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- 107. Graham’s Number & Number SenseGraham's number is...really really big. But our brains start throwing errors at much smaller quantities.10 min
- 106. The Toulmin Method of Argumentation
Think you may get into some arguments during the holidays? Steven Toulmin & Reddit can help.
Video: http://youtu.be/1vArfwlX04I
Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2016/11/30/106.-The-Toulmin-Method-of-Argumentation.html
9 min - 105. Why Elections Suck
The most recent presidential election has spawned mass protests, & not just because many are dissatisfied with the results - the process itself is being called into question.
Video: http://youtu.be/41seuPIA9yI
Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2016/11/16/105.-Why-Elections-Suck.html
12 min - 104. Ethics Overview and Moral Voting
Some believe that voting a certain way this election is right/wrong. Let’s look at some ethics and see why.
Video: http://youtu.be/VcFyef0eUXM
Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2016/11/02/104.-Ethics-Overview-and-Moral-Voting.html
11 min - 104. Ethics Overview & Moral VotingSome believe that voting a certain way this election is right/wrong. Let's look at some ethics & see why.11 min
- 103. Dimensional Analysis
Dimensional analysis is awesome, but human brains are depressingly easy to distract with number-crunching.
Video: http://youtu.be/Z9lBig8Hs2U
Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2016/10/19/103.-Dimensional-Analysis.html
8 min - 102. On Rand-Bashing (Please Read Video Description)
NOTE: The purpose of this video is to explain why Rand’s ideas are mocked & rarely taken seriously, NOT why they are wrong. If you are looking for a systematic analysis of her work, please examine the SEP link below.
Video: http://youtu.be/UN7_eCxsuUU
Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2016/10/05/102.-On-Rand-Bashing-(Please-Read-Video-Description).html
9 min - 102. On Rand-BashingNOTE: The purpose of this video is to explain *why Rand's ideas are mocked & rarely taken seriously,* NOT *why they are wrong.* If you are looking for a systematic analysis of her work, please check out the link to the SEP.9 min
- 101. 'The Martian' and Problem-Solving
Problem-solving? Well I’m no Mark Watney, but if you’re looking for answers, I do have a few tricks. #potato
Video: http://youtu.be/oskXOEqkPeo
Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2016/09/21/101.-'The-Martian'-and-Problem-Solving.html
9 min - 101. “The Martian” & Problem-SolvingProblem-solving? Well I'm no Mark Watney, but if you're looking for answers, I *do* have a few tricks. #potato9 min
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