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The Cracked Podcast

Literally Media

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Facts, jokes, and more from the Internet’s leading comedy website, Cracked.com. Every week, host Alex Schmidt brings together comedians, authors, scientists, and Cracked staffers, to celebrate the awesome truth that being alive is more interesting than people think it is. Fill your week and your brain with hilarious, mind-blowing revelations that’ll make you the most interesting person in every room you’re in.

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Rationally Speaking Podcast

New York City Skeptics

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Rationally Speaking is the bi-weekly podcast of New York City Skeptics. Join host Julia Galef and guests as they explore the borderlands between reason and nonsense, likely from unlikely, and science from pseudoscience. Any topic is fair game as long as we can bring reason to bear upon it, with both a skeptical eye and a good dose of humor! We agree with the Marquis de Condorcet, who said that in an open society we ought to devote ourselves to "the tracking down of prejudices in the hiding p ...

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Shattered Souls

iHeartPodcasts and CrimeOnline

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What happens when a double homicide case lands in your lap? What if it is the oldest active cold case in the history of American true crime? What if your father held a family secret for fifty years before he confided in you that one of the victims was your great-great uncle and that your grandfather had been held as a suspect? What if the murders happened during the most corrupt era our nation has ever known? And what if you are a retired detective, like me, with the unique skill set needed ...

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The Skeptics Guide

Dr. Steven Novella

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The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe is a weekly science podcast discussing the latest science news, critical thinking, bad science, conspiracies and controversies. -The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe: Your escape to reality - Produced by SGU Productions, LLC: https://www.theskepticsguide.org

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Cognitive Dissonance

Atheist and Skeptical News

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Every episode we blast anyone who gets in our way. We bring critical thinking, skepticism, and irreverence to any topic that makes the news, makes it big, or makes us mad. It’s skeptical, it’s political and there is no welcome mat.

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Inquiring Minds

Indre Viskontas

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Each week we bring you a new, in-depth exploration of the space where science and society collide. We’re committed to the idea that making an effort to understand the world around you though science and critical thinking can benefit everyone—and lead to better decisions. We want to find out what’s true, what’s left to discover, and why it all matters.

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Skeptoid

Brian Dunning

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The true science behind our most popular urban legends. Historical mysteries, paranormal claims, popular science myths, aliens and UFO reports, conspiracy theories, and worthless alternative medicine schemes... Skeptoid has you covered. From the sublime to the startling, no topic is sacred. Weekly since 2006.

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The Morbid Curiosity Podcast

Hallie

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A history podcast for the morbidly curious. From serial killers to ghosts, ancient remains to obscure medical conditions, let us satisfy your curiosity. (Some episodes may not be appropriate for children. Listener discretion is advised.)

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Skeptics with a K

Merseyside Skeptics Society

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Skeptics with a K is the podcast for science, reason and critical thinking from the Merseyside Skeptics Society. Each episode features Mike Hall, Michael Marshall, and Dr Alice Howarth chatting about the things which interest them, often from a skeptical angle.

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Evil Twin Podcast - #EVLTWN

The Evil Twin Podcast

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Skeptical, even of skepticism, The Evil Twin Podcast takes on a variety of topics from very unexpected angles. In this podcast you get to ride shotgun while twin brothers Brad and Thad explore the strange underbelly of "belief" in American culture and what it means to identify with those beliefs.

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The Skeptics Guide

Dr. Steven Novella

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Cognitive Dissonance

Atheist and Skeptical News

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Science for the People

Rachelle Saunders, Bethany Brookshire, and Carolyn Wilke

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Science for the People is a long-format interview podcast that explores the connections between science, popular culture, history, and public policy, to help listeners understand the evidence and arguments behind what's in the news and on the shelves. Our hosts sit down with science researchers, writers, authors, journalists, and experts to discuss science from the past, the science that affects our lives today, and how science might change our future.

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Rationally Speaking Podcast

New York City Skeptics

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Serious Inquiries Only

seriouspod.com

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Join Thomas for some critical thinking on questions of science, philosophy, skepticism and politics. These serious topics are discussed with some serious guests, but in an entertaining and engaging way! This is not your typical interview podcast; it’s a friendly dialogue, conducted thoughtfully and with plenty of humor. It's Serious Inquiries Only; but like, not boring or anything.

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The Reality Check

The Reality Check

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Canada's weekly podcast that explores a wide range of controversies and curiosities using science and critical thinking.

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Be Reasonable

Merseyside Skeptics Society

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Be Reasonable is a podcast which examines beliefs from outside of the mainstream, exploring how those views are constructed and what evidence people feel supports their case. We believe in approaching subjects with respect and an open mind, engaging with people of differing viewpoints in an environment where debate is polite and good-natured, yet robust and intellectually rigorous.

