THUNK

By Josh Pelton

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

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The podcast currently has 608 episodes available.

THUNK episodes:

January 28, 2015 84. Why Prejudice is Impractical
Most agree that prejudice is wrong, but it's not just an ethical problem; it's a practical one, for *everyone.*
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8min
January 28, 2015 58. Science & the Problem of Induction
Some supporters of science claim it’s objective & perfectly rational, but there are some assumptions necessary…
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8min
January 14, 2015 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
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6min
January 14, 2015 57. Free Speech & Nuance
When the context of someone’s speech is corrupted by extremism, it gets much harder to say anything detailed.
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6min
January 14, 2015 83. CRISPR & Genetic Engineering
CRISPR is making big waves in biology, and for good reason; the doors to genetic engineering are now wide open.
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8min
December 31, 2014 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
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7min
December 31, 2014 56. Attention, Nerd Sniping, & Flow
Doot de doo, browsing the web…oooo! A THUNK video! I wonder what it’s about???
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7min
December 17, 2014 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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7min
December 17, 2014 55. “Turn Down for What” & Buddhism
“Turn Down for What” is the party anthem of 2014, & a great backdrop for meditating on Buddhist philosophy.
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7min
December 03, 2014 54. Shark Attacks, Red Shirts, and Statistics
What do shark attacks have to do with Star Trek: TOS and misleading news stories? Statisti-HEY COME BACK!

Video: http://youtu.be/9_tS7Qe5x4o

Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2014/12/03/54.-Shark-Attacks,-Red-Shirts,-and-Statistics.html
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7min

FAQs about THUNK:

How many episodes does THUNK have?

The podcast currently has 608 episodes available.