Gerard Michols is a public philosopher from Upstate New York who had discussed and written prolifically about reflecting on life from nothingness through reason and ethics. On the podcast, John and Gerard discuss:The primacy of philosophy in all decision-makingPreferences for and against philosophy as a driving force in human livesThe Ivory Tower’s failuresContextualizing philosophy for everyone’s needs Types of decisions most appropriately suited to philosophical framingDistinctions between philosophy and sciencePhilosophical frameworks versus philosophical situationsLanguage and realityThe process of philosophy instead of the idea of philosophyNothingness as the starting point for all philosophical applicationsDefenses of abstraction in decision-making The burden of choice  Storytelling as necessary for human survival Detail as a block to ethical decision making The place of aesthetics and ethics in decision making, andThe place of reason and data in decision makingGUESTGerard Mikols lives in upstate New York. FOLLOW SECOND RAILFollow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramFollow us on LinkedIn

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