Short & Curly

Most philosophy in schools people will be familiar with the Short & Curly podcast, but if you're not, here's a reminder of the work being done in this space - which is a very valuable tool to use in the classroom!

Short & Curlyis an ethics podcast challenging kids, their parents and their teachers to engage in debate about life’s biggest and curliest questions.  

Short & Curly’s unique fast-paced format blends absurdist humour with mind bending conundrums and is designed to spark critical thinking and open-minded discussions in a variety of forums, from car trips to slumber parties to the classroom.

This season we ask: Is animal testing worth the cost? How do you know if you’re dreaming or awake? Is it wrong to watch reality TV? Would we be able to communicate with whales? Why do some jobs earn more than others?

Our hosts

Molly Daniels and Carl Smith

Our philosophers

Matt Beard: Cranlana Centre for Ethical Leadership, Australia and Eleanor Gordon-Smith: Writer and postdoc in philosophy at Princeton University

Our Brains Trust of school kids this season

Linden Park Primary School in Adelaide