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The Skeptics Guide #996 - Aug 10 2024

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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Exploring Future Technologies and Skepticism

This chapter introduces various online platforms related to science before delving into a game segment called 'Science or Fiction,' where panelists assess proposed scientific advancements. The discussion covers ambitious ideas like covering highways with solar panels and warming Mars using innovative nanoparticles, evaluating their feasibility while expressing skepticism about certain claims. Through this exchange, the speakers highlight the need for empirical validation in the face of theoretical speculation in scientific progress.

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