SGU Episode 957
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SGU Episode 957 |
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November 11th 2023 |
"A revival of the Connections docuseries on Curiosity Stream with science historian James Burke. Brace yourselves for a mind-blowing look at our past, and our future." (Image credit: Curiosity Stream) [1] |
Skeptical Rogues |
S: Steven Novella |
B: Bob Novella |
C: Cara Santa Maria |
J: Jay Novella |
E: Evan Bernstein |
Guest |
JB: James Burke, science historian |
Quote of the Week |
Hungry for innovation that will change our ailing world, we're blind to hubris, misguided egos and wishful thinking. |
Josie Cox, American journalist |
Links |
Download Podcast |
Show Notes |
Forum Discussion |
Introduction, "Notacon" reflections
Voice-over: You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.
Dumbest Thing of the (prior) Week (11:05)
- [url_from_show_notes _article_title_] [2]
News Items
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B:
C:
J:
E:
(laughs) (laughter) (applause) [inaudible]
ESA Plans Space Capsule (16:57)
- [url_from_show_notes _article_title_] [3]
Oldest Evidence for Projectile Weapons (26:19)
- [url_from_show_notes _article_title_] [4]
Vaccine for Cocaine Addiction (36:32)
- [url_from_show_notes _article_title_] [5]
Ancient Planet Buried in Earth's Mantle (43:22)
- [url_from_show_notes _article_title_] [6]
Bankman-Fried Guilty (53:23)
- [url_from_show_notes _article_title_] [7]
Who's That Noisy? (1:06:26)
New Noisy (1:09:27)
[Overlapping, whistling harmonic vocalizations]
Announcements
Interview with James Burke (1:10:34)
- Connections is a science education television series created, written, and presented by British science historian James Burke
- James Burke discusses revival of famous Connections docuseries: Exclusive Q&A [1]
(Note: this article is not from the SGU show notes page)
Science or Fiction (1:33:20)
Theme: Technology
Item #1: In 1826 the first photograph was created by French inventor Joseph Nicéphore Niépce, requiring an 8-hour exposure.[8]
Item #2: The Terms and Conditions for iTunes includes the phrase: "You also agree that you will not use these products for the development, design, manufacture, or production of nuclear, missile, or chemical or biological weapons."[9]
Item #3: Apollo astronauts were each insured for $1 million USD in case they did not survive their mission, with coverage ending at the end of the post-mission quarantine.[10]
Answer | Item |
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Fiction | Astronauts insured for $1M |
Science | First photograph 8h exposure |
Science | Phrase in iTunes T&C |
Host | Result |
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Steve | swept |
Rogue | Guess |
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Jay | Astronauts insured for $1M |
Evan | Astronauts insured for $1M |
Cara | Astronauts insured for $1M |
Bob | Astronauts insured for $1M |
Voice-over: It's time for Science or Fiction.
Jay's Response
Evan's Response
Cara's Response
Bob's Response
Steve Explains Item #1
Steve Explains Item #3
Steve Explains Item #2
Skeptical Quote of the Week (1:45:54)
Hungry for innovation that will change our ailing world, we're blind to hubris, misguided egos and wishful thinking.
– Josie Cox, American journalist
Signoff
S: —and until next week, this is your Skeptics' Guide to the Universe.
S: Skeptics' Guide to the Universe is produced by SGU Productions, dedicated to promoting science and critical thinking. For more information, visit us at theskepticsguide.org. Send your questions to info@theskepticsguide.org. And, if you would like to support the show and all the work that we do, go to patreon.com/SkepticsGuide and consider becoming a patron and becoming part of the SGU community. Our listeners and supporters are what make SGU possible.
Today I Learned
- Fact/Description, possibly with an article reference[11]
- Fact/Description
- Fact/Description
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Space.com: James Burke discusses revival of famous Connections docuseries: Exclusive Q&A
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