Meaningless Problems

A new technology makes it possible for a mother and father to forgive their son’s killer. Should they use it?    Something to consider when reading/listening:    Given the possibility to let it go, can it ever be right to hold on to hatred?    You might enjoy this episode if you like:   Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman  Fiction that makes you think  Philosophical fiction  Speculative fiction  Happiness Political debates Vegetarian shepherd’s pie  Contemplating the meaning of life  Any form of philosophical enquiry    Thanks very much for listening! Don’t forget to follow/subscribe in your podcast app.   And you can join the mailing list here: meaninglessproblems.substack.com    Let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast as a whole at [email protected] (My real name is Craig Wilmann, Doe is a nickname I apparently gave myself when I was was two)     Websites:   Meaninglessproblems.com & Loveyourwork.uk    Credits:   Written and performed by Doe Wilmann   Thanks to Katie Empett for reading early versions of this episode and providing notes.    Artwork by Katie Empett   Music by Claude Debussy with permission from Pond5.    A license to use the media (Debussy Suite Bergamasque, Clair De Lune (Piano Cover) 229744340 Music ahawke99110 2023-03-02 Individual) was purchased under Pond5's Content License Agreement, a copy of which is available for review at https://www.pond5.com/legal/license. The Pond5 license authorizes the licensee to use the media in the licensee's own commercial or non-commercial production and to copy, broadcast, distribute, display, perform and monetize the production or work in any medium - including posting and monetization on YouTube - on the terms and conditions outlined therein.    Meaningless Problems with Doe Wilmann (C) 2025

For ten years, Eric has cared for his vegetative state brother with no hope he’ll ever recover. A scientific breakthrough changes everything.    Something to consider when reading/listening:    Would you accept a blissful inner life if it meant no interaction with the outside world?    You might enjoy this episode if you like:   Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman  Fiction that makes you think  Philosophical fiction  Speculative fiction  Shoes Ventilators Contemplating the meaning of life  Any form of philosophical enquiry    Thanks very much for listening! Don’t forget to follow/subscribe in your podcast app.   And you can join the mailing list here: meaninglessproblems.substack.com    Let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast as a whole at Craig @loveyourwork.uk (My real name is Craig Wilmann, Doe is a nickname I apparently gave myself when I was was two)     Websites:   Meaninglessproblems.com & Loveyourwork.uk    Credits:   Written and performed by Doe Wilmann   Thanks to Katie Empett for reading early versions of this episode and providing notes.    Artwork by Katie Empett   Music by Claude Debussy with permission from Pond5.    A license to use the media (Debussy Suite Bergamasque, Clair De Lune (Piano Cover) 229744340 Music ahawke99110 2023-03-02 Individual) was purchased under Pond5's Content License Agreement, a copy of which is available for review at https://www.pond5.com/legal/license. The Pond5 license authorizes the licensee to use the media in the licensee's own commercial or non-commercial production and to copy, broadcast, distribute, display, perform and monetize the production or work in any medium - including posting and monetization on YouTube - on the terms and conditions outlined therein.    Meaningless Problems with Doe Wilmann (C) 2025

Sylvia’s understanding of reality is shaken by an encounter with her dressing gown cord, a padlock and a snake.    Something to consider when reading/listening:    Can evolutionary psychology fully explain human behaviour or is there something deeper at play?    You might enjoy this episode if you like:   Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman  Fiction that makes you think  Philosophical fiction  Speculative fiction  Sheds Snakes Dressing gown cords  Contemplating the meaning of life  Any form of philosophical enquiry    Thanks very much for listening! Don’t forget to follow/subscribe in your podcast app.   And you can join the mailing list here: meaninglessproblems.substack.com    Let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast as a whole at [email protected] (My real name is Craig Wilmann, Doe is a nickname I apparently gave myself when I was was two)     Websites:   Meaninglessproblems.com & Loveyourwork.uk    Credits:   Written and performed by Doe Wilmann   Thanks to Katie Empett for reading early versions of this episode and providing notes.    Artwork by Katie Empett   Music by Claude Debussy with permission from Pond5.    A license to use the media (Debussy Suite Bergamasque, Clair De Lune (Piano Cover) 229744340 Music ahawke99110 2023-03-02 Individual) was purchased under Pond5's Content License Agreement, a copy of which is available for review at https://www.pond5.com/legal/license. The Pond5 license authorizes the licensee to use the media in the licensee's own commercial or non-commercial production and to copy, broadcast, distribute, display, perform and monetize the production or work in any medium - including posting and monetization on YouTube - on the terms and conditions outlined therein.    Meaningless Problems with Doe Wilmann (C) 2025

