The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe The Skeptics Guide #959 - Nov 25 2023
Nov 25, 2023
Topics include CRISPR-based treatment for genetic diseases, the Omicron variant of COVID-19, the Arch Mission Billion Year Archive Initiative, trusting scientists versus blaming science, the relationship between scientific communities and social justice, and playing 'Science or Fiction' game.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Camping in the Pacific Northwest
02:53 • 4min
Exploring the Word 'Ruggie'
06:49 • 10min
CRISPR-Based Treatment for Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemia
17:15 • 17min
Timeline and Impact of COVID-19 and Omicron Variant
34:35 • 10min
Legislative Micromanagement and its Detrimental Effects on Medical Decisions
44:58 • 5min
Arch Mission Billion Year Archive Initiative
49:55 • 13min
A variety of topics and a guessing game
01:03:03 • 5min
The Complexity of Trusting Scientists
01:08:01 • 13min
The Relationship Between Scientific Communities and Social Justice
01:20:40 • 11min
Science or Fiction News Items
01:31:17 • 17min