
The Skeptics Guide #1033 - Apr 26 2025
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe
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Blurred Realities: Gaming and Geoengineering
This chapter explores the phenomenon of Game Transfer Effects, where gamers experience real-life consequences from immersive gameplay, like misapplied skills or altered perceptions. It also shifts to discuss geoengineering initiatives, particularly solar radiation management, emphasizing the ethical and political challenges of relying on technology to combat climate change. The speakers link the unpredictability of environmental interventions and the risks of gaming in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
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