Critical Nonsense

High-low brow conversations about culture, science, and tech. With hosts Joey Camire, Aaron Powers, and executive producer/nerd herder Jess Vander. SYLVAIN is a strategy and design company.

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185! Methods of Explaining Things

Posted August 15, 202200:28:53

What is a better way to explain methods of writing your point of view? 

This week, Jess and Joey talk about Mrs. Henry's Ping Pong Method vs....

184! Nihilism

Posted August 8, 202200:20:26

Should we be using language like "optimism" or "pessimism," or is there a different way we could look at these challenges that allows for better outcomes? 

This...

183! Growing Potatoes

Posted August 1, 202200:24:04

Why shouldn't I grow my own potatoes? 

This week, Jess and Joey talk about fast food french fries, hybrid potatoes, tubers and roots, apple cider,...

182! Grabby Aliens and Leftovers

Posted July 25, 202200:49:04

181! Falconry and Lost Arts

Posted July 18, 202200:30:39

What else can happen when we find new uses for lost arts? 

This week, Joey and Jess talk about falconry, Top Gun, sword fighting, peatlands,...