Stuff to blow your mind
Stuff To Blow Your Mind
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The Hashtag Heard Round the World
Waves of protest continue across the globe, but modern protesters ...
Waves of protest continue across the globe, but modern protesters benefit from social media technology. In this episode, Julie and Robert discuss history's largest protests, the Arab Spring, Occupy Wall Street and the future of protest.
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Why do we protest?
Humans rarely seem to agree, but when we do the ...
Humans rarely seem to agree, but when we do the results can be staggering. How does the phenomenon called protesting actually work? In this episode, Robert and Julie examine the world of protest and share a few tips for surviving your next rally.
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The Future of Stink
Will smell-o-vision make a comeback? Will our zombie movies smell ...
Will smell-o-vision make a comeback? Will our zombie movies smell like rotten flesh and our video games reek of voided bowels and fear? In this episode, Robert and Julie discuss the history of scented media and the emerging technology of printable smells.
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Living with Robots: Can we build a better bot?
Our cohabitation with robotic servants is pretty much guaranteed. So ...
Our cohabitation with robotic servants is pretty much guaranteed. So what are we doing today to make sure these are the sort of robot we can tolerate? In this episode, Julie and Robert discuss how our robotic caretakers are shaping up.
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Smells to Blow Your Mind
Did you know that smell is the only one of ...
Did you know that smell is the only one of your senses with a direct connection to your brain? Or that fancy cheese and David Beckham’s foot odor share the same molecular smells? In this episode, Robert and Julie break down the amazing science of smell.
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Living With Robots: Worst Roomates Ever
The robot invasion of our homes has begun, and the ...
The robot invasion of our homes has begun, and the future is bright with robotic caregivers. But how to we plan to keep this cohabitation from feeling creepy? In this episode, Julie and Robert discuss “robot skin,” thought-anticipating machines and more.
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Martyrdom: Transcendence on the Rack
We've all seen images of saints and martyrs rising above ...
We've all seen images of saints and martyrs rising above their torments, but is it really possible to find transcendence on the rack? In this episode, Robert and Julie look into the connections between physical pain and religious experience.
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This is Your Brain on Art
Julie and Robert examine the neurological side of your trip ...
Julie and Robert examine the neurological side of your trip to the museum. What happens when we lose ourselves in Mona Lisa's smile or the nightmare worlds of Hieronymus Bosch? Were artists the first neuroscientists?
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The Science of Sports Fandom
Why do humans devote so much time to organized sports? ...
Why do humans devote so much time to organized sports? As it turns out, the roots of sports run deep. In this episode, Julie and Robert explore the evolutionary, tribal and neurological reasons to cheer on the Cornish Hens against the Fighting Cloacae.
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Humanity's Love Affair with an Apocalypse
Human beings are in love with the end. Ruined cities ...
Human beings are in love with the end. Ruined cities fill our dreams, and fears steers our thoughts through landscapes of bones and zombie hordes. In this episode, Robert and Julie examine the cognitive science behind our apocalyptic love affair.
