How To Actually Develop Critical Thinking | Miles Donahue Breaking Consensus 2026-05-15 | In this episode, I explore with Miles K. Donahue what philosophy actually is, whether the pursuit of truth is always worth it, and what happens to your beliefs after years of rigorous thinking. We discuss the four branches of philosophy, why all reasoning ultimately bottoms out in intuitions, and how to discuss religion — or any charged topic — without losing your objectivity or your integrity.Miles is an analytic philosopher and PhD candidate at Oxford specialising in philosophy of religion, with a focus on the fine tuning argument for the existence of God and multiverse theories. He hosts The Uncertainty Podcast, where he engages professional philosophers on the biggest questions in metaphysics and religion.00:00 What Is Philosophy?05:11 Should We Always Pursue Truth?10:11 Theism, Absurdism, and Life's Meaning12:23 Which Argument Forced You To Change Your Beliefs?16:40 What Are The Tools Of The Philosopher?19:58 Is What Seems True Actually True?23:53 The Difference Between Philosophers and Non-Philosophers25:33 How To Keep Your Friends (for Philosophers)31:25 Engaging in Philosophical Conversations35:42 Is Philosophy Niche?41:39 What Skills Are Developed Through Studying Philosophy?44:03 The Journey of Belief and Skepticism50:14 How To Discuss Emotional Topics?55:07 Maintaining Integrity in Debates☕ Support the channel with a donation→ ko-fi.com/breakingconsensus (Thank you!)📩 CONTACT → ✉️ Business inquiries: contact@breakingconsensus.com → 📦 Send me something:Kevin von NiederhäusernSwissMailBox - 98112 Rue Le Corbusier1208 Geneva, Switzerland
The Biggest Misconception About The Scientific Revolution | Michael Granado Breaking Consensus 2026-09-15 | In this episode, I explore with Dr. Michael Granado what actually caused the Scientific Revolution, why Aristotle's picture of the universe was so difficult to displace, and what changed when science began to rely on mathematical theories alongside observation. We discuss how Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, and Newton transformed our understanding of nature, and what this shift tells us about the relationship between common sense, reason, mathematics, and scientific evidence.Michael Granado is a philosopher whose work focuses on the history and philosophy of science. He also has a YouTube channel covering philosophy, history, and the philosophy of time.More about Dr. Michael Granado:- his excellent YouTube Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCWY5H4ub_iB7E2ukj0TBTxA- PhilPapers page: philpeople.org/profiles/michael-granado00:00 The Complexity of the Scientific Revolution03:07 Aristotle's Influence on Science13:46 The Shift from Teleology to Mechanism15:54 The Role of Mathematics in Astronomy21:57: Was Ptolemy Unique?25:54 Aristotle’s Reign29:17 Copernicus’ Heliocentrism35:37 Christianity vs. Science44:20 Kepler’s Imperfect Circles46:24 Differences between Kepler and Galileo49:56 Realists vs. Anti-Realists about Mathematics51:23 Galileo’s Methodology and Observations59:23 So What Was the Scientific Revolution About?☕ Support the channel with a donation→ ko-fi.com/breakingconsensus (Thank you!)📩 CONTACT → ✉️ Business inquiries: contact@breakingconsensus.com → 📦 Send me something:Kevin von NiederhäusernSwissMailBox - 98112 Rue Le Corbusier1208 Geneva, Switzerland
Wittgenstein Was Wrong (Philosophy Is More Than Language) #philosophy #podcast #wittgenstein Breaking Consensus 2026-07-13 | ...
Existence Is Weirder Than You Think | Nikk Effingham Breaking Consensus 2026-07-11 | In this episode, I sit down with Professor Nikk Effingham to ask the deceptively simple question philosophers can't leave alone: what does it actually mean for something to exist? We dig into how philosophers think about reality at its most basic level, why some of our most confident intuitions turn out to be far shakier than they seem, and how you actually go about arguing for — or against — the existence of something you can't see or touch.Nikk Effingham is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Birmingham, where he researches metaphysics, philosophy of time, philosophy of religion, and conspiracy theories. He's the author of An Introduction to Ontology, among many other books.More about Prof. Effingham's work:- his website: nikkeffingham.weebly.com- PhilPapers page: philpeople.org/profiles/nikk-effingham0:00 The Big Question2:35 First Step To Building Your Worldview5:36 Where Do You Start?9:15 Parmenides' Ontology12:10 Didn’t Science Solve The Problem?15:30 What Does "Exist" Mean?18:50 Universals vs. Particulars22:58 Kinds of Explanations27:20 Are Philosophers Simply Confused?30:31 Types of Existence34:42 How To Select Metaphysical Theories39:32 David Lewis's Bonkers Idea43:15 Are We Just Arguing About Words?47:28 You Are Already Doing Metaphysics49:43 What Are Even Numbers?52:30 Aren’t Abstract Objects Just Concepts?59:10 Why Are Philosophical Theories Weird?☕ Support the channel with a donation→ ko-fi.com/breakingconsensus (Thank you!)📩 CONTACT → ✉️ Business inquiries: contact@breakingconsensus.com → 📦 Send me something:Kevin von NiederhäusernSwissMailBox - 98112 Rue Le Corbusier1208 Geneva, Switzerland
The Lost Art of Good Arguments Breaking Consensus 2026-05-29 | In this video, I break down the philosophical tools behind good arguments — from identifying premises and conclusions to challenging claims the right way.00:00 The First Thing You Should Do02:34 What Do You Mean?04:55 Is The Argument Good?07:30 The Is-Ought Fallacy Explained08:45 How To Challenge An Argument13:40 Going Beyond Winning14:40 How to Become Better☕ Support the channel with a donation→ ko-fi.com/breakingconsensus (Thank you!)📩 CONTACT → ✉️ Business inquiries: contact@breakingconsensus.com → 📦 Send me something:Kevin von NiederhäusernSwissMailBox - 98112 Rue Le Corbusier1208 Geneva, Switzerland
