Symbolic Logic
To interpret the proofs found in Pamalogy, a knowledge of symbolic logic is helpful, so here is a guide to some basic concepts for newcomers to the field of logic.…
16 – Spirits, Souls, Identity and Personhood
Does a fetus have a soul? What about a spirit? Is it a person? Does it have an identity? When? Is there something wrong with abortion? This isn't going to…
Episode 15 – What Are We?
In our last episode I showed why maximized awfulness could never defeat Maximized Awesomeness. Quite the opposite. Logically, Maximized Awesomeness would have the capacity to defeat (not just maximized awfulness…
Episode 14 – Defeating Evil
The truth machine the Pamalogy Society will raise money for will dig deep into every kind of idea, not just political ones. Since philosophers will do the beta testing and…
The Speed of Nothing
If nothingness is real, there is room everywhere for it. In fact, there is no place nothingness never was. What exactly is nothingness? There's always room for ice cream. Is…
Episode 12 – Compatibilism
Compatibilism - it's a word some philosophers use to describe the way a Universe that's set in motion, and hypothetically predictable, still meshes with the idea that we are responsible…
Status Report
We owe you a status update. The Pamalogy Society has still not incorporated as of the time of this writing. The plan is to release the podcast and watch that…
Episode 11 – Determinism
What if there wasn't free-will in the Universe? What if everything was set in motion and couldn't become anything other than what it will? If everybody thought that, how would…
Episode 10 – Incorruptibility
Do you believe that when you go to heaven there will be no more sin, sorrow or suffering? A lot of people do. Will you be free? If you still…
Episode 9 – Connection
What is truth? Is your truth the same as my truth? I've invented a truth machine. That may help. But what if we're in the Matrix? How does the mind…