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5 minute philosophy

12 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -

A philosophy podcast hosted by a kid and his dad, it’s a race against a 5 minute timer to clear up any confusion over some philosophical subjects. This is a podcast directed at kids.

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Episodes

Simulation Theory

June 12, 2022 19:51 - 7 minutes - 9.67 MB

What is the simulation theory? What would be needed to simulate an entire world? And what is keeping this idea alive? Discover this and more in this episode! Kurzgesagt's video on the subject: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlTKTTt47WE&t=199s Shoutout to Will! :)

Food

September 15, 2021 18:22 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

What really is a vegan? How quickly is the meat industry growing? And where do cow farts come into the picture? Listen to this episode of 5 Minute Philosophy to find out. This is a special, recorded with the help of Finn, Luca and Joschi. Link to Our Planet, Our Problem: https://open.spotify.com/show/65GQ1gIiXNPbobBhNesrYL

Education

May 04, 2021 20:18 - 5 minutes - 5.02 MB

What is education? How many children in the world don't have access to education? What is school even for? Discover this and more in this episode of 5 Minute Philosophy.

Companions

April 27, 2021 20:14 - 5 minutes - 5.03 MB

What is the thing that makes being with pets better than being with your best friend? And who are the people who prefer to be on their own for years on end? Find out in this episode of 5 minute philosophy

Screens

March 28, 2021 18:34 - 5 minutes - 5 MB

Why do people think screen's content are so bad? What is bad about screen's content? Find out in this episode.

Leisure

February 28, 2021 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.43 MB

What is the definition of leisure? When does leisure become work? And what would the world be like with no work? Find out in this episode.

Punishment

February 16, 2021 15:00 - 6 minutes - 4.33 MB

Why are people put in prison? Is there better ways to punish people? And why are the Government making more prisons? Find out on this episode.

Reality

February 07, 2021 13:00 - 6 minutes - 4.44 MB

What is reality? Is there an example of reality that doesn't need a huge scientific explanation? And what does mirrors have to do with it? Listen to this now  to find out. Features a guest appearance from Joschi, our friend and fellow philosopher.

Charity

January 31, 2021 11:00 - 6 minutes - 4.22 MB

What motivates people and companies to donate to charity? Why  are some philosophers saying that giving somebody their wallet back is selfish? And how did the NHS accidentally do the kind of test that proved the answer to a big question about charity?...

Talent

January 10, 2021 14:00 - 6 minutes - 4.17 MB

Are you born with talent? And what does the world think about talent? Listen now to find out.

Art

December 20, 2020 17:00 - 5 minutes - 4.06 MB

Can you make anything art?  How would you asses art? And is there such thing as good or bad art? Find out now by listening to this.

Possibility

December 13, 2020 17:00 - 5 minutes - 4.01 MB

What are the possibilities of god and humans? Is it possible to make things impossible for god and possible for humans? Check out this podcast to find out.