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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.

In this podcast, Thomas and Joe Magestro discuss the origins of political beliefs and the psychology behind polarization. They delve into the recent gerrymandering decision in Wisconsin and explore the impact of identity on political belief systems. The correlation between Trump support and racial resentment is explored, along with the driving forces of polarization. The importance of engaging in meaningful conversations, backed by research, to reduce polarization is emphasized.

Dr. Timothy Waring, an expert in Cultural Evolution, explores how our evolutionary history influences our ability to address global challenges like climate change. The podcast analyzes human cooperation, capitalism's impact on the environment, and the need for global collaboration in tackling environmental disasters.

The podcast discusses the $20 minimum wage for fast food workers in California and the conservative reaction. It explores the inequality in the fast food industry, the implementation of the new minimum wage, and the perspectives of supporters and critics. The hosts debunk Glenn Beck's claim and examine the impact of minimum wage laws on businesses. They also discuss the benefits of fair wages, the debate on the minimum wage, and the concept of a living wage in California. The high cost of living in the state and the need for a living wage are highlighted.

Exploring the theory of living in a simulation, critiquing Bayesian probability theory, and discussing the challenges of ancestor simulations. Delving into the likelihood of existing in a simulation world and the importance of being challenged. Analyzing Bostrom's Simulation Argument and the relationship between simulated and real individuals.

Ok, so we've done a bunch of philosophizing about whether or not we live in a simulation, but what about the physics and computing involved? Dr. Bryan Gillis takes us through what it might actually take to simulate our whole universe. Spoiler... it would not be easy. Find out why! 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!