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A philosophy podcast hosted by a kid and his dad, it’s a race against a 5 minute timer to clear up any confusion over some philosophical subjects. This is a podcast directed at kids.

Stan & Dan


    • Jun 12, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 6m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    Simulation Theory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2022 7:02


    What is the simulation theory? What would be needed to simulate an entire world? And what is keeping this idea alive? Discover this and more in this episode! Kurzgesagt's video on the subject: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlTKTTt47WE&t=199s Shoutout to Will! :)

    Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 17:23


    What really is a vegan? How quickly is the meat industry growing? And where do cow farts come into the picture? Listen to this episode of 5 Minute Philosophy to find out. This is a special, recorded with the help of Finn, Luca and Joschi. Link to Our Planet, Our Problem: https://open.spotify.com/show/65GQ1gIiXNPbobBhNesrYL

    Education

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 5:25


    What is education? How many children in the world don't have access to education? What is school even for? Discover this and more in this episode of 5 Minute Philosophy.

    Companions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 5:26


    What is the thing that makes being with pets better than being with your best friend? And who are the people who prefer to be on their own for years on end? Find out in this episode of 5 minute philosophy

    Screens

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 5:23


    Why do people think screen's content are so bad? What is bad about screen's content? Find out in this episode.

    Leisure

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 6:23


    What is the definition of leisure? When does leisure become work? And what would the world be like with no work? Find out in this episode.

    Punishment

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 6:14


    Why are people put in prison? Is there better ways to punish people? And why are the Government making more prisons? Find out on this episode.

    Reality

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 6:23


    What is reality? Is there an example of reality that doesn't need a huge scientific explanation? And what does mirrors have to do with it? Listen to this now  to find out. Features a guest appearance from Joschi, our friend and fellow philosopher.

    Charity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 6:04


    What motivates people and companies to donate to charity? Why  are some philosophers saying that giving somebody their wallet back is selfish? And how did the NHS accidentally do the kind of test that proved the answer to a big question about charity?...

    Talent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 6:00


    Are you born with talent? And what does the world think about talent? Listen now to find out.

    Art

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 5:50


    Can you make anything art?  How would you asses art? And is there such thing as good or bad art? Find out now by listening to this.

    Possibility

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 5:46


    What are the possibilities of god and humans? Is it possible to make things impossible for god and possible for humans? Check out this podcast to find out.

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