Thinking Is Overrated | Jonathan Matheson Breaking Consensus 2026-05-24 | In this episode, I explore with Professor Jonathan Matheson whether you have an obligation to think for yourself, what it actually means to defer to an expert, and how intellectual humility can paradoxically make you a better reasoner. We discuss the difference between expertise and certification, why suspending judgment is often the most rational response to contested questions, and whether the unexamined life is really not worth living.Jonathan Matheson is a philosopher and professor specialising in epistemology, with a focus on the epistemology of disagreement and the rationality of intellectual deference. He is the author of 'Why It's Okay Not to Think for Yourself', in which he argues that outsourcing your beliefs to those better positioned to answer a question is not intellectual laziness but a coherent and defensible epistemic policy.More about Prof. Matheson's work:- his website: sites.google.com/view/jonathan-matheson- PhilPapers page: philpeople.org/profiles/jonathan-matheson-100:00 It's OK To Be Triggered03:00 Explaining 'It's OK Not To Think for Yourself'05:53 What Is An Expert?10:52 Our Dependence On Experts13:00 Follow The Experts' Consensus15:25 What To Do When Experts Disagree?17:31 Do Experts Actually Know More?21:13 Matheson's Arguments24:40 Solving The Free Will Problem In 2 Weeks26:18 Gaslighting And Gatekeeping31:50 What About Our Intellectual Autonomy?36:40 Are We Smarter Than Aristotle?39:54 The Benefits Of Thinking For Yourself42:10 Should We All Study Philosophy?46:57 Should We Be Agnostic About God's Existence?51:45 Forced To Make A Decision?58:42 AI: Should We Defer To The Machines?☕ Support the channel with a donation→ ko-fi.com/breakingconsensus (Thank you!)📩 CONTACT → ✉️ Business inquiries: contact@breakingconsensus.com → 📦 Send me something:Kevin von NiederhäusernSwissMailBox - 98112 Rue Le Corbusier1208 Geneva, Switzerland
Oxford PhD Explains Philosophers’ Thinking in 5 Minutes Breaking Consensus 2026-05-20 | Miles Donahue (Phd in Philosophy at Oxford) explains how philosophical thinking works in 5 minutes.☕ Support the channel with a donation→ ko-fi.com/breakingconsensus (Thank you!)📩 CONTACT → ✉️ Business inquiries: contact@breakingconsensus.com → 📦 Send me something:Kevin von NiederhäusernSwissMailBox - 98112 Rue Le Corbusier1208 Geneva, Switzerland
Why Philosophers Are Annoyingly Picky #podcast #philosophy #skepticism Breaking Consensus 2026-05-18 | Miles Donahue (PhD in Philosophy at Oxford) explains why philosophers have a much higher skeptical threshold than non-philosophers.Watch the full interview 🎥: youtu.be/rXPZAinpjHs
Youre Not Using AI. AI Is Using You. | Michael Gerlich Breaking Consensus 2026-04-29 | In this episode, we explore how AI is changing the way we think, whether we are still in control of our own reasoning, and what it means to use AI as a tool rather than a crutch. We discuss cognitive offloading, the illusion of productivity, the risk of outsourcing our first thoughts to machines, and what individuals and organisations can do to stay intellectually in charge.Prof. Dr. Michael Gerlich is a sociologist and behavioural scientist specialising in the impact of AI on human cognition and society. His research was among the first to empirically demonstrate that AI negatively affects critical thinking — findings that have since been confirmed by multiple independent studies — making him one of the leading voices on the human cost of AI adoption.His latest book, The Convenience Trap, argues that the most dangerous thing about AI is not that it is too powerful — but that it is too convenient. 00:00 The Impact of AI on Critical Thinking02:38 Cognitive Offloading vs. Cognitive Outsourcing05:52 AI vs. Google08:47 The Influence of AI on Social Media and Beliefs11:42 Using AI to Enhance Critical Thinking14:46 Corporate Challenges with AI Implementation17:41 The Role of AI in Efficiency and Workload20:49 The Future of Work23:53 Critical Thinking in the Age of AI37:29 Creating Friction in AI Processes41:42 Market Forces and AI Competition43:59 The Challenges of AI Implementation47:46 Perception vs. Reality of AI Impact54:28 The Irreversibility of AI Development59:49 The Need for Dialogue on AI Regulation01:04:28 Preparing Society for AI's Impact☕ Support the channel with a donation→ ko-fi.com/breakingconsensus (Thank you!)📩 CONTACT → ✉️ Business inquiries: contact@breakingconsensus.com → 📦 Send me something:Kevin von NiederhäusernSwissMailBox - 98112 Rue Le Corbusier1208 Geneva, Switzerland
The Language You Speak Controls How You Think Breaking Consensus 2026-04-11 | What if your language is quietly shaping the way you see the world? Some cultures have no words for "left" or "right" — only cardinal directions — and it literally changes how they experience time. So how much of your thinking is actually yours?💬 Have you ever struggled to explain something because the right words just didn't exist? Drop it in the comments 👇#Language #Psychology #MindBlown #Linguistics #FunFacts #philosophy
Are We Getting Manipulated By Stage Magicians? Breaking Consensus 2026-04-01 | Are we being manipulated when we look at illusions and magic? ☕ Support the channel with a donation→ ko-fi.com/breakingconsensus (Thank you!)📩 CONTACT → ✉️ Business inquiries: contact@breakingconsensus.com → 📦 Send me something:Kevin von NiederhäusernSwissMailBox - 98112 Rue Le Corbusier1208 Geneva, Switzerland
When Should You Cut Your Childs Finger? A Philosophers Take Breaking Consensus 2026-03-25 | Should we focus on the outcomes of our actions or are there simply things we shouldn't do, whatever the consequences? Tristram McPherson thinks through this challenge and answers the common worry that experts in ethics constantly disagree with each other.☕ Support the channel with a donation→ ko-fi.com/breakingconsensus (Thank you!)📩 CONTACT → ✉️ Business inquiries: contact@breakingconsensus.com → 📦 Send me something:Kevin von NiederhäusernSwissMailBox - 98112 Rue Le Corbusier1208 Geneva, Switzerland
When the Greater Good Isnt Good Enough Breaking Consensus 2026-03-20 | Tristram McPherson reflects on actions where the math adds up but something still feels wrong — one of the most uncomfortable thought experiment in ethics.
