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The Great Fortean Taylor Swift Conspiracy

Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen Asma

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Challenging Scientific Norms and Anomalies

This chapter examines the double standards in scientific inquiry regarding extraordinary claims, advocating for equitable evidence assessment. It discusses the tension between belief and skepticism, particularly in the context of technological phenomena like flash crashes and cryptocurrencies. The conversation highlights the bizarre nature of rare events and human experiences, leaving listeners eager for future explorations of life's oddities.

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