The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

From green roofs cooling cities to LEGO MRI machines, the podcast covers a range of intriguing topics like flow batteries, meta lenses, and advancements in battery technology. Delving into skepticism towards Reiki and analyzing the future Circular Collider, the episode offers thought-provoking discussions on science and fiction.

Topics discussed in the podcast include the importance of polarized glasses for viewing the Eclipse, the different meanings of 'cardinality' throughout history, a significant achievement in Japanese space exploration, the importance of thorough debunking and skeptical skills, the power of chemistry in cooking, a new super earth exoplanet, a TV series comparison, reflections on podcast growth and critical thinking skills, and reflections on mortality, faith, and feminism.

Justin Bates, Musician from Starset, joins the show and discusses the band's unique fusion of rock and EDM, their popularity in the video game industry, and their upcoming tour in China. Other topics include advancements in brain computer interfaces, the role of dopamine in sustaining love, potential discovery of Amelia Earhart's plane, concealing infectious diseases, and animal empathy.

Topics discussed in this episode include moon landing complications, dangers of deep fake technology and election disinformation, education's impact on mortality risk, the worldwide scam of Miracle Mineral Solution, fraudulent activities during COVID, proving a crime before someone dies, experiences with religious education and faith, and challenging misconceptions about morality among secular individuals.

In this episode, the hosts discuss topics such as nuclear batteries and their applications, delays in the Artemis 2 launch, cloning monkeys and its implications, converting CO2 into carbon nanofibers, Feng Shui and energy plants, the mystery sound and elevator noise, the illusion of free will, scientific discoveries including transparent blood and biodegradable plastic, a debate over plastic durability, AI-generated fictional claim and disappointment, and the intersection of music, art, engineering, and science through OK Go's music videos.

The hosts discuss their recent illnesses. Multiple viruses and lingering coughs are explored. The appointment of Dr. Michael Dixon and COVID-19 variability are discussed. The controversial treatment for PTSD, dual sympathetic reset is explored. The failed Peregrine Lander mission is discussed. The upcoming solar eclipse and potential for a coronal mass ejection are talked about. The sensory experience and reactions of animals, as well as beating Tetris, are discussed. The hosts announce upcoming events and talk about dimensional weight charges. The concept of dimensional weight and hidden fees is explored. Global literacy rates and population growth and solutions are discussed.

Psychic predictions for 2023, conflicts worldwide, gene editing technology, improving solar tower technology, alternative energy sources, neutron stars and quark matter cores, troubled history of Scientology, Australian listeners' response, upcoming events and secret project, statistics on automobile accidents, murder rates, and income inequality, importance of civility in an online world.

The hosts discuss the perception of time during COVID-19, their favorite moments from the past year, enjoyable interviews with Derek Mueller and Dan/Jordan, nominees for 'skeptical jackass of the year', the scary side of success and cults, controversial figures and pseudoscience, instances of being right or wrong, reflections on the past year and thoughts on TikTok, and plans for upcoming events and the one thousandth episode.

Special guest Eli Bosnick shares his skepticism journey. Topics include lunar roads, misinformation vs disinformation, gravitational waves, fluoride and IQ, dark GPT. Skepticism towards paranormal experiences. Concerns and hearings on TikTok. Neutron star collisions and the speed of gravity. Discussion on fluoride as a neurotoxin. Retraction of homeopathy for ADHD paper. Importance of understanding biases in meta-analyses. Concerns about the misuse of GPT. Analyzing the vampire myth. Discussion on hypnagogic hallucinations and extinct animals.

Jessica McCabe, an expert on ADHD, shares her journey from being a community college dropout to becoming a successful science communicator. The podcast also discusses phone scams, neuromorphic computing, lab-grown coffee, lunar epochs, and the impact of the Nazis' synthetic gasoline on the fossil fuel industry. The hosts play a game to guess who said certain statements from previous episodes and explore the consequences of the moon's absence on Earth.