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THUNK episodes

  • 213. Techno-Optimism

    Many think the specific nature of a technology depends on the humans wielding it, but that tech ultimately serves humanitys interests. Philosopher John McDermott challenges this view with a simple question: whose interests does tech serve?

    Video: http://youtu.be/riVrcxRs0YM

    Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2021/08/23/213.-Techno-Optimism.html

    12 min
  • 213. Techno-Optimism
    Many think the specific nature of a technology depends on the humans wielding it, but that tech ultimately serves humanity’s interests. Philosopher John McDermott challenges this view with a simple question: *whose* interests does tech serve? https://youtu.be/riVrcxRs0YM
    12 min
  • 212. Vulnerability Theory

    We judge our laws by a yardstick of formal equality - so long as theres no discrimination in how laws are applied, we pat ourselves on the back for a job well done. Legal philosopher Martha Fineman thinks we should apply a different yardstick: the immutable nature of human fragility.

    Video: http://youtu.be/IopKrghhcPs

    Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2021/07/26/212.-Vulnerability-Theory.html

    8 min
  • 212. Vulnerability Theory
    We judge our laws by a yardstick of formal equality - so long as there’s no discrimination in how laws are applied, we pat ourselves on the back for a job well done. Legal philosopher Martha Fineman thinks we should apply a different yardstick: the immutable nature of human fragility. https://youtu.be/IopKrghhcPs
    8 min
  • 211. The Hermeneutic Circle

    In order to understand this text (as you are doing) you must understand the individual words that make it up…but the overall meaning isn’t contained in the words themselves. It’s almost like you have to consider the whole & its parts simultaneously. Curious.

    Video: http://youtu.be/8VhZ76TdMvU

    Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2021/07/06/211.-The-Hermeneutic-Circle.html

    9 min
  • 211. The Hermaneutic Circle
    In order to understand this text (as you are doing) you must understand the individual words that make it up...but the overall meaning isn't contained in the words themselves. It's almost like you have to consider the whole & its parts simultaneously. Curious. https://youtu.be/8VhZ76TdMvU
    9 min
  • 210. Programming and Theory-Building

    Programming in the sense of developing algorithmic instructions isnt just for computers - all rigorously-defined human systems are programmed after a fashion. But what is it that programmers (instruction-writers, legislators, chefs) are doing, exactly?

    Video: http://youtu.be/TmXsNV3r6DI

    Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2021/06/20/210.-Programming-and-Theory-Building.html

    12 min
  • 210. Programming & Theory-Building
    “Programming” in the sense of “developing algorithmic instructions” isn’t just for computers - all rigorously-defined human systems are “programmed” after a fashion. But what is it that programmers (instruction-writers, legislators, chefs) are *doing*, exactly? https://youtu.be/TmXsNV3r6DI
    12 min
  • 209. Intellectual Humility

    It’s hard to imagine two subreddits more different than IAmVerySmart & Change My View, & the difference is clear: intellectual arrogance/humility. But what is that, exactly?

    Video: http://youtu.be/WohsIy61-4k

    Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2021/05/28/209.-Intellectual-Humility.html

    11 min
  • 209. Intellectual Humility
    It's hard to imagine two subreddits more different than IAmVerySmart & Change My View, & the difference is clear: intellectual arrogance/humility. But what is that, exactly? https://youtu.be/WohsIy61-4k
    11 min

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