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Within Reason

Alex J O'Connor

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For the curious. A philosophy podcast that sometimes flirts with other disciplines, Within Reason has featured guests including Richard Dawkins, Douglas Murray, William Lane Craig, Peter Singer, Konstantin Kisin, and Neil deGrasse Tyson.

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Reasonable Doubts Podcast

www.doubtcast.org

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Reasonable Doubts takes an informative and humorous look at religion from a freethinking perspective; offering news and commentary of interest to skeptics, atheists, agnostics, humanists, courageous religious believers looking for a challenge and freethinkers of all persuasions. In addition to interviewing the top minds in skepticism (former guests include Christopher Hitchens, Susan Jacoby, Paul Kurtz, Edward Tabash, DJ Grothe) RD offers regular segments on counter-apologetics, biblical cri ...

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Serious Inquiries Only

seriouspod.com

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Token Skeptic Podcast

Kylie Sturgess

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Why do we believe weird things? What does feminine intuition really mean? How do you become an effective activist for science and reason? Are you ready for a monthly show that poses these questions and more? Tune into the Token Skeptic for a slightly more skeptical look at stories in the news, urban legends, good science, pseudoscience, and what makes popular culture pop.

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Skeptiko – Science at the Tipping Point

Alex Tsakiris

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Explore controversial science with leading researchers and their critics... the leading source for intelligent skeptic-versus-believer debate...

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The Skeptic Zone

Richard Saunders

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The Podcast from Australia for Science and Reason. Join Richard Saunders and his team of reporters for your weekly dose of skeptical news and interviews, reports and comments. Past guests have included, James Randi, Stephen Fry, Tim Minchin, Eugenie Scott, Dr Phil Plait, Michael Marshall, Dr Steve Novella, Dr Pamela Gay, Jon Ronson, Dr Ben Goldacre, Simon Singh, Prof. Richard Wiseman, Dick Smith, Banachek, Prof. Chris French, George Hrab, Tim Ferguson, Dr Paul Willis and many, many more. Fea ...

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The Phil Ferguson Show

Phil Ferguson

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information and opinions on money, politics and Religion. All the things you should not discuss with your family.

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InKredulous

Merseyside Skeptics Society

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InKredulous is the skeptical, satirical, comedy panel show from the Merseyside Skeptics Society. The smartest, funniest and fastest skeptics around are invited to take part... and decline. So we make do with any old idiot with a copy of Skype.

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The Bayesian Conspiracy

The Bayesian Conspiracy

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A conversational podcast for aspiring rationalists.

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I Doubt It Podcast

Jesse Dollemore and Brittany Page

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Your home for analysis of and commentary on the news with Jesse Dollemore and Brittany Page!

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WE DON'T DIE® Radio with host Sandra Champlain

Sandra Champlain

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Want proof of life after death? Your loved ones may be physically gone but they still exist and you will see them again...your pets don't die either. Each episode of We Don't Die you'll hear the experiences of men and women, and why they believe life after death is REAL and why your life on earth is important. Join your host, Sandra Champlain, author of the #1 international bestseller, We Don't Die - A Skeptic's Discovery of Life After Death, for podcast episodes that aim to give you goosebu ...

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Occult Knowledge

occultknowledge

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The name says it all. We explore information that is hidden from the general public view but without deviating from critical scientific skepticism.

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Cognitive Dissonance

Atheist and Skeptical News

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Skeptiko – Science at the Tipping Point

Alex Tsakiris

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Explore controversial science with leading researchers and their critics... the leading source for intelligent skeptic-versus-believer debate...

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No Religion Required

Bobby Cary Photography

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No Religion Required is a LIVE radio show that broadcasts every Wednesday at 8pm EST. Join Bobby C, Ms. Ashley and Reverend Alex Moreschi for what many are calling a "back porch" broadcast.

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Truth Wanted

Atheist Community of Austin

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WHAT IS TRUTH WANTED? Truth Wanted is a show about getting to the bottom of beliefs, whether it’s karma or Christ, Bigfoot or crystals. Truth Wanted would like to know how you know it’s true. Hosted by ObjectivelyDan, Truth Wanted takes calls from the community (that means YOU!) and features new guests every week, emphasizing thorough conversations over name-calling and scoffing (most of the time). Truth Wanted focuses on how and why people believe what they believe, and how you can talk abo ...

