David Hume

Mentioned in 8 analyzed podcast episodes across 8 shows

An 18th-century Scottish philosopher frequently referenced in contemporary podcasts for his influential contributions to epistemology and moral philosophy. He is discussed primarily for his introspective analysis of the self, his is-ought distinction in ethics, and his historical critiques of theistic arguments. Podcasters cite his work when examining questions about consciousness, moral reasoning, and the philosophy of religion.

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Science Weekly How to Be a Better Human Good Life Project 10% Happier with Dan Harris Philosophize This!The Michael Shermer Show The Tucker Carlson Show Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

Episode Appearances

Science Weekly · Mar 24, 2026

What sets human consciousness apart from AI?

“Historical figure who used introspection to study the self and found 'nobody home'”

Consciousness studiesAI consciousness and machine sentienceInner experience and thought patterns

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How to Be a Better Human · Mar 23, 2026

How to understand your own consciousness (w/ Michael Pollan)

“Historical reference for introspective investigation of the self and inability to locate a thinker”

Consciousness definition and measurementPlant sentience and plant neurobiologyPsychedelic therapy and consciousness research

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Good Life Project · Mar 5, 2026

Michael Pollan: Wake Up & Reclaim Your Attention

“18th-century philosopher whose introspection found no self, only streams of thoughts and perceptions”

Consciousness Definition and NeuroscienceAttention Economy and Digital DistractionMeditation and Contemplative Practice

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10% Happier with Dan Harris · Feb 25, 2026

Michael Pollan On: Reducing Rumination, Reclaiming Your Attention From the Machines, and MDMA-Assisted Therapy

“18th-century philosopher referenced for his introspective search for the self and failure to locate it”

Consciousness definition and hard problem of consciousnessMeditation practice and rumination interruptionPsychedelic-assisted therapy and MDMA therapy

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Philosophize This! · Feb 11, 2026

Episode #244 ... After Virtue - Alasdair MacIntyre (why moral conversations feel unsatisfying)

“Scottish philosopher whose is-ought distinction represents the ultimate expression of Enlightenment failure in moral philosophy”

Virtue Ethics and TeleologyEnlightenment Philosophy and Moral FoundationsEmotivism and Meta-Ethics

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The Michael Shermer Show · Jan 27, 2026

Truth Still Matters (And Here's Why)

“Philosopher whose historical critiques of theistic arguments are referenced in God existence discussion”

Epistemology and Truth DefinitionBayesian Reasoning and ProbabilityConspiracy Theory Psychology

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The Tucker Carlson Show · Dec 8, 2025

John Leake: The Demonic Rituals to Replicate God and Mankind’s New Religion of Science

“Empiricist philosopher; quoted for concept of 'dogmatic slumber' awakening”

COVID-19 vaccine mandates and coercionmRNA vaccine safety and long-term effectsMyocarditis in adolescents post-vaccination

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Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Nov 10, 2025

335 | Andrew Jaffe on Models, Probability, and the Universe

“Philosopher whose 'problem of induction' is foundational to the episode's discussion of scientific knowledge”

Bayesian vs. Frequentist Statistics in PhysicsProbabilistic Models in CosmologyCosmic Microwave Background Analysis

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