THUNK

By Josh Pelton

A show about things that tickle your brain.... more

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The podcast currently has 610 episodes available.

THUNK episodes:

August 25, 2017 38. Superstition & Mindfulness
Traditional superstition is one of the best examples of mindlessly “going thru the motions.” Many people don’t even know why these behaviors they constantly engage in are supposed to bring them good luck.
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6min
August 25, 2017 37. The Fermi Paradox
The Fermi Paradox is a famous observation about how peculiar it is that we haven’t received any broadcasts from alien species. What might it tell us about humanity’s own future?
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7min
August 25, 2017 36. Morality & Choice in Video Games
In abstractions of the real world (like video games), it’s necessary to ignore some complexities. But do video games maybe ignore too much?
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6min
August 25, 2017 35. Health Care Rhetoric
Health care is a complicated issue, regardless of the straightforward answers posed by some.
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6min
August 25, 2017 34. Should Big Data Run Government?
Big Data can find relationships & patterns that we wouldn’t even think to look for – how would you feel about letting it run your country?
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6min
August 23, 2017 125. What Is Consciousness
There’s much ado about “consciousness,” but what even is it? What’s the big deal? How hard could it be? @_@ (At least as hard as FOCUSING THE CAMERA GAH)

Video: http://youtu.be/2ZN3BiRV_Xc

Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2017/08/23/125.-What-Is-Consciousness.html
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9min
August 23, 2017 125. What is Consciousness?
There's much ado about "consciousness," but what even is it? What's the big deal? How hard could it be? @_@
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9min
August 09, 2017 124. Play Theory
All work & no play make Jack not only dull, but also evolutionarily disadvantaged…

Video: http://youtu.be/NQ0j-gOLNUk

Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2017/08/09/124.-Play-Theory.html
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9min
July 26, 2017 123. Personal Identity and the Transporter Paradox
What makes me “me?” How can I still be me, even though I change over time? Is Starfleet taking applications yet?

Video: http://youtu.be/Bbp_e9UT2mk

Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2017/07/26/123.-Personal-Identity-and-the-Transporter-Paradox.html
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12min
July 26, 2017 123. Personal Identity & the Transporter Paradox
What makes me "me?" How can I still be me, even though I change over time? Is Starfleet taking applications yet?
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12min

FAQs about THUNK:

How many episodes does THUNK have?

The podcast currently has 610 episodes available.