Episodios

  • 23: ThinkWORKS Episode 23 Philosophy 101 Part 2

    23: ThinkWORKS Episode 23 Philosophy 101 Part 2
    Sep 2 2024
    Continuing our look at some of the most famous Western philosophy tracts (a special episode on Eastern & Asian philosophy is being planned) as this week we look at Utilitarianism and the Runaway Trolley Problem. Join in the discussion at Comment Here for ThinkWORKS Philosophy 101 Parts 1-3. | darreninform
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    19 m
  • 22: ThinkWORKS Episode 22 Philosophy 101 Part 1

    22: ThinkWORKS Episode 22 Philosophy 101 Part 1
    Aug 26 2024
    In the first part of our 3 part Philosophy 101, we discuss The Ship of Theseus, The Prisoners in a Cave, and 'Cognito, Ergo Sum' (I Think Therefore I Am), tackling as they do themes of identity, reality and consciousness, and relating them to modern life.

    You can join in the discussion at Comment Here for ThinkWORKS Philosophy 101 Part 1. | darreninform
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    25 m
  • 21: ThinkWORKS Episode 21 Why Having a Hobby is Good for Business

    21: ThinkWORKS Episode 21 Why Having a Hobby is Good for Business
    Aug 19 2024
    What hobby do you have, or would like to have, that you feel really passionate about?
    How could you relate that to your business or work? This episode explores how something you are passionate about could actually have uses in other aspects of your life, especially your business or job.

    Join in the discussion at Comment Here for Episode 21 on Why Having a Hobby is Good for Business. | darreninform
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    18 m
  • 20: ThinkWORKS Episode 20 The Enduring Legacy of Frankenstein

    20: ThinkWORKS Episode 20 The Enduring Legacy of Frankenstein
    Aug 12 2024
    For this episode we're going to look at the significance of Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein', with a focus on the history of the novel, its impact on popular culture, and offer an exploration of fear psychology and the monster motif.

    Join in the discussion at Comment Here for The Enduring Legacy of Frankenstein. | darreninform
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    27 m
  • 19: ThinkWORKS Episode 19 Switch It Off!

    19: ThinkWORKS Episode 19 Switch It Off!
    Aug 5 2024
    In the 1970s, a typical citizen might expect to encounter an 500 adverts per day. Today, it is over 5000 per day! And that's just adverts. Not news alerts, social media notifications, email notifications, SMS messages and so on. There is no wonder many of us feel our brains are about to explode. This episode looks at why the constant barrage of 'stuff' affects our ability to be effective, what the effects of this are, and the benefits of having a regular digital detox- along with hacks for how you can achieve this.

    Join in the discussion at Comment Here for ThinkWORKS Episode 19 Switch It Off! | darreninform
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    23 m
  • 18: ThinkWORKS Episode 18 Football and Tribalism

    18: ThinkWORKS Episode 18 Football and Tribalism
    Jul 29 2024
    Join Darren and guest Steve Lowe as they discuss the enduring popularity of football (soccer to our American 7 Australian cousins) and how it provides a vehicle for the instinctive need to part of a tribe or feudal community. Join in the discussion at Comment here for Episode 18: Football & Tribalism. | darreninform
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    40 m
  • 17: ThinkWORKS Episode 17 The Curse of Imposter Syndrome

    17: ThinkWORKS Episode 17 The Curse of Imposter Syndrome
    Jul 22 2024
    So, do you ever have that nagging feeling that you may have bitten off more than you can chew, that maybe that you're not as competent as you thought you were, or worse, that others think you are? Do you wonder if maybe you don’t deserve your success and put it down to luck that you are? And do you fear that sooner or later, you’ll be exposed as a 'fraud.'? If you've ever doubted your abilities, this episode is for you.

    Join in the conversation at ThinkWORKS Episode 17: The Curse of Imposter Syndrome! | darreninform
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    24 m
  • 16: ThinkWORKS Episode 16 The Lasting Legacy of Star Trek.

    16: ThinkWORKS Episode 16 The Lasting Legacy of Star Trek.
    Jul 15 2024
    In this episode we look at the enduring impact of Star Trek on popular culture and its influence on various aspects of society, culture and the hope of a future in which humanity has grown up. Yes, I'm letting my inner geek out for this week!

    Join in the discussion at ThinkWORKS Episode 16: The Lasting Legacy of Star Trek! | darreninform
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    33 m