A new technology turns every human being into a super genius, ushering in heaven on earth. There’s just one problem: it doesn’t work in Liverpool.    Something to consider when reading/listening:    If it’s possible to use technology to increase our intellectual and emotional intelligence, does this destroy the idea that certain people are ‘good’ and others are ‘bad’?     You might enjoy this episode if you like:   Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman  Fiction that makes you think  Philosophical fiction  Speculative fiction  John Wyndham  Liverpool Brains Contemplating the meaning of life  Any form of philosophical enquiry    Thank you to Ryan Hurst for performing the episode. Ryan is a British actor, born in Liverpool. He attended Formby High School and was a member of the Manchester Youth Theatre, English National Ballet and National Youth Theatre. Ryan trained at Rose Bruford College and has over 30 years experience in the arts industry: theatre (classical and contemporary), film and TV (domestic and international), and directing. His UK TV credits include roles in 'Casualty', 'Brookside', 'Emmerdale' and 'City Central'. Ryan gained international recognition starring as the lead role of James Steven Dyer in the acclaimed award winning Polish drama series 'Londynczycy' (Londoners). Ryan has recently returned to acting following a life changing cycling accident and is working on a number of theatre and TV projects.   Ryan’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6620532/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm   Thanks very much for listening! Don’t forget to follow/subscribe in your podcast app.   And you can join the mailing list here: meaninglessproblems.substack.com    Let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast as a whole at [email protected] (My real name is Craig Wilmann, Doe is a nickname I apparently gave myself when I was was two)     Websites:   Meaninglessproblems.com & Loveyourwork.uk    Credits:   Written by Doe Wilmann   Performed by Ryan Hurst   Thanks to Ryan Hurst for reading early versions of this episode and providing notes.    Artwork by Katie Empett   Music by Claude Debussy with permission from Pond5.    A license to use the media (Debussy Suite Bergamasque, Clair De Lune (Piano Cover) 229744340 Music ahawke99110 2023-03-02 Individual) was purchased under Pond5's Content License Agreement, a copy of which is available for review at https://www.pond5.com/legal/license. The Pond5 license authorizes the licensee to use the media in the licensee's own commercial or non-commercial production and to copy, broadcast, distribute, display, perform and monetize the production or work in any medium - including posting and monetization on YouTube - on the terms and conditions outlined therein.    Meaningless Problems with Doe Wilmann (C) 2025

What happens when every married woman on earth wakes up with the desire to divorce her husband?    Something to consider when reading/listening:    Where do your desires come from?    You might enjoy this episode if you like:   Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives by David Eagleman  Fiction that makes you think  Philosophical fiction  Speculative fiction  John Wyndham  Spur of the moment decisions Marriages Divorces  Talking about free will Contemplating the meaning of life  Any form of philosophical enquiry  Thank you to Kirsten Callaghan for performing the episode. Kirsten is an actor, writer and musician best known for playing the lead role in award-winning feature film Vindication Swim which is currently available on Prime Video. You can follow Kirsten on Instagram at kirstenscallaghan  Thanks very much for listening! Don’t forget to follow/subscribe in your podcast app.   And you can join the mailing list here: meaninglessproblems.substack.com    Let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast as a whole at [email protected] (My real name is Craig Wilmann, Doe is a nickname I apparently gave myself when I was was two)     Website:   Meaninglessproblems.com / Loveyourwork.uk    Credits:   Written by Doe Wilmann   Performed by Kirsten Callaghan and Doe Wilmann    Thanks to Katie Empett and Kirsten Callaghan for reading early versions of this episode and providing notes.    Artwork by Katie Empett   Music by Claude Debussy with permission from Pond5.    A license to use the media (Debussy Suite Bergamasque, Clair De Lune (Piano Cover) 229744340 Music ahawke99110 2023-03-02 Individual) was purchased under Pond5's Content License Agreement, a copy of which is available for review at https://www.pond5.com/legal/license. The Pond5 license authorizes the licensee to use the media in the licensee's own commercial or non-commercial production and to copy, broadcast, distribute, display, perform and monetize the production or work in any medium - including posting and monetization on YouTube - on the terms and conditions outlined therein.    Meaningless Problems with Doe Wilmann (C) 2025