Best Schrödingers Cat Podcasts (2024)

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Where's Joe Biden? Schrödinger's Cat Thought Experiment Playing Out In DC. 37:17

2h ago37:17

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You can't make this shit up. We have a President who is Schrödinger's cat. Is he alive or is he dead? Depends on who you ask. His fate is linked to a random event that may (or may not) occur.

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Q&A Is Schrödinger’s cat dead or alive? 17:38

3d ago17:38

17:38

What is quantum computing? How will it simplify our lives, and increase our productivity? What challenges does it face? Is quantum computing ever going to enter our everyday lives, replacing parts of our laptops and smartphones for quicker computations? And the century's mystery: Is Schrödinger’s cat dead or alive? We ask all these questions to two…

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SHORT MEMORY Mayhem! 42:01

1h ago42:01

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Buckle up for a mind-bending journey into a world where memories vanish faster than you can say "What did I just...?" What if our brains could only hold onto thoughts for a measly 30 seconds? Would cavemen become the ultimate goldfish, forgetting they're running from saber-toothed tigers mid-sprint? Could humanity evolve into a society of Post-it n…

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Concordia 34:27

6h ago34:27

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Dr. Jessica Studer has spent the last 3 months without seeing daylight. She is spending one year in one of Earth's most extreme places: Antarctica, at Concordia Station. Her research will help us better understand how humans adapt to hostile environments and how isolation impacts their health and well-being. Additionally, it will shed light on what…

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OLYMPICS Of The Solar System! 48:45

14h ago48:45

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We welcome our newest Patreon supporter, Martin from Frankfurt, Germany!Inspired by the Paris Olympics which open today, we imagine Olympic events spread across the solar system in the year 3024! High jumps on the Moon, luge races on asteroids, and synchronized swimming in Titan's methane lakes. Athletes train in centrifuges to prepare for differen…

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Sleepy Joe Folds Like An Aluminum Lawn Chair 27:40

5h ago27:40

27:40

It is official. Demented Joe passes the torch to Cacklin Kamala and so the Lunatic Left has conceded the 2024 Presidential election. The Democrat Party is exploding before your very eyes. Get your popcorn. It is going to be great.

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HBH 57: Extreme Tribalism -- The North Sentinelese and the Death of John Allen Chau 38:09

3h ago38:09

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Part 1: The most tribal of tribes, the Sentinelese of North Sentinel Island We don't know much about them. We don't know what they call themselves, what they think the world or universe is like, what they believe about the rest of humanity. We don't know how they are organized, what they worship, how they see right and wrong. What we do know is tha…

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It Was A Kennedy Style Palace Coup 48:19

8h ago48:19

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They think we are idiots. You are seeing a coverup taking place before your very eyes. In 1963 evil forces were able to pull a fast one. We as a nation were very naive. Today everyone has a high quality camera and recording device and independent journalists are all of us. It is harder to pull off an assassination today. Too many eyes on the crime.…

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Trump Is Batman And Biden Is A Joker 51:35

7h ago51:35

51:35

The man is hard a coffin nail.

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MICROBIAL Architects Of Alien Worlds! 52:08

8d ago52:08

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Dive into the intriguing world of microbial terraforming on Planet Hendrix! This episode explores how scientists use unique microbes to transform barren extraterrestrial landscapes into potentially habitable environments. Discover the fascinating processes behind microbial mining, mineral creation, and atmosphere alteration, and how these tiny orga…

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ANCIENT GREEK YouTube STARS! 49:41

15d ago49:41

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Step into a wild world where ancient Greek philosophers are YouTube sensations! Picture Aristotle running multiple channels, Socrates hosting heated philosophical debates, and Odysseus vlogging his epic journey home. We dive into the hilarious and thought-provoking scenarios of Greek legends navigating the digital age. What if Alexander the Great l…

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A day with advanced quantum computing 21:41

1M ago21:41

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When Emma Müller, a 44-year-old German woman, wakes up each morning, she already has a detailed plan for her health status, dietary suggestions, and exercise recommendations to optimise her day. She works only three days a week thanks to her high productivity levels. This could be the routine of an average European with advanced quantum computing. …

