THUNK
Josh Pelton
A show about things that tickle your brain.
Episodes
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Nov 27, 2013 • 5min
3. Sci Fi and A.I.
This week, we’re going to look at the history of science fiction, the introduction of computers into popular media, the possibility of creating a truly conscious artificial intelligence, and more hats! (Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!)
Video: http://youtu.be/-mtSfq7R4BU Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2013/11/27/3.-Sci-Fi-and-A.I.html
Nov 21, 2013 • 4min
2. Cartesian Dualism and the Mind
This week, we get into the “mind/body problem,” Descartes making everyone look bad with his giant brain, and what the mind actually is.
Video: http://youtu.be/TGDBBT6LI_4 Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2013/11/21/2.-Cartesian-Dualism-and-the-Mind.html
Nov 13, 2013 • 5min
1. Argumentation
Don’t you hate internet arguments? This week, we cover how to reduce opinions to simple logical statements, how to effectively respond to those statements, and how to construct your own opinions so they’re bulletproof.
Video: http://youtu.be/FEvLwjYTelg Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2013/11/13/1.-Argumentation.html
Nov 6, 2013 • 2min
0. Metavideo
In which I detail what THUNK is to be about, and why.
Video: http://youtu.be/jr6UBGiejVQ Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2013/11/06/0.-Metavideo.html
