Best Hector Morales Podcasts (2024)

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Neurologist Dr. Richard Cytowic says screens are addictive and bad for your brain 47:57

3h ago47:57

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In this episode I am interviewing a neuroscientist and a writer who has done a lot of work on synesthesia, or the melding of sense perceptions. His most recent book delves into how we can take back control of our attention from addictive social media. This should be of interest to most of us, and especially to parents of young children and teenager…

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Dr. Michael Weist provides a crucial piece of evidence linking consciousness to quantum states in microtubules 56:37

7d ago56:37

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In this episode I’m returning to the mysterious and challenging topic of consciousness and awareness, the elusive theory of mind that philosophers have chased for centuries, and is now coming to heel under the tools of neurobiology and the framework of modern physics. My guest today has performed experiments on rats that lend credence to the intrig…

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Dr. Lindsey Cormack says ignorance of civics damages democracy 36:27

15d ago36:27

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In this episode we’re going to chat with someone who understands the value of a good civics education. This comes at a time when observers are rating the US as a flawed democracy, and a current presidential nominee has been indicted for insurrection. Gerrymandering of districts is rampant, voter suppression bills are common, and a significant minor…

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Sharon McMahon says moral narcissism is destroying society 50:33

21d ago50:33

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In this episode we’ll be discussing polarization and the idea of moral narcissism. My guest has published an article in a substack newsletter discussing this idea that people today are taking on absolute moral stancess in polarizing issues because of the status it gives them in their tribe, irrespective of the cost. In her blog she makes an analogy…

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Dr. Michael Levin on cellular consciousness (re-release) 1:11:57

28d ago1:11:57

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In this episode I’m going to be sharing with you an earlier interview with Dr. Micheal Levin that I found to be really mind bending. In it I wanted to explore the cellular basis of consciousness, and we delved into that a little bit, however the part that I found really interesting was his discussion of how cells work together and communicate to bu…

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Sales is a Sport: Embracing Hard Work and Mastering the Mindset of Champions with Diamyn Hall, Mental Skills Coach for the Baltimore Orioles 46:11

29d ago46:11

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Join us for a powerful episode with Diamyn Hall, the Mental Skills Coach for the Baltimore Orioles, as we explore the mindset needed to achieve extraordinary results through relentless hard work. Diamyn brings his wealth of experience from working with elite athletes and top professionals in sports and business to this conversation, emphasizing the…

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Dr. Michael Walker on the evolution of mind 33:22

1M ago33:22

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In this episode I’m continuing to look at consciousness and cognition and the working memory that sets humans apart from all other animals. Human working memory can be roughly quantified to hold about 7 items at once in a sequence and allow conscious manipulation, consideration, and attention to about 4 of them at a time. These numbers are surprisi…

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Dr. Hector Manrique says a good working memory is uniquely human 52:50

1M ago52:50

52:50

In this episode I’m going back to look at consciousness and cognition, and specifically one aspect of our mental capacity that sets us apart from other animals. It’s our ability to recall items in a sequence, for those of you who are software buffs, basically we have a short term memory buffer that acts like a linked list. We can remember a list of…

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Two days is not enough weekend. A Rational rant about inequity. 18:28

2M ago18:28

18:28

This episode is a rant about why people don’t have time to become better informed about the issues. It is about why people are rushed. It is about why people feel mistreated by the system. The Rational View is going to rant about inequity and highlight the growing resentment amongst the struggling middle class at the elite robber barons of capitali…

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Dr. Luca Turin detects quantum clues to consciousness (re-release) 58:07

2M ago58:07

58:07

This episode is one of my favorite interviews. A great chat that was part of my series on consciousness—are we biological robots? I’m getting into some real science talking to a biophysicist who brings the esoteric world of quantum mechanics to bear on the topic. His groundbreaking work in the lab provides us with some real measurements that provid…

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Edgardo Sepulveda gives Ontario wind energy a failing grade 1:02:45

