Frivolous Gravitas Podcast
QUOTE: "There are no limits to the majestic future which lies before the mighty expanse of Canada with its virile, aspiring, cultured, and generous-hearted people." ~Sir Winston Churchill
Kristopher Driver and Jordan Roy started this channel as a way of bringing our discussions from the living room or tavern to a more open forum. This allows us to bring our thoughts to the public but also focuses our discussions to allow us to explore these ideas in more depth.
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- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Episodes
- 91
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2022
Ep.17: Skepticism (part 1)
In this episode we get back to business after a brief couple weeks hiatus. The YouTube channel now has clips being released on the drip. Today we cover scepticism (skepticism) and its role in modern …
Wed 24 Mar 2021
Ep.16: Neural Networks (part 2)
In this episode we delve into the nuts and bolts of machine learning artificial intelligence (ML AI).
Kris breaks down the mechanics of neural networks as the duo dispell myths of computer intellig…
Thu 04 Mar 2021
Ep.16: Neural Networks (part 1)
In this episode we delve into the nuts and bolts of machine learning artificial intelligence (ML AI).
Kris breaks down the mechanics of neural networks as the duo dispell myths of computer intellig…
Thu 04 Mar 2021
Ep.15: Forgiveness (part 2)
Today we look to the idea of forgiveness and how it impacts us in our personal relationships and in the larger spheres.
As with all things worth doing, it can prove to be quite difficult to muster …
Wed 24 Feb 2021
Ep.15: Forgiveness (part 1)
Today we look to the idea of forgiveness and how it impacts us in our personal relationships and in the larger spheres.
As with all things worth doing, it can prove to be quite difficult to muster …
Tue 23 Feb 2021
Ep.14: Funding
Jordan and Kris discuss the kafkaesque madness of educational funding. The discussion may carry a hint of sour grapes but our discussion points to the very real absurdities present in our current fun…
Thu 18 Feb 2021
Ep.13: Abstractions
This week Jordan and Kris kick up the proverbial dust with the aim of fingering the deeper significance and value of abstract learning. We discuss computer programming, but merely as a catalyst for t…
Thu 11 Feb 2021
Ep.12: Why History (part 2)
This week Jordan steers Kris towards the oblivion of bygone days. They examine the significance and function of history for people in practical terms. This episode makes a case for history's utility …
Thu 04 Feb 2021
Ep.12: Why History (part 1)
This week Jordan steers Kris towards the oblivion of bygone days. They examine the significance and function of history for people in practical terms. This episode makes a case for history's utility …
Thu 04 Feb 2021
Ep.11: Consumption Tax (part 2)
Kris makes the case for a form of consumption tax that would replace income tax. The duo explore the pros and cons to consider the consequences of either maintaining the status quo or adopting a new …
Sun 17 Jan 2021
Ep.11: Consumption Tax (part 1)
Kris makes the case for a form of consumption tax that would replace income tax. The duo explore the pros and cons to consider the consequences of either maintaining the status quo or adopting a new …
Sun 17 Jan 2021
Ep.10: Relative Scopes
Jordan and Kris forgo any plan and decide to indulge in a spirited impromptu examination of relativistic comparisons in our daily lives.
They force each other into uncomfortable territory as they ex…
Sat 09 Jan 2021
Ep.09: Genetics of Gender (Part 1)
In this week's episode we invite Megan as our honoured guest. She helps us explore the biology of sex differentiation and gender development. Megan has a degree in Genetics and currently pursuing a s…
Fri 01 Jan 2021
Ep.09: Genetics of Gender (Part 2)
In this week's episode we invite Megan as our honoured guest. She helps us explore the biology of sex differentiation and gender development. Megan has a degree in Genetics and currently pursuing a s…
Fri 01 Jan 2021
Ep.08: Activism* (Part 1)
In today's episode, Kris and Jordan tear up the script to critique modern day activism. They draw on threads from past sessions, particularly the episode on Extremism.
While examining the potential …
Fri 25 Dec 2020
Ep.08: Activism* (Part 2)
In today's episode, Kris and Jordan tear up the script to critique modern day activism. They draw on threads from past sessions, particularly the episode on Extremism.
While examining the potential …
Fri 25 Dec 2020
Ep.07: Extreme-isms (Part 2)
In this session Jordan and Kris set aside preconceptions to try to find a deeper understanding of Extremism and its many manifestations in our world.
They discuss the perils of black and white think…
Mon 21 Dec 2020
Ep.07: Extreme-isms (Part 1)
In this session Jordan and Kris set aside preconceptions to try to find a deeper understanding of Extremism and its many manifestations in our world.
They discuss the perils of black and white think…
Mon 21 Dec 2020
Ep.06: Why Markets? (Part Three)
Today's excursion into the void, Kris and Jordan trek through the foggy confounding thickets of basic economics. They explore the idea and purpose of market systems and try to get to the root of a fe…
Mon 14 Dec 2020
Ep.06: Why Markets? (Part Two)
Today's excursion into the void, Kris and Jordan trek through the foggy confounding thickets of basic economics. They explore the idea and purpose of market systems and try to get to the root of a fe…
Mon 14 Dec 2020
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