Backyard Philosophy Podcast

Living on Mars

As Earth begins to become more and more crowded, humanities adventures nature, aims towards the stars. The science fiction of living on moons and planets are within our grasps. Join us this episode as Nick and Mike talk about what it takes to get us to Mars, how to survive on another planet and become a multi celestial body species. Will we have a space elevator? Will we live underground? What will we eat on these new strange planets? 

The West Point Eggnog Riot

In this weeks mini episode Mike tells the story of The Eggnog Riot to Nick. What happens when a bunch on military cadets are told no alcohol for the holidays during the 1800s. How crazy can an academy get with gallons of whiskey and wine. Well join us this episode to find out, and learn about one of the craziest Christmas Eve parties in American history.

NanoBots in Medicine Episode #20

Nano technology is an emerging technology and becoming more prevalent in the medical field. Join us this week as Mike and Nick talk how nano bots could cure cancer, heart diseases and bacterial infections. How nano bots are made, controlled and are programed. Will nano bots be the savior to humanities diseases or will we control humans through nano bots.

Roman Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus

Perhaps one of the most important historical figures you never heard off. Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus. A man who held all the power in his hands twice and chose to give it back to the people. Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus, influenced world leaders all through out time, all over the world, from George Washington the first American president to prime ministers the world over. Join us this week as Nick talks about this important man that all can learn from.

Social Media Addiction Episode #19

With technology becoming more and more prevalent in our everyday lives so to do people reliance on the technology. More specifically social media. Join Nick and Mike this episode as they discuss the new drug that is social media, and how it is affecting peoples everyday life. And learn so possible solutions to beat this new addicting feature.

The Mountain Man - Mini Episode #7

A Hammer, A Chisel and 22 years and you can quite literally carve your own path in the world. Join us this week as Mike tells Nick of the amazing story of Dashrath Manjhi. A man who carved a mountain down to nothing all by himself. An amazing story, inspirational and a model for all of us to.  

Do We Have Free Will? Episode #18

For eons people have been discussing the age old questions about free will.... Do we have free will? What is free will? Do we have a choice? Well this week Mike and Nick talk about free will vs determinism, how modern science is trying to answer this complex question, the impact of having and not having free will, and the importance of believing in free will to a human psyche. Join along in this adventure and discussion as Mike and Nick once again get over their heads.

Tragedy of the Commons

In this Mini Episode: Nick explains the famous situation of the tragedy of the commons. As resources become less abundant, it is important to figure out how to work together and properly manage resources. And perhaps one of the best analogies/examples of resource management is the tragedy of the commons.

Illegal Recycling Episode #17

Did Mike and Nick stumble into a conspiracy that engulfs the world? Did thousands of back room deals finally got brought to light? Join us this episode were Mike and Nick talk about the global illegal trade of recycled goods. From America, to Brittan, to Japan, millions of tons of so called recycled goods being illegally transported, sold, burned and thrown into landfills. Does recycling actually help the planet? How much of your recycled goods are actually recycled? 

The Firework War

Every year this small island in Greece launch thousands, THOUSANDS!!! of rockets at each other. Join us this week as Mike brings this amazing festival to Nick and you the audience. Discussing the chaos of Rouketopolemos.