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The Nightly It's 2016 Again! Hamilton, Fleabag & Twenty One Pilots w/ Josh EckertKP Parker and Sophia Wilson Pelton welcome the hilarious Josh Eckert for a slumber party game night full of 2016 throwbacks and skincare confessions.What You’ll HearBedtime Routines, Real Talk: Josh shares his nighttime habits, from magnesium drinks to a lifelong commitment to resisting bedtime.Skincare, Explained: From dermatologist prescriptions to the mystery of snail mucin, the trio unpacks what actually works—and what just sounds scary.Snooze or Choose: 2016 Edition: Snapchat filters, Pokémon Go, Fleabag, Hamilton, man buns, and aviator sunglasses all face the ultimate bedtime verdi...

2026-01-3023 min

The Fabulous Peltoncast: Seattle Sports and More Peltoncast No. 489The Seattle sports scene got a timely pick-me-up Sunday when the M’s brought back Josh Naylor in free agency just after the Seahawks lost to the Rams, but Tristan never needed it based on how the defense looked in that … Continue reading →

2025-11-191h 50

How C*m 24 Sleep With Us! (Josh Gondelman and Sophia Wilson Pelton)This episode is all about the importance of our second favorite bedroom activity-- SLEEP! Stand up comedians Josh Gondelman and Sophia Wilson Pelton are two of the hosts of the podcast Pillow Talk-- where funny people have easy going conversations that you can fall asleep to. Today they join Remy to talk sleep habits, dreams, sleep positive households vs. sleep negative and sex-- does it make you sleepy? It is quite the fun and exciting little slumber party, but if you fall asleep during this episode, we will NOT hold it against you. Love How C...

2025-08-011h 13

The Fabulous Peltoncast: Seattle Sports and More Peltoncast No. 474This week’s Peltoncast? It’s complicated, starting with Kevin’s position on the M’s trading for Josh Naylor a week before the MLB trade deadline. Tristan is ready to quit hearing about an overrated M’s legend who’s still making headlines, but we’re … Continue reading →

2025-07-251h 33

CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast Chicago Bulls Staff SPEAKS: What's Planned for Josh Giddey and Isaac Okoro? | CHGO Bulls PodcastThe CHGO Bulls crew review NBA Summer League notes from Spotrac reporter Keith Smith. Smith got quotes from anonymous Chicago Bulls executives and coaches with their thoughts on Josh Giddey, Coby White, Matas Buzelis, the acquisition of Isaac Okoro, and the future direction of the team. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb also discuss two new ESPN lists: Zach Kram ranking each NBA teams’ worst roster mistakes since 2020, and Kevin Pelton regrading the biggest offseason moves from 2024. Was trading for Nikola Vucevic really AK’s worst move? And do the Alex Caruso and DeMar DeRozan trades look better or wors...

2025-07-2359 min

THE RYAN FILES Secrets of the Crescent Hotel: Haunted History & Paranormal EncountersIs the Crescent Hotel really one of the most haunted places in America?In this immersive episode of The Ryan Files, Ryan Pelton returns to Eureka Springs with folklorist Josh Heston to explore the chilling legends and hidden history of the Crescent Hotel — a stunning Victorian structure with a dark past.Recorded on location, this episode reveals:Eerie ghost stories passed down through generationsReal experiences during Ryan’s overnight stayHidden tunnels, morgue remnants, and strange phenomenaHow history, hauntings, and Ozark folklore collide in one icon...

2025-06-251h 05

THE RYAN FILES Cryptids of the Ozarks: Bigfoot, Momo, and the Ozark Howler UncoveredCryptids of the Ozarks: Bigfoot, Momo, and the Ozark Howler UncoveredWhat’s really lurking in the Ozarks? From the towering presence of Bigfoot to the chilling cries of the Ozark Howler and the bizarre sightings of Momo, the Ozarks are home to some of the most enduring cryptid legends in America.Joining me for this mind-bending exploration is Josh Heston, folklorist, researcher, and the voice behind State of the Ozarks. With firsthand stories, historical insight, and a deep connection to the region, Josh sheds light on the myths, mo...