Why Faith Debates Go Nowhere (And How to Fix That) Breaking Consensus 2026-03-18 | Philosophers are often criticized for focusing too much on descriptions, but they actually have a good reason for doing this: it avoids ending up talking past each other. Liz Jackson reflects on two definitions of what 'faith' is — hers and Sam Harris' — and how she would re-direct the discussion into something productive.☕ Support the channel with a donation→ ko-fi.com/breakingconsensus (Thank you!)📩 CONTACT → ✉️ Business inquiries: contact@breakingconsensus.com → 📦 Send me something:Kevin von NiederhäusernSwissMailBox - 98112 Rue Le Corbusier1208 Geneva, Switzerland
How Stage Performers Mastered Cognitive Biases Before Scientists Did Breaking Consensus 2026-03-11 | Artist Jeanette Andrews reflects on the challenges and necessity of cognitive biases in our lives, and how magic identified and leverages them since ages. 🎥 Watch the full interview: youtube.com/watch?v=WX9NlT07M24☕ Support the channel with a donation→ ko-fi.com/breakingconsensus (Thank you!)📩 CONTACT → ✉️ Business inquiries: contact@breakingconsensus.com → 📦 Send me something:Kevin von NiederhäusernSwissMailBox - 98112 Rue Le Corbusier1208 Geneva, Switzerland
What The New York Times Can Learn From Magicians Breaking Consensus 2026-03-11 | Artist Jeanette Andrews reflects on magicians being ethical disinformation designer and how it can be used for better journalism.🎥 Watch the full interview: youtu.be/WX9NlT07M24#JeanetteAndrews #philosophy #magic #journalism #news #disinformation #podcast #breakingconsensus
Why Reading Fiction Makes You a Better Thinker Breaking Consensus 2026-02-28 | In this episode, I explore why reading fiction is more than just entertainment. From developing empathy to confronting the darker sides of our own psychology, I reflect on how novels expose us to lives we'd never live and ideas we'd never encounter. I dive into why great books grow with us as we age, how fiction lingers in the mind long after the last page, and what Frankenstein and Dostoevsky taught me about AI, antinatalism, and myself.00:00 – Why Read Fiction at All?00:42 – Fiction Lowers Your Guard01:41 – Living a Thousand Lives03:14 – More Content Than Ink05:15 – Mirror, Mirror06:12 – Know Thyself07:04 – Frankenstein, AI & Antinatalism09:19 – Read, Live, Repeat☕ Support the channel with a donation→ ko-fi.com/breakingconsensus (Thank you!)📩 CONTACT → ✉️ Business inquiries: contact@breakingconsensus.com → 📦 Send me something:Kevin von NiederhäusernSwissMailBox - 98112 Rue Le Corbusier1208 Geneva, Switzerland
Quantum Physics Meets Philosophy Breaking Consensus 2026-02-24 | Professor Elise Crull delves into the intersection of philosophy and science, particularly in the context of quantum physics. It explores the philosophical questions arising in theoretical physics and the implications for scientific reasoning and research paths.🎥 Watch the full interview: youtu.be/3gj_CYVdDmk?si=ocNBtnGsh4c-1ZGj☕ Support the channel with a donation→ ko-fi.com/breakingconsensus (Thank you!)📩 CONTACT → ✉️ Business inquiries: contact@breakingconsensus.com → 📦 Send me something:Kevin von NiederhäusernSwissMailBox - 98112 Rue Le Corbusier1208 Geneva, Switzerland
Sciences Shifting Truths: A Conversation with Elise Crull Breaking Consensus 2026-02-24 | Professor Elise Crull reflects on how past scientific theories have been replaced and what it means for current ones.🎥 Watch the full interview: youtu.be/3gj_CYVdDmk#EliseCrull #Philosophy #PhilosophyOfScience #Science #ScientificTheories
Why Science Cant Answer Its Own Deepest Questions | Elise Crull Breaking Consensus 2026-02-20 | In this episode, we explore what science actually is, how it works, and why philosophical thinking is essential to scientific progress. We discuss the relationship between theory and evidence, the role of interpretation in physics, and how philosophical analysis helps clarify the foundations of scientific practice.Elise Crull is a philosopher of science and Associate Professor at The City College of New York. Her research focuses on the conceptual foundations of modern physics, particularly quantum mechanics and relativity. Known for bridging the gap between physics and philosophy, her work highlights how philosophical inquiry helps scientists interpret theories, refine explanations, and better understand what scientific knowledge truly represents. She was recently named a Fellow of the American Physical Society and has appeared twice on StarTalk, where she spoke with Neil deGrasse Tyson about the philosophical foundations of physics.00:00 The Intersection of Philosophy and Science02:37 Defining Science and Its Boundaries05:40 What Is Matter?13:48 The Value of Philosophy in Science19:42 What Is Objectivity?29:48 Falsifiability and the Nature of Scientific Theories33:07 Quantum Mechanics: Determinism vs Indeterminism36:03 The Limits of Science and God38:38 The Multiverse Interpretation of Quantum Physics42:10 Does Science Provide Explanations?46:30 Einstein's Revolution: From Newtonian to Relativistic Physics53:42 Is There Progress in Science?57:44 Are Scientific Theories True?01:02:28 Measuring Time and Space: A Philosophical Inquiry01:06:37 Diving Deeper Into Einstein's Special Relativity01:08:47 This Is Why Science Needs Philosophers☕ Support the channel with a donation→ ko-fi.com/breakingconsensus (Thank you!)📩 CONTACT → ✉️ Business inquiries: contact@breakingconsensus.com → 📦 Send me something:Kevin von NiederhäusernSwissMailBox - 98112 Rue Le Corbusier1208 Geneva, Switzerland
