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Astrophysicist Dr. Bryan Gillis answers listener questions about dinosaurs, Muon G2 and potential new physics, multiple time dimensions and paradoxes, faster-than-light travel and its origins, and dark matter's relation to black holes.

Michael Marshall, host of the Be Reasonable podcast, talks about platforming and de-platforming, arguing vs discussing, beliefs beyond the pale, and the one time he got angry on the show. They also discuss engaging with different beliefs, exposing hidden ideologies, and the importance of fresh produce. We learn how to approach conversations with politeness and respect, expressing genuine curiosity and engaging with disagreements. They share their approach to selecting guests and topics, and talk about the qed event and community building.

Joined by Dan, an actual scholar, the podcast explores the Bible's lack of monotheism, diverse content, political propaganda, and the evolution and authority of the Bible. They delve into the significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls, the discovery of manuscripts at a specific site, and the reevaluation of monotheism. The conversation also touches on beliefs in multiple gods in ancient times and the challenges of interpreting religious texts.

Dr. Elizabeth, an expert in Organizational Psychology, dives into the research on college selection. Topics discussed include the impact of attending different types of schools, the relationship between college selectivity and earnings, the financial impact on men and women, completion rates and race/gender effects, the importance of college graduation, and the effects of college selectivity on job callbacks and salaries.

The podcast explores the claim that the choice of college doesn't make a difference in one's life. It discusses research on college outcomes, the relationship between elite schools and earnings, and the impact of college selectivity on future income. The podcast also explores the benefits of attending selective schools for lower-income students and examines the effects of college attendance on socioeconomic status. It addresses the misrepresentation of studies and the influence of the internet and tech era.

Psychology professor discusses the psychology behind conspiracy theories, including QAnon. They explore the prevalence of conspiracy theories and the impact of David Ike's books. The hosts discuss the characteristics of conspiracy theories and their similarities to religious beliefs. They also examine techniques used in conspiracy theories and their connection to religious proselytization. The podcast explores the phenomenon of COVID-19 conspiracy theories and how they spread through anchoring unfamiliar events to something familiar.

Exploring the concept of room temperature superconductors, their significance, and the immense pressure required. Understanding superconductivity and Cooper pairs. Potential impact and practicality of a room temperature superconductor. Skepticism surrounding the claim and criticism faced by the researchers. Discussion on the videos released showcasing the superconductor and the importance of providing data to support the claims.

Astrophysicist Dr. Bryan Gillis is back! It's another really fun one as Bryan teaches us some phascinating physics by way of the Portal video game universe. Why do we have conservation of momentum? Energy? But wait do we REALLY have conservation of energy? What if that was just made up by physicists to sell more physics? Are you an expert in something and want to be on the show? Apply here! Please please pretty please support the show on patreon! You get ad free episodes, early episodes, and other bonus content!

Dr. Heidi Pearson, marine biologist, discusses whale attacks on rich people boats and her paper on whales and the carbon cycle. The podcast covers animal intelligence, evolution, climate change, and more. They explore preventive measures for boat attacks, whale populations and recovery, the role of whales in carbon sequestration, and the risks of bringing back extinct animals.

Hey folks, if you're not a 2nd Tier Patron or above, you should fix that, but if you can't for some reason, I wanted to make sure you can still enjoy the fun of Seriously Awful Movies 1: Armageddon! It's so, so bad. And don't worry, this isn't some stingy 4 minute preview, you're getting an entire hour! It's so much fun and stands on its own with a bunch of fun jokes and science, even if you can't afford to jump on the 2nd Tier Patron list for the rest of it. I truly hope you enjoy! Thank you for listening! Are you an expert in something and want to be on the show? Apply here! Please please pretty please support the show on patreon! You get ad free episodes, and 2nd Tier and above gets Seriously Awful Movies!