SHAPE Shorts Podcast

SHAPE Shorts Podcast

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SHAPE Shorts Podcast episodes

  • Part 2: What is lost in scientific history

    Tony interviews Stew about who first determined the circumference of the Earth and how it was calculated. Stew continues with a discussion of “did anyone ever believe the Earth was flat?” and much more.

     

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    14 min
  • Part 1: Who is lost in scientific history

    Stu interviews Tony and they discuss 6 scholarly scientists: Thomas Bradwardine (English c. 1300); Jean Buridan (French c. 1300); William Heytesbury (English c. 1300);  Émilie du Châtelet (French c. 1700); William of Ockham (English c. 1200); and Sir Walter Raleigh (English c. 1500)

     

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    16 min
  • Part 2: Are there really multiverses (and how many are there)?

    Before tuning into this episode, be sure you've listened to Part 1 from last week! In the next 20 minutes, you're going to be made into a Philosophy junkie (if you aren't one already)!

     

    Join is for Part 2 of this special Tony and Stew explain simple things series where we ponder on the thought of....are there really multiverses? How many?

     

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    26 min
  • Part 1: Is Mathematics platonic in relation to the modern scientific world?

    You don't need a degree in Philosophy to ponder on the question..."Is Mathematics Platonic?"

     

    Not quite sure what this means? Tune into this 2-part series of Tony and Stew explain simple things and gain a new perspective on the world and how it is (or isn't) described through math!

     

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    23 min
  • Tony + Stew Explain Simple Things: Justice

    Philosophically, what is justice?

     

    There's a lot of buzz around the word in the last few years and the topic is quite intricate. But on this episode of Tony + Stew explain simple things, we break it down for you.

     

    Prepare to expand your mind in under 20 minutes!

     

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    23 min
  • Tony + Stew Explain Simple Things: Pythagorean Theorem

    It's something we all "know"...or something we all think we should "know"...

     

    Finally, the Pythagorean Theorem explained simply. Tune in for the first in this new series of Tony + Stew explain simple things!

     

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    22 min
  • A story from Afghanistan to Science

    Tony talks to Homa Shayan, one of his best past students. Homa is currently completing her Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering at the university of Arizona in the area of thermal science. She shares her story of navigating life as a refugee and her experiences with education systems that were not always welcoming to her.

     

    Find us online at www.shapeshiftedu.com and don't forget to leave a 5-star rating and written review on the show!

    41 min

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We as teachers, but primarily as students, recognize that learning is considerably more gratifying when educators explore how subjects weave together rather than being compartmentalized.