Malcolm globwell is the host of revisionist history podcast. He asks scientists to design an experiment without financial, logistical or ethical constraints. The magic wand was invented by Homer in greek epics iliad and odyssey. But for a few thousand years there wasn't much action with it. Now he's decided to revive its forbidden pleasures on his new show.
What if you could design any experiment you wanted? Without worrying about money, ethics, logistics, or even the laws of nature? Revisionist History kicks off the season by giving some of the world’s smartest scientists a magic wand to create the experiment of their dreams. We hear about the best twins study ever, how to test the effects of iPhone vs Blackberry, and a bizarre plan to get Americans into shape.
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