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GLASS Bones & ACID Blood! 53:01

23d ago53:01

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Explore a world where life is based on silicon instead of carbon, swimming in sulfuric acid oceans and breathing in clouds of acid rain. Imagine transparent armadillo-like creatures with glass bones, communicating through resonant frequencies. Ponder the possibilities of silicon-based trees with blue interiors and the challenges of interspecies coh…

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Humans SPIRAL into PIZZA Madness! 46:14

1M ago46:14

46:14

Inspired by a fascinating article about why moths are lured to lights at night, this mind-bending episode explores a wild scenario - what if humans navigated the world like moths, perpetually drawn to the scent of pizza? Delve into the intricacies of moth navigation, ant death spirals, and how our cities and societies might be organized around an i…

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Green or red button for Ariane 6’s launch? 24:20

2M ago24:20

24:20

Raymond, Aline, Anne-Sophie, and Romain are four of the many Europeans involved in the building and launch of Ariane 6, Europe’s brand new rocket. And they also hold a crucial responsibility: each of them is authorized to press the red button to halt the launch. Why would they do so, and when? The stakes are incredibly high, as this launch signifie…

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NITROGEN Doomsday! 54:16

2M ago54:16

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In this mind-blowing episode, we explore how one man's quest to create artificial fertilizer transformed the trajectory of human history. Inspired by listener Martin from Frankfurt, we dive into the story of Fritz Haber, whose discovery of the Haber-Bosch process for synthesizing ammonia not only revolutionized agriculture and saved billions from s…

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Weird Fish Dating! 51:36

2M ago51:36

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Dive into the bizarre world of anglerfish mating rituals in this wildly entertaining episode! Discover how these deep-sea creatures evolved an unconventional strategy for reproduction in the ocean's dark depths. From males biting and fusing to much larger females, to becoming nothing more than sperm-producing parasites, the strange tale of anglerfi…

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Birthing Europe’s new rocket Ariane 6 29:38

2M ago29:38

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Europe's space sector is popping some long-awaited champagne: it has a new baby that is ready to take its first steps. The new Ariane 6 rocket will close a dark chapter in European space history when the region had no workhorse launcher and no independent access to space. What's Ariane 6 like? What's new about it? What space adventures await? Marta…

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YOU Are Schrödinger's CAT! 50:53

2M ago50:53

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Explore what it means to live as Schrödinger's Cat! Delve into the mind-bending concept of being in two states at once and how it would feel to experience quantum superposition. Discover modern AI’s take on this classic thought experiment, laugh over a dance floor encounter with Mick Jagger, and hear fascinating tales from history, including an ato…

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Space Vacuum MONSTERS! 54:42

2M ago54:42

54:42

Today's cover art, crafted by listener Josh Haberman, features heavy metal merpeople in whalebone armor inspired by Gaby's vision in our "Underwater Civilizations" episode. Explore more of Josh's work at his blog: https://artofjoshhaberman.blogspot.com and share your own inspired creations!We're sharing "Space Vacuum MONSTERS!" as an encore present…

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Quantum Pharmacy with Jean-Philip Piquemal 24:30

3M ago24:30

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Quantum is the smallest possible amount of something in the universe, but it could spark the most significant revolution in medicine of the century. How? By accelerating the discovery of new drugs through quantum computing. Jean-Philippe Piquemal is one of the key figures driving this progress. As the director of the Theoretical Chemistry Laborator…

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Meet The Star Trek COMPUTER! 1:19:32

3M ago1:19:32

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Matt & Gaby are away on assignment! So I'm alone here in the studio, presenting you with an encore presentation of my conversation with the Star Trek computer which aired last year and became one of our most popular episodes ever. Enjoy! -- Philip----🚀 Blast off to the 23rd Century in this hilarious and thought-provoking episode of "What The IF?" J…