What Magic Teaches Us About Beliefs & Polarization | Jeanette Andrews Breaking Consensus 2025-10-29 | In this episode, I explore illusion as philosophy in motion with artist and magician Jeanette Andrews. What can magic teach us about how we form beliefs, perceive reality, and place our trust in what we see? We talk about consenting to be deceived, the ethics of manipulation, and how wonder itself can be a form of inquiry.Jeanette Andrews is a New York–based artist and magician whose work bridges illusion, installation, and conceptual art. Her performances function as live thought experiments — multisensory investigations into perception, cognition, and belief. She has presented commissioned works with the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, the Québec City Biennial, the Boca Raton Museum of Art, among many others, and has been affiliated with Harvard’s metaLAB and held a fellowship with MIT’s Center for Art, Science and Technology.More from Jeanette Andrews:Website: jeanetteandrews.comInstragram: instagram.com/jeanetteandrewsmagic0:00 – What Is Magic, Really?5:15 – The Power of Framing: How Context Impacts Perception11:47 – Consensual Deception: When We Agree to Be Fooled13:12 – Magic, Manipulation, and the Ethics of Belief19:04 – The Real Purpose of Illusion24:58 – What Magic Reveals About the Mind and Perception26:37 – Where Art Meets Philosophy and Science35:00 – Deception, Bias, and the Architecture of Belief40:06 – How Magicians Exploit (and Expose) Our Cognitive Traps46:40 – A Live Experiment in Cognitive Magic50:01 – Inside Jeanette Andrews’ MIT Project The Attestation1:05:20 – (Announcement) What Is Coming Next For Jeanette Andrews☕ Support the channel with a donation→ ko-fi.com/breakingconsensus (Thank you!)📩 CONTACT → ✉️ Business inquiries: contact@breakingconsensus.com → 📦 Send me something:Kevin von NiederhäusernSwissMailBox - 98112 Rue Le Corbusier1208 Geneva, Switzerland
What Youtube Taught Me About Human Nature Breaking Consensus 2025-09-19 | In this episode, I explore what six months on YouTube taught me about human nature. From Hobbes’ war of all against all to Rousseau’s vision of compassion, I reflect on how social media acts as a mirror for both our instincts and our reason. I dive into the hidden power of the algorithm, the trap of chasing validation, and the ethical question of whether using hooks and clickbait is manipulation.00:00 – What Is Human Nature, Really?00:46 – Hobbes vs. Rousseau: Who Was Right?03:00 – Social Media as a Mirror04:11 – The Digital Truth Serum05:35 – Instincts or Reason: What Drives Us?09:13 – The Algorithm as Sovereign13:03 – Our Attention: A Tragedy of the Commons15:46 – Manipulation vs. Persuasion22:57 – Ads and the Machinery of Persuasion27:32 – Why the Internet Was Built to Hook Us29:22 – Are Creators Guilty?32:05 – Byung-Chul Han: Why Burnout Feeds the System35:47 – Why Attention ≠ Value39:49 – Purpose in a World of Noise☕ Support the channel with a donation→ ko-fi.com/breakingconsensus (Thank you!)📩 CONTACT → ✉️ Business inquiries: contact@breakingconsensus.com → 📦 Send me something:Kevin von NiederhäusernSwissMailBox - 98112 Rue Le Corbusier1208 Geneva, Switzerland
Why We Keep Talking Past Each Other Breaking Consensus 2025-09-09 | In a debate, we fight to win.In a conversation, we listen to understand.But too often, we confuse the two and walk away unheard.What do you think: Do we debate too much and converse too little?📺 Watch the full breakdown here: youtu.be/JdRHR2lDWkQ#Philosophy #CriticalThinking #Conversations #Debate #Understanding
The Dark Side of “Technically Sweet” Technologies Breaking Consensus 2025-09-03 | When Oppenheimer saw the first atomic bomb, he quoted the Bhagavad Gita.That same obsession with the “technically sweet” drives Silicon Valley today with AI, or gene editing.Are we chasing progress… or our own destruction?👉 Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/jCwkdySE8kY#Philosophy #Oppenheimer #AI #TechnologyEthics
Will Technology Be Humanity’s Final Mistake? Breaking Consensus 2025-08-17 | In this episode, I explore the dangerous psychology behind the phrase “technically sweet”: Oppenheimer’s confession about the irresistible urge to build the atomic weapon. Today, that same mindset is shaping AI, gene editing, and autonomous weapons. I look at why our innovations arrive faster than our safeguards, how regulation lags behind, and why the stakes are higher than ever.00:00 Oppenheimer's Quote00:30 From Hoodies to Warheads: Silicon Valley’s Drive01:42 Why “Technically Sweet” Is So Irresistible02:09 The AI Debate: Rush Ahead or Hold Back?03:47 Lessons From Cloning and CRISPR04:31 The Problem With Patchwork Ethics06:21 The Overwhelming Pace Of Innovation07:43 Playing Russian Roulette☕ Support the channel with a donation→ ko-fi.com/breakingconsensus (Thank you!)📩 CONTACT → ✉️ Business inquiries: contact@breakingconsensus.com → 📦 Send me something:Kevin von NiederhäusernSwissMailBox - 98112 Rue Le Corbusier1208 Geneva, Switzerland
