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Think Thank Thunk

Think Thank Thunk

By: Jeff Katz & Jesse Zenchuk
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There's so much more going on in the world than originally meets the eye. Was Isaac Newton really trying to predict the apocalypse? Did Australia really declare war on Emus? Was there really a plague that caused people to dance until they collapsed and died of exhaustion? They may not have all the answers, but join hosts Jeff Katz and Jesse Zenchuk as they discuss unconventional topics like the occult, behavioral economics, perennial philosophy and more all while having a few drinks. Learn something strange, cool, and interesting every episode in less than an hour.Copyright 2023 Jeff Katz & Jesse Zenchuk Social Sciences World
Episodes
  • The Insecure Giant of the East
    Apr 15 2022

    In this episode Jeff and Jesse are joined by a special intrepid reporter to discuss:

    1. China’s complicated behavior regarding geopolitics and foreign interference

    2. Global attitudes towards China and its people in the wake of Covid-19 and the wave of anti-Chinese and anti-Asian racism that followed


    To send us comments, questions, or more, you can reach us at thinkthankthunkpod@gmail.com.

    Website: www.thinkthankthunkpod.com

    Instagram: @ThinkThankThunk.pod

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    56 mins
  • Echo Chambers, Synchronicity, and Conspiracy Theories - Part II
    Mar 15 2022

    1. Some conspiracy theories turn out to be true. What are conspiracies, conspiracy theories, and super conspiracies?

    2. Pareidolia, Apophenia, and pattern recognition gone wrong

    3. The surprisingly interesting conspiracy theory of an uneducated bumpkin who became one of the most famous writers in history

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    32 mins
  • Echo Chambers, Synchronicity, and Conspiracy Theories - Part I
    Feb 24 2022

    In this episode Jeff and Jesse discuss:

    1. What is an echo chamber and how do people get stuck in them?

    2. The problems of trying to present a “balanced” view on unbalanced topics

    3. The various influences and evolving ideas that led to Jung’s synchronicity

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    44 mins

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