2M ago1:02:45

1:02:45

In this episode I am interviewing a returning guest to the show to examine the economics surrounding Ontario’s foray into renewable energy. As is typical in divisive topics such as this, the government has made it very difficult to track down the actual costs of ideologically driven policies such as Ontario’s 2009 Green Energy Act that brough in ju…

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Dr. Michael Shermer on conspiracies and the erosion of democratic institutions 59:34

2M ago59:34

59:34

In this episode I have a special returning guest, the famous Dr. Michael Shermer on the show to discuss the interesting times our neighbours to the south are experiencing. I’m hoping to discuss the polarization and the bias that have catalyzed conspiratorial thinking emerging around the Trump assassination attempt. Dr. Shermer is the Founding Publi…

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Sales is a Sport: Unleashing Your Inner Champion with Hector Morales-Negron, Director of Mental Performance and International Development for the Pittsburgh Pirates 59:15

3M ago59:15

59:15

Join us for an inspiring episode with Dr. Hector Morales-Negron, a pioneer in applied performance psychology and the Director of Mental Performance and International Development for the Pittsburgh Pirates. From his early days as a non-English speaking private in the U.S. Army to retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel and Academy Professor at West Point, …

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Will the next US election be a clash of good vs. evil? 29:24

3M ago29:24

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In this episode I’m responding to the political tension we are witnessing in the US with a historic election looming on the horizon. Many see this as some sort of battle royale between good and evil. But for some reason the options on the table for our neighbours to the south are four more years of increasing inequity in a reasonably well-off count…

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Sales is a Sport: Mastering Mental Fortitude with Francisco Rodriguez, Mental Performance Coordinator and Mental Skills Coach Skills for the San Francisco Giants 53:50

3M ago53:50

53:50

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Francisco Rodriguez, a trailblazer in mental performance within professional sports. Currently serving as the Mental Performance Coordinator and Mental Skills Coach for the San Francisco Giants, Francisco previously excelled as the Assistant Mental Performance Coach for the Toronto Blue Jays. His dedica…

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Divisive politics and Project 2025 34:25

3M ago34:25

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Today I’m taking a step back from science and addressing politics. I know certain of my listeners do not like to hear my opinions on this topic and I respect that, so if you need to stay in a silo to protect your political narratives please stop listening. This is your trigger warning. It was recently announced that the Supreme Court has ruled that…

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Sales is a Sport: Unleashing Peak Performance with Oscar Gutierrez, Mental Skills Coordinator for the Boston Red Sox 53:09

3M ago53:09

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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Oscar Gutierrez, a distinguished expert who has made remarkable contributions in both sports and business. Oscar's journey is inspiring. During his PhD studies, he worked closely with Division 1 swimmers, divers, and tennis players, partnering with top collegiate and Olympic athletes. In 2015, he transi…

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Dr. Bonnie Steinbock on the ethics of abortion 42:50

3M ago42:50

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In this episode I will be discussing the topic of abortion with a philosopher who has studied the moral arguments on both sides of the issue. I am interested in rational bases of moral decision making. I’d like to be able to work out moral rules from a set of socially acceptable first principles, but often I find that my moral intuition conflicts w…

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Clayton Swope discusses weaponization of space 48:24

4M ago48:24

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In this episode I’m delving into the weaponization of space. The space race was originally a military flexing competition between the US and the Soviet Union. Since that time space has been consistently used for surveillance, similar to early airborne operations, but weaponization of space has been off limits through treaties. Now the space race se…

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Sales is a Sport: The Power of a Mental Performance Coach with Josh Kozuch, Process and Development Coordinator for the Tampa Bay Rays 51:10

4M ago51:10

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Join us in this episode as we dive into the world of mental performance with Josh Kozuch, the Process & Development Coordinator for the Tampa Bay Rays. With a rich background as a Mental Skills Coach for professional baseball organizations and advanced degrees in sport, exercise, and performance psychology, Josh shares his expertise on enhancing pe…

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Al and Kevin address manifestation LIVE 46:40

