Joseph Burey
The Insightful Thinkers PodcastEpisodes
Episodes of The Insightful Thinkers Podcast
Mark All
Search Episodes...
Replicability is the hallmark of science. Science values replication so much that as long a study is sufficiently replicated, the claims it makes are considered valid even if they conflict with accepted theories. We trust scientific findings be
We’ve all heard about ambition, but who can definitively say they know what it is? Some philosophers have seen ambition as virtuous, some have seen it as pernicious. Does ambition merely produce outward success with only little personal fulfill
If emotions are universal, morality would be objective since everyone would feel a similar way about what is good and bad. Beauty, also, would no longer be in the eye of the beholder, since beautiful things would elicit similar reactions univer
If emotions are universal, morality would be objective since everyone would feel a similar way about what is good and bad. Beauty, also, would no longer be in the eye of the beholder, since beautiful things would elicit similar reactions univer
In the early to mid 1900s, behaviorism dominated psychology in the United States. Seeking to make psychology more scientific and objective, behaviorists sought to study only observable behaviors, completely ignoring the mind’s role in generatin
Joseph Goebbels, the propaganda minister of Nazi Germany, once said, “With sufficient repetition and a psychological understanding of the people concerned, it would not be impossible to prove that a square is, in fact, a circle." Noam Chomsky a
We often hear talk about the “Dark Ages.” However, it is a misconception that a thousand-year period of stagnation and obscurity ever existed. Where did the term originate and how did it come to infiltrate the global vernacular?https://www.i
It is difficult to understand how other species perceive the world since we humans see the world in our own way. Though we may never fully grasp how other species perceive the world, we can gain insights from scientific research. What does rese
In 1896, the two most influential thinkers in the field of developmental psychology were born. Seeking to understand the development of the human mind, both Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky revolutionized the field despite their opposing views surr
Progressivism, a belief in new ideas, modern methods and change, arises in educational contexts when there is a discrepancy between the existing educational system and the perceived needs of the system. At this point, ideas begin to emerge to m
Anatomically, humans have been the same for hundreds of thousands of years. Recent advances, then, are not due to biological changes in our species, but rather to cultural changes. The introduction of schooling is one of the cultural changes th
Humans have been experimenting with organisms since the agricultural revolution. Now, for the first time ever, we have created biological machines. These organisms, known as “xenobots,” are brand-new life forms: The world’s first programmable l
In 1791, Haiti had was one of the most ruthless slave societies in the New World. By 1793, the slave system on the island was destroyed, and the black population were free. How did this happen?https://www.insightfulthinkersmedia.com/Refer
Discussions on the origins of the French Revolution often mention the role of the Enlightenment. The French Revolution was centered around Enlightenment principles, but can a direct causal link from the Enlightenment to the French Revolution be
For all of human history before 1800, there was no upward trend in income per person. The Industrial Revolution created sustained economic growth for the first time, birthing the modern world. This episode discusses why the Industrial Revolutio
Until around 12,000 years ago, humans lived as hunter-gatherers. With the domestication of plants and animals, however, new dimensions for cultural evolution suddenly became possible. But why did our ancestors take up farming after thousands of
Napoleon once said, "China is a sleeping giant. Let her lie and sleep, for when she awakens she will astonish the world." A couple hundred years later, the giant is finally awake. This episode discusses China's failing economy under Mao prior t
Lord Acton said, "Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” But is this really the case? This episode discusses the difficulties in proving that power corrupts, the scientific studies and philosophical examinations of the
A thematic analysis of Greta Gerwig's 2019 film, "Little Women." This film illustrates the challenges women face while navigating a society that makes them feel "little." Since, for the 19th century woman, marriage is deemed more important tha
A thematic analysis of Greta Gerwig's 2019 film, "Little Women." This film illustrates the challenges women face while navigating a society that makes them feel "little." Since, for the 19th century woman, marriage is deemed more important tha
Arguably the most well-known and most controversial political organization of the 1960s, the Black Panther Party's legacy remains due its philosophies and practices that were just as influential as they were radical. This episode discusses the
Arguably the most well-known and most controversial political organization of the 1960s, the Black Panther Party's legacy remains due its philosophies and practices that were just as influential as they were radical. This episode discusses the
Through the arts, the Harlem Renaissance, the blossoming of African-American culture in the 1920s and early 1930s, brought to light the previously overlooked African American experience, redefining how others saw African Americans and how they
Neither underground nor a railroad, the Underground Railroad was an intricate network of abolitionists, philanthropists, and church leaders who led tens of thousands of slaves to freedom in the early to mid 19th century.https://www.insightfu
Black history in the United States begins with the Trans-Atlantic slave trade, the largest long-distance coerced movement of people in history. From the late fifteenth century onward, the Atlantic Ocean, once a barrier that prevented regular in
Join Podchaser to...
- Rate podcasts and episodes
- Follow podcasts and creators
- Create podcast and episode lists
- & much more
Unlock more with Podchaser Pro
- Audience Insights
- Contact Information
- Demographics
- Charts
- Sponsor History
- and More!
- Account
- Register
- Log In
- Find Friends
- Resources
- Help Center
- Blog
- API
Podchaser is the ultimate destination for podcast data, search, and discovery. Learn More
- © 2024 Podchaser, Inc.
- Privacy Policy
- Terms of Service
- Contact Us