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Good Is In The Details is an engaging philosophy and education podcast hosted by Gwendolyn Dolske, Ph.D., and Rudy Salo, exploring the ideas that shape how we think, learn, and live. Blending philosophy, higher education, books, ethics, culture, and critical thinking, the show invites listeners into thoughtful conversations with scholars, authors, and experts from a wide range of disciplines. Each episode makes complex ideas accessible, connecting philosophy to everyday life, current events, human behavior, and the pursuit of meaning. From ethics and epistemology to history, sociology, and the philosophy of culture, Good Is In The Details helps listeners learn what they didn't know they didn't know while encouraging curiosity, intellectual growth, and deeper understanding. Ideal for lifelong learners, students, educators, and anyone seeking a fun, engaging, and thoughtful learning experience, this podcast combines academic insight, real-world relevance, and lively conversation. Whether you're interested in philosophy, books, higher education, or developing critical thinking skills, Good Is In The Details offers meaningful dialogue, fresh perspectives, and wisdom you can carry into everyday life.
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How To Be Mindful about our Brains: Brain Surgery, Free Will, and the Illusion of Mind?
What is it like to be a brain surgeon? How much of our personality is determined by brain structure? Do we truly have free will or is it an illusion created by neural processes? Will there ever be a cure for dementia? And could artificial intelligence replace neurosurgeons? In this episode of Good I
Introduction to Philosophy and Critical Thinking: Bill Tomlinson on Reasoning, Paradox, and AI as a Tool for Thinking
In this episode of Good Is In The Details , hosts Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo are joined by philosopher and author Bill Tomlinson to explore the foundations of critical thinking and the practice of philosophy. Drawing from his book Dialogues with Artificial Intelligence: On the Tools of Philosoph
Thinking Clearly When Everything Feels Heavy: A Conversation on Media, Bias, and Context
In this special mini-episode of Good Is In The Details , hosts Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo step away from their usual expert interview format to pause and reflect on the current cultural and political climate and the emotional weight many of us are carrying right now. Rather than taking a politic