The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe The Skeptics Guide #963 - Dec 23 2023
Dec 23, 2023
Special guest Eli Bosnick shares his skepticism journey. Topics include lunar roads, misinformation vs disinformation, gravitational waves, fluoride and IQ, dark GPT. Skepticism towards paranormal experiences. Concerns and hearings on TikTok. Neutron star collisions and the speed of gravity. Discussion on fluoride as a neurotoxin. Retraction of homeopathy for ADHD paper. Importance of understanding biases in meta-analyses. Concerns about the misuse of GPT. Analyzing the vampire myth. Discussion on hypnagogic hallucinations and extinct animals.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Brainstorming Topics for Next Year's Nauticon Show
02:06 • 2min
Examining Spirules of Metal on the Ocean Floor
03:46 • 11min
Misinformation, Disinformation, and Propaganda
14:59 • 15min
Concerns and Congressional Hearings on TikTok
29:31 • 5min
Kilonova Collisions: Speed of Light versus Speed of Gravity
34:30 • 9min
Is Fluoride a Neurotoxin?
43:44 • 5min
Analyzing a Study on Fluoride and Cognitive Function
49:04 • 12min
Retraction of Scientific Paper on Homeopathy for ADHD
01:01:31 • 7min
Understanding Biases in Meta-Analyses and Systematic Reviews
01:08:23 • 2min
The Dark Side of GPT and its Potential Misuse
01:10:08 • 7min
Discussion on Attack on Titan and a Prank Website
01:16:53 • 2min
Analyzing the Vampire Myth
01:18:44 • 9min
Hypnagogic Hallucinations and Extinct Animals
01:27:27 • 12min
Discussion of a Community Quote, Guest Thanks, and Call to Support
01:39:14 • 2min