SGU Episode 771

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SGU Episode 771
April 18th 2020
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SGU 770                      SGU 772
Skeptical Rogues
S: Steven Novella
Quote of the Week
To fully understand some of the complexities in the modern world, one needs a combination of critical thinking, broad background knowledge, some specific knowledge, and much reading of reputable sources — which includes being able to recognize a reputable source.
Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki
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Introduction

Voiceover: You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.

News Items

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Who's That Noisy? ()

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Name That Logical Fallacy ()

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Science or Fiction ()

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Skeptical Quote of the Week ()

To fully understand some of the complexities in the modern world, one needs a combination of critical thinking, broad background knowledge, some specific knowledge, and much reading of reputable sources — which includes being able to recognize a reputable source.
– Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki, Australian science communicator

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S: —and until next week, this is your Skeptics' Guide to the Universe.

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Today I Learned

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