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.
This episode discusses the thunderclap headache caused by eating extremely hot peppers and a similar ice cream headache caused by an increase in blood pressure. The podcast also explores the effects of adenosine and energy drinks on the body during exercise.
In the podcast, Rupert Sheldrake talks about his book, The Science Delusion, where he discusses the ten dogmas of contemporary science and how science could be more interesting and informative by going beyond these dogmas. He also shares his experience with skeptics who dismiss certain phenomena as superstition, ignorance or stupidity.
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.
Scientists conducted research on slime molds and found that their behaviors in mazes can inform how 37,000 real galaxies in the universe are linked together.
The experience of having fun is a flow state, where we simply exist in the present. It's easy to recognize when someone is having fun because they look illuminated from within.
Dr. Nolan Williams discusses the success of his science podcast and how it allows him to showcase the amazing work on psychedelics and transcranial magnetic stimulation that he and others are doing to cure depression.
The speaker discusses how the lack of scientific rigor and understanding can be seen in political decision-making, citing examples of Biden's May 1st vaccine date and concerns over infrastructure spending.
The anechoic chamber is the quietest room on earth, where no sound can penetrate and background noise measures -9.4 decibels, deadening all noise, including movement of the human body, causing aural hallucinations and also stress.
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson speaks about the effectiveness of the book "Cosmos" co-written by Ann Druyan in conveying scientific knowledge and how journalists should present scientific discoveries to the public.
This transcript covers two topics; a sugar-free treat that tastes like dessert and the smallest measurement of gravitational waves caused by cataclysmic events in the universe.
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 communication among scientists has always been essential for the progress of science, and even during the Cold War, Russian scientists were communicating with the rest of the world. The character played by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in the movie "Rampage" is portrayed as a charming and humorous person, making it difficult to believe that he is not a people person.
The fear of death is the number one fear for humans, and it is controlled by a unique set of receptors that each individual possesses. Our cells have antennas called receptors that receive broadcasts, and no two people have the same set of these receptors.
The speaker discusses the idea of donating one's body for experimental science and how some individuals might be willing to try it out if given the opportunity.
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.
Learn about the tool used to estimate the likelihood of genetic outcomes.
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.
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.
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.