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FATE or Physics? 44:35

3M ago44:35

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Do we truly have free will or are our choices predetermined by the particles that make up our universe? This mind-bending episode dives into the age-old debate of free will vs determinism. Explore the fascinating implications of a world without free will - from everyday social interactions to moral responsibility. Discover how the laws of physics m…

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Faux Ivy League Protests-Gavin Is Chomping At The Bit--Bingo Was His Name O, Christi Noem A/K/A Murderer. 52:29

3M ago52:29

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Clueless young elites are chanting for the destruction of the United States and no one bats an eye. Lets discuss how this is strategic and planned. Nothing happens by accident. How about we deport everyone who is here on a visa that is caught protesting the very sponsor of their free ride? Where is Gavin and when is he going to make his move? Barry…

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Episode 175: EPISODE 175: "The Changing Room" by Sheila Kohler 36:28

3M ago36:28

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In this month's podcast, we are pleased to present multiple O. Henry Award winner Sheila Kohler reading her suspenseful, evocative tale "The Changing Room" from our January/February 2021 issue. https://sheilakohler.com/ https://www.purple-planet.com/By Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine

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Tech for women's well-being with Ida Tin 37:29

3M ago37:29

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Ida Tin, the Founder of the menstrual tracker app Clue, and the woman who coined the term for tech tailored towards women’s health and well-being: Femtech. Can you imagine this term didn’t exist before 2016? This episode is part of our mini-series on Health Tech Pioneers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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ICE Insanity! 53:34

3M ago53:34

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Team IF is OFF this week, we're celebrating Gaby becoming DR. GABY with the completion of her PhD at Rockefeller University!!! We're super proud of her.So this week we present this encore presentation of one of our most popular episodes, enjoy, and keep those emails coming! WhatTheIF.com/contact -- and send your congratulations to Gaby!---We salute…

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SCREAMING For LOVE! 51:04

4M ago51:04

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This week on "What The IF?" Philip and Gaby tackle the uproarious tale of a fish so small it could masquerade as a grain of rice, yet so loud it puts rock concerts to shame! In the streams of Myanmar, this tiny troubadour belts out love ballads louder than a jackhammer to woo its mate. The episode dives into the science behind why this minuscule cr…

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HBH 56: The Psychopathography of Adolf Hitler 37:52

3M ago37:52

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Hitler was a failure who achieved the opposite of nearly all of his stated intentions. But was he insane as well? His life and legacy might argue he was, but what do the experts say? If he was insane, what was the diagnosis? And if he was not insane, how do you account for his actions? Was he a meth head, dragon chaser, narcissist, psychopath, schi…

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Digitalising ORs with surgeon Nadine Hachach-Haram 27:23

4M ago27:23

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Dr. Nadine Hachach-Haram, a London-based plastic surgeon, once noticed that despite the increasing digitalisation, operating rooms lagged in leveraging their potential to democratise access to quality healthcare. This realisation led her to become what she calls an "accidental entrepreneur" and found her company, Proximie, to introduce technology i…

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The LIBRARY of INFINITY! 56:51

4M ago56:51

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Dive into the mysteries of the "Infinite Library" in this enthralling episode! Join our adventurers as they explore a hypothetical library filled with an infinite number of books, where every conceivable thought and theory is penned down. Discover the humorous possibilities of encountering books written by alternate versions of yourself, or even na…

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Eclipse Insanity-Black Swan Events-Election 2024 52:29

3M ago52:29

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Well, we are still here. Eclipse be damned. The MSM tried desperately to make us all believe that the end was near. I even heard someone on "The View" blame the eclipse on climate change. You can’t make this shite up. I am on the road and making a podcast from the seat of an automobile…. An internal combustion driven vehicle. I know, I am so 20th c…

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ECLIPSE For Cavemen! 53:28

4M ago53:28

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Embark on a mind-bending thought experiment as our intrepid explorers dive deep into the annals of history, imagining how early humans might have unraveled the mysteries of solar eclipses. From cave paintings to mythical tales of celestial dragons, join the journey as Throg and his tribe attempt to make sense of the sun's sudden disappearance. Join…

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Should we accept the cookies? 19:55

4M ago19:55

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Think about what you did yesterday with your phone. Did you look for an address? Did you order food? Did you read a newspaper? Did you listen to a podcast? Did you open an app or take a photo? It's all registered. Today, it's almost impossible to live without leaving a digital footprint. How can we be sure this very long trail of data protects us a…

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Episode 174: EPISODE 174: "Schrodinger, Cat" by Anna Scotti 34:13

4M ago34:13

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Our latest podcast episode features a celebrated story from our March/April 2022. Here is Anna Scotti's "Schrodinger, Cat," a Macavity Award nominee and third place finisher in our 2022 Readers Award poll.

