The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

The Skeptics Guide #969 - Feb 3 2024

Feb 3, 2024
Guest
Justin Bates
Justin Bates, Musician from Starset, joins the show and discusses the band's unique fusion of rock and EDM, their popularity in the video game industry, and their upcoming tour in China. Other topics include advancements in brain computer interfaces, the role of dopamine in sustaining love, potential discovery of Amelia Earhart's plane, concealing infectious diseases, and animal empathy.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Impact of Smartphones and the Internet
01:52 • 5min
3
Advancements in Brain Computer Interfaces (BCIs) and Neuralink's Chip Implantation
07:03 • 12min
4
The Role of Dopamine in Sustaining Love and Desire
18:50 • 10min
5
Amelia Earhart's Plane: A Potential Discovery
28:28 • 11min
6
Ownership of Amelia Earhart's plane and the concept of salvage rights vs archaeological rights
39:26 • 2min
7
Concealing Infectious Disease: A Study on when and why people hide their illnesses
41:03 • 5min
8
Concealing Illness: Motivations and Implications
45:55 • 5min
9
Pressures Faced During COVID-19
51:06 • 14min
10
Podcast Updates and Announcements
01:04:40 • 12min
11
Star Set: A Cinematic Fusion of Rock and EDM
01:16:15 • 5min
12
Animal Empathy and Emotional Abilities
01:21:41 • 14min
13
Animals Crying Tears and Rediscovering Wonder
01:35:55 • 2min