48 Million People Fell for This in 24 Hours… Will You? Breaking Consensus 2025-08-13 | A fake kangaroo. A fake boarding pass. A fake airport.All made by AI—so real it fooled almost 50 million people in a single day.If a meme can do that… what happens when the stakes are real?Political ads. Voice clones. Bands that don’t exist.How will you know what’s true in your feed?🎥 Watch the full deep dive here: youtu.be/PqdvihggeTEWhat’s your biggest fear about AI-generated lies? Drop it in the comments.#AI #Deepfake #PostTruth #MediaManipulation #InternetFuture
The Death of the Internet? Breaking Consensus 2025-08-10 | In this episode, I explore what happens when our feeds fill with content that looks real, sounds real… but isn’t. Deepfakes, AI music, cloned voices: if we can’t trust anything online, what happens next? I unpack five directions the internet might go, the philosophical roots of skepticism, and why your choices matter maybe more than ever.00:00 – The Kangaroo That Fooled 48 Million00:32 – Fake Voices, Real Consequences01:36 – Harari Was Right: “Fake Humans” Are Here02:43 – Descartes vs. the Deepfake Era05:13 – Model Collapse and the Repetition Problem6:28 – The Chinese Room Objection8:30 – Pop Music And Nostalgia11:28 – Five Possible Scenarios16:56 – Maybe the Problem Isn’t AI at All☕ Support the channel with a donation→ ko-fi.com/breakingconsensus (Thank you!)📩 CONTACT → ✉️ Business inquiries: contact@breakingconsensus.com → 📦 Send me something:Kevin von NiederhäusernSwissMailBox - 98112 Rue Le Corbusier1208 Geneva, Switzerland
Not everything online is just a joke. Breaking Consensus 2025-08-08 | A comment went viral.Everyone laughed.But when you look closer… it’s uncomfortable.Is this just online humor?Or something worth thinking about?Watch the full reflection → youtu.be/f7tM-HZ884U#internetculture #trollingethics #darkhumor #whywelaugh #philosophyshorts
The Internet Is Turning Us Cruel Breaking Consensus 2025-08-03 | In this video, I explore what online trolling reveals about our relationship to empathy, cruelty, and social belonging. Using the case of Emily Willis (former adult performer who became the target of brutal online jokes after rumors of Locked-In Syndrome), I examine why mocking others has become so normalized, what drives people to participate, and what it says about our moral instincts.00:00 – The Comment That Shocked Me00:59 – Sympathy vs. Empathy03:06 – Are Some People Just Cruel?03:58 – Bacon Memes vs. Moral Clarity06:29 – My Friend the TikTok Troll06:57 – Humor as Hierarchy08:06 – Trolling as a Tribal Signal09:13 – Society Built on Humiliation10:29 – When Trolling Goes Too Far☕ Support the channel with a donation→ ko-fi.com/breakingconsensus (Thank you!)📩 CONTACT → ✉️ Business inquiries: contact@breakingconsensus.com → 📦 Send me something:Kevin von NiederhäusernSwissMailBox - 98112 Rue Le Corbusier1208 Geneva, Switzerland
Why You’ve Stopped Feeling Awe (And How to Get It Back) Breaking Consensus 2025-07-29 | There’s a deeper reason you feel numb—even in the most beautiful places.It’s not your screen time.It’s not just stress.It’s something no one talks about…🎯 Full story here: youtu.be/SP2_tl6EPKE👇 When was your last real moment of awe?#LostWonder #ModernLife #FeelAgain #YouTubeShorts #PhilosophyShorts
Why We No Longer Feel Wonder (It’s Not Your Phone) Breaking Consensus 2025-07-27 | As a child, awe came easy: whether from a starry sky or a single leaf. But now, even surrounded by beauty, I often feel nothing. In this video, I explore why awe fades as we age: not just because of phones or stress, but because of how adulthood reshapes the way we see reality. I trace how our perception becomes more utilitarian, more filtered, and less alive. And I share how philosophy helps me revive that long-lost wonder and how maybe it can help you too.00:00 – What Happened to Awe?00:30 – The Sublime Feeling We Lose00:57 – It's That Darn Phone!01:35 – My Overstimulated Brain02:15 – Meditation… Without Magic?02:54 – The Weird Way Kids Stay in Awe03:33 – Why Grown-Up Life Blocks Wonder04:11 – Our Filtered Vision of the World05:17 – Finding Our Way Back to Awe☕ Support the channel with a donation→ ko-fi.com/breakingconsensus (Thank you!)📩 CONTACT → ✉️ Business inquiries: contact@breakingconsensus.com → 📦 Send me something:Kevin von NiederhäusernSwissMailBox - 98112 Rue Le Corbusier1208 Geneva, Switzerland
Why You Should Read Philosophy (And Where to Start) Breaking Consensus 2025-07-23 | Philosophy isn’t just abstract ideas.It’s the art of thinking clearly—of understanding yourself.If you’ve ever felt lost, unsure, or trapped in borrowed beliefs… this is where you begin.In the full video, I break down why philosophy matters today and show you where to start your journey.🔗 Watch now → youtu.be/m9L04dJaKj8👇 What’s one belief you’ve never questioned?#philosophy #startreading #thinkingclearly #selfdiscovery #mindsetshift
