The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

The Skeptics Guide #1033 - Apr 26 2025

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Apr 26, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Steve's Hearing Aid Experience

  • Steve Novella shared his experience getting hearing aids calibrated to reduce echo of his own voice.
  • The hearing aids connect via Bluetooth and adapt to his voice for improved sound quality.
INSIGHT

Game Transfer Phenomenon Risks

  • Game Transfer Phenomenon shows gaming behaviors can spill into real life, especially with immersive VR.
  • This blending may cause people to act on game instincts in inappropriate real-world moments.
ADVICE

Practice Good Game Hygiene

  • Practice good game hygiene by limiting continuous and daily gaming time to avoid cognitive spillover.
  • Engage in physical activity and consciously transition your attention to the real world afterward.
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