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Unfinished Minds Podcast
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Food for thought about eager learners in a messy, changing world.
It isn’t just for giggles, is it? Surely our curiosity is a crucial part of learning? And maybe it’s a wonderful way to wrap up one year and leap into another?

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Episode 10, “Curiouser and Curiouser”: Why Some Learners Just Gotta Know — Unfinished Minds: A Podcast
The role and value of curiosity in learning.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Episode 10 is up!

If you’re one of those people whose curiosity knows (almost) no bounds, well, you’re one of our people.

Come have a listen!

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Episode 10, “Curiouser and Curiouser”: Why Some Learners Just Gotta Know — Unfinished Minds: A Podcast
The role and value of curiosity in learning.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:29 PM
How many of us, for whatever reason, looked at tech classes and thought “Not for me”?

What opportunities, what kinds of skills and experiences, did we miss out on?

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Episode 9, Talking Shop: Where Curiosity Meets Confidence — Unfinished Minds: A Podcast
Why all kinds of tech education are important.
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October 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Did you take enough tech in school? If not, what did you miss out on?

New podcast episode!

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Episode 9, Talking Shop: Where Curiosity Meets Confidence — Unfinished Minds: A Podcast
Why all kinds of tech education are important.
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October 17, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Hooray! What a joy it is to hear about programs that encourage kids to think philosophically!

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Think Aloud: Critical Thinking and Philosophy for Children in Ekiti
On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, history will be made in Ekiti, in south west Nigeria . The Critical Thinking Social Empowerment Foundation will organize its first Think Aloud event in the state .
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October 16, 2025 at 6:02 PM
If memory serves…

Or does it?

In our latest episode, we muse on the role memory plays in learning!

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Episode 8: If Memory Serves… — Unfinished Minds: A Podcast
The ups and downs of using memory as a learning tool.
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September 23, 2025 at 12:39 PM
After a bit of a hiatus (what a summer!), we’re back with episode 7!

Tune in and muse about the value of learning in tiny bites!

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Episode 7, One Perfect Bite: Learning in Nuggets — Unfinished Minds: A Podcast
Why learning doesn't have to be long form.
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September 9, 2025 at 1:38 PM
More than ever, philosophy needs to be part of learning, for all age groups and backgrounds.

Have a listen to episode 6 of “Unfinished Minds” and find out why.

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Episode 6: The Thinking Behind The Thinking — Unfinished Minds: A Podcast
Why Philosophy Is A Subject That Doesn't Get Enough Attention
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July 8, 2025 at 1:26 PM
How a cardinal rule of improvisation can enrich teaching and learning.

Episode 5!

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Episode 5:The Magic of “Yes, And” in Learning — Unfinished Minds: A Podcast
How a cardinal rule in theatre improvisation can make all the difference for learners.
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June 24, 2025 at 11:36 AM
The things we do for love…and podcasts.

A wee behind the scenes snapshot of a recording session. Our office mates always have notes.

Episode 5 drops tomorrow!

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June 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Talking happiness with a little thinker:
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Are You Happy With Your Happiness?
I just want them to be happy.
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June 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
C’mon, get happy!

Or don’t.

Either way, have a listen to our latest episode about the joy (or lack thereof) that learning brings us.

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Episode 4: Does Learning Make Us Happy? — Unfinished Minds: A Podcast
Exploring the possible joy involved in lifelong learning.
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June 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Episode 4 is up!

Is learning a source of happiness, or is it just something we have to grit our teeth and get through?

Listen in for an honest discussion and some food for thought.

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Episode 4: Does Learning Make Us Happy? — Unfinished Minds: A Podcast
Exploring the possible joy involved in lifelong learning.
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June 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Even those of us who were decidedly un-athletic still got something from PE. Maybe we even got a lot from it.

Have a listen to our latest episode, and reflect of your own dodgeball days.

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Episode 3: Gym Class, Dodgeball, and the Lessons We Didn’t See Coming — Unfinished Minds: A Podcast
Life Lessons (Ruefully) Learned In Gym Class
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June 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Okay, so you weren’t athletic. Maybe you found gym class annoying, boring, or even painful. Maybe you’ve done your best to put it out of your mind.

But you still have to admit (ruefully) that there’s a lot you took away from it.

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Episode 3: Gym Class, Dodgeball, and the Lessons We Didn’t See Coming — Unfinished Minds: A Podcast
Life Lessons (Ruefully) Learned In Gym Class
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May 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Do we ever outgrow our need to be evaluated and validated with marks and grades? Are there better ways to show what we know, both as kids and as adults?

We explore this in episode 2!

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Episode 2: Still Chasing Gold Stars — Unfinished Minds: A Podcast
Do we ever outgrow our need for marks and grades?
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May 22, 2025 at 12:51 PM
It’s up! Check out our first episode, and ponder the question “Does teaching have to happen on purpose, or can it be accidental?”

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Unfinished Minds: A Podcast
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May 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Our first episode flies out tomorrow! Learners, lend us your ears for “Teaching On Purpose”!
May 20, 2025 at 12:54 AM