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S2: Philosophy and the Mind
40 Hot Topics: Season 2 continues your wisdom-building journey with a deeper dive into timeless ideas and enduring questions. These hot topics explore profound philosophical debates, the mysteries of quantum mechanics, and nuanced historical insights that challenge conventional wisdom. Strengthen your critical thinking through explorations of reasoning errors and mind traps. These quick yet powerful lessons are designed to refine your perspective, sharpen your analytical abilities, and help you see through life’s illusions—empowering you to think clearly in a complicated world.
Season 2: May 5 - Jul 21 2024
10 Episodes
1. Philosophy
2. Science
3. Critical Thinking
4. History
Did Plato Believe in a Soul and Heaven?
Metaphysics < Philosophy
Is the universe infinite?
Cosmology < Science
Ad hominem: Is it fair to judge a colleague based on how they dress?
Logical Fallacies < Four Mind Traps < TST Framework < Critical Thinking
How many times have human species gone extinct?
Prehistory < History
Does infinity exist?
Philosophy of Math < Philosophy of Science < Philosophy
Why is Homo habilis a pivotal species in human evolution?
Ancient Humans < Evolution < Science
Does the absence of evidence prove anything?
God of the Gaps < Logical Fallacies < Four Mind Traps < TST Framework < Critical Thinking
When did ancient humans start wearing clothes?
Clothes < Civilization < Prehistory < History
What is the self-driving EV taxi tipping point?
Futurism < Philosophy
How many planets does our solar system have: 8, 9, or 12?
Cosmology < Science
Thinking: How does social media fuel the “grass is always greener” problem?
Comparative Illusion < Cognitive Bias < Four Mind Traps < Critical Thinking
Did Tesla fall in love with a pigeon?
Post Medieval < History
Ethics Lesson: Should Trump go to jail for his crimes?
Ethics < Philosophy
When did the first flowers evolve?
Plants < Evolution < Science
Critical Thinking: Did Einstein’s driver really give one of his early talks?
Idea of Ideas < TST Framework < Critical Thinking
Where on Earth did humans emerge?
Prehistory < History
Is agnosticism a ludicrous position to occupy?
Religion < Philosophy of Mind < Philosophy
Trivia: How many moons does the solar system have: less than or more than 200?
Solar System < Cosmology < Science
Critical Thinking: Are personal spiritual experiences believable?
Belief & falsifiability < Idea of Ideas < Critical Thinking
Is Indian philosophy the oldest philosophy?
Ancient Thought < Ancient History < History
Is religion an uncategorized science?
Religion < Philosophy of Mind < Philosophy
Is space truly empty? Anywhere?
Physics < Cosmology < Science
Critical Thinking: Why is “inductive” reasoning not as reliable as deductive?
Inductive < Reasoning < Five Thought Tools < TST Framework < Critical Thinking
History: What ancient invention influenced modern life the most?
Writing < Ancient History < History
Can authors create fiction beyond our universe?
Fiction < Idea of Ideas < Epistemology < Philosophy
Evolution: Why did we start walking upright?
Great Apes < Evolution < Science
Is Terrance Howard correct when he says zero does not exist?
Philosophy of Science < Truth Hammers < TST Framework < Critical Thinking
When was punctuation invented?
Writing < Middle Ages < History
Is Terrance Howard correct when he says 1×1=2?
Object Oriented Nature < The Idea of Ideas < Philosophy of Mind < Philosophy
Does my gravity pull on the Sun?
Physics < Cosmology < Science
Critical Thinking: Is someone bad if they work for big oil or big tobacco?
Logical Fallacies < Four Mind Traps < TST Framework < Critical Thinking
When was the first written language developed?
Writing < Prehistory < History
Does time travel exist?
Time < Metaphysics < Philosophy
How many more Pluto-like dwarf planets are in our solar system?
Cosmology < Science
What is a straw man fallacy and how can I avoid it?
Logical Fallacies < Four Mind Traps < TST Framework < Critical Thinking
How important was the printing press to cultural transmission?
Writing < Medieval < History
Can our perception of size and scale be trusted?
Illusion < The Mind < Philosophy
Debunking Myth: Do bananas and humans share 60% of their genes?
DNA < Evolution < Science
What is the difference between a true believer, an empiricist, and a true skeptic?
Viewpoint < OVM < Five Thought Tools < TST Framework < Critical Thinking
When did humans first start using language?
Language < Prehistory < History