TBD with John and Aaron
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago -TBD: A teacher and a carpenter answer a philosophical question each episode about the nature of knowledge. Each will endeavor to be honest, funny, and hopefully learn something new. Content loosely connected to the International Baccalaureate course Theory of Knowledge. Contact: [email protected]
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Episode 14 - Is subjectivity overly celebrated in the arts but unfairly condemned in history?
December 16, 2023 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBThe Eminem and Dr. Dre of ToK podcasting return with an examination of another Theory of Knowledge essay question. Some areas we cover you may like to know more about: Banana on a wall: https://www.gq.com/story/suddenly-the-koons-is-this-100k-banana 1619 Project https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.html Herodotus, the 'father of history' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A542ixwyBhc&ab_channel=TED-Ed Enjoy
Episode 13 - Do we need custodians of knowledge?
November 06, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBAfter two years, the ToK dynamic duo are back, baby! Do we need custodians of knowledge? We have a wide ranging general discussion of the question, focusing on a few AoKs that may connect to it. We get into a few examples that caught our eye. Some links you might find useful: Benedict Anderson's Imagined Communities https://www.britannica.com/topic/Imagined-Communities-Reflections-on-the-Origins-and-Spread-of-Nationalism Duchamp's Fountain: https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/ducham...
Episode 12 - Can there be knowledge that is independent of culture?
November 26, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBCan there be knowledge that is independent of culture? Good question - We have a go at answering it. We get stuck in to the Voyager spacecraft, music and octaves across cultures, Denis Dutton's The Art Instinct. Get in touch: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @tbdpod1 Some links you might find useful: Denis Dutton's The Art Instinct: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5788390-the-art-instinct The Voyager Golden Record https://voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/golden-record/ Music Across C...
Episode 11 - How can we distinguish between good and bad interpretations?
October 18, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBThe r/ToK subreddit voted for our topic, and this was the result. We tackle this question: How can we distinguish between good and bad interpretations? Discuss with reference to the arts and one other area of knowledge. Some very fun chat with some great real world examples. Get in touch: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @tbdpod1 Some links you might find useful: Misinterpreting The Scream: https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/munch-scream-british-museum-gbr-scli-intl/index.htm...
The Paradox of Tolerance (A TBD Bonus Episode)
September 19, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBWe have a good time debating the Paradox of Tolerance. Source: Karl Popper: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/sep/26/100-best-nonfiction-books-karl-popper-open-society-its-enemies
Episode 10 -The Paradox of Tolerance
September 19, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBWe have a good time debating the Paradox of Tolerance. Source: Karl Popper: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/sep/26/100-best-nonfiction-books-karl-popper-open-society-its-enemies
Episode 9 - The Bystander Effect
August 22, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBIf something demands action, would you help? Or does it depend how many people are there...? We have fun talking about this controversial phenomenon. Widely accepted to be true, contemporary research brings it into dispute. Sources: Bystander effect in street disputes questioned: https://nscr.nl/en/bystander-blijkt-wel-degelijk-in-actie-te-komen-bij-ruzie-op-straat/ Death of Raymond Zack: https://www.firehouse.com/home/news/10722848/family-of-raymond-zack-sues-alameda-city-and-county-in...
The Bystander Effect (A TBD Bonus Episode)
August 22, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBIf something demands action, would you help? Or does it depend how many people are there...? We have fun talking about this controversial phenomenon. Widely accepted to be true, contemporary research brings it into dispute. Sources: Bystander effect in street disputes questioned: https://nscr.nl/en/bystander-blijkt-wel-degelijk-in-actie-te-komen-bij-ruzie-op-straat/ Death of Raymond Zack: https://www.firehouse.com/home/news/10722848/family-of-raymond-zack-sues-alameda-city-and-county-in...
Ship of Theseus (A TBD Bonus Episode)
August 01, 2021 02:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBWe have a go at unpacking this classic philosophical paradox, riffing on all the ramifications that flow out of it. As always, an enjoyable conversation about this head scratcher.
Episode 8 - Ship of Theseus
August 01, 2021 02:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBWe have a go at unpacking this classic philosophical paradox, riffing on all the ramifications that flow out of it. As always, an enjoyable conversation about this head scratcher.
What is Knowledge? (A TBD Bonus Episode)
July 03, 2021 03:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBOur second 'mini-sode' - The focus this time: 'What is Knowledge? Is it simply justified, true belief?
Episode 7 - What is Knowledge?
July 03, 2021 03:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBOur second 'mini-sode' - The focus this time: 'What is Knowledge? Is it simply justified, true belief?
What is Philosophy? (A TBD Bonus Episode)
June 20, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBOur first bonus 'mini-sode' - in which we take a quick, casual approach to answering the question: 'What is Philosophy? A good introduction to students wondering that very thing...
Episode 6 - What is Philosophy?
June 20, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBOur first 'mini-sode' - in which we take a quick, casual approach to answering the question: 'What is Philosophy? A good introduction to students wondering that very thing...
Episode 5: Obvious Deception
June 06, 2021 04:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBOn this episode: “There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact” (Arthur Conan Doyle). Diversions/Explorations include: The snake ripping your throat out is the one to worry about Some great discussion defining ‘obvious facts’ The King of Red We are not chemists Barry Schwartz’s Paradox of Choice Francis Fukuyama and ‘The End of History’ Get in touch: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @tbdpod1 Sources you might like: Canadian Snow Plow Names https://barrie.ctv...