2025-03-3150 min

THE RYAN FILES Break 50 Challenge: Can We Conquer Thousand Hills?🔥 Break 50 Challenge: Can We Conquer Thousand Hills? ⛳️Golf. Strategy. Pressure. Can we break 50 at one of the toughest courses in Branson, Missouri? 🏌️‍♂️⛳️In this special episode, I take on the Break 50 Challenge at Thousand Hills Golf Course with an elite team of players:🏆 Josh Breedlove🏆 Justin Sassanella🏆 Todd “Birdie” Bradshaw🏆 Ryan PeltonThe mission? Get 17 under par—with zero bogeys allowed. One mistake, and we’re done. Do we make it? Or do we collapse under pressure?💬 Expect:

2025-03-0935 min

THE RYAN FILES The Wildest Tour Stories: Ryan Pelton & Josh D'aubin Reunite!🎸 The Wildest Tour Stories: Ryan Pelton & Josh Dobbin Reunite!What happens when you hit the road with a band, a dream, and a whole lot of chaos? Ryan Pelton and Josh Dobbin reunite to spill their wildest tour stories—from getting lost in Canada to broken brakes and backstage mayhem!🔥 Never-heard-before road trip disasters🎤 Behind-the-scenes tour life🚗 Unexpected encounters & near-disastersYou won’t believe what went down! Buckle up for hilarious, jaw-dropping, and totally unpredictable tour tales.📢 Want to WATCH this episode? Check out the full video version on YouTube!🎥→ yout...

2025-03-051h 44

THUNK 257. Orality and LiteracyOur mental landscape is irrevocably bound up in variations of 26 characters, but we’re historical exceptions. Video: http://youtu.be/N7Q4yU719FA Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2025/01/21/257.-Orality-and-Literacy.html

2025-01-2117 min

THUNK 256. Memory and the Extended Mind ThesisWe’re accustomed to using technology to remember things on our behalf…but are we losing something important in the process? Video: http://youtu.be/3WgdHdBxSqk Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2024/11/25/256.-Memory-and-the-Extended-Mind-Thesis.html

2024-11-2509 min

THUNK 255. Rationality and FreedomAmartya Sen’s “Rationality and Freedom” clarifies how the two concepts are intimately linked, how we can’t understand one without the other, & why voting is wholly insufficient to create a rational society. Video: http://youtu.be/YMkzCMkyjtE Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2024/10/15/255.-Rationality-and-Freedom.html

2024-10-1511 min

THUNK 254. Charity and Effective AltruismThere are 1.5 million non-profit organizations in the US. Effective Altruists try to direct people towards the good ones, but many don’t agree with their picks - maybe the problem is bigger than “picking a good charity.” Video: http://youtu.be/0XjGKig1wlk Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2024/09/22/254.-Charity-and-Effective-Altruism.html

2024-09-2212 min

THUNK 253. Organizing Systems“Organization” is a technology, and as with many technologies, it embodies a set of values. Video: http://youtu.be/VTcqt51Io4M Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2024/08/08/253.-Organizing-Systems.html

2024-08-0809 min

The Josh Button Podcast Episode 52: Ben Pelton Creator of "Breath Reset" *Full EpisodeIn todays episode I am joined by Ben Pelton a Master Breathworker and creator of the "Breath Reset" certification. His breathing background and journey is fascinating and includes Yogi Pranayama which led him to several other certifications including Wim Hof and Oxygen Advantage. He is also a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu purple belt and shares how his breathwork journey has facilitated performance on the mats. Follow him on IG @BenPeltonPlan or visit his website BenPelton.com for more on his coaching and facilitator certification program.

2024-06-2951 min

The Josh Button Podcast Episode 52: Ben Pelton Creator of "Breath Reset" *ShortIn todays episode I am joined by Ben Pelton a Master Breathworker and creator of the "Breath Reset" certification. His breathing background and journey is fascinating and includes Yogi Pranayama which led him to several other certifications including Wim Hof and Oxygen Advantage. He is also a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu purple belt and shares how his breathwork journey has facilitated performance on the mats. Follow him on IG @BenPeltonPlan or visit his website BenPelton.com for more on his coaching and facilitator certification program.

