The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

The Skeptics Guide #961 - Dec 9 2023

Dec 9, 2023

Topics discussed include quantum gravity, X-Prize for Health Span, ECT effects on the brain, building new materials with AI and robots, an electric car without charging, and a game of Science or Fiction.

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Muscle Strength, Mechanical Advantage, and a Nature Encounter

01:39 • 14min

Unifying Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity

15:28 • 15min

Sponsors and Health Span in Aging Research

Analyzing the X Prize: Incentivizing Innovation in Healthcare

Healthcare, Measurement Uncertainties, and Electroconvulsive Therapy

Exploring the Effectiveness and Mechanism of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

44:33 • 12min

Automating Scientific Research for Materials Discovery

56:35 • 20min

Discussion about energy and a new sponsor, followed by 'Who's That Noisy' segment

01:16:52 • 3min

Mysterious Noises and Science or Fiction

01:20:15 • 21min

The Fundamental Attribution Error, Actress vs Cognitive Psychologist, Year In Review Show

01:41:06 • 3min