In this first episode of 2023, Cam, Phil, Ryan, and Connor are happy to be joined by our wonderful guests, Mitch and Roman. They have been gracious enough to share with us their personal stories of surviving cancer at a young age - and how such a harrowing experience shaped their lives, worldviews, relationships, etc. This will be the first of a 3-part series covering their stories...tune in to listen and hopefully find some inspiration and insight.
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4. Is There a Case for Moral Absolutism?
In this episode, Cam, Phil, Ryan, and Connor discuss the merits of the ideas of moral absolutism and moral objectivism; that is to say, that there is an overarching code of morality or moral principles ingrained into the very fabric of the universe. Have we discovered some of this code? Much of it? Or perhaps none? On the other hand, perhaps morality is purely subjective, being shaped by the environment and setting that it inhabits. Join us for our thoughts on this fascinating topic!
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3. Does God Exist?
Cam, Phil, Connor, and Ryan discuss the possibility of the existence of God. All human cultures and civilizations have had some concept of the divine since the dawn of time. Where does this idea come from? Did the Age of Enlightenment effectively erase the possibility of God's existence, or can proof of God be found in the idea of the intelligent design of the universe? Perhaps the truth lies within the very laws that govern our universe - laws of physics, mathematics, and more. Or perhaps the idea of God is a simple fantasy created by man to explain away the unexplainable. Come join our discussion!
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2. Free Speech and Censorship
Cam, Phil, Ryan, and Connor continue Season 2 with a discussion on free speech and censorship in the modern age. Why is free speech such an important pillar of democracies around the world? What, if any, are the reasonable limits to place upon such a crucial civil right? When, if ever, is censorship okay? Has censorship gone too far in today's world of cancel culture and intolerance to opposing political views? If so, what can we do to protect the right to freely express oneself without fear of social ostracism?
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1. What if the Allies Lost World War II?
Welcome back to Beyond the Borderline! In this first episode of SEASON 2, Cam, Phil, Connor, and Ryan discuss one of the most fascinating questions in the alternate history genre: what if the Allies had lost World War II? In this discussion, we will assume that Nazi Germany never suffered the defeat that occurred in our actual timeline. We will speculate about the effects that this would have had on the world in the mid-20th century and beyond, and seek to understand how Europe and other world powers would have reacted. Would Germany have been able to maintain their grip on Europe? Was their fascist style of governance doomed to fail no matter what? How would Russia have factored into the conversation? Join us to find out!
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Beyond the Borderline Podcast is your weekly dose of casual yet engaging and thought-provoking conversations about this crazy world of ours. We are 4 friends from Ottawa just trying to make our way in the universe. Join us as we explore the mysteries and intrigue of life, one episode at a time.