2024-06-2600 min

THUNK 252. The Theory of GenerationsGenerations are used to explain everything from the state of the economy to attitudes about sexuality, but do they really explain anything? Video: http://youtu.be/ot5xdqdho4Y Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2024/06/20/252.-The-Theory-of-Generations.html

2024-06-2010 min

THUNK 251. Safety and Risk ManagementScaremongers drive many to search frantically for something, anything that will make them feel safe, but safety isn’t a thing you can buy - it’s a feeling you have to build for yourself. Video: http://youtu.be/ob7XTCtZn6U Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2024/05/13/251.-Safety-and-Risk-Management.html

2024-05-1308 min

THUNK 250. Angkor Wat and CollapseAngkor Wat & the thousand stone temples surrounding it are some of the most impressive structures humanity has produced - what happened to the society that built them? Video: http://youtu.be/mYu-BBoW9g8 Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2024/04/15/250.-Angkor-Wat-and-Collapse.html

2024-04-1508 min

THUNK 249. Information OverloadWhy is there something, rather than nothing? Video: http://youtu.be/-Z9qi41lrK0 Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2024/03/06/249.-Information-Overload.html

2024-03-0612 min

THUNK 248. ReductionismTrying to understand something in terms of its parts is natural…but when is it justified? Video: http://youtu.be/YHkS4upFy_4 Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2024/02/13/248.-Reductionism.html

2024-02-1310 min

THUNK 247. Zombie Sci-Fi TechnologiesGretchen, stop trying to make Vactrains happen! It’s not going to happen! Video: http://youtu.be/dp2r1C9LDJQ Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2024/01/21/247.-Zombie-Sci-Fi-Technologies.html

2024-01-2113 min

THUNK 246. Against Worldbuilding“Worldbuilding” has become a necessity for authors of genre fiction, but sci-fi author M. John Harrison thinks it’s crippling both writers & their audiences. Video: http://youtu.be/QJHR2NB7Wt4 Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2023/12/30/246.-Against-Worldbuilding.html

2023-12-3012 min

THUNK 245. The STEM ShortageThe 2023 tech sector layoffs have claimed a quarter of a million jobs to date, but this hasn’t seemed to make a dent in the enthusiasm for getting more kids into STEM - what’s going on here? Video: http://youtu.be/BraS-fMgB5A Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2023/11/16/245.-The-STEM-Shortage.html

2023-11-1613 min $I\'ve Had It$

I've Had It Good Not Great with Josh Peck & Ben SofferJennifer and Pumps are joined by two of our favorite podcasters, Josh Peck & Ben Soffer, the hosts of the Good Guys Podcast. Josh has had it with yoga instructors who think they're now some kind of "spiritual giant" and Ben has had it with the insanity of tipping culture - ESPECIALLY at a self-checkout. Jennifer puts the boys on the spot with a salacious Had It or Hit It question that leads to Pumps revealing a very scandalous answer. Come see I've Had It live on the Hot Sh*t Tour! More info & tickets available at...

2023-11-0248 min

THUNK 244. The Meaning of Games and FlowMany assume that, when a game’s over, there’s nothing more to reflect on besides the fun. Positive psychology’s theory of “Flow” prompts a similar stance. But what if games and Flow are both saying more than we might suppose at first glance? Video: http://youtu.be/GEl5cbzkD6M Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2023/10/02/244.-The-Meaning-of-Games-and-Flow.html

2023-10-0213 min

The Lowe Post Pelton and LopezZach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton pick their most intriguing players for the upcoming NBA season, talk Dame trades, rest rules, and more. Then ESPN's Andrew Lopez joins to preview the Pelicans and Spurs. 2:10- Josh Giddey.12:25- Giddey's FIBA play14:00- Kristaps Porzingis' fit in Boston20:25- Who are the favorites in the East?21:10- Miami Heat discussion23:00- Lamelo Ball talk25:30 What went wrong with Lamelo last year27:00- Kai Jones' social media brigade33:15- Trae Young's season outlook...

2023-09-201h 44

THUNK 243. MaintenanceMaintenance is often ignored, minimized, or portrayed as being inferior to creative/productive work, but it’s really the most fundamental activity of life itself, & it can teach us a lot about the world. Video: http://youtu.be/7pFrhsC2I7Q Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2023/09/07/243.-Maintenance.html

2023-09-0712 min

THUNK 242. The 'Tragedy' of the CommonsEveryone’s heard of the infamous “Tragedy of the Commons,” but the real tragedy is that Elinor Ostrom’s work refuting it isn’t just as widely-known. Video: http://youtu.be/9h0iidPzMXE Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2023/08/10/242.-The-'Tragedy'-of-the-Commons.html

2023-08-1017 min

THUNK 241. Mental SpeedChildren can be impressively ingenious when given enough time to work thru a problem, but we tend to judge their mental prowess by how quickly they figure things out - is mental speed really the best yardstick for intelligence? Video: http://youtu.be/ONpydsGW3Tg Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2023/07/13/241.-Mental-Speed.html

