Episodes (Page 3)
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AI may discover scientific laws in a non-chronological order, challenging human understanding.
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Criminal profiling offers a false sense of certainty about identifying and understanding killers.
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The 'Great Powers' theory oversimplifies the dynamics of warfare and conflict duration.
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Jay McClelland and Gaurav Suri discuss the evolution from behaviorism to modern neuroscience.
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Astrobiologist Caleb Scharf suggests space expansion is an evolutionary imperative for humanity.
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Michel-Yves Bolloré argues modern cosmology and fine-tuning suggest a creator.
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Simon Winchester explains why eastbound flights are faster due to jet streams.
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Angus Fletcher argues human brains differ fundamentally from computers, emphasizing imagination.
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Neuroscientist Nicholas Wright explores the psychological roots of human conflict and violence.
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Group dynamics and conformity explain why smart people join cults.
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Michael Shermer explores anomalous experiences with personal anecdotes.
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AI is transforming espionage amidst rising global tensions.
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Archaeology separates evidence from wishful thinking about lost civilizations.
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Charles Murray discusses his shift from agnosticism to theism.
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Human exceptionalism, the belief in human uniqueness, is challenged.
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Michael Shermer revisits historical religious fervor in America.
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Examines the lives and crimes of 1970s/80s serial killers.
Shermer Says: Debate Skills, 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, Autism, Vaccines, ANTIFA, Bari Weiss & CBS News
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Covers debate skills and the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.
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Rational Choice Theory's limitations in decision-making are explored.
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Revenge activates brain circuits similar to cocaine, offering euphoric feelings.