Selling Plato

By: Selling Plato with Dr. Jared Oliphint
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  • Welcome to Selling Plato, hosted by Dr. Jared Oliphint. I talk to all kinds of people who can make philosophy useful for your daily life. Go to www.sellingplato.com, subscribe on our YouTube channel to watch the conversations, and follow us on socials at @sellingplato to learn more. Philosophy has a marketing problem. Let’s solve it.
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Episodes
  • Episode 13 - Dr. Megan Fritts - Academia Has a Parenting Problem
    Mar 13 2025

    Dr. Megan Fritts is an assistant professor of philosophy at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She specializes in the areas of ethics, action theory, philosophy of technology, and religious existentialism. Along with her husband, Frank, Megan also hosts and produces the podcast Philosophy on the Fringes.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Podcast Format

    01:30 Balancing Family Life and Academia

    04:17 Early Philosophical Influences

    07:14 Academic Journey and Teaching Philosophy

    10:13 Navigating Graduate School and Job Market

    13:35 Philosophy of Action and Research Interests

    16:28 Social Dynamics in Graduate School

    19:12 Transitioning to Professional Life

    22:16 Challenges of Isolation in Academia

    25:12 Unique Perspectives on Family and Academia

    37:54 Navigating Academia as a Parent

    50:22 The Impact of Parenthood on Academic Productivity

    01:07:08 Philosophy for Everyone: Bridging the Gap

    01:17:47 Advice for Aspiring Philosophers

    Links from the show:

    https://philpeople.org/profiles/megan-fritts https://sites.google.com/view/meganjfritts/home https://x.com/freganmitts

    Dr. Jared Oliphint is the founder of Selling Plato (www.sellingplato.com), received his PhD in philosophy, and teaches philosophy at the college level. His published work has focused on metaphysics, philosophy of language, conceptual engineering, social ontology, and metaethics.

    ✍🏻 FREE paper-writing guide: https://sellingplato.kit.com/freepapertemplate

    🎙️ SUBSCRIBE to the Selling Plato podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TBXs4TY8wt06KNg6Osm8v?si=wJa0rwPbTFahYQf2gxzMHQ

    🏛️ LEARN formal logic at Selling Plato’s Academy: https://jared-oliphint-s-school.teachable.com/p/introduction-to-logic

    📲 CONNECT on:

    X: https://x.com/sellingplato

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@selling.plato

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sellingplato/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sellingplato

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sellingplato

    Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sellingplato

    Snapchat: @sellingplato

    Keywords

    parenthood, academia, philosophy, family life, teaching, graduate school, emotional intelligence, social dynamics, philosophy of action, community

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Episode 12 - Dr. Randal Baker and The World-Changing Weight Loss Device
    Feb 27 2025

    Dr. Randal Baker (MD, FACS) is a bariatric surgeon, specializing in obesity and weight loss. Well lover a decade ago, Dr. Baker developed a potentially world-changing weight loss device called the Full Sense Device, which is now pending approval with the FDA. Read more about how revolutionary this device is at the links below.Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Dr. Randy Baker

    01:27 Journey into Medicine: Education and Early Career

    04:28 The Evolution of Surgery: Technology and Techniques

    07:38 The Obesity Epidemic: Causes and Consequences

    10:35 Bariatric Surgery: A Solution to Obesity

    13:12 The Science of Stapling: Innovations in Surgery

    16:14 Challenges of New Technologies in Medicine

    19:19 Understanding the Rise in Obesity

    22:18 Fiber and Gut Health: The Missing Link

    25:16 The Role of Medications: Ozempic and Beyond

    28:11 Ethics in Pharmaceutical Advertising

    36:57 The Influence of AI and Bias in Medicine

    39:36 Conflicts of Interest in Healthcare

    44:07 Understanding Obesity and Overweight

    46:00 Innovative Device for Weight Loss

    50:36 Navigating the FDA Approval Process

    53:39 Patient Communication and Treatment Options

    56:26 The Role of Lifestyle Changes

    58:29 Cultural Pressures and Body Positivity

    01:05:40 Mental Health and Obesity

    01:09:48 Practical Steps for Health ImprovementLinks from the show:https://www.buzzfeed.com/joeloliphint/the-invention-that-could-end-obesity https://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/interview-with-dr-baker-full-sense-device/Dr. Jared Oliphint is the founder of Selling Plato (www.sellingplato.com), received his PhD in philosophy, and teaches philosophy at the college level. His published work has focused on metaphysics, philosophy of language, conceptual engineering, social ontology, and metaethics.✍🏻 FREE 17-page paper-writing guide: https://sellingplato.kit.com/freepapertemplate🏛️ LEARN formal logic at Selling Plato’s Academy: https://jared-oliphint-s-school.teachable.com/p/introduction-to-logic📲 CONNECT on:X: https://x.com/sellingplatoTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@selling.platoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sellingplato/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sellingplatoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sellingplatoThreads: https://www.threads.net/@sellingplatoSnapchat: @sellingplatoKeywordsDr. Randy Baker, obesity, bariatric surgery, GLP-1 medications, health recommendations, technology in medicine, gut health, fiber, medical ethics, FDA process

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Episode 11 - Dr. Marcus Arvan, The Philosophy Career Guru
    Feb 13 2025
    Dr. Marcus Arvan is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Tampa. He received his PhD from the University of Arizona and works in ethics, social-political philosophy, cognitive science, philosophy of AI, and metaphysics. He published his first book, Rightness as Fairness: A Moral and Political Theory, in 2016 and his second book, Neurofunctional Prudence and Morality: A Philosophical Theory, in 2020. His third book, Why It's OK to be a Moderate, is forthcoming in 2025. He also owns and blogs at the Philosophers' Cocoon: A Safe and Supportive Forum for Early-Career Philosophers, and co-manages New Work in Philosophy with Barry Maguire and Willa Saadat. Links from the show: http://www.marcusarvan.net https://philosopherscocoon.typepad.com/blog https://newworkinphilosophy.substack.com Dr. Jared Oliphint is the founder of Selling Plato (www.sellingplato.com), received his PhD in philosophy, and teaches philosophy at the college level. His published work has focused on metaphysics, philosophy of language, conceptual engineering, social ontology, and metaethics. ✍🏻 FREE philosophical paper-writing guide: https://sellingplato.kit.com/freepapertemplate 🎙️ SUBSCRIBE to the Selling Plato podcast: https://sellingplato.podbean.com 🏛️ LEARN formal logic at Selling Plato’s Academy: https://jared-oliphint-s-school.teachable.com/p/introduction-to-logic 📲 CONNECT on: X: https://x.com/sellingplato TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@selling.plato Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sellingplato/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sellingplato LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sellingplato Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sellingplato Snapchat: @sellingplato Keywords philosophy, academic career, graduate school, tenure track, public philosophy, AI, ethics, publication, mental health, moderates
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    1 hr and 27 mins

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