The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe The Skeptics Guide #1057 - Oct 11 2025
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Oct 11, 2025 David Kyle Johnson, a philosophy professor, joins to delve into the fascinating world of reasoning. He clarifies the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning, highlighting how each plays a crucial role in scientific thought. Johnson explains deduction's guarantee of conclusions and induction's reliance on probability. He also discusses how hypothesis generation, Bayes' theorem, and the nuances of fallacies impact medical reasoning. Tune in for a thought-provoking journey through the logic underpinning science!
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Pig-to-Human Liver Advances And Limits
- Xenotransplant liver grafts face immune and biochemical compatibility hurdles, especially coagulation differences between species.
- A genetically modified pig liver sustained a human patient 171 days but ultimately failed due to coagulation-related GI bleeds.
Measure Quantum Behavior In Large Circuits
- Quantum effects like tunneling and energy quantization can manifest in macroscopic superconducting circuits.
- Use Josephson junctions and microwave spectroscopy to detect macroscopic quantum behavior for quantum technologies.
MOFs As Programmable Porous Materials
- Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are programmable porous lattices with vast, tunable cavities for gas capture and catalysis.
- Stabilizing and designing MOFs unlocked applications from water harvesting to carbon capture and targeted catalysis.