Episode 5 - Teaser trailer
May 23, 2021 01:00 - 1 minute - 1.13 MBIs there anything more deceptive than an obvious fact? Catch the fever! @tbpod1 [email protected]
Episode 4 - Drawing a clear line. (Featuring guest Aoife Abushaqra)
May 08, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBOn this episode: Why is it so difficult to identify a clear line between accepted and disputed knowledge within a discipline? Diversions/Explorations include: A Guest! The fantastic robot legged, Irish Khaleesi Aoife Abushaqra Some feedback from a loyal listener Art world controversy Avril Lavigne conspiracy theories Cognitive dissonance Power and knowledge Get in touch: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @tbdpod1 Aoife’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk...
Episode 4 - Teaser trailer
April 24, 2021 05:00 - 1 minute - 768 KBEpisode 4 breaks new ground...a guest this way comes. A professional Theory of Knowledge expert takes on the TBD crew...next episode
Episode 4: Teaser trailer
April 24, 2021 05:00 - 1 minute - 768 KBEpisode 4 breaks new ground...a guest this way comes. A professional Theory of Knowledge expert takes on the TBD crew...next episode
Episode 3 - Personal knowledge: powerful or problematic?
April 02, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBOn this episode: Personal knowledge. Is it powerful or problematic? Diversions/explorations include: The ethical limits of anvil pushing Crazily...Hitler’s Mein Kampf Cognitive bias snowballs Everything you need to know about Brazil can be learned from The Simpsons Some advice to NBA coaches: don’t throw the plan out if you’re losing We don’t always have to be Best Friend’s Club. Get in touch: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @tbdpod1 Sources you might like: Opinion ...
Episode 3: Personal knowledge: powerful or problematic?
April 02, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBOn this episode: Personal knowledge. Is it powerful or problematic? Diversions/explorations include: The ethical limits of anvil pushing Crazily...Hitler’s Mein Kampf Cognitive bias snowballs Everything you need to know about Brazil can be learned from The Simpsons Some advice to NBA coaches: don’t throw the plan out if you’re losing We don’t always have to be Best Friend’s Club. Get in touch: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @tbdpod1 Sources you might like: Opinion ...
Episode 3 - Personal knowledge: powerful or problematic?
April 02, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBOn this episode: Personal knowledge. Is it powerful or problematic? Diversions/explorations include: The ethical limits of anvil pushing Crazily...Hitler’s Mein Kampf Cognitive bias snowballs Everything you need to know about Brazil can be learned from The Simpsons Some advice to NBA coaches: don’t throw the plan out if you’re losing We don’t always have to be Best Friend’s Club. Get in touch: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @tbdpod1 Sources you might like: Opinion ...
Episode 3: Teaser trailer
March 20, 2021 23:00 - 48 seconds - 589 KBA teaser trailer for our next episode. Yikes - things come in threes.
Episode 3: Personal knowledge: powerful or problematic? Teaser trailer
March 20, 2021 23:00 - 48 seconds - 589 KBA teaser trailer for our next episode. Yikes - things come in threes.
Episode 3 - Teaser trailer
March 20, 2021 23:00 - 48 seconds - 589 KBA teaser trailer for our next episode. Yikes - things come in threes.
Episode 3 - Teaser trailer
March 20, 2021 23:00 - 48 seconds - 589 KBA teaser trailer for our next episode. Yikes - things come in threes.
Episode 2 - 'Stats Stats Stats!' - statistics conceal as much as they reveal… or do they?
February 13, 2021 03:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBOn this episode: statistics conceal as much as they reveal… or do they? Diversions/Explorations include: · Why is Aaron obsessed with how many people are smiling in his compound? · What do the other 20% of dentists think about Colgate? · Why are medians and means confusing? · Speaking of confusion, John confuses everyone about P values · John and Aaron both sign up to eat cheeseburgers every 5 minutes for 50 years. · An actual poignant examina...
Episode 2: 'Stats Stats Stats!' - statistics conceal as much as they reveal… or do they?
February 13, 2021 03:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBOn this episode: statistics conceal as much as they reveal… or do they? Diversions/Explorations include: · Why is Aaron obsessed with how many people are smiling in his compound? · What do the other 20% of dentists think about Colgate? · Why are medians and means confusing? · Speaking of confusion, John confuses everyone about P values · John and Aaron both sign up to eat cheeseburgers every 5 minutes for 50 years. · An actual poignant examina...
Episode 2: 'Stats Stats Stats!' Teaser Trailer
January 30, 2021 07:00 - 52 seconds - 639 KBA teaser trailer for our next episode. Wow-- we actually made a second one...!
Episode 2 - Teaser trailer
January 30, 2021 07:00 - 52 seconds - 639 KBA teaser trailer for our next episode. Wow-- we actually made a second one...!
Episode 2: Teaser trailer
January 30, 2021 07:00 - 52 seconds - 639 KBA teaser trailer for our next episode. Wow-- we actually made a second one...!
Episode 1 - Accepting knowledge claims always involves an element of trust - To what extent is this true?
January 10, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBIn our first episode we address the following prompt taken from the May 2021 IB Theory of Knowledge essay questions: “Accepting knowledge claims always involves an element of trust.” Diversions/Examples include: - The flat earth guy - A duplicitous professor from John's past - Going blind from drinking moonshine - Aaron distrusts cats. Get in touch: [email protected] Sources (of varying quality) on moonshine: https://www.reddit.com/r/firewater/comments/cv4bu8/methanol_some_infor...
Episode 1: Accepting knowledge claims always involves an element of trust - To what extent is this true?
January 10, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBIn our first episode we address the following prompt taken from the May 2021 IB Theory of Knowledge essay questions: “Accepting knowledge claims always involves an element of trust.” Diversions/Examples include: - The flat earth guy - A duplicitous professor from John's past - Going blind from drinking moonshine - Aaron distrusts cats. Get in touch: [email protected] Sources (of varying quality) on moonshine: https://www.reddit.com/r/firewater/comments/cv4bu8/methanol_some_infor...