Some Questions Regarding Life
Some Questions Regarding Life
Podcast Description
SQRL seeks to masticate on the simplest - yet hardest - questions that we, as humans, have faced for the past 300,000 years.
Join a high-schooler as she subjects her friends from all walks of life to some questions regarding life, from music taste as an innate or learned phenomenon to whether true altruism exists.
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into timeless questions about life, choices, and personal growth, tackling themes such as morality, the purpose of education, personal fulfillment, and societal pressures. Example episodes include discussions on bias and morality in Episode 3A, exploring whether grades matter in Episode 2, and debates on the relevance of philosophy in the modern age in Episode 1, all incorporating relatable anecdotes and hypothetical scenarios.
SQRL seeks to masticate on the simplest – yet hardest – questions that we, as humans, have faced for the past 300,000 years.
Join a high-schooler as she subjects her friends (students, judges, professors, teachers and mentors included) to some questions regarding life, from music taste as an innate or learned phenomenon to whether true altruism exists.
DISCLAIMER: The views expressed are personal opinions only and do not constitute professional advice. This is a student-run project created for open discussion and reflection.
I’m joined by Judge Shawn Meyers, President Judge of Pennsylvania’s 39th Judicial District. Beyond the courtroom, Judge Meyers is a thoughtful mentor whose perspective bridges law, philosophy, and lived experience.
Episode in a 🌰:
We talk about what makes a human human — from foresight and invention to unpredictability and the quest for objectivity. Along the way, we compare human reasoning to AI’s “hallucinations,” explore the role of law in shaping fairness, and wonder whether any other species strives for objectivity the way we do.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
[00:00:14] Many possible answers to the human question
[00:02:00] Reasoning, memory, and the uniqueness of choice
[00:05:15] Human foresight, invention, and unpredictability
[00:07:26] AI vs. human unpredictability
[00:10:39] Law, rules, and accuracy in reasoning
[00:15:21] The challenge of striving for objectivity
[00:18:23] Why humans need community and rules
[00:21:24] The judge’s struggle with objectivity
[00:25:34] Final reflections on the diversity of answers
🥜 Hypothetical Nut of the Day
If other species could strive for objectivity the way humans do, how would their societies look different?
Hope you enjoyed the ep!
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