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Dr. Harry Barbee out of Johns Hopkins University recently co-authored a meta-analysis in JAMA Surgery, examining postoperative regret for those people seeking gender-affirming care. We talk about how many people *actually* regret receiving surgery, how that compares with general postoperative regret in the cisgender population, the politics and misinformation influencing the bad science in this area of study, and what we can do about it.    Another piece by Dr. Barbee advocating for sanctuary locations for gender-affirming care: Transgender Youths and Sanctuaries for Gender-Affirming Care    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. Paul Sutter discusses the flaws in current scientific practices and suggests ways to improve academia. He explores the lack of trust in science, challenges in the scientific profession, and the need for transparency and communication to maintain scientific integrity.

Exploring personal growth and LGBTQ+ support, reflecting on virtue signaling and social justice advocacy. Defiance against banning pride tape in hockey, promoting acceptance and support for marginalized communities through small gestures. Encouraging inclusivity and allyship for queer individuals.

Dr. Jesse Preston, Associate Professor in Psychology at the University of Warwick, joins to discuss a recent paper she published regarding whether or not science may serve as a spiritual experience for nonbelievers. Could loving science offer similar psychological benefits that the literature has demonstrated for those in religion?   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!

Astrophysicist Dr. Bryan Gillis returns to discuss a quirky topic - sperm violating Newton's 3rd Law. They dive into the amusing scenario of a sperm mug shot, explore contra positives in logic with animal classification, and analyze the implications of violating Newton's 3rd Law on fundamental physics. The podcast delves into semen viscosity, sperm physics modeling, and challenges traditional physics assumptions in a fun and informative way.

Experts dissect Bill Maher's COVID misinformation, emphasizing vaccine importance for immunity. They debunk myths on natural immunity, discuss vaccine evolution and herd immunity. Exploring scientific understanding challenges, they analyze COVID vaccine deaths, misinformation impact, and reporting discrepancies.

A breakdown of the flawed science behind Tucker Carlson's discussion on dinosaurs on Saturn's moon, with a focus on fossil fuel origins and space resource acquisition. Exploring logical fallacies in right-wing news outlets and challenging climate change denial. Uncovering credibility issues in expertise and debunking flawed arguments on climate change and fossil fuels. Delving into methane origins on Titan and Mars, and unraveling misinformation while discussing finding God in mathematics.

In this episode, they discuss examples of technological anti-solutions like burying trees for carbon credits and the challenges of self-driving car technology. They explore the ethics of extreme wealth, societal change, and the complexities of progress. The conversation also touches on carbon sequestration, power structures in climate change mitigation, and the role of big companies in climate solutions. They emphasize the importance of evaluating technology within a social context to prevent negative impacts.

Explore the concept of 'technology anti-solutions' with guest Alejandro Ruiz, diving into the pitfalls of Substack and Patreon, the Paris Climate Accords, and Elon Musk's tech initiatives. Learn how technology can fail to address social issues effectively and why oversimplified solutions like self-driving cars may not always be the answer.

Lydia Smith from Where There's Woke joins to discuss a study on how men and women rate online profiles on different devices. They explore implications of gender differences, app features, 'Woke Fishing' in online dating, and the importance of genuine connections in text-based interactions.