Jul 6, 2021
Supposedly, most of us get more right wing as we get older. Or is it just that the world moves around us? And if people do shift to the right, why is that worrying? The Azim Premji Philosophers, young and old, put their heads together to find out.
With Dr Kashyap, Dr Patrick, Dr Chaturvedi and Nishok...
Jul 1, 2021
Almost nothing we say is entirely precise. It's all a bit vague. So why do we spend so much time trying to pin down what other people say precisely? The philosophers of Azim Premji University get their heads together to find out.
Also in this episode: how should you do the history of philosophy? Is being supertrue...
Jun 29, 2021
Scientist often disagree. Some say wine is good for you, others say it's bad. Some say milk causes cancer, some say it cures cancer. Should we just admit that science is more in the business of being bold than being right?
Also in this episode: was Newton really wrong? the virtue of being bold, and much more.
With Dr...
Jun 24, 2021
You can be very successful without going to college. But that doesn't mean you should drop out of college. Is education an investment that must pay off in wages? Is education too expensive? The philosophers of Azim Premji University discuss the purposes of education, and try their best to be impartial about it...
Jun 22, 2021
Some of us keep hoping even when things seem hopeless, even when we have every reason to think that things ARE hopeless. Is this folly or is it strength of character. Is it even possible?
With Azim Premji University philosophers Dr Kashyap, Dr Patrick, Dr
Chaturvedi and Nishok GU.
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