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Cognitive Dissonance

Atheist and Skeptical News

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Skeptic

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Examining Extraordinary Claims and Promoting Science Since 1992

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The European Skeptics Podcast - The ESP

TheESP.eu

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The European Skeptics Podcast is an independent project run buy individuals from across Europe, to provide a forum for European skeptical activism.Hosts: András Pintér, Annika Harrison, Pontus Böckman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Be Reasonable

Merseyside Skeptics Society

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The Skeptic Zone

Richard Saunders

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Squaring the Strange

Ben Radford, Celestia Ward and Pascual Romero

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Not just another “skeptical” podcast, it’s a show about critical thinking and evidence-based analysis, using science and critical thinking to examine the world around us, from the mysterious and paranormal to the mundane.

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How to Train a Happy Mind

Scott Snibbe

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The How to Train a Happy Mind podcast brings meditation to modern people hungry for happy, meaningful lives. Each week, host Scott Snibbe and his guests share powerful mind training techniques that go beyond mindfulness to harness our intelligence, emotions, and imagination. Learn how to build a happy mind, fulfilling relationships, and a better world through a secular approach to meditation that is based on modern science and psychology, yet grounded in the authentic thousand-year old Tibet ...

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REASON

Josh and Paul

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REASON Podcast is a weekly discussion of events, current and historical, from a skeptical and rational perspective without theological bias.

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The Skeptics Guide

Dr. Steven Novella

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The Reality Check

The Reality Check

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Canada's weekly podcast that explores a wide range of controversies and curiosities using science and critical thinking.

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Skepticule

Paul S. Jenkins, Paul Thompson, Paul Orton

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Spanking the bottom of ignorance since 2009

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The Adventures of Memento Mori

D.S. Moss

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The Adventures of Memento Mori: A Skeptic's Guide for Learning to Live by Remembering to Die, is a podcast exploring the science, mysticism, culture, and mystery of death. Satirical and philosophical, the show follows host, D.S. Moss, as he attempts to reconcile his own impermanence and live a more meaningful life. Problem is, life keeps getting in the way.

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Life, the Universe & Everything Else

Gem Newman, Ashlyn Noble

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Life, the Universe & Everything Else explores the intersection of science and society.

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CiTR -- Radio Freethinkers

CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Join Don as he explore the world with a skeptical eye. It's the show that applies skepticism and critical thinking to everyday issues. The place where reason and reality cross swords with politics, religion, economics and of course science. Join us each week, subscribe to our podcast and get ready to be skeptical.

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Skeptics with a K

Merseyside Skeptics Society

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Skeptiko – Science at the Tipping Point

Alex Tsakiris

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Explore controversial science with leading researchers and their critics... the leading source for intelligent skeptic-versus-believer debate...

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The Sgt Skeptic Podcast

The Sgt Skeptic Podcast

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Paul Loebe runs Sgt Skeptic. It used to be a humorous blog about atheism in the military. He now focuses on fantasy writing, D&D, and other nerdly crafts.

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#926 - "Political Dentists, Cops in the News, Trump Town Hall, and A$$hole of Today feat. Matt Walsh!" 1:13:51

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Jesse and Brittany discuss how politics dominates everything, including a trip to the dentist, listener emails and voicemails related to Jesse Watters' alpha male brain and fear of straws, a cop in New York who was punished after writing traffic tickets for friends and family members of the department, a Sheriff in Ohio who posted on Facebook about…

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221 – Why The Field? Why Zombies?? with Liam 2:28:02

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Eneasz tries to understand why someone would posit a Chalmers Field, and brings up the horrifying implications. LINKS Zombies! Zombies? 2 Rash 2 Unadvised (the Terra Ignota analysis podcast) The previous TBC episode, where we first discussed other aspects of this The Conscious Mind by David Chalmers 0:00:05 – Even More Zombies 01:59:12 – Feedback 0…

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Taming Silicon Valley: Gary Marcus on AI’s Perils and Promise

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss469_Gary_Marcus_2024_09_17.mp3 Download MP3 On balance, will AI help humanity or harm it? AI could revolutionize science, medicine, and technology, and deliver us a world of abundance and better health. Or it could be a disaster, leading to the downfall of democracy, or even our extinction. In Tamin…

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502 The Polaris Plan 2024 - Part 3 - Ray Smock - stock picking - EV charging 1:43:23

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The Polaris Plan Part 3. Discussion of "The Cushion". Some fund ideas and how to allocate your positions. Interview with Ray Smock. Former historian for the US House of Representatives and Former director of the Robert C. Byrd center for Congressional History and Education at Shepard University. We discuss Trump and the many lies he tells. Also, a …

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Skeptoid #954: 15 Sleep Myths 15:46

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15 popular myths about sleeping, debunked.By Brian Dunning

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Stories We Tell Ourselves—Laurie Anderson & Scott Snibbe at Tibet House #170 58:29

