The most important Hollywood studio of the cold war is one that you probably don’t even know. On this episode, Prof. Ned O’Gorman discussed the Lookout Mountain Studios.
Look out! 😉
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Posted by: grokscience | February 13, 2019
Lookout America
Posted in episodes | Tags: cold war, film, groks, lookout mountain, science, technology
Posted by: grokscience | February 6, 2019
Globalism Nativism
The current trends around the world that drive the tension between globalism and nativism have buoyed many populist governmental changes. On this episode, Dr. Alexandre Muns Rubiol discussed how to bridge the digital divide.
Robot revolution… 😉
Posted by: grokscience | January 30, 2019
Mojito Diet
A healthy lifestyle is always beneficial, but how can a mojito help? On this episode, Dr. Juan Rivera discussed the mojito diet.
Salud… 😉
Posted by: grokscience | January 23, 2019
Enchanted Hour
Reading aloud has enormous benefits for both children and adults, but why has this ancient activity fallen by the wayside? On this episode, Meghan Cox Gurdon discussed the power of reading aloud.
Also Sprach Zarathustra? 😉
Posted in episodes | Tags: groks, neuroscience, reading, science, technology
Posted by: grokscience | January 16, 2019
Hormone disruption
Hormone disrupting chemicals are found in our everyday environment, but what can we do to fight back? On this episode, Dr. Leonardo Trassande discussed the problem of hormone disrupting chemicals.
Fight back! 😉
Posted by: grokscience | January 9, 2019
Einstein Breakfast
Quantum mechanics may seem to be an esoteric topic that has little impact on our daily lives. Surprisingly, one can find the influence of quantum mechanics in our daily breakfast. On this episode, Chad Orzel discussed Breakfast with Einstein.
Eggs in an infinite well… 😉
Posted by: grokscience | January 2, 2019
Otterficial Intelligence
There is nothing artificial about an otter’s intelligence. But if humans and computers could be as smart as these geniuses of the animal kingdom, what would they do? On this episode, Sam Liang joins us to talk about his artificial intelligence startup Otter.AI and what this means for improving business communication and workflow.
The age of ottermation is here! 😉
Editor’s note: Otter.AI is a real-time service that converts audio conversations into remarkably accurate transcriptions. Check out this page to see a transcription of the interview.
Posted in episodes | Tags: AI, business, communication, otters, transcription, workflow
Posted by: grokscience | December 26, 2018
Setpoint Diet
The setpoint theory suggests that our bodies have a natural range of weight that is determined. This setpoint can be changed to improve health and longevity. On this episode, Jonathan Bailor discussed the setpoint diet.
Think thin… 😉
Posted by: grokscience | December 20, 2018
Dark Light
Chronic illness can be a challenge for those coping with their condition. How can one transcend a chronic illness? On this episode, Lisa Sniderman discussed a Light in the Darkness.
Let it shine… 😉
Posted by: grokscience | December 12, 2018
Economic Puzzles
Economics may be called the dismal science, but an economic perspective could help solve many puzzles in everyday life. On this episode, Steven Landsburg discussed how to outsmart an economist.
Phone a friend? 😉
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