child beauty pageants, teaching children philosophy, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Sexual Harassment Laws (4:07) * Question 2: Rooting for Antiheroes (34:06) * Question 3: Child Beauty Pageants (45:12) * Question 4: Teaching Children Philosophy (55:21) * Rapid Fire Questions (1:04:39) * Conclusion (1:10:49) For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 18 November 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh discussed adopting ideas by default, griping versus moral judgment, veganism as child abuse, sharing lecture notes, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Adopting Ideas by Default (2:45) * Question 2: Griping Versus Moral Judgment (22:57) * Question 3: Veganism as Child Abuse (39:19) * Question 4: Sharing Lecture Notes (49:22) * Rapid Fire Questions (1:00:59) * Conclusion (1:11:28) For more from Dr. Diana Hsieh on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 18 November 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed adopting ideas by default, griping versus moral judgment, veganism as child abuse, sharing lecture notes, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Adopting Ideas by Default (2:45) * Question 2: Griping Versus Moral Judgment (22:57) * Question 3: Veganism as Child Abuse (39:19) * Question 4: Sharing Lecture Notes (49:22) * Rapid Fire Questions (1:00:59) * Conclusion (1:11:28) For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 14 November 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh interviewed Robb Wolf on "The Paleo Solution." Topics discussed include: * The basics of the paleo diet * Paleo versus low-carb diets * The benefits of paleo: not just weight loss * Easing into paleo * The evolutionary framework for nutrition and medicine * The state of modern medicine * The claimed health benefits of vegetarianism and veganism * Concerns for animal welfare * Debates and disputes in the paleo community * Wheat and gluten * Cheating on paleo * Paleo as life-transforming * Robb's political activism * Robb's podcast, book, and online resources For more from Dr. Diana Hsieh on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 14 November 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Robb Wolf about "The Paleo Solution." Topics discussed include: * The basics of the paleo diet * Paleo versus low-carb diets * The benefits of paleo: not just weight loss * Easing into paleo * The evolutionary framework for nutrition and medicine * The state of modern medicine * The claimed health benefits of vegetarianism and veganism * Concerns for animal welfare * Debates and disputes in the paleo community * Wheat and gluten * Cheating on paleo * Paleo as life-transforming * Robb's political activism * Robb's podcast, book, and online resources For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 11 November 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh discussed the 2012 election results, explaining a break-up, keeping contact with questionable family, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The 2012 Election Results (2:01) * Question 2: Explaining a Break-Up (45:23) * Question 3: Keeping Contact with Questionable Family (55:16) * Rapid Fire Questions (1:02:03) * Conclusion (1:07:03) For more from Dr. Diana Hsieh on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 11 November 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed the 2012 election results, explaining a break-up, keeping contact with questionable family, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The 2012 Election Results (2:01) * Question 2: Explaining a Break-Up (45:23) * Question 3: Keeping Contact with Questionable Family (55:16) * Rapid Fire Questions (1:02:03) * Conclusion (1:07:03) For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 7 November 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh interviewed Dr. Sasha Volokh on "Taking Stock of Tort Law." Topics discussed include: * What tort law is, compared with criminal, contract, and property law * Intentional versus accidental torts * Crimes and torts * The negligence standard versus strict liability in torts * Standards for torts in American history * Good Samaritan laws and torts: affirmative duties * Special cases of duties to rescue * Free speech and torts: defamation, invasion of privacy, and intentional infliction of emotional distress * Proposals for tort reform * Torts and legal precedents in property law * Law and philosophy For more from Dr. Diana Hsieh on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com