Why Are We Still Calling This “Sport”? | $1M BJJ, UFC Knockouts & Red Bull Spectacles Breaking Consensus 2025-07-21 | A $1M jiu-jitsu prize. Viral knockouts. Deaths in the ring.We cheer—but are we watching sport… or bloodsport?👇 Watch the full video & tell me what you think.youtu.be/q2-JBgcxIss#SportsEthics #CombatSports #CraigJones #UFC #ExtremeSports
Are Modern Sports Immoral? Breaking Consensus 2025-07-20 | From Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and esports to doping debates and the rise of hyper-violent formats, I explore how algorithms, spectacle, and commerce now drive the evolution of athletics.🧠 Sharpen your thinking each week.→ Join the free newsletter: breakingconsensus.com/subscribe☕ Support the channel with a donation→ ko-fi.com/breakingconsensus (Thank you!)⏳ TIMESTAMPS00:00 The Deep Shift In Modern Sports00:42 The Impact of Social Media01:26 Jiu-Jitsu Meets Big Money02:14 The American vs. European Model04:20 TikTok Sports: Enter The Scroll05:35 Consequences On The Athletes06:19 The Ethics of Doping08:05 The Paradox of Modern Sports09:11 The Tragedy of Aaron Hernandez09:50 The Real Ethical Dilemma🌍 LET'S CONNECT✉️ Free Weekly Newsletter → breakingconsensus.com/subscribe🏠 Website → breakingconsensus.com🎙️ Podcast → open.spotify.com/show/6JSWUF07jHd9K6vjIOIvI2?si=02c2468a58f54849📸 Instagram → instagram.com/BrkingConsensus🎵 TikTok → tiktok.com/@breakingconsensus🐦 Twitter/X → https://x.com/BrkingConsensus📘 Facebook → facebook.com/BreakingConsensus📩 CONTACT → ✉️ Business inquiries: contact@breakingconsensus.com → 📦 Send me something:Kevin von NiederhäusernSwissMailBox - 98112 Rue Le Corbusier1208 Geneva, Switzerland
Why Your Brain Lies to You (and You Don’t Even Notice) Breaking Consensus 2025-07-18 | You feel off.Like something doesn’t add up.That’s cognitive dissonance — your brain rewriting reality to protect your identity.🎯 In the full video, I show how this silent process distorts your decisions, relationships, and beliefs.▶️ Watch now: youtu.be/638hzbTyRGQWhat’s one belief you’ve struggled to justify?#CognitiveDissonance #PsychologyFacts #SelfAwareness #PhilosophyTube #WhyWeThink
Rational…or Tribe Tested? Breaking Consensus 2025-07-14 | Think you picked your ideas logically?They might have picked you.Tap for the reveal ➜ youtu.be/y8gwb5Gi0y8💬 Comment one belief you’d defend to the end—why that one?#BeliefPsychology #Identity #MindShift #Shorts
You’re Not As Rational As You Think You Are Breaking Consensus 2025-07-13 | In this episode, I explore how loyalty, identity, and emotion twist our sense of truth. From unsolved crimes to everyday friendships, I examine how the most deeply held beliefs are often the most irrational — and why that’s both human and dangerous. This episode isn't about judging belief, but about understanding why we hold on to it even when the facts don’t add up.🧠 Sharpen your thinking each week.→ Join the free newsletter: breakingconsensus.com/subscribe☕ Support the channel with a donation→ ko-fi.com/breakingconsensus (Thank you!)⏳ TIMESTAMPS00:00 He Swore He Was Innocent — For 40 Years01:15 Would You Still Cheer If Your Team Switched Jerseys?02:50 Why You Doubt Strangers but Excuse Friends03:43 When “I’m Right” Becomes Who You Are04:50 Should We Ever Let Go of Irrational Beliefs?05:34 Loyalty vs. Rationality: Finding the Line06:23 The Real Danger of Belief Without Reason🌍 LET'S CONNECT✉️ Free Weekly Newsletter → breakingconsensus.com/subscribe🏠 Website → breakingconsensus.com🎙️ Podcast → open.spotify.com/show/6JSWUF07jHd9K6vjIOIvI2?si=02c2468a58f54849📸 Instagram → instagram.com/BrkingConsensus🎵 TikTok → tiktok.com/@breakingconsensus🐦 Twitter/X → https://x.com/BrkingConsensus📘 Facebook → facebook.com/BreakingConsensus📩 CONTACT → ✉️ Business inquiries: contact@breakingconsensus.com → 📦 Send me something:Kevin von NiederhäusernSwissMailBox - 98112 Rue Le Corbusier1208 Geneva, Switzerland
You’re Misusing the Word “Skeptic” – Here’s What It Actually Meant Breaking Consensus 2025-07-11 | Modern skepticism isn’t what the ancients meant.They didn’t just doubt everything — they suspended judgment until truth could be found.So what happened? How did a tool for clarity become a shortcut to conspiracy?👇Do you think real skepticism still exists today?Watch the full story: youtu.be/Iuc0NKRlxtU#Philosophy #CriticalThinking #Skepticism #Stoicism #Epistemology
Fake News Still Falls to This 2,400-Year-Old Technique Breaking Consensus 2025-07-09 | Socrates didn’t preach — he asked questions that cut through the noise.His method? Make bold claims walk… until they collapse.In an age of AI headlines and viral half-truths, this ancient technique might be more powerful than ever.🧠 How do you decide what’s true?📺 Watch the full episode: youtu.be/WnLiNkMyPRU#Socrates #CriticalThinking #FakeNews #PhilosophyShorts #DebunkingMyths
