THUNK

THUNK

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THUNK episodes

  • 77. Why Go to Space

    NASA fans are often asked to justify spending on space. Learn about the Overview Effect, & other good reasons.

    Video: http://youtu.be/f_jwKDJaoHw

    Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2015/10/21/77.-Why-Go-to-Space.html

    9 min
  • 76. The Copernican Principle

    The Copernican Principle uses the idea that we aren’t the center of the cosmos as a guideline for…everything! Learn an interesting method for estimating the remaining lifespan of just about anything!

    Video: http://youtu.be/na5wD0cWsVg

    Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2015/10/07/76.-The-Copernican-Principle.html

    8 min
  • 75. The Problem of Evil

    The Problem of Evil is the single most persistent issue in theology. Learn 2 of its formulations, & 1 response.

    Video: http://youtu.be/sNHQuCNmlbY

    Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2015/09/23/75.-The-Problem-of-Evil.html

    9 min
  • 74. What Reason is For (Critical Thinking,

    Is logic cold & impersonal? Are rational answers boring ones? Take a detour thru the Renaissance & find out.

    Video: http://youtu.be/1-ozUrg7HnU

    Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2015/09/10/74.-What-Reason-is-For-(Critical-Thinking,.html

    5 min
  • 73. Rigor (Critical Thinking, Part 2)

    We rarely give the “critical” part of “critical thinking” its due. Rigor in thought is hard, but so important.

    Video: http://youtu.be/l3uDwNUVieQ

    Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2015/08/26/73.-Rigor-(Critical-Thinking,-Part-2).html

    8 min
  • 72. Logic (Critical Thinking, Part 1)

    “Logic” isn’t just being reasonable; it’s a formal system of finding truth, like math. Why did nobody tell me?!

    Video: http://youtu.be/_P5AkmnMf4E

    Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2015/08/12/72.-Logic-(Critical-Thinking,-Part-1).html

    8 min

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