Sometimes, it feels like the best way forward on a project is to throw everything out and start over from scratch, but Joel Spolsky is adamant that this is a terrible idea, and theres decent evidence that hes right.

Video: http://youtu.be/3iUySuDkly8

Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2022/03/14/221.-Spolsky's-Maxim-and-Starting-from-Scratch.html

Charles Peirce’s ideas were revolutionary, kicking off an entire philosophical movement now called “pragmatism,” but one might argue that his ideas bear little resemblance to the path pragmatism ultimately took…he certainly thought as much.

Video: http://youtu.be/aWrEPmoox_I

Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2022/02/21/220.-Peirce's-Pragmatism.html

YouTubers HATE him! This ONE WEIRD TRICK has sensationalist media creators ~THINKING DEEPLY~ about the systemic pressures of a RACE TO THE BOTTOM FOR ATTENTION!!! CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE!!!!!11!!

Video: http://youtu.be/nwOVZgClUs8

Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2022/01/24/219.-Clickbait-and-Sensationalism.html

Research suggests that authentic dissent frequently leads a group to better decisions than a contrarian simply playing Devils Advocate. The question is: why should it matter if someone really disagrees, or is just faking it?

Video: http://youtu.be/lP_2ZaolKxU

Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2021/12/22/218.-Playing-Devil's-Advocate.html

CAD is hard, but bad modeling habits make it even harder. A theory of what makes for good CAD might make things a little easier for you.

Video: http://youtu.be/wR72zjh39qI

Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2021/12/06/217.-A-Theory-of-Good-CAD.html

Are descriptors like “good” and “evil” pointing at real, objective features of the world? Surprisingly, despite the weirdness of moral facts, most philosophers would say “yes.” Why? Well…morality might not be the only thing in those crosshairs…😬

Video: http://youtu.be/lOKw7BceAck

Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2021/11/16/216.-Companions-in-Guilt.html