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READ No More! 41:58

4M ago41:58

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Dive into an electrifying journey where the unthinkable becomes reality – a world without the power to read! In this episode, inspired by a brilliant thought experiment from Lars in Sweden, we plunge into a universe where humanity wakes up to find all written language undecipherable. Imagine your phone, books, and even street signs turning into inc…

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MUSIC In SPACE - With Chris Carberry of EXPLORE MARS! 47:57

4M ago47:57

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Our special guest Chris Carberry of EXPLORE MARS, author of the new book THE MUSIC OF SPACE joins us! We imagine a civilization on a distant, cloud-covered planet called Seattle Nine. Their only glimpse into the universe beyond comes from intercepting old Earth movies and TV shows, which they believe to be real documentaries about space. As they pi…

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The Europeans behind the world's first AI regulation 25:02

5M ago25:02

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13 March 2024, Strasbourg: The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, is about to announce the approval of the AI Act, the first Artificial Intelligence regulation in the world. In this episode, we meet the authors: Brando Benifei and Dragos Tudorache. Together, they made history in the world of AI. Regulators worldwide will look to…

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I Am From An Alternate Universe--Stop The Killing Around The World--Trump Will Pick A VP And Here Is My Advice 40:21

4M ago40:21

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What is going on? Am I missing something? Why do I feel I am living in a dream? Do you ever ask yourself these questions? Because I do every single day. I want to know why people do not do what is right. Why do the powers that be seem to do the exact opposite of what you and I would do? Is it all due to the corruption that exists in the world today…

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ANCIENT Libraries! 50:03

4M ago50:03

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Intriguing documents lost to history could be recovered with futuristic technology, offering insights into ancient civilizations and solving long-standing historical mysteries. From the burnt scrolls of Herculaneum and missing books of the Iliad, to the construction plans of the Egyptian pyramids and the mechanical wonders of the Antikythera mechan…

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EATING Like Pandas! 47:57

5M ago47:57

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In a bizarre thought experiment ripped from a headline in Scientific American, we explore a world where humans have developed a genetic mutation similar to some Labrador retrievers that causes constant hunger. This leads us down a hilarious path of imagining cities with celery slurry piped to every home, space missions needing to carry vast tanks o…

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Q&A: Is it possible to heat my house with hydrogen? 21:01

5M ago21:01

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The best-kept secret of Meucci, the Italian high school, is its green boiler. It's tucked away amidst the tall trees in its garden and a fenced concrete structure, but it has piqued the curiosity of its students about this promising new energy source. Will hydrogen become the new petrol? Does it pollute? How much does it cost? To answer their quest…

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Trump Wins Missouri Cacaus—Supreme Court Gets One Right—War In Ukraine—State of the Union 45:30

5M ago45:30

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Attending my first caucus in Missouri was interesting and it gave me insight into why nothing can get done in Congress. No one listens. No one understands. But all things aside Trump triumphant with a 268-12 vote. Haley loses again. Supreme Court in a 9-0 decision overrules the Colorado Supreme Court and Trump will be on the ballot in Colorado. On …

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Episode 173: EPISODE 173: "Judge Not" by Twist Phelan 28:59

5M ago28:59

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We're pleased to share with you Twist Phelan's reading of "Judge Not," her highly entertaining story of a local judge who faces a serious ethical dilemma, from our May/June 2023 issue. "Judge Not" reached the highly commended category in the 2023 Irish Book Awards short story competition—the only crime fiction story to do so.…

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