The UCI Humanities social-distancing playlist
With COVID-19 dominating the headlines and keeping many of us quarantined at home, it can be difficult to fight the feeling of oncoming cabin fever. To keep our minds sharp and spirits up, I’ve compiled a list of podcasts created by UCI School of Humanities faculty, students and alumni. From historical perspectives on reality TV to interviews with Muslim movers and shakers, there’s a podcast for everyone.
Predictive policing technology, the philosophy of war and religious controversies—these are nuanced and often mystifying topics. But "Hi-Phi Nation," an award-winning SLATE podcast created by alumnus Barry Lam (B.A.s English and philosophy ’01), turns complex ideas into engaging stories and anecdotes. Lam, an associate professor of philosophy at Vassar College, has received funding for the podcast from several organizations, including the Whiting Foundation, National Endowment for the Humanities, the Frances Fergusson Technology Fund and more. Earning acclaim from The Guardian, Huffington Post and Indiewire, Hi-Phi Nation is the first philosophy show to be picked up by a major podcast network.