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Season 5
5x1 Is It Okay To Mourn Celebrity Death Online? Episode overview
Air date
Mar 16, 2016
As we progress further into the age of technology and social media, some new trends have emerged around how we as a society deal with death. The younger generation’s tendencies to mourn .. show full overview
As we progress further into the age of technology and social media, some new trends have emerged around how we as a society deal with death. The younger generation’s tendencies to mourn in the public space that is the internet has been met with a certain amount of criticism and contempt, but is it warranted? Our modern culture has created a stigma around the ways in which we choose to grieve, and has attempted to designate what is “acceptable” and “genuine,” and what is not. On this week’s Idea Channel, we offer a defense of online mourning, and why it should not be met with such disdain.
5x2 Comment Responses: Is It Okay To Mourn Celebrity Death Online? Episode overview
Air date
Mar 23, 2016
Mike responds to comments from the "Is It Okay To Mourn Celebrity Death Online?” episode.
Mike responds to comments from the "Is It Okay To Mourn Celebrity Death Online?” episode.
5x3 One Punch Man: Do Heroes Save Us From Boredom? Episode overview
Air date
Mar 23, 2016
Saitama, the ‘One Punch Man,’ is the most powerful hero that ever existed… but does that make him the best? The civilians in the OPM world would say no, but they may be judging their .. show full overview
Saitama, the ‘One Punch Man,’ is the most powerful hero that ever existed… but does that make him the best? The civilians in the OPM world would say no, but they may be judging their heroes on the wrong qualities. Even though Saitama is easily the most effective at defeating the bad guys, he doesn’t act like a hero; he speaks simply, fights with little enthusiasm, and admits that he is only doing it all for the fun of it. This seems to draw an interesting parallel with our own interpretations of real-life heroes. Are we worshiping celebrity over actual skill? Do we place too much emphasis on showmanship rather than accomplishment? Let us know in the comments below!
5x4 Who's Gonna Pay for all this Superhero Destruction? Episode overview
Air date
Mar 30, 2016
We often joke about what the cost would be to fix all of the destruction we see in superhero and disaster films, because we know that its not a real issue. But the reality is, we still .. show full overview
We often joke about what the cost would be to fix all of the destruction we see in superhero and disaster films, because we know that its not a real issue. But the reality is, we still haven’t solved this problem when natural disasters occur in real life. As Hurricane Katrina has shown, our response to catastrophe is sluggish and inefficient, largely because we still don’t have the conversation about ‘who is going to pay for all of this’ often.
5x5 Comment Responses: Do Heroes Save Us From Boredom? Episode overview
Pizza might be an Italian invention, but it is a worldwide phenomenon. Pizza has managed to evolve from a simple, rustic food item to something much more impactful. For many it is a .. show full overview
Pizza might be an Italian invention, but it is a worldwide phenomenon. Pizza has managed to evolve from a simple, rustic food item to something much more impactful. For many it is a comfort food, something that can cause an actual psychological reaction. And it is also a product, heavily branded and resold on t-shirts, hats, socks, etc. Join us as we look back on the history of pizza, and what it has become today.
5x7 Comment Responses: Who's Gonna Pay For All This Superhero Destruction? Episode overview
Air date
Apr 08, 2016
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5x8 Comment Responses: A History of Pizza in 8 Slices Episode overview
