TBD with John and Aaron

John McDonald and Aaron Vigar
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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: info@tbdpodcast.org

  1. 12/16/2023

    Episode 14 - Is subjectivity overly celebrated in the arts but unfairly condemned in history?

    The 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-banana1619 Projecthttps://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

    58 min

  2. 11/06/2023

    Episode 13 - Do we need custodians of knowledge?

    After 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 Communitieshttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Imagined-Communities-Reflections-on-the-Origins-and-Spread-of-NationalismDuchamp's Fountain:https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/duch...

    52 min

  3. 11/26/2021

    Episode 12 - Can there be knowledge that is independent of culture?

    Can 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: info@tbdpodcast.org Twitter: @tbdpod1 Some links you might find useful:Denis Dutton's The Art Instinct:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5788390-the-art-instinctThe Voyager Golden Recordhttps://voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/golden-record/Music Across Cultureshttp...

    45 min

  4. 10/18/2021

    Episode 11 - How can we distinguish between good and bad interpretations?

    The 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: info@tbdpodcast.org 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.htmlMalco...

    43 min

  5. 09/19/2021

    Episode 10 -The Paradox of Tolerance

    We 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

    26 min

  6. 08/22/2021

    Episode 9 - The Bystander Effect

    If 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-i...

    24 min

  7. 08/01/2021

    Episode 8 - Ship of Theseus

    We 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.

    20 min

  8. 07/03/2021

    Episode 7 - What is Knowledge?

    Our second 'mini-sode' - The focus this time: 'What is Knowledge? Is it simply justified, true belief?

    17 min
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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: info@tbdpodcast.org

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  • Creator
    John McDonald and Aaron Vigar
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023 TBD with John and Aaron
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