WWB Season 1: Foundations of Wisdom
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S1: Foundations of Wisdom
20 Hot Topics: The first hot topics lay the groundwork by exploring philosophy, science, critical thinking, and history through quick, engaging FAQs. Discover the basics of logic, cognitive biases, and foundational philosophical concepts that shape human thought.
Season 1: Mar 17 - Apr 28 2024
5 Episodes
1. Philosophy
2. Science
3. Critical Thinking
4. History
Was Trump the worst president in history?
Historians and political scientists rank presidents for the history books, and they already rank Trump as the worst president.
Should you engage Trump supporters?
Should you engage Trumpsters? Yes and no. The short answer is no because they are brainwashed. The longer answer is yes, but only on basic ...
Were neanderthals artistic?
Philosophy of Mind < Philosophy
What is the farthest object in space?
Cosmology < Science
Why do we rely on authority figures for information?
Logical Fallacies < Four Mind Traps < TST Framework < Critical Thinking
Did Charles Darwin’s uncle invent the steam engine?
The steam engine was invented in ancient greece. Lost, it was rediscovered by Thomas Newcomen in 1712. Later improved by James Watt, no relation to ...
What is consciousness?
Philosophy of Mind < Philosophy
Will the universe end in an ever-expanding cold isolated death?
The universe is likely to expand forever toward a cold, isolated end known as the Big Freeze, but that's trillions of years from now.
Are there more Christians or Muslims in the world today?
About 50% worldwide identify with one of the Abrahamic religions. Christians about 31%, Muslims about 24%, and Jews a tiny .2%.
Does the border problem contribute to higher crime rates?
Our Time < History
Did Aristotle believe in a soul?
Metaphysics < Philosophy
Can you explain the Big Freeze, Big Rip, and Big Crunch Ideas?
Competing ideas about the end of the universe, with the Big Freeze currently best supported by observations.
What is the difference between reason and logic?
Five Thought Tools < TST Framework < Critical Thinking
Were evangelicals and catholics a part of the first 100 years of the United States?
The first century of the United States was shaped primarily by Protestant culture, Deism, and Enlightenment ideals
Was the Roman Empire like the Borg?
A bit. The Roman Empire grew by assimilation.
How many galaxies can we see with the naked eye?
Cosmology < Science
What is a false choice?
Logical Fallacies < Four Mind Traps < TST Framework < Critical Thinking
What is the difference between socialism and communism?
Our Time < History
Debating History: Should We Say “Dark Ages” or “Middle Ages?”
Philosophy of Mind < Philosophy
How many humans walked the Earth in 300,000 BCE?
Focusing on the genus Homo, rather than only our direct-line DNA ancestors, there were likely over 2 million.