The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe The Skeptics Guide #1063 - Nov 22 2025
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Nov 22, 2025 
Cara Santa Maria, a seasoned science communicator, shares her insights on advanced climate modeling, highlighting the 1.25 km Earth Digital Twin and its implications for understanding weather patterns. The discussion explores the innovativeness of GPU/CPU fusion via superchips. The podcast also touches on intriguing developments like the X-59's efforts to quiet sonic booms and a new blood test for chronic fatigue syndrome, while skeptically reviewing creatine's potential cognitive benefits. Plus, the debate on wolf tool use adds a playful twist!
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Teaching Skepticism In Dubai
- Stephen Novella described teaching scientific skepticism at a month-long program in Dubai and speaking on a panel about consciousness.
- He emphasized introducing metacognitive checks to distinguish real science from pseudoscience.
AI: Hype And Real Utility
- Stephen Novella noted AI is both real and overhyped, like the internet's early years where hype and real utility coexisted.
- He compared current AI investment-driven speculation to historical bubbles that later correct toward real value.
Regulate Emerging Tech Early
- Regulators should proactively monitor emerging technologies to avoid being decades behind industry developments.
- Create dedicated offices to track and craft rules before harmful capabilities become widespread.