The natural world is filled with resources that are harvested without thought for the long term consequences. Can we live sustainably with the environment? On this episode, Edward Posnett discussed the strange harvests.
Reap what you sow… 😉
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Stress can be overwhelming and sometimes even debilitating, but how can we deal with mild or chronic stress? On this episode, Dr. Amy Serin discussed the stress switch.
Chill out… 😉
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Advances in automated car technology are poised to revolutionize transportation. But, when will see the first generation of robotic cars? On this episode, Jason Torchinsky discussed Robot, Take the Wheel.
Open the pod bay doors… 😉
The American continents are often referred to as the New World by anthropologists. But could civilization have started far earlier than most experts think? On this episode, Graham Hancock discusses his hypothesis of a lost civilization that preceded the Native Americans who settled here around 13,000 years ago.
To the moon… 😉
One of the annoyances of modern lifestyle is background noise in our phone conversations. On this episode, Davit Baghdasaryan join us to discuss his AI powered app KRISP, which gives us clean voice communication.
Moshi moshi? 😉
The 50th anniversary of the first landings on the moon mark a notable landmark in the technological achievements of humanity. But, what is the legacy of the Apollo missions? On this episode, Dr. Roger Launius discussed the legacy of the moon landings.
To the moon… 😉
Posted in episodes | Tags: Apollo missions, groks, moon landing, NASA, science, technology
What happens when a language dies? What happens to the culture and history of the speakers of that language? On this episode, Prof. Don Kulick discussed his book, A Death in The Rainforest.
Do not go gentle… 😉
Posted in episodes | Tags: anthropology, groks, linguistics, papua new guinea, science
Meteoric impacts are extremely frequent events on the earth, so much so that the next one might completely destroy the planet. On this episode, Gordon L. Dillow discussed these events in his book, Fire in the Sky.
Get an umbrella… 😉
Generic drugs are a ubiquitous part of the pharmaceutical market, but do they deliver the same effects? On this episode, Ms. Katherine Eban discussed problems with generic drug manufacturing.
Heisenberg? 😉
Posted in episodes | Tags: generic drugs, groks, pharmaceutical, science, technology
Creativity and evolution may seem to be two completely different ideas, but what can the theory of evolution teach us about the creative process? On this episode, Dr. Andreas Wagner discussed his book, Life Finds a Way.
Use a map? 😉
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