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Scott speaks with artist and musician Laurie Anderson at New York's Tibet House about Scott's new book, How to Train a Happy Mind. They discuss how the tools of analytical meditation have helped them cultivate lives of meaning and satisfaction, and foster transformation and even joy through tragedy. For those of you unfamiliar with her work, Laurie…

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Episode 792: Debate Wrap Up and "The Polls Weren't Wrong" 1:27:21

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Thanks to Carl Allen: Check out his Substack Check out his book: His twitter

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Episode 792: Debate Wrap Up and "The Polls Weren't Wrong" 1:27:21

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Thanks to Carl Allen: Check out his Substack Check out his book: His twitter

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Episode 792: Debate Wrap Up and "The Polls Weren't Wrong" 1:27:21

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Thanks to Carl Allen: Check out his Substack Check out his book: His twitter

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Episode 792: Debate Wrap Up and "The Polls Weren't Wrong" 1:27:21

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Thanks to Carl Allen: Check out his Substack Check out his book: His twitter

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Bayes Blast 32 – Canadian Health Care 5:23

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A surprising update for two previously maple-pilled YanksBy The Bayesian Conspiracy

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Amateur Skeptics Podcast 316

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#82 Esoterica - The History of the Demiurge 1:49:51

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Justin Sledge is currently a part-time professor of philosophy and religion at several institutions in the Metro-Detroit area and a popular local educator. His YouTube channel is "Esoterica".

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The Skeptic Zone #832 - 15.September.2024 58:51

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0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 00:04:38 For Crying Out Loud! It's Kat McLeod Lucky Girl Syndrome, the Law of Attraction, the Power of Positive Thinking, the Secret, Manifesting - the same idea has been preached for nearly 150 years, under different names. Aren't we lucky? This week Kat is going to delve into the Law of Attraction, and tell u…

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The Skeptic Zone #832 - 15.September.2024 58:51

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The Skeptics Guide #1001 - Sep 14 2024

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News Items: Embryo Models, Carbon Fiber Battery, Zeta Class Supercomputer, UFOs as a Societal Problem; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: Residential Solar; Science or Fiction

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The Skeptics Guide #1001 - Sep 14 2024

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News Items: Embryo Models, Carbon Fiber Battery, Zeta Class Supercomputer, UFOs as a Societal Problem; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: Residential Solar; Science or Fiction

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The Skeptics Guide #1001 - Sep 14 2024

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News Items: Embryo Models, Carbon Fiber Battery, Zeta Class Supercomputer, UFOs as a Societal Problem; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: Residential Solar; Science or Fiction

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461 Suzanne Worthley - The Confident Empath's Energetic Levels of Transitioning to the Afterlife 59:39

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Suzanne Worthley is an intuitive energy practitioner who has focused on death and dying for over 20 years. She’s the author of “An Energy Healer’s Book of Dying” which is a guidebook for caregivers and those in transition, to the nine energetic levels of the dying process. Suzanne has played a vital role in partnership with families and hospice tea…

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Truth Wanted 07.37 with Kelly Laughlin and Benjamin Clodfelter 2024-09-13 1:15:16

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By Atheist Community of Austin

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SIO459: Understanding CRISPR with Dr. Eric Jaffe 53:57

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In this episode, Dr. Eric Jaffe walks us through the history of CRISPR, how it works, how it's being used currently, and how it could be applied in the future. How quickly will we be able to eradicate mosquitoes? I say let's just do it, but Dr. Jaffe has some concerns. Are you an expert in something and want to be on the show? Apply here! Please pl…

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SIO459: Understanding CRISPR with Dr. Eric Jaffe 53:57

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Matt Ridley, Steven Pinker, and Michael Shermer Challenge Conventional Narratives

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Lectures of Fallen Wisdom #104: Turn off Doubt, it Repulses the Goddess! 44:00

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Lectures of Fallen Wisdom #104: Turn off Doubt, it Repulses the Goddess!By occultknowledge

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TheESP – Ep. #444 – Happy Cucumbers 48:17

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With an episode number like this, we have to start out with some numerology. Annika will be more off than on for a while and the promised record heat in Sweden actually delivered. In TWISH we hear about the sci-fi / philosophical writer Stanisław Lem who was born this week in 1921. Then we head for the news: SWEDEN: Music makes cucumbers happy UK: …

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Episode #388

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Alice looks at the latest TikTok trend of 'sungazing', and Mike digs into a new study which says honest placebos help alleviate stress, anxiety and depression. Meanwhile, Mike tries to avoid small talk when he goes in for surgery. Note: The description of Mike's surgery includes a few references to the surgery itself that squeamish listeners may wa…

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Living on Earth: Forests, Corals, Consciousness, and the Making of the World with Peter Godfrey-Smith 48:45

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In this episode of Inquiring Minds, Indre Viscontis sits down with Peter Godfrey