The advantages of conducting field studies, including the ability to bypass the replicability crisis, researching at scale, and utilizing big data, are discussed.
Our working sense of smell is a powerful tool. When odor receptors are triggered by the smell molecules, neurons send information to the brain for categorization and association with emotions and moods.
The Gravity Blanket gained popularity during a time when people were looking towards science for comfort, and Elon Musk's influence made anything he did extremely popular. Meanwhile, quant hedge funds weren't effective.
The podcast discusses the importance of asking fundamental questions of science, such as exploring exoplanets and searching for industrial pollution, regardless of taboo or funding limitations.
The phenomenon of simultaneous discoveries, where multiple people in different places discover the same thing at the same time, is a complex and deep topic. It cannot be easily explained as just memetic or coincidental.
Neurons in the area post-stremat and the chemoreceptor trigger zone are responsible for triggering motor reflexes in the abdominal wall, leading to nausea and vomiting, which could be beneficial in an adaptive circumstance, but certain people can experience it for other reasons as well. Interestingly, the neurons also respond to our consciousness, things we believe, and specific memories.
The speaker talks about their observations on how people perceive physical attractiveness and how they present themselves in science meetings, while also mentioning some of their personal interests.
The speaker aims to abandon prosecutor mode of thinking and adopt a scientific thinking approach in 2021.
A scientist talks about how his team discovered a quasicrystal pattern that was more perfect than the first example discovered in 1984. He also describes his 15-year long search for quasi crystals.
The podcast discusses the origins of the universe, the nature of time and how we perceive it, and the importance of asking good questions.
There is a push towards backing up the assertions that natural design environments are good for individuals with peer-reviewed studies. It is believed that people start to suffer mentally and physically if they are taken away from being connected with nature and placed into highly artificial built environments, like an office building.
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the use of the term "science" as a way to justify subjective beliefs and how the process of science should instead involve inquiry and challenging hypotheses. They also touch on the controversy surrounding Joe Rogan's comments on vaccines and the need for informed discussion on the topic.
The origins of the world and of humans have been studied by many scientists, leading to a better understanding of the cosmos and the appearance of mankind, all pointing to the goodness of the creator who gave humans the ability to ask and seek the answers to these profound questions.
Dr. Dacher Keltner talks about the new knowledge of meditation, compassion, and stress and how it can benefit us in our daily life.
The speaker muses on the idea of using a series of mirrors set up in space to look back in time, but acknowledges the limitations of distance and light years.
This podcast episode describes interesting comparative figures on the size and density of Earth, the sun, and Jupiter, as well as the distance from Earth to the sun and the time it takes for light to reach Earth.
Dave Asprey discusses his work in anti-aging and the science behind slowing the aging process, as well as tips for looking and feeling better as we age. He also mentions his upcoming books on the subject.
The theory of different dimensions may offer an explanation for unexplained events such as the Mandela effect, where people remember things differently from how they are in reality. If proven, this theory could also account for missing objects, such as the search for a plane that disappeared without a trace.
The possibility of creating a lightsaber from a cloud of super cold rubidium gas is currently being tested by science, while the most practical approach for a real lightsaber would be a magnetic field shaping a superheated tube of gas.
This podcast episode discusses the pros and cons of eating boogers, including the fact that you may already be doing it without realizing due to the presence of auto-munching.
The existence of unexplained phenomena is a subject that is often derided. While science certainly has its limits, it's difficult to find facts and concrete answers to explain these occurrences.
The podcast host discusses the conflicting character of a scientist who gained national attention even though he had strange behavior, questionable scientific methods, and a controversial diet. The host reflects on how the scientist's death led to a sad portrait of obsession with self-experimentation.
A quick mention of the round earth theory during a conversation about skydiving and Patreon.
A humorous discussion about the coolness factor of pendulums vs the less exciting anti-adromia.
This podcast discusses the challenge of overcoming language and appearance barriers in the field of science, with a focus on the experiences of women and people with accents.