4M ago46:40

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This episode is a recording of a live social media broadcast on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Riverside.fm where the Scott brothers revisit their previous disagreements over manifestation and magical thinking. Will they come to an agreement or will it come to fisticuffs? Manifestation is the idea that by aligning our thoughts and expectations wit…

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Taking a rational view on the ethics of abortion 35:33

4M ago35:33

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In this episode I’ve decided to wade into another highly polarized topic, the morality of abortion. This has become a hot political topic with the Republicans stacking the supreme court to overturn Roe v Wade. In many people’s opinion this is a large step on the way to Margaret Atwood’s Handmaid’s Tale where women’s rights to self determination are…

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Mike Conley says Earth is a Nuclear Planet 37:45

4M ago37:45

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In this episode I will be talking to an author and screenwriter who has taken up the potentially poisoned chalice of popularizing nuclear energy for the world. Let’s see what he is planning to share with the world. The son of a career naval officer, Mike Conley has lived in Japan, Hawaii, and all over the US and has backpacked through Thailand and …

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The Simpsons with Billiam 1:46:22

5M ago1:46:22

1:46:22

Historic day here at CTC, as for the first time with this new format we are getting a triple dose of The Simpsons! Hopefully the boys come up with enough things to say. Billiam returns to the podcast! Episode discussed:The Simpsons "Bart on the Road"The Simpsons "A Fish Called Selma"The Simpsons "Summer of 4ft2" Become a Cursed One on ⁠Patreon Host…

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Sales is a Sport: Training Your Mind and Controlling Your Thoughts with Kellen Lee, Mental Skills Coach for the Seattle Mariners 42:57

5M ago42:57

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Javier and Kellen draws a parallel between sales and sports, highlighting that both require mental toughness and consistent training. They emphasize the value of a mental skills coach in helping sales professionals optimize their performance by training their minds to work for them, not against them. Just as you would train your physical or sales s…

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Welcome to Hitting Quota! 1:06

5M ago1:06

1:06

Welcome to Hitting Quota podcast, where we dive deep into the mental game of sales. I'm Javier Carrillo Jr., a former athlete who has used years of experience building mental toughness on the baseball field to achieve peak performance on the sales floor. Join me on a journey beyond traditional metrics as we explore the mindsets of high-performance …

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Mr. Anderson shares secrets on how to effectively debate Creationists 48:55

5M ago48:55

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In this episode I will be talking more about how to debate Creationists. I have taken this topic on in the past, in my original episode on how to debate Creationists, and I have also interviewed well known evolutionary scientist Dr. Niles Eldredge who was one of the founders of the Punctuated Equilibrium theory of evolution alongside Stephen J. Gou…

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King of the Hill, Moral Orel, & Primal with Saberspark 2:04:35

5M ago2:04:35

2:04:35

Very exciting stuff happening this week. We got to talk some old favorites along with a first-time-discussed show here on Cartoons That Curse. The one and only Saberspark joins the podcast! I really buried the lede on that one. Enjoy! Episode discussed: King of the Hill "Dang Ol' Love" Primal "Plague of Madness" Moral Orel "Nature" Become a Cursed …

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Dr. David Green says we don't need UBI for a more just society 57:17

5M ago57:17

57:17

In this episode I’m continuing my investigation into Universal Basic Income as the natural solution to the AI and robotics revolution. One day we should be able to work because we want to improve the world and our situations, and not do it because we are under risk of death. The problem is that the intermediate period between having all of our need…

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Star Trek Lower Decks, Primal, & Korgoth of Barbaria with Hector Navarro 1:30:46

5M ago1:30:46

1:30:46

Longtime friend, first-time guest Hector Navarro chums it up with Johnny and Tariq about life and his favorite C's TC. Now we're getting into the good stuff! Enjoy the many laughs and insights. Episode discussed:Korgoth of Barbaria "Pilot"Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal "Pilot" s01e01Star Trek Lower Decks "Crisis Point" s01e09 Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Johnny2Cel…

