July 1, 2026 Dr. Thomas Ferguson
Episode 6: Logic, Creativity, and the Lines We Draw
A philosopher and logician on why creativity is the one capacity that cuts across every human endeavor — from formal reasoning to the factory floor.
Dr. Ferguson shares his unusual career path — from the Marine Corps to working in AI and data, before landing in academia — and explains how creativity shows up everywhere, from factory floors to formal logic. The two also get into feminist critiques of logic, Renaissance painting, Cormac McCarthy, and Neon Genesis Evangelion, and how art and creativity can carry value through complex themes and criticisms or for the sake of simple enjoyment.