THUNK
Josh Pelton
A show about things that tickle your brain.
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Jun 25, 2014 • 5min
33. Does Philosophy Matter
It’s a common sentiment that philosophy is for academics & people who don’t know how to party…maybe, maybe not.
Video: http://youtu.be/znlmOlu9mTk Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2014/06/25/33.-Does-Philosophy-Matter.html
Jun 18, 2014 • 5min
32. Assassin's Creed and Serendipity
A dream of utopia might not sound so bad, but the chaos and disorder in the world might actually be a good thing.
Video: http://youtu.be/kNEMGylk5GA Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2014/06/18/32.-Assassin's-Creed-and-Serendipity.html
Jun 11, 2014 • 6min
31. Pascal's Wager
Pascal was a brilliant guy who developed a proof of probability for the Christian faith…with a few problems. Learn why you shouldn’t jump to take Pascal’s Wager.
Video: http://youtu.be/H_ATC2y5PRI Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2014/06/11/31.-Pascal's-Wager.html
Jun 4, 2014 • 6min
30. War and Game Theory
There’s a branch of mathematics that is intimately related to the interplay of diplomacy and warfare. Learn what game theory is and how it sways nations!
Video: http://youtu.be/1nFMqlL73po Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2014/06/04/30.-War-and-Game-Theory.html
May 28, 2014 • 6min
29. In Defense of Imperial Units
The metric system is pretty cool, but Imperial units aren’t the devil!
Video: http://youtu.be/LaSdNOiwcSM Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2014/05/28/29.-In-Defense-of-Imperial-Units.html
May 21, 2014 • 5min
28. You are a Designer
“Design” isn’t just something that developers and architects do, it’s part of everything you make and everything you own. Learn how to make it work for you!
Video: http://youtu.be/hWucVcFdaiE Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2014/05/21/28.-You-are-a-Designer.html
May 14, 2014 • 5min
27. Gdel and the Black Hole of Mathematics
Kurt Gödel proved that math has an incurable flaw that will plague it, and us, forever. Learn what it is, and why it has to do with everything from your computer to your brain!
Video: http://youtu.be/CLda7zSmLa8 Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2014/05/14/27.-G%C3%B6del-and-the-Black-Hole-of-Mathematics.html
May 7, 2014 • 5min
26. How Dollars Become Votes
Two recently-published political science papers make one thing clear: money in politics is killing democracy. Find out how wealth has become more important than votes for representatives, and why it shouldn’t be.
Video: http://youtu.be/W9OgWwnJwOk Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2014/05/07/26.-How-Dollars-Become-Votes.html
Apr 30, 2014 • 8min
25. Mailbag!
It’s been half a year of amazing discussion & interesting topics. Here’s some of your comments, my favorites!
Video: http://youtu.be/C_7DQXIJS7g Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2014/04/30/25.-Mailbag!.html
Apr 23, 2014 • 5min
24. What the Bleep We Do Know (about Quantum Physics)
What the Bleep Do We Know? Quite a bit, actually. Including how observation alters particle interactions. Spoiler: electrons don’t actually get stage fright!
Video: http://youtu.be/cXDkGUCVxl4 Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2014/04/23/24.-What-the-Bleep-We-Do-Know-(about-Quantum-Physics).html
