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- 49. Theism, Atheism, and Culture
Some argue that faith or lack thereof indicates intelligence, but it’s really more indicative of culture.
Video: http://youtu.be/oQoMphCo6lk
Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2014/10/15/49.-Theism,-Atheism,-and-Culture.html
7 min - 49. Theism, Atheism, & CultureSome argue that faith or lack thereof indicates intelligence, but it’s pretty clearly more indicative of culture.7 min
- 48. Is Trolling Anti-Geek
Is it possible that the act of trolling, by any definition, is fundamentally corrosive to geeks?
Video: http://youtu.be/d4Pn0CozboY
Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2014/10/08/48.-Is-Trolling-Anti-Geek.html
7 min - 48. Is Trolling Anti-Geek?In some ways, trolling seems like it’s an intrinsically anti-geek activity.7 min
- 47. Economics is Hard
Economists readily admit their models can’t dictate the best economic system - I wonder how so many people can?
Video: http://youtu.be/BH354QmTOO8
Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2014/10/01/47.-Economics-is-Hard.html
7 min - 46. Fiction Lag - Becoming a Character
Have you ever realized you’re acting a little like a fictional character? It’s not just you - “fiction lag” is normal & powerful!
Video: http://youtu.be/29jdsQnijE0
Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2014/09/24/46.-Fiction-Lag-Becoming-a-Character.html
6 min - 46. Fiction Lag: Becoming a CharacterHave you ever found yourself acting in weird ways after consuming a work of fiction? Turns out it’s something our brains are wired for.6 min
- 45. You Should be Making
Everybody’s had an idea for something cool, but some think that it would be beyond them to make it real. Wrong.
Video: http://youtu.be/pPMXL14V-s0
Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2014/09/17/45.-You-Should-be-Making.html
6 min - 44. Thinking Clearly and the Origins of Analytic Philosophy
NOTE: I fumble a few definitions and facts in this video (perhaps appropriately) - please be sure to check out some of the links below for a better understanding than I can provide here!
Video: http://youtu.be/reSApZ0TK_s
Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2014/09/10/44.-Thinking-Clearly-and-the-Origins-of-Analytic-Philosophy.html
7 min - 44. Thinking Clearly & the Origins of Analytic PhilosophyHoo boy. I had nowhere near the background I needed to do this episode justice, but I think the message is still a good one: without rigor, language & thought is messy as all hell.7 min
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