The Question That’s Haunted This Philosopher for 20 Years Breaking Consensus 2025-07-07 | Are we morally obligated to act on climate change?Some philosophers say no—that there’s no real duty to help.But that leaves a haunting question:What moral reasons—if any—do we have to act?👇 What do you think: is climate action a moral obligation?#ClimateEthics #PhilosophyShorts #MoralResponsibility #ClimateChange #EthicalDilemma
Should You Act Ethically Even If It Changes Nothing? | Tristram McPherson Breaking Consensus 2025-07-06 | In this episode, I sat down with philosopher Tristram McPherson to explore a question that haunts me: should we act morally when our individual actions feel insignificant? We unpack Singer’s argument for expected impact, challenge the limits of utilitarian thinking, and dive into the emotional core of real ethical dilemmas. From climate change to factory farming, we ask: are we complicit in systems we benefit from and if so, what can we do about it?Tristram McPherson is a moral philosopher and Professor at The Ohio State University. His work bridges ethics, metaethics, and political philosophy, with a focus on the moral challenges of contemporary life.More from Tristram McPherson:Website: sites.google.com/site/drtristramPublications: sites.google.com/site/drtristram/publications?authuser=0🧠 Sharpen your thinking each week.→ Join the free newsletter: breakingconsensus.com/subscribe☕ Support the channel with a donation→ ko-fi.com/breakingconsensus (Thank you!)⏳ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Crowley The Modern Demon07:10 The “Drop in the Bucket” Problem 12:43 Can Tiny Actions Have Huge Consequences? 18:08 Morality by the Numbers: A Problem?26:34 Can Consequences Make a Wrong Action Right?34:20 Being Part Of A Group36:31 What If You Didn’t Know It Was Wrong?43:05 What About Necessary Harms? 53:10 How Much Can We Reasonably Be Expected to Do?🌍 LET'S CONNECT✉️ Free Weekly Newsletter → breakingconsensus.com/subscribe🏠 Website → breakingconsensus.com🎙️ Podcast → open.spotify.com/show/6JSWUF07jHd9K6vjIOIvI2?si=02c2468a58f54849📸 Instagram → instagram.com/BrkingConsensus🎵 TikTok → tiktok.com/@breakingconsensus🐦 Twitter/X → https://x.com/BrkingConsensus📘 Facebook → facebook.com/BreakingConsensus📩 CONTACT → ✉️ Business inquiries: contact@breakingconsensus.com → 📦 Send me something:Kevin von NiederhäusernSwissMailBox - 98112 Rue Le Corbusier1208 Geneva, Switzerland
From Philosophy to Conspiracy: The Death of Skepticism Breaking Consensus 2025-06-29 | In this episode, I explore how skepticism — once a cornerstone of critical thinking — has become a negatively loaded term, often used to justify extreme rejection. From Socrates’ probing questions to Descartes’ radical doubt, I trace its evolution from thoughtful inquiry to distortion. I break down key schools of skeptical thought, their influence on science and philosophy, and where today’s “skeptics” often go wrong. If you’ve ever wondered whether skepticism makes you wise or just cynical, this episode is for you.🧠 Sharpen your thinking each week.→ Join the free newsletter: breakingconsensus.com/subscribe☕ Support the channel with a donation→ ko-fi.com/breakingconsensus (Thank you!)⏳ TIMESTAMPS00:00 The Difference Between Good And Bad Skepticism01:25 The Origin of Skepticism02:27 Doubting Without Paralysis: Academic Skepticism03:16 Pyrrho and the Cliff Problem05:16 Descartes and the Evil Demon17:17 Galileo, Illusions, and Descartes’ Crisis09:09 How Skepticism Got Hijacked by Conspiracies10:24 The Real Modern Skeptics🌍 LET'S CONNECT✉️ Free Weekly Newsletter → breakingconsensus.com/subscribe🏠 Website → breakingconsensus.com🎙️ Podcast → open.spotify.com/show/6JSWUF07jHd9K6vjIOIvI2?si=02c2468a58f54849📸 Instagram → instagram.com/BrkingConsensus🎵 TikTok → tiktok.com/@breakingconsensus🐦 Twitter/X → https://x.com/BrkingConsensus📘 Facebook → facebook.com/BreakingConsensus📩 CONTACT → ✉️ Business inquiries: contact@breakingconsensus.com → 📦 Send me something:Kevin von NiederhäusernSwissMailBox - 98112 Rue Le Corbusier1208 Geneva, Switzerland
What If Your Future Already Exists? Breaking Consensus 2025-06-27 | Einstein believed that time is like space — all moments exist at once.You’re not moving toward the future… you’re just unveiling it.But if the future already exists… do you still have free will?🎥 Watch till the end — and tell me what you think.👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments.#Einstein #FreeWill #BlockUniverse #PhysicsPhilosophy #TimeTheory
Do We Really Have Free Will If We Can’t Choose Our Beliefs? Breaking Consensus 2025-06-25 | What if free will is just an illusion? In this clip, I ask philosopher Liz Jackson if it’s a paradox to believe we have free will… yet admit we don’t control our beliefs.She unpacks the difference between hard determinism and compatibilism—and hints we might not be as free as we think.👇 Do you think we can choose what we believe?#FreeWillDebate #PhilosophyShorts #DoxasticVoluntarism #LizJackson #Compatibilism
