The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe The Skeptics Guide #1026 - Mar 8 2025
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Mar 5, 2025 Discover the alarming drop in vaccination rates amidst a measles outbreak, emphasizing the urgency of herd immunity. Dive into the ecological impact of reintroducing wolves in Yellowstone, sparking ecosystem revival. Explore revolutionary genetic engineering advancements with TIGR, promising better precision than CRISPR. Delve into the cosmic significance of neutron star collisions linked to ultra-high energy cosmic rays. Plus, reflect on the personal connections forged through podcasting and discuss the future of hydrogen technology in our energy landscape.
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Bob Novella's Farewell to Patients
- Bob Novella discusses his experience saying goodbye to patients as his fellowship ends.
- He reflects on the emotional impact of terminating client relationships, especially in bulk.
Maintaining Professional Boundaries
- Evan Bernstein jokingly advises patients to interact with Steve Novella by becoming Skeptics Guide patrons.
- Novella emphasizes the importance of maintaining professional boundaries with patients.
Novella's Contextual Conundrums
- Steve Novella shares an anecdote about struggling to place acquaintances encountered outside of their usual contexts.
- He juggles interactions from work, skepticism, and LARPing, leading to occasional memory lapses.