The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

The Skeptics Guide #972 - Feb 24 2024

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Feb 24, 2024
Guest
Chris Smith
Topics include pesticides in oats, AI video generation ethics, flaws in university rankings, looksmaxxing trends, Titan's habitability, mysterious sounds, evolution of science communication, debunking false beliefs, and solar eclipse myths and predictions.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Safe Viewing Tips for Solar Eclipses
01:32 • 7min
3
Pesticide Presence in Oat-Based Products and Safety Considerations
08:50 • 13min
4
Sora: The Future of AI Video Generation
21:47 • 15min
5
Challenging Global University Rankings
36:24 • 8min
6
The Pitfalls of Ranking Systems in Education and Medicine
44:50 • 2min
7
Exploring the Trend of Looks Maxing Among Men and Women
46:20 • 2min
8
Exploring the Controversy of Mewing in Looks Maxing
48:43 • 9min
9
Exploring Titan: A Moon Full of Mysteries
57:21 • 15min
10
Deciphering Mysterious Sounds
01:12:09 • 7min
11
Evolution of Science Communication and Podcasting
01:19:04 • 19min
12
Navigating Professional Language and Confronting False Beliefs
01:38:11 • 12min
13
Solar Eclipses: Myths, Facts, and Predictions
01:50:36 • 12min
14
Exploring Eclipses and Reflecting on Stephen J. Gould's Legacy
02:02:07 • 2min