
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe The Skeptics Guide #945 - Aug 19 2023
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Aug 19, 2023 Topics discussed in the podcast include deep space network, identifying misinformation, regret and gender affirming care, localizing hidden consciousness, ice baths, metazoan correction, science or fiction. They also talk about the devastating fire in Hawaii, young Canadians' attitudes towards science, the erosion of public confidence in science, the financial burden on teachers, cognitive motor dissociation, the influence of influencers, a mysterious noise, snapping shrimp, medieval gestures, a TV show, and the discomfort of perplexity.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Devastating Fire in Hawaii
01:54 • 17min
Young Canadians' Attitudes Towards Science
19:23 • 17min
The Political Nature of Science and the Erosion of Public Confidence
35:59 • 11min
The Financial Burden on Teachers and an Introduction to HelloFresh
47:08 • 2min
Regret and Satisfaction with Gender Affirming Care
48:44 • 3min
Regret Rates and Satisfaction of Gender Affirming Surgery
51:25 • 14min
Understanding Cognitive Motor Dissociation (CMD)
01:05:01 • 14min
Influenza, Ice Baths, and Influencers
01:18:54 • 11min
Guessing the Source of a Mysterious Noise
01:29:38 • 3min
Snapping Shrimp: The Unexpected Sound
01:32:41 • 5min
Upcoming Event at DragonCon and Insertion of Ads in Older Episodes
01:37:46 • 2min
Correction and Continue with 'Science or Fiction'
01:39:41 • 2min
Debunking Medieval Gestures
01:41:34 • 15min
Discussion about a Show and Music Duo Deception
01:56:21 • 2min
The Discomfort of Perplexity and the Inspiration of Creativity
01:57:56 • 3min
Embracing Uncertainty and Harmonious Resolution
02:01:02 • 2min
