THUNK
Josh Pelton
A show about things that tickle your brain.
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Jan 27, 2016 • 8min
84. Why Prejudice is Impractical
Most agree that prejudice is wrong, but it’s not just an ethical problem; it’s a practical one, for everyone.
Video: http://youtu.be/UO8hgsNXAPw Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2016/01/27/84.-Why-Prejudice-is-Impractical.html
Jan 13, 2016 • 7min
83. CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
CRISPR is making big waves in biology, and for good reason; the doors to genetic engineering are now wide open.
Video: http://youtu.be/r_yqbrETO4U Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2016/01/13/83.-CRISPR-and-Genetic-Engineering.html
Dec 30, 2015 • 8min
82. Special Relativity
Many people think special relativity is just for astrophysics majors, but its basic assumptions are pretty easy!
Video: http://youtu.be/p8ddpqm_S3s Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2015/12/30/82.-Special-Relativity.html
Dec 17, 2015 • 7min
81. Optimism Bias, Anticipation, and STAR WARS (Now with fixed audio!)
Cynics assume everything sucks until proven otherwise…should we use that approach for the new Star Wars movie?
Video: http://youtu.be/2X8LB3bTaVc Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2015/12/17/81.-Optimism-Bias,-Anticipation,-and-STAR-WARS-(Now-with-fixed-audio!).html
Dec 2, 2015 • 7min
80. Political Correctness
Why do anti-PC advocates claim that political correctness is pointless? Why do PC advocates argue among themselves?
Video: http://youtu.be/ZxcdNvxCdbw Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2015/12/02/80.-Political-Correctness.html
Nov 18, 2015 • 8min
79. Science, Pseudoscience, and the Demarcation Problem
Science rules, and pseudoscience drools…but which is which? Learn about Kuhn, Popper, and the demarcation problem!
Video: http://youtu.be/8dmOmprI0v4 Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2015/11/18/79.-Science,-Pseudoscience,-and-the-Demarcation-Problem.html
Nov 4, 2015 • 9min
78. Steampunk, Babbage, and Lovelace
Steampunk is cool, but what’s cooler is how it almost happened! Learn about Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace!
Video: http://youtu.be/g17dqIoK-0I Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2015/11/04/78.-Steampunk,-Babbage,-and-Lovelace.html
Oct 21, 2015 • 8min
77. Why Go to Space
NASA fans are often asked to justify spending on space. Learn about the Overview Effect, & other good reasons.
Video: http://youtu.be/f_jwKDJaoHw Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2015/10/21/77.-Why-Go-to-Space.html
Oct 7, 2015 • 7min
76. The Copernican Principle
The Copernican Principle uses the idea that we aren’t the center of the cosmos as a guideline for…everything! Learn an interesting method for estimating the remaining lifespan of just about anything!
Video: http://youtu.be/na5wD0cWsVg Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2015/10/07/76.-The-Copernican-Principle.html
Sep 23, 2015 • 9min
75. The Problem of Evil
The Problem of Evil is the single most persistent issue in theology. Learn 2 of its formulations, & 1 response.
Video: http://youtu.be/sNHQuCNmlbY Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2015/09/23/75.-The-Problem-of-Evil.html