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The science of learning with Scott H. Young 51:53

5M ago51:53

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In this episode I’m going to be exploring the science behind learning with an author who has been exploring this topic for almost 20 years. How do we learn, and reason, how can we be more rational, and what can we do to make learning easier? Scott H. Young is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Ultralearning, a podcast host, computer prog…

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Harley Quinn & Rick and Morty with Whitney Van Laningham 1:30:05

5M ago1:30:05

1:30:05

Hey another new episode of CTC! We're on a roll here. We brought back one of our favorite recurring guests! Whitney Van Laningham rejoins the pod to talk h*rny cartoons! Don't miss this one. Episode discussed:Rick and Morty "Fear no Mort" s07e10Harley Quinn "A Very Problematic Valentine's Day Special" Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠Johnny2Cellos⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠ToonrificT…

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Dr. Ben Heard on environmental advocacy in a polarized world 56:59

5M ago56:59

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In this repeat episode I chat with Dr. Ben Heard about environmental advocacy and communicating science-based viewpoints in a polarised debate. Dr. Heard provides his assessment on the rationality of the anti-nuclear lobby. Dr. Ben Heard is recognised as a leading voice for the use of nuclear technologies to address our most pressing global challen…

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BoJack Horseman with Vivienne Medrano 1:20:18

6M ago1:20:18

1:20:18

CTC covers BoJack Horseman for the first time! I know I know, our episode a couple weeks ago included BoJack, but check this out—We recorded this one first! Bet you feel dumb now. I'll tell you who's not dumb: our guest this week! The podcast welcomes YouTube legend—and creator of Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss—Vivienne Medrano aka VivziePop! Episod…

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Dr. Janet Tulloch asks if The Big Bang is just another origin story (re-release) 42:19

6M ago42:19

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In this re-released episode I interview religious studies scholar Dr. Janet Tulloch to discuss the Big Bang, and other origin stories. Let's go explore where science and religion collide. I hope you find it an interesting journey! Janet Tulloch is an adjunct research professor in the College of Humanities at Carleton University in Ottawa. She is a …

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The Simpsons & Family Guy with LS Mark 1:12:43

6M ago1:12:43

1:12:43

YouTube great LS Mark joins the podcast to talk about two adult animated sitcom mainstays: The Simpsons and Family Guy. Heard of them??? I'm sure the boys have nothing to say. Episodes discussed: The Simpsons "Marge Be Not Proud" s07e11 (29:26)Family Guy "Brian in Love" s02e04 (46:28) Check out LS Mark on YouTube! Hosted by ⁠⁠Johnny2Cellos⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠…

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David Moscrop says we shouldn't fund Catholic schools 53:33

6M ago53:33

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In this episode I’m looking into a particular issue of government waste. Specifically I’d like to dig into the funding of religious schools in Ontario. Is this a good investment for society, or a ruinous subsidy to a single religious minority? This is a polarizing issue in Ontario that has been too hot to handle for politicians. The last time a pol…

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50th Episode Spectacular 1:43:58

6M ago1:43:58

1:43:58

This is 50! Cartoons That Curse is back and better than ever, with a new format and special celebration of 3 years and 50 episodes of toon talk. Johnny, Tariq, and Mikey each brought an episode to the table for a fun, loose conversation about our favorite adult animated shows. Enjoy!Episodes discussed:Family Guy "And Then There Were Fewer" s09e01 (…

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Scott Santens dispels the myths blocking Universal Basic Income 57:03

6M ago57:03

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In this episode I continue my investigation into the pros and cons of Universal Basic Income as a potential solution to the ongoing increases in automation from robotics and Artificial Intelligence and subsequent job losses. In one of my earlier podcasts ‘Income Inequality: We’ve botched it” I showed how the benefits of significant automation and p…

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Dr. Karl Widerquist says we need Universal Basic Income now 56:00

7M ago56:00

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In this episode I am discussing the economic impacts of the AI revolution, and whether or not it is time for UBI. AI will take over jobs and increase productivity per remaining worker to compensate. We are bound for a situation where owners will be able to squeeze more profits from a declining workforce, while the working class continues on the pat…