2023-07-1307 min

THUNK 240. Dual Process Theory and The Mythical Number TwoKahneman’s “Thinking, Fast and Slow” has become a popular reference in public discussions of cognition and the dangers of impulsive decision-making, but many researchers think it might be wrong, or even damaging to the field at large. Video: http://youtu.be/-UVoAYFYtoM Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2023/06/01/240.-Dual-Process-Theory-and-The-Mythical-Number-Two.html

2023-06-0108 min

THUNK 239. How to Read a BookReading nonfiction can be an enjoyable, leisurely hobby, but sometimes you just need to ASSIMILATE KNOWLEDGE. Video: http://youtu.be/u7EiDwPCb7M Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2023/05/10/239.-How-to-Read-a-Book.html

2023-05-1008 min

THUNK 238. Conway's Law and Division of LaborMelvin Conway noticed a curious symmetry between the shape of organizations and the technologies they created, an observation that might be invaluable for avoiding disaster. Video: http://youtu.be/anac2Cdyzi0 Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2023/04/24/238.-Conway's-Law-and-Division-of-Labor.html

2023-04-2410 min

THUNK 237. Machine Learning Models and ReificationMachine learning algorithms are in the spotlight right now, leading some to worry about them remaking the world into something alien, but there’s another, less popular concern: what if they make it into exactly what we think it is? Video: http://youtu.be/vuyaZtBSV1w Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2023/03/31/237.-Machine-Learning-Models-and-Reification.html

2023-03-3113 min

THUNK 236. Self-Control, Akrasia, and Multiple Self TheoryActing against our better judgment is a bit of a puzzle: if we know what’s “best,” and nothing is preventing us, why don’t we do it? Who is it that’s doing the controlling or being controlled in “self-control?” Video: http://youtu.be/jHGFlyHnhFQ Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2023/02/24/236.-Self-Control,-Akrasia,-and-Multiple-Self-Theory.html

2023-02-2414 min

THUNK 235. Infrastructure and StandardsAs global warming taxes the structures supporting our towns and cities, the technical standards that define the operation of those structures will be tested…but who decides what those standards should be? Are they equal to the task? Video: http://youtu.be/64sVW1naQN0 Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2023/02/06/235.-Infrastructure-and-Standards.html

2023-02-0614 min

THUNK 234. TidinessIn the new year, many will try to develop habits of keeping their homes & workspaces tidy, but maybe their longing for uncluttered space is driven more by a set of cultural biases than any sort of practical advantage. Video: http://youtu.be/V3VoO7Xr2TQ Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2023/01/05/234.-Tidiness.html

2023-01-0509 min

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2022-12-2050 min

THUNK 233. The View from Nowhere and AliensIn Star Trek: The Next Generation, Q is a bit of a puzzle - on the one hand, he’s an incomprehensibly intelligent being from outside time and space. On the other hand, he’s incredibly aggravating and petty. One might say that, with such phenomenal insight, he should be more objective…but what does that mean, exactly? Video: http://youtu.be/gmJYsgGUAm4 Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2022/12/14/233.-The-View-from-Nowhere-and-Aliens.html

2022-12-1409 min

THUNK 232. Repair vs. DesignApple has built their brand on a fanatical commitment to design, but their devices can be straight-up hostile when it comes to repair & maintenance. Maybe one leads to the other. Video: http://youtu.be/8PfDRgEud2s Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2022/11/24/232.-Repair-vs.-Design.html

2022-11-2413 min

THUNK 231. Self-BullshitHave you ever watched in horror as someone systematically, deliberately makes every wrong decision necessary for disaster? Philosopher Leslie Howe advances a theory that may help to explain the phenomenon: it’s easy to ignore warning signs if you buy your own bullshit. Video: http://youtu.be/8CrbNNwirkI Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2022/11/12/231.-Self-Bullshit.html

2022-11-1208 min

THUNK 230. AdvertisingAds are everywhere, & find their way into more places every day. Companies spend hundreds of billions of dollars shilling for their products. But theres a question we havent answered conclusively: do they work? Video: http://youtu.be/iln8PuiQ8kk Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2022/10/12/230.-Advertising.html

2022-10-1210 min

THUNK 229. Deep WorkWhen you think of “being productive,” you probably imagine some variation of rise-and-grind. But Cal Newport’s theory of Deep Work suggests, if we want to maximize productivity, maybe we should try to cultivate some room for quiet, uninterrupted thinking. Video: http://youtu.be/uUMl5KtHh4E Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2022/09/19/229.-Deep-Work.html

