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- 43. You Don't Suck at Math
You might believe that you suck at math…but it’s probably something (fun) you’ve never actually tried before.
Video: http://youtu.be/BNqVvH2jqzI
Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2014/09/03/43.-You-Don't-Suck-at-Math.html
7 min - 43. You Don’t Suck at MathIt’s a common refrain: “Sorry, I’m not some sort of math-genius. I kinda suck at math & I hate it.” Actually, you probably just suck at arithmetic. Math is fun.7 min
- 42. The Meaning of Life, the Universe, and Everything
What does life, the universe, or anything mean? The most likely answer is both daunting and emboldening at once. (Be sure to check the description for related material!)
Video: http://youtu.be/aqjZqzM3rqg
Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2014/08/27/42.-The-Meaning-of-Life,-the-Universe,-and-Everything.html
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- 41. Emotions and Rationality
We frequently think of “emotional” as the opposite of “rational,” but research suggests that feelings might make us think more clearly.
Video: http://youtu.be/x8OJnVCbbzw
Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2014/08/20/41.-Emotions-and-Rationality.html
6 min - 41. Emotions & RationalityUsually, we think about “emotional” & “rational” as polar opposites, but is that actually true?6 min
- 40. Why Does Feminism Turn on Itself
There’s a lot of vitriol for feminists…sometimes from other feminists. Why do cultural movements advocating acceptance and egalitarian principles breed so much infighting?
Video: http://youtu.be/xEiG5p8MM_g
Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2014/08/13/40.-Why-Does-Feminism-Turn-on-Itself.html
7 min - 40. Why Does Feminism Turn on Itself?The “Feminist Sex Wars” are some of the most bitter & vicious arguments imaginable – why is it that movements of people who more or less agree on goals are so eager to fight amongst themselves?7 min
- 39. When is Ignorance Better than Knowledge
Nerds like me have an itch to learn new things, but can scratching it be harmful? When is it better to not know?
Video: http://youtu.be/beRAhGGzrnU
Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2014/08/06/39.-When-is-Ignorance-Better-than-Knowledge.html
6 min - 39. When is Ignorance Better than Knowledge?Nerds like me tend to fetishize knowledge as a worthy end unto itself…but is that necessarily true?6 min
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