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The deuterium episode controversies 42:47

7M ago42:47

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I recently ran a pair of episodes investigating claims of the health effects of deuterium, a stable heavy isotope of hydrogen. The first interview was with a Naturopath, and the second was with a real medical doctor publishing peer reviewed papers on the topic. And my focus in this effort is on drilling through the BS to get to what the evidence sa…

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Dr. Laszlo Boros reviews evidence for health impacts of deuterium 59:11

7M ago59:11

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In this episode I’m digging deeper into the purported health effects of deuterium, a stable isotope of hydrogen. Deuterium has twice the mass of hydrogen, and it exists naturally in water. A hydrogen atom in H2O is replaced by deuterium in about 150 out of 1 million atoms. This trace compound interacts chemically as hydrogen, but because of its wei…

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Petra Davelaar says heavy water is not healthy water 42:11

8M ago42:11

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This episode is based on feedback from a listener who suggested I investigate the science of Deutenomics. The impact of heavy water on health. Apparently it’s a thing. Is it snake oil or is it real? Deuterium is an isotope of hydrogen that is twice as heavy. It has a neutron plus a proton. Chemically it should be identical, but the reaction dynamic…

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Zion Lights dissects degrowth 52:06

8M ago52:06

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In this episode I am welcoming a returning guest, Zion Lights, to the podcast to discuss the growing influence of degrowth. This philosophy encompasses a wide range of thinking from return to nature Luddites to mild anti-capitalist zeitgeist. Zion Lights is a Science Communicator who is known for her environmental advocacy work. She is founder of t…

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Humanist Joel Garreau believes humanity is poised for radical evolution 45:29

8M ago45:29

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In this episode I’m continuing my series on human enhancement. I’ve previously interviewed Guilia Dominijanni on her experiments on how people adapt successfully to adding a third robotic arm. Technology continues to advance in robotics, computing, and brain-machine interfaces opening a huge pandora’s box on the potential for future enhancements. T…

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Critical Thinking Skills with Melanie Trecek-King 46:18

9M ago46:18

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In this episode I want to return to the theme of critical thinking. How can we teach people to immunize their minds? In the past I’ve interviewed two of the co-founders of the Mental Immunity Project, Andy Norman and Lee McIntyre to get their feedback on how to fight the pandemic of misinformation and disinformation that we are fed on social media.…

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Dr. Chris Keefer reviews a year of nuclear successes 40:26

9M ago40:26

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2023 was a big year for the perception and advancement of nuclear power not only in Canada, but globally. In this episode I am interviewing friend of The Rational View and fellow podcaster Dr. Chris Keefer to reminisce about the work his group, Canadians for Nuclear Energy has accomplished in the past year. Chris Keefer is an emergency physician, m…

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The Rational View 2023 year in review 35:36

9M ago35:36

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This episode is a Rational View review of 2023, and an outlook for 2024. Happy New Year! 2023 was a big year for yours truly in that I uprooted my family and moved to a new city, and I apologize for the interruptions that this entailed. I’ve finally gotten settled in my new home and it’s time to take stock and make new plans. If you are interested …

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Dr. Barbel Honisch tells how scientists know what CO2 levels were millions of years ago 44:31

10M ago44:31

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In this episode I am returning to a topic that has become a favourite for pundits and trolls, and that is carbon dioxide. The near doubling of the atmospheric concentration of this colourless odourless gas has been identified by scientists as contributing to an accelerating heating of the biosphere that has significantly affected the climate. As a …

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Giulia Dominijanni talks bionic enhancements for the masses 42:36

10M ago42:36

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In this episode I am starting on a new interest—I want to talk about the emerging field of human enhancement. Technology is allowing us to modify our bodies in ways that people only dreamed of in the past. We’ve discussed genetic enhancements in previous episodes, but in this thread I want to dig into the state of the art of and ethics of alteratio…

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