2022-09-1910 min

THUNK 228. The Intelligence Trap and Evidence-Based WisdomWe often look to intelligent individuals to provide us with insight and guidance, but if you ask science writer David Robson, intelligence isnt just the wrong barometer for good decision-making, it may lead to worse decisions! Video: http://youtu.be/1K23sO-G0uE Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2022/09/04/228.-The-Intelligence-Trap-and-Evidence-Based-Wisdom.html

2022-09-0410 min

THUNK 227. Minimum Constraint DesignMechanical engineering has its own, mathematically-defined version of “less is more,” & once you know about it, you’ll see it everywhere. Video: http://youtu.be/Akarqe17hFM Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2022/07/25/227.-Minimum-Constraint-Design.html

2022-07-2508 min

THUNK 226. The Ultimatum GameThe logic of the ultimatum game is simple - something is better than nothing, so you ought to accept any deal where you come out ahead, no matter how unfair that deal is. Why, then, does almost everyone reject unfair deals, even if it means sacrifice? Video: http://youtu.be/o0MyC54j-SM Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2022/07/03/226.-The-Ultimatum-Game.html

2022-07-0308 min

THUNK 225. Relexicalization - Extraneous RenamingEvery generation invents its own lingo - language naturally evolves & develops over time. But quietly re-inventing terminology for stuff thats already named (relexicalization) can be a move with far-reaching political & epistemic consequences. Video: http://youtu.be/F2_m2JVkBY0 Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2022/06/10/225.-Relexicalization-Extraneous-Renaming.html

2022-06-1009 min

THUNK 224. Superintelligence AssumptionsMany of those who are 100% convinced by Nick Bostrom’s arguments about the potential for a runaway superintelligence tend to share certain beliefs about the world - is it possible that his case hits much differently depending on one’s starting assumptions? Video: http://youtu.be/ZWPsmQxrGY8 Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2022/05/15/224.-Superintelligence-Assumptions.html

2022-05-1510 min

THUNK 223. Puzzles vs. ProblemsWhat walks on 4 legs in the morning, 2 legs at noon, & 3 legs at night? A very peculiar dog! …wait, was that not the answer? Why is it that puzzles are so different from real-life problems? Video: http://youtu.be/Ky0Ji7AryZs Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2022/04/18/223.-Puzzles-vs.-Problems.html

2022-04-1806 min

THUNK 222. Powerpoint - Form and ContentCould certain FORMS of media, the details of how their textual CONTENT is instantiated, reliably affect the MEANING of the messages they convey? Put another way: is PowerPoint making us stupid? Video: http://youtu.be/_e6BS7wSLpg Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2022/03/28/222.-Powerpoint-Form-and-Content.html

2022-03-2809 min

THUNK 221. Spolsky's Maxim and Starting from ScratchSometimes, 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

2022-03-1410 min

THUNK 220. Peirce's PragmatismCharles 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

2022-02-2108 min

THUNK 219. Clickbait and SensationalismYouTubers 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

2022-01-2408 min

THUNK 218. Playing Devil's AdvocateResearch 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

2021-12-2207 min

THUNK 217. A Theory of Good CADCAD 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

2021-12-0610 min

THUNK 216. Companions in GuiltAre 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

2021-11-1608 min

THUNK 215. The Theory of Accelerating ChangeFuturists often suggest that technology grows exponentially more powerful over time, but there may be good reasons to doubt this notion, & very good reasons not to wait around for the future tech they promise is imminent. Video: http://youtu.be/cvzgehavGy0 Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2021/10/15/215.-The-Theory-of-Accelerating-Change.html

2021-10-1509 min

THUNK 214. The Myth of the GivenWe normally think of our beliefs as being held up by a structure of supporting evidence & justification, ultimately based in some fundamental, irrefutable, “given” facts, but Wilfred Sellars thinks “givens” are a myth. Video: http://youtu.be/3uUYeZu1DIQ Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2021/09/21/214.-The-Myth-of-the-Given.html

2021-09-2109 min

THUNK 213. Techno-OptimismMany 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

2021-08-2311 min

THUNK 212. Vulnerability TheoryWe 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

2021-07-2607 min

THUNK 211. The Hermeneutic CircleIn 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

2021-07-0608 min

THUNK 210. Programming and Theory-BuildingProgramming 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

2021-06-2011 min

THUNK 209. Intellectual HumilityIt’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

