

Magnets: How Do They Work?
9 snips Oct 10, 2025
Join Dr. Liam Dodd, an experimental antimatter physicist with a PhD and CERN experience, as he dismantles the science behind trendy wellness practices. He critiques the misuse of quantum language in wellness claims and debunks the legitimacy of devices like the Rife machine and Magnosphere. Dodd explores the public’s distrust of science and the motivations behind wellness pseudoscience, ultimately emphasizing the importance of scientific literacy in navigating the wellness industry.
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Magnosphere Visit Fell Flat
- Jane visits upscale LA wellness spots to try extreme treatments like the Magnosphere.
- She finds the session made her uncomfortable, produced no lasting benefit, and felt overpriced.
Ear Seed Appointment Gone Wrong
- Jane attempts to get 'ear seeds' at Neiman Marcus but gets stood up and shuffled around.
- The experience shows the disorganized, boutique side of wellness marketing and services.
Rife Machine Session In A Messy Clinic
- Jane tries a Rife-like electromagnetic treatment in a cluttered clinic and holds paddles during the session.
- The clinic's chaotic environment and unclear claims make her leave feeling unconvinced.