

The 2024 Ig Nobels, Part 2
Sep 19, 2024
Prepare for some laughter mixed with deep thinking as quirky studies from the Ig Nobel Prizes take center stage. Discover how painful fake medications might be seen as more effective due to the nocebo effect. Dive into the strange mimicry of Boquilla Trifoliolata, a plant that tricks the eye like a plastic counterpart. Explore plant communication via fungal networks, revealing a hidden world of interaction. It's a wild ride through the absurdities and unexpected wonders of science!
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
The Paradox of Side Effects in Medicine
04:21 • 15min
The Psychology of Placebo and Treatment Perception
19:50 • 5min
The Psychology of Medication: Placebo and Side Effects
25:17 • 11min
The Absurdity of Science and Prank-Like Studies
36:17 • 5min
Mimicry in Botany: The Case of Boquilla Trifoliolata
40:52 • 5min
Botanical Mimicry: Nature's Chameleon
46:12 • 11min
Exploring Interplant Communication and Fungal Networks
57:28 • 5min