The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe The Skeptics Guide #948 - Sep 9 2023
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Sep 9, 2023 The podcast covers interesting topics such as AI-generated music, advancements in brain signal interpretation, generative pre-trained transformers, the performance of Chat GPT in academic subjects, geothermal energy as a carbon-free alternative, radiation belts around a brown dwarf, mysterious noise guesses and ice climbing tools, science communication on TikTok and Instagram, conveying complex information and the advantages of self-amplifying RNA vaccines, and studies on augmented reality, social media use, and fungus in homes.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
Internet Arguments, Futurama Parody, and Generative Pre-Trained Transformers
05:39 • 2min
Assessing Chat GPT's Performance in Academic Subjects
07:28 • 15min
Geothermal Energy: A Reliable and Carbon-Free Alternative
22:44 • 9min
Radiation Belts Around a Brown Dwarf
32:02 • 20min
Mysterious Noise Guesses and Ice Climbing Tools
51:49 • 5min
Science Communication on TikTok and Instagram
56:44 • 21min
Conveying Complex Information and the Advantages of Self-Amplifying RNA Vaccines
01:17:58 • 13min
Studies on Augmented Reality, Social Media Use, and Fungus in Homes
01:30:39 • 14min