Why You Already Trust Experts (Even If You Think You Don’t) Breaking Consensus 2025-06-23 | We like to think we can figure everything out ourselves. But most of what we know — about medicine, engineering, even history — comes from trusting others.So the real question isn’t if we trust… it’s who, and why.👉 Full episode here: youtu.be/2tRe1ER2aZI#CriticalThinking #TrustExperts #Philosophy. #Expertise #Trust #Experts #Knowledge #Science #History #CriticalThinking #Reliability #Verification #Facts
When Questioning Everything Stops Being Critical Thinking Breaking Consensus 2025-06-22 | In this episode, I explored the trap of “fake critical thinking” — the kind where people reject everything mainstream without having a reliable method to evaluate truth.I broke down the difference between real skepticism and lazy doubt, and why rejecting all sources doesn’t make you smarter. It can make you easier to fool.I also shared how to build actual critical thinking habits, the kind that help you refine your beliefs rather than just oppose others.If you’ve ever felt lost between trusting experts and doing your own research, this one’s for you.🧠 Sharpen your thinking each week.→ Join the free newsletter: breakingconsensus.com/subscribe☕ Support the channel with a donation→ ko-fi.com/breakingconsensus (Thank you!)⏳ TIMESTAMPS00:00 The Guy Who Questions Everything (And Still Gets Fooled)00:42 The Illusion Of Free Thinking02:27 The Science Of Trusting Sources03:44 The Effort Problem05:48 5 Habits of Actual Critical Thinkers07:33 Breaking Consensus?09:00 How to Tell If You’re Really Thinking Critically📌 LINKS🔗 youtu.be/ZXdjB0fS7Gw🌍 LET'S CONNECT✉️ Free Weekly Newsletter → breakingconsensus.com/subscribe🏠 Website → breakingconsensus.com🎙️ Podcast → open.spotify.com/show/6JSWUF07jHd9K6vjIOIvI2?si=02c2468a58f54849📸 Instagram → instagram.com/BrkingConsensus🎵 TikTok → tiktok.com/@breakingconsensus🐦 Twitter/X → https://x.com/BrkingConsensus📘 Facebook → facebook.com/BreakingConsensus📩 CONTACT → ✉️ Business inquiries: contact@breakingconsensus.com → 📦 Send me something:Kevin von NiederhäusernSwissMailBox - 98112 Rue Le Corbusier1208 Geneva, Switzerland
Are You Morally Responsible for Believing Something Stupid? 🤔 Breaking Consensus 2025-06-20 | If someone believes the 15th digit of π is 3 for no reason… is that morally wrong?Philosopher Liz Jackson draws a line between racist beliefs (clearly immoral) and epistemically bad ones.So: Do we owe it to others not to believe nonsense?🎤 Watch the full interview for more on epistemology, belief, and responsibility.👇 Comment: Where do you draw the line?
If Time Is Infinite, Why Are You Here Now? Breaking Consensus 2025-06-18 | Imagine time as a record, and your mind is the needle.You’re only experiencing this moment. Why?Physicists and philosophers are still debating it.▶️ What if your consciousness is just scanning through eternity?Comment your theory below.#Consciousness #TimeTheory #PhilosophyOfTime #Eternalism #PhysicsMysteries
Theranos Supporters Shocking Denial: Pride Over Truth? Breaking Consensus 2025-06-16 | Even with mounting fraud evidence, Theranos supporters like Jim Mattis & Henry Kissinger doubled down!Explore their dilemma: avoiding admitting bad judgment despite clear signs. Why did investors stick with Elizabeth Holmes?Full video on cogntive dissonance: youtu.be/638hzbTyRGQ#TheranosScandal #Theranos #ElizabethHolmes #Fraud #Investors #JimMattis #HenryKissinger #TimDraper #GeorgeShultz #RupertMurdoch #CNBC
Rethinking Critical Thinking (And 4 Ways To Have Better Conversations) Breaking Consensus 2025-06-15 | In this video, I share a personal story that made me question what it really means to think critically. It’s not about winning debates or memorizing facts; it’s about building a coherent, honest, and adaptable worldview. I explore how to break ideas down to their foundations, identify contradictions in our thinking, and navigate conversations without trying to “win.” I also lay out four ways to engage in discussion, and why choosing the right stance can completely change how we learn and persuade.🧠 Sharpen your thinking each week.→ Join the free newsletter: breakingconsensus.com/subscribe☕ Support the channel with a donation→ ko-fi.com/breakingconsensus (Thank you!)⏳ TIMESTAMPS00:00 The Argument I ‘Won’ That Changed Nothing00:41 What Critical Thinking Actually Is03:48 Thinking From First Principles05:21 How to Spot Contradictions in Your Beliefs06:31 Stop Trying to Win — Try to Understand08:29 The Four Stances of Every Discussion11:23 How to Think, Not Just What to Think🔗 LINKyoutu.be/8EI_c5quw-g🌍 LET'S CONNECT✉️ Free Weekly Newsletter → breakingconsensus.com/subscribe🏠 Website → breakingconsensus.com🎙️ Podcast → open.spotify.com/show/6JSWUF07jHd9K6vjIOIvI2?si=02c2468a58f54849📸 Instagram → instagram.com/BrkingConsensus🎵 TikTok → tiktok.com/@breakingconsensus🐦 Twitter/X → https://x.com/BrkingConsensus📘 Facebook → facebook.com/BreakingConsensus📩 CONTACT → ✉️ Business inquiries: contact@breakingconsensus.com → 📦 Send me something:Kevin von NiederhäusernSwissMailBox - 98112 Rue Le Corbusier1208 Geneva, Switzerland
