<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="/rss/styles.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>The Armchair Philosopher</title><description>Exploring philosophy, politics, and society through accessible, independent analysis and thoughtful conversation.</description><link>https://thearmchairphilosopher.co.uk/</link><item><title>Why an under-sixteens social media ban is an ineffective policy response</title><link>https://thearmchairphilosopher.co.uk/blog/why-an-under-sixteens-social-media-ban-is-an-ineffective-policy-response/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thearmchairphilosopher.co.uk/blog/why-an-under-sixteens-social-media-ban-is-an-ineffective-policy-response/</guid><description>Calls to ban under‑sixteens from social media are emotionally compelling, but the evidence shows they are unlikely to reduce harm.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The False Hypocrisy of Existing Within a Flawed System</title><link>https://thearmchairphilosopher.co.uk/blog/the-false-hypocrisy-of-existing-within-a-flawed-system/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thearmchairphilosopher.co.uk/blog/the-false-hypocrisy-of-existing-within-a-flawed-system/</guid><description>Endless chains of gotchas are a way to dismiss the argument, not a valid argument</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Deconstructing the Skydiving Christian Baby</title><link>https://thearmchairphilosopher.co.uk/blog/deconstructing-the-skydiving-christian-baby/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thearmchairphilosopher.co.uk/blog/deconstructing-the-skydiving-christian-baby/</guid><description>This downright bizarre philosophical claim has been doing the rounds the last few years. Let&apos;s treat it with the seriousness it really doesn&apos;t deserve...</description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:37:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>