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 podcast episode discusses the maximum speed at which things can travel, and the possibility of intelligent life beyond Earth having technology to communicate with us.
The process of assessing science and improving models through critique and scrutiny is important to provide usable information to the public. Often, the most effective solutions happen to be boring, yet scalable.
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.
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.
The podcast discusses the origins of the universe, the nature of time and how we perceive it, and the importance of asking good questions.
The podcast episode discusses the science of color vision and its answers to questions about art and the variation of individual perception, all of which can be found in the book "What is Color?"
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.
Getting stuck in the scientific process is an important indicator that a paradigmatic shift in thinking about the problem is needed. The experience of being stuck provides the opportunity to analyze and reassess one's approach, leading to potential breakthroughs.
The second part of the podcast explores the process of digestion in carnivorous plants and how they break down the soft tissues of their prey into basic particles to extract all the necessary nutrients to survive.
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 use of scientific terms and references can be a powerful tool in presenting information as factual and unarguable, but it can also be misused and lead to false conclusions.
In the 1900s, California used radiation to control their fly population by breeding more flies, sterilizing them, and then releasing them so that for six months, there would be more flies but they would not reproduce, while today, scientists experiment with spreading a disease through mosquitoes to wipe out all the pests in South America.
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.
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.
