Philosophy for Kids / Philosophy's Not Boring: The Kids Philosophy Podcast

What is the Liar's Paradox?

Have you ever felt like your brain was completely tied in a knot? Get ready for the ultimate puzzle! Imagine someone walks right up to you and says, "Everything I say is

What is the McGurk Effect?

Have you ever wondered if your eyes can actually hear? It sounds like a superpower, but it is a real trick your brain plays on you every single day! Back in 1976, two sci

What is democracy?

Imagine you are on a giant wooden ship in the middle of a dangerous, stormy ocean! Who should steer? Should it be a trained, expert captain who knows how to read the star

What is a Zen koan?

Have you ever tried to solve a riddle that is actually impossible? What if the whole point of a puzzle is to completely break your brain? Welcome to the wild world of the

Why do we pick sides?

Have you ever been on the playground and suddenly found yourself in an intense game of "sneakers versus boots"? Why do our brains pick sides so incredibly fast, even over

What is Halloween?

Get ready to uncover the ultimate mystery of spooky season! Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Halloween on October 31st, or why it is called Halloween in the first

Who was Ibn Sina?

Have you ever tried to feel absolutely nothing? It’s almost impossible! You can always feel your toes in your shoes or hear your own heartbeat. But what if you couldn&apo

How did babies count?

Have you ever wondered what is going on inside a tiny baby's head? Do they only know how to sleep, cry, and eat snacks, or are their brains already working super har

Who was John Stuart Mill?

Have you ever wanted to eat a whole gallon of double chocolate fudge ice cream for dinner and thought, 'It's my body, it's my choice!'? Well, get read

What is the invisible gorilla?

Have you ever been staring right at something, like a missing Lego piece or the ketchup in the fridge, but you literally cannot see it? Get ready for a mind-bending episo

What is the Amish community?

Imagine waking up tomorrow and deciding to get rid of your family car, the television, and all the iPads for good! Sounds crazy, right? But for the Amish community, livin

What is a blank slate?

Have you ever looked closely at a tiny, squishy newborn baby and wondered... what is actually going on inside their head? Are they thinking, or is their brain totally emp

What is sibling rivalry?

Do you ever wonder why your brother or sister can drive you absolutely bananas?! You are definitely not alone! In this exciting episode of Philosophy is Not Boring, Mira

What is a phobia?

Have you ever wondered why you might be terrified of a tiny little spider in the bathtub, but you aren't scared of getting into a fast-moving car every day? It turns

What is naive realism?

Have you ever gotten into a massive argument over something silly, like whether a hot dog is a sandwich, and felt one hundred percent sure you were right? You're not

What is Eid?

Imagine trying not to eat a single snack or take a sip of water from sunrise to sunset for an entire month! That’s exactly what millions of Muslims do during the holy mon

What is the purpose of life?

Have you ever watched a tiny ant carrying a crumb and wondered... what is it actually doing? What is the point of it all? That little mental jolt you just felt is the big

What is the Spotlight Effect?

Have you ever tripped in the cafeteria, spilled your milk, or worn your shirt inside out by accident? Did you feel like the whole world stopped just to stare at you? That

What is the Turing Test?

Have you ever wondered if your tablet, smartphone, or smart speaker is actually thinking, or just pretending? In this mind-boggling episode of Philosophy is Not Boring, M

What is confirmation bias?

Have you ever been absolutely sure you were right about something, only to find out you were totally wrong? Welcome to the ultimate brain trap! In this mind-bending episo