Interview with skeptic Robert Bartholomew on topics like electric propulsion, programmable living matter, and fighting Holocaust denial. They also discuss anger management, deep fakes for emotional healing, Havana Syndrome controversy, and myths about animal eyes.
Living materials created from genetically modified plant cells offer sustainable construction solutions.
'Spot Lies, Spread Facts' campaign aims to combat Holocaust denial with survivor testimonials and educational content on social media.
Significant lack of knowledge about the Holocaust among young people underscores the importance of anti-denial efforts.
TikTok creators collaborating with organizations like the ADL to educate viewers and counter Holocaust denial narratives.
Deep dives
Creation of Engineered Living Materials with Plant Cells
Researchers have successfully created living materials using plant cells modified genetically and 3D printing. These materials have self-healing, autonomous, and energy-efficient properties, offering applications in sustainable construction, environmental remediation, and bio manufacturing.
Persistent Issue of Holocaust Denial
Holocaust denial continues to be a pressing concern, prompting initiatives like the 'Spot Lies, Spread Facts' campaign by the Anti-Defamation League targeting Gen Z and Millennials on social media, particularly TikTok. The goal is to provide survivor testimonials, educational content, and facts to counter false Holocaust denial narratives spread on social media platforms.
Importance of Educating About the Holocaust
Efforts to combat Holocaust denial are crucial as a significant number of young people lack knowledge about the Holocaust. Polls have shown concerning statistics, such as a high percentage of individuals unaware of the six million Jews killed during the Holocaust and false beliefs attributing the Holocaust to Jewish causes.
Role of Content Creators in Combating Holocaust Denial
Content creators on platforms like TikTok are leveraging their influence to educate and raise awareness about the Holocaust, countering misinformation and educating viewers about the realities of the Holocaust. Prominent TikTok creators are collaborating with organizations like the Anti-Defamation League to combat Holocaust denial and promote historical accuracy.
Owls do not have eyeballs. Their eyes are more mushroom or cylindrically shaped.
Owls have a unique eye structure that is not spherical like typical eyes, but rather cylindrical in shape, providing them with a large retina and requiring them to move their entire head for vision.
Reindeer are the only animals whose eyes change color seasonally, changing from a gold turquoise in the summer to a deep blue in the winter.
Reindeer possess the ability to change the color of their eyes seasonally, adapting from a gold turquoise in the summer to a deep blue in the winter to accommodate different lighting conditions.
The four-eyed fish has one pair of eyes for viewing above the waterline and one pair for viewing below the water.
The claim of the four-eyed fish having two pairs of eyes, one for above the waterline and one for below, is not accurate. While the fish does have unique eye adaptations, they consist of a single pair of eyes with split pupils.
Interview with Robert Bartholomew; News Items: Electric Propulsion, Blowing off Steam, Washington Post and Past Lives, Programmable Living Matter, Fighting Holocaust Denial; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: Deep Fakes and Grief; Science or Fiction
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