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- 59. Anti-Vax & ConspiraciesThe anti-vax movement persists despite scientific consensus – what makes it such a convincing conspiracy theory?6 min
- 58. The Problem of Induction
NOTE TO COMMENTERS: This video does not assert that, because the assumptions of science are arbitrary, a person is justified in choosing not to believe scientific theories, or that its predictions are somehow invalid. THAT IS NOT WHAT THIS VIDEO CLAIMS. This video claims that, DESPITE making assumptions which are arbitrary, SCIENCE IS STILL THE BEST METHOD TO DATE FOR ACCESSING TRUTH, BECAUSE IT IS SIGNIFICANTLY MORE SUCCESSFUL AT MAKING ACCURATE PREDICTIONS THAN OTHERS.
Video: http://youtu.be/xu6kkLJ58Z0
Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2015/01/28/58.-The-Problem-of-Induction.html
8 min - 58. Science & the Problem of InductionSome supporters of science claim it’s objective & perfectly rational, but there are some assumptions necessary…8 min
- 84. Why Prejudice is ImpracticalMost agree that prejudice is wrong, but it's not just an ethical problem; it's a practical one, for *everyone.*8 min
- 57. Free Speech and Nuance
When the context of someone’s speech is corrupted by extremism, it gets much harder to say anything detailed.
Video: http://youtu.be/XyeoWAOmuNE
Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2015/01/14/57.-Free-Speech-and-Nuance.html
6 min - 83. CRISPR & Genetic EngineeringCRISPR is making big waves in biology, and for good reason; the doors to genetic engineering are now wide open.8 min
- 57. Free Speech & NuanceWhen the context of someone’s speech is corrupted by extremism, it gets much harder to say anything detailed.6 min
- 56. Attention, Nerd Sniping, and Flow
Doot de doo, browsing the web…oooo! A THUNK video! I wonder what it’s about???
Video: http://youtu.be/7l4iDtzaz3A
Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2014/12/31/56.-Attention,-Nerd-Sniping,-and-Flow.html
7 min - 56. Attention, Nerd Sniping, & FlowDoot de doo, browsing the web…oooo! A THUNK video! I wonder what it’s about???7 min
- 55. 'Turn Down for What' and Buddhism
“Turn Down for What” is the party anthem of 2014, and a great backdrop for meditating on Buddhist philosophy.
Video: http://youtu.be/pkqz7il2U7w
Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2014/12/17/55.-'Turn-Down-for-What'-and-Buddhism.html
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