2021-05-2810 min

THUNK 208. How Complex Systems FailEngineering disasters often highlight how bad decisions can wreak havoc, but Dr. Richard Cook’s model of complex systems & how they fail paints a different picture. Video: http://youtu.be/dPFw2ckWZyY Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2021/04/30/208.-How-Complex-Systems-Fail.html

2021-04-3009 min

THUNK 207. The Anti-Politics of Sci-FiA lot of sci-fi skirts around substantive questions of politics - is this a coincidence, or is there something about the genre that encourages it? Video: http://youtu.be/zgzoZckSXEQ Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2021/04/16/207.-The-Anti-Politics-of-Sci-Fi.html

2021-04-1610 min

THUNK 206. Social RationalityIndividual humans are demonstrably irrational, & no amount of training or debiasing has been shown to make a dent in that irrationality, which leads us to ask: if I can’t think rationally on my own, why do I think at all? Video: http://youtu.be/ncylgXtWaRE Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2021/03/29/206.-Social-Rationality.html

2021-03-2909 min

THUNK 205. Expert Advice and RhetoricSometimes, getting an expert to tell you what they really think is like pulling teeth - if it’s their job to give advice about their field, why are they often cagey about it? In a word: rhetoric. Video: http://youtu.be/EcQvVI2Gk-A Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2021/03/18/205.-Expert-Advice-and-Rhetoric.html

2021-03-1810 min

THUNK 204. Ignorance and 'A Thousand Plateaus'Deliberate ignorance of subjects that seem useless is a common and self-fulfilling attitude, but for postmodern philosophers Deleuze and Guattari, its not just misguided, its missing the point of thinking. Video: http://youtu.be/A73sx8p3PKU Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2021/02/09/204.-Ignorance-and-'A-Thousand-Plateaus'.html

2021-02-0909 min

THUNK 203. Bullshit and TruthlikenessWe expect a certain amount of bullsht in our politics, but little fibs have given way to bewildering, unbelievable fictions. Thankfully, some recent philosophers have insights as to why all bullsht isnt created equal. Video: http://youtu.be/9VrkFmMkzwc Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2021/01/13/203.-Bullshit-and-Truthlikeness.html

2021-01-1311 min

THUNK 202. The McNamara Fallacy“I can’t measure it, so it must not be important.” And then: disaster. Video: http://youtu.be/FM7ZxlyH20s Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2020/12/29/202.-The-McNamara-Fallacy.html

2020-12-2908 min

THUNK 201. Theory of Constructed EmotionWe experience our emotions as instantaneous reactions to the world around us, but what if fear, happiness, & anxiety arent the result of dedicated, hardwired circuits in our brains? The Theory of Constructed Emotion suggests an alternate explanation. Video: http://youtu.be/AZrqJiHg38M Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2020/12/14/201.-Theory-of-Constructed-Emotion.html

2020-12-1411 min

THUNK 200. RetrospectiveA seven-year retrospective on viewer-selected THUNK episodes, MST3K style! Video: http://youtu.be/Oy7HvWOLxWM Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2020/11/23/200.-Retrospective.html

2020-11-2352 min

THUNK 199. FMEA - Dodging DisasterIf you’re currently worrying about everything that could possibly go wrong: welcome to the club! Thankfully, engineers have been fretting about catastrophe for a long time, & have a useful tool to do it productively: FMEA. Video: http://youtu.be/_z2s9Ornp6U Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2020/11/06/199.-FMEA-Dodging-Disaster.html

2020-11-0610 min

THUNK 198. Pragmatic EthicsMany struggle with the seemingly inconsistent & slippery nature of morality - do moral facts exist? What are they? How can we verify them? Pragmatists sidestep many of these issues by bailing on the whole “truth” thing and asking instead: what works? Video: http://youtu.be/geKt2shs5y8 Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2020/10/26/198.-Pragmatic-Ethics.html

2020-10-2610 min

THUNK 197. Cultural Evolution Theory“Humans evolved big brains to be better problem-solvers.” is a popular notion, but it has some conspicuous holes. Evolutionary biologist Joseph Henrich has an alternate hypothesis: what if we’re evolved to be culture machines? Video: http://youtu.be/DMvneRu3imc Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2020/10/04/197.-Cultural-Evolution-Theory.html

2020-10-0411 min

THUNK 196. 'Burnout' is AbuseMedical residents & interns work absurd hours in high-stress environments with little time off for comparatively low wages. When they have nothing left to give, it’s called “burnout.” We should call it what it is: abuse. Video: http://youtu.be/sCK14W1Py8k Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2020/09/20/196.-'Burnout'-is-Abuse.html

