Show Notes
What IS reality? In this episode, we break down metaphysics—the branch of philosophy that asks the biggest questions about existence, identity, and causality:
- Core contrasts between epistemology and metaphysics - Classic and modern examples: Ship of Theseus, smartphones, virtual worlds - Key puzzles: causality, randomness, free will, and the nature of time
Tune in to expand your view of what’s real, and get ready for next episode’s dive into ethics! For more, visit talking2ai.show.
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