Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/not-just-because-philosophy Philosophy for kids around 7 to 10, using stories and everyday questions to explore fairness, truth, kindness, choices, and how to think clearly together. ©2026 Mutual Pledge Incorporated 7b857ace-416d-5c86-b8e2-2f17e1e3c13f yes en Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:40:15 -0700 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:41:02 -0700 https://notjustbecause.com/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/npUjfzIwnekWV2sywLMR3yW0yw4zFdq0JbhsolB-O14/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82ZTZm/ZTAyMzM5N2M0ZGEz/N2E0OGFhNWQ2NDQy/MGNjNi53ZWJw.jpg https://notjustbecause.com/ episodic Mutual Pledge Incorporated Philosophy for kids around 7 to 10, using stories and everyday questions to explore fairness, truth, kindness, choices, and how to think clearly together. Philosophy for kids around 7 to 10, using stories and everyday questions to explore fairness, truth, kindness, choices, and how to think clearly together.. Education, Kids, Philosophy, Critical Thinking, Ethics, Big Questions FIXME No No 6 6 The Cooperation Puzzle: Why Being Clever Can Backfire full 696a953d-a102-4288-afa4-a815c2d04f9d https://share.transistor.fm/s/b67d5160 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:00:00 -0700 Mutual Pledge Incorporated Mutual Pledge Incorporated 1025 When two people each make the smartest choice for themselves, the result can be worse for both of them — a strange puzzle called the prisoner's dilemma. Through playground trades, lemonade stands, and repeated games, the episode unpacks why... When two people each make the smartest choice for themselves, the result can be worse for both of them — a strange puzzle called the prisoner's dilemma. Through playground trades, lemonade stands, and repeated games, the episode unpacks why... Education, Kids, Philosophy, Critical Thinking, Ethics, Big Questions No 5 5 Why Do People Disagree About What's Fair? full 95fc3c32-ea34-4e58-a38f-4409bc2a529b https://share.transistor.fm/s/f879e6a4 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:20:22 -0700 Mutual Pledge Incorporated Mutual Pledge Incorporated 795 Two kids split a pizza, but one is twice as hungry — should they get equal slices or different ones? Fairness seems simple until real situations reveal that people weigh equality, need, effort, and luck very differently. The episode walks t... Two kids split a pizza, but one is twice as hungry — should they get equal slices or different ones? Fairness seems simple until real situations reveal that people weigh equality, need, effort, and luck very differently. The episode walks t... Education, Kids, Philosophy, Critical Thinking, Ethics, Big Questions No 4 4 True or Just Popular? full 60efead5-9bb1-4184-8739-96a67f3b6c97 https://share.transistor.fm/s/38f2cf38 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:20:17 -0700 Mutual Pledge Incorporated Mutual Pledge Incorporated 751 What makes something actually true, and why isn't popularity enough to settle the question? Through everyday examples—from playground rumors to science experiments—this episode unpacks the difference between believing something because ever... What makes something actually true, and why isn't popularity enough to settle the question? Through everyday examples—from playground rumors to science experiments—this episode unpacks the difference between believing something because ever... Education, Kids, Philosophy, Critical Thinking, Ethics, Big Questions No 3 3 Is It Ever Okay to Break a Rule? full f2389a2f-0e43-46e5-a1d3-58402e170e12 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e329b275 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:20:11 -0700 Mutual Pledge Incorporated Mutual Pledge Incorporated 846 Rules keep things safe and fair—but what happens when a rule itself seems unfair, outdated, or even harmful? This episode digs into how to tell the difference between a good rule and a bad one, using real-life examples from playgrounds, cla... Rules keep things safe and fair—but what happens when a rule itself seems unfair, outdated, or even harmful? This episode digs into how to tell the difference between a good rule and a bad one, using real-life examples from playgrounds, cla... Education, Kids, Philosophy, Critical Thinking, Ethics, Big Questions No 2 2 Did You Mean To? Intentions vs. Outcomes full 5e021872-000c-4736-b3f9-f6354b63032f https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f68989c Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:20:06 -0700 Mutual Pledge Incorporated Mutual Pledge Incorporated 761 When we judge whether someone did something good or bad, should we care more about what they meant to do or what actually happened? A surprise birthday party that goes wrong, a soccer goal scored by accident, and a classic thought experimen... When we judge whether someone did something good or bad, should we care more about what they meant to do or what actually happened? A surprise birthday party that goes wrong, a soccer goal scored by accident, and a classic thought experimen... Education, Kids, Philosophy, Critical Thinking, Ethics, Big Questions No 1 1 Are You Still You? The Puzzle of Changing Over Time full 819cba74-af03-41e7-908c-c9637e016ba3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c9cd95b Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:20:01 -0700 Mutual Pledge Incorporated Mutual Pledge Incorporated 742 If every cell in your body replaces itself, your opinions shift, and your feelings change from year to year, what exactly makes you the same person you were as a toddler? This episode tackles the ancient puzzle of personal identity through ... If every cell in your body replaces itself, your opinions shift, and your feelings change from year to year, what exactly makes you the same person you were as a toddler? This episode tackles the ancient puzzle of personal identity through ... Education, Kids, Philosophy, Critical Thinking, Ethics, Big Questions No