2020-09-2010 min

THUNK 195. Strong Opinions, Weakly HeldStrong Opinions, Weakly Held is a well-known mantra in tech, intended to quickly guide teams to reasonable predictions. But many have beef with SOWH - might there be a better method? Video: http://youtu.be/kcAQ94RpDyU Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2020/08/23/195.-Strong-Opinions,-Weakly-Held.html

2020-08-2309 min

THUNK 194. Load Path AnalysisWhy don’t you want your snow shovel’s handle to be long and springy? Why do you push on someone’s back to help them swing, rather than on the swing supports? Engineers & architects have an answer: load paths! Video: http://youtu.be/kWUfO3Ia8Io Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2020/08/09/194.-Load-Path-Analysis.html

2020-08-0907 min

THUNK 193. Honing Occam's RazorOccam’s Razor urges us not to multiply entities beyond necessity - it seems like a decent rule, but why does it work? And what should we do when it doesn’t? Video: http://youtu.be/HkgNFG-YLqM Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2020/07/28/193.-Honing-Occam's-Razor.html

2020-07-2809 min

THUNK 192. Three Modes of InquiryResearch, Experimentation, Analysis. It’s a simple rhythm, but it’s amazing how often someone will forget one of the beats & waste time instead of making progress on solving the problem. Video: http://youtu.be/_5m9Cgteung Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2020/07/12/192.-Three-Modes-of-Inquiry.html

2020-07-1206 min

THUNK 191. Refactoring the Real WorldProgrammers routinely “refactor” code, clarifying its purpose & reorganizing its structure without changing how it works. What else can be refactored, I wonder? Video: http://youtu.be/uARhhLW8FhQ Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2020/06/28/191.-Refactoring-the-Real-World.html

2020-06-2807 min

THUNK 190. Scientific RealismWhat if…guys, are you listening? What if the subjects of scientific theories…ACTUALLY EXIST?! OOOOOOH SNAP Video: http://youtu.be/lTouTijlfhg Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2020/06/15/190.-Scientific-Realism.html

2020-06-1511 min

THUNK 189. The Reference Class Problem2 out of 10 people who read this will watch this episode. 1 in 20 subscribers will watch it. …I wonder how many subscribers who read it will watch? Video: http://youtu.be/vFS66BK9fRQ Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2020/05/31/189.-The-Reference-Class-Problem.html

2020-05-3106 min

THUNK 188. Knowledge-How - KnotsHey, are you bored being stuck inside? Wanna learn some knots? Video: http://youtu.be/Y0_j8VdCRJM Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2020/05/17/188.-Knowledge-How-Knots.html

2020-05-1710 min

THUNK 187. F@#$ NuanceCalling for more nuance in sociological theories seems unambiguously good, but what if - hear me out here - f@#$ it. Video: http://youtu.be/oW5p4jcmiqA Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2020/05/04/187.-F@-$-Nuance.html

2020-05-0408 min

THUNK 186. Natural KindsHow many legs does a dog have, if you call a tail a leg? Philosophers: “Well…it depends.” Video: http://youtu.be/bWj15Utv3os Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2020/04/20/186.-Natural-Kinds.html

2020-04-2008 min

THUNK 185. Bounded RationalityMany academic fields assume that maximizing utility is synonymous with rationality (& marvel at how bad humans are at it). But the real world very rarely allows such clean analysis - maybe we’re not so irrational after all? Video: http://youtu.be/VeMI5Z2cZHM Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2020/04/05/185.-Bounded-Rationality.html

2020-04-0510 min

THUNK 184. Disaster PreparednessPeople are preparing for the worst of COVID-19, & it’s certainly yet to come, but when so much is uncertain, what’s the proper amount of prepping one should do? (Hint: It involves washing your hands a bit more than usual.) Video: http://youtu.be/vTSfC4JeqGE Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2020/03/22/184.-Disaster-Preparedness.html

2020-03-2211 min

THUNK 183. Indirect SpeechWhistles nonchalantly & gestures at episode title Video: http://youtu.be/fHCfB_e82fU Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2020/03/07/183.-Indirect-Speech.html

2020-03-0715 min

THUNK 182. Lessons From 'The Mythical Man-Month'You wouldn’t expect a 45-year-old book on programming to be relevant today, but Fred Brooks’s “The Mythical Man-Month” contains many lessons about project management & design that should resonate with modern coders, problem-solvers, & creators. Video: http://youtu.be/HuJfEHnjZyY Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2020/02/20/182.-Lessons-From-'The-Mythical-Man-Month'.html

