Episodes

  • ObjectiveObjectivity #5 Formalizing Doubt: The Percentage Principle

    ObjectiveObjectivity #5 Formalizing Doubt: The Percentage Principle
    Jun 9 2026

    Doubt or skepticism is critical to objective thinking. One method to maintain the attitude of open mindedness is to assign a percentage of correctness estimate to all our data and conclusions. This estimate should change every time we encounter new information.
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    6 mins
  • ObjectiveObjectivity #4 Tools of Perception: The Symbolic Record

    ObjectiveObjectivity #4 Tools of Perception: The Symbolic Record
    Jun 9 2026

    Symbols allow us to share information across time and space. They allow us to envision new possibilities. They also allow us to create fantasies that can hinder our perception of reality.
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    5 mins
  • ObjectiveObjectivity #1 Introduction

    ObjectiveObjectivity #1 Introduction
    Jun 9 2026

    What does it mean to really try to understand objective reality?
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    3 mins
  • ObjectiveObjectivity #3 Tools of Perception: Our Senses

    ObjectiveObjectivity #3 Tools of Perception: Our Senses
    Jun 9 2026

    Our senses are how we gather information. It is good to keep in mind what they are, and how are they limited.
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    5 mins
  • ObjectiveObjectivity #2 What is Objectivity?

    ObjectiveObjectivity #2 What is Objectivity?
    Jun 9 2026

    What do we mean when we say Objectivity? Why does it matter?
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    7 mins