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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe
The Skeptics Guide #978 - Apr 6 2024
Apr 6, 2024
Guest Rogue Andrea Jones Roy joins the hosts to discuss Havana Syndrome, Robo Taxis in New York, cultural rebellions tied to eclipses, gravitational waves and human life connections, and the evolution of gullibility. The episode also features 'Who's That Noisy' and 'Science or Fiction' segments.
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- Solar eclipses may trigger societal protests by invoking memories of past revolutions.
- Economic disparity and social injustice fuel societal protests against the government.
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The Impact of Eclipses on Cultural Memory and Revolutions
The article explores the connection between solar eclipses and societal protests, focusing on the concept of memory of revolutions. The research delves into the implications of solar eclipses on the memory and triggering of social uprisings, drawing evidence from historical cases in China.
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