2020-02-2008 min

THUNK 181. Issues of Utilitarian EthicsMany shower praise on utilitarianism as The Objectively Correct Ethical System, but is it possible they’re putting the cart before the horse? Do its uncomfortable edge cases give us cause for caution? Video: http://youtu.be/QA2JwEhJss8 Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2020/02/05/181.-Issues-of-Utilitarian-Ethics.html

2020-02-0511 min

THUNK 180. On Chalk and CognitionScribbling on chalkboards is antiquated, pass…and perhaps the most powerful technology we’ve developed to date to discover abstract truths. Video: http://youtu.be/nLXhqT3PCds Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2020/01/23/180.-On-Chalk-and-Cognition.html

2020-01-2309 min

THUNK 179. Rationality Without JustificationCome join the Discord server! https://discord.gg/FaHAjXn Video: http://youtu.be/4Uz1trCLfww Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2020/01/08/179.-Rationality-Without-Justification.html

2020-01-0810 min

THUNK 178. Multiplication MenagerieYou probably learned how to do long multiplication by hand in school. Computers used the same algorithm to multiply large numbers together, until computer scientists discovered much, much faster methods, including one published this year that’s “perfect!” Video: http://youtu.be/UK9XUAfRhCc Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2019/11/20/178.-Multiplication-Menagerie.html

2019-11-2011 min

THUNK 177. A Philosophy on PhilosophyHow is philosophy like fashion? …that’s not a setup for a pun, I promise. Video: http://youtu.be/kJWmmvLInzo Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2019/11/06/177.-A-Philosophy-on-Philosophy.html

2019-11-0609 min

THUNK 176. The Lead-Crime HypothesisViolent crime quadrupled in the US between 1970 & 1990, then fell the same amount. What could have caused such a dramatic trend? Economics? Culture? …Lead? Video: http://youtu.be/lt2yD8RTbrI Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2019/09/25/176.-The-Lead-Crime-Hypothesis.html

2019-09-2507 min

THUNK 175. The Aesthetic of ProgrammingExperienced coders can sometimes tell bad code on sight, not from any aspect of its inherent functionality, but from largely aesthetic characteristics. Turns out those principles have some use in other fields. Video: http://youtu.be/HH8HvHj5eFQ Show Notes: https://thunkshow.com/2019/09/11/175.-The-Aesthetic-of-Programming.html

2019-09-1110 min $Tapped In | Bellingham\'s Craft Beer Podcast$

Tapped In | Bellingham's Craft Beer Podcast A Conversation with Josh SmithToday we sit down with Josh Smith of Atwood Ales, out in Blaine, WA. Recorded on location at the brewery, we talk about farmhouse brewing, being in business with family, the struggles and strengths of being small, and raccoons. Recorded in April 2019. Atwood Ales Closed to the public Blaine, WA 98230 360.399.6239 https://www.atwoodales.com Recorded on-location at Atwood Ales. Episode hosted, engineered & produced by Dave Morales Tapped In Content Director: Scott Pelton More information at http://taptrail.com/

2019-05-152h 07

The Art of Paying Attention TPW 046: Halloween Special with Philip FracassiDownload Episode In our first annual Halloween Special, horror author Phillip Fracassi stops by the show. We discuss all things writing, horror, and favorite scary TV and film. Philip Fracassi is an up and coming horror writer and spent the last 20 years in Hollywood writing scripts and doing other film/TV related jobs. Check out his latest work at: pfracassi.com. Prolific Writer Takeaways: It's about the work. Be true to yourself. Writing is hard, it takes time, and takes work. Things Mentioned in Show: Software- Final Draft Movies- The Thing Movies...

2017-10-311h 25

The Art of Paying Attention TPW 022: Josh Spilker on Experimental Fiction In this episode, Ryan interviews writer, artist, and creative Josh Spilker. Josh is not satisfied with writing fiction inside the typical literary box. He wants to push the bounds of writing and explore new ways to tell stories. His latest book Taco Jehovah is an example of this experimental style and pushing the bounds of storytelling. During this episode we explore the common wisdom of writing and publishing and why it's not always helpful. Josh explains his background in writing and why he's drawn to outside the box writers. And, we discuss much, much, more. Be encouraged, i...

2017-05-0150 min