THUNK

THUNK

By Josh PeltonSociety & CultureScienceEducationPhilosophyNatural Sciences
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THUNK episodes

  • 12. Language
    Many don’t realize that language is a form of mind control, & don’t think about its power to affect others in significant ways.
    7 min
  • 11. Geek Culture

    So-called “geek culture” has exploded in the last decade or so. Comic book movies are making millions of dollars, nobody isn’t watching Doctor Who - the world is a very different place. This week, we look at where that change might have started, why some people aren’t happy about it, and what the future might hold.

    Video: http://youtu.be/JQi5JSDlKGc

    Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2014/01/22/11.-Geek-Culture.html

    6 min
  • 11. Geek Culture
    It’s pretty much a done deal, geeks have won, but what defines a “geek?” Is there any difference between them & a “real geek?”
    6 min
  • 10. Social Darwinism (and Star Wars)

    What do robber barons in the 19th century have in common with Anakin Skywalker? More than you might think! This week, we take a look at one of the most reviled social/political philosophies through the lens of one of my most loved franchises, Star Wars.

    Video: http://youtu.be/5TtZUmXmbVM

    Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2014/01/16/10.-Social-Darwinism-(and-Star-Wars).html

    5 min
  • 9. The Appeal to Nature Fallacy

    The “Appeal to Nature” fallacy is a pretty widespread and insidious bit of flawed logic. This week, I show you how it works & how to spot it.

    Video: http://youtu.be/jwcCrqCiwsE

    Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2014/01/08/9.-The-Appeal-to-Nature-Fallacy.html

    5 min
  • 9. The Appeal to Nature Fallacy
    Many people will object to certain products or activities by accusing them of being “unnatural.” Funny thing is, being “natural” isn’t the same thing as being “good.”
    5 min
  • 8. New Year's Resolutions and Daoism (Taoism)

    Pura vida! This week’s video comes to you from Costa Rica, where I give a run-down of the history of new year’s resolutions and the Chinese philosophy of Daoism.

    Video: http://youtu.be/xFqHuFs22cw

    Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2014/01/01/8.-New-Year's-Resolutions-and-Daoism-(Taoism).html

    4 min
  • 8. New Year’s Resolutions & Daoism (Taoism)
    Josh went to Costa Rica, and all he got me was this lousy video about New Year’s! Well, it’s not that bad. We take a look at the common cultural practice of resolutions & how they might be interpreted thru the lens of an ancient spiritual philosophy from China.
    4 min
  • 7. Game Design & the Hedonic Treadmill
    Board games are a phenomenal gift for the holidays, & they might contain the key to a utopian future for humanity. The Hedonic Treadmill makes it impossible to simply pump constant euphoria into our brains, but perhaps we can find a way to make a “rewarding fun engine,” rather than a “happy machine.” (Also, Josh discovers that the Powerdirector software he just bought allows him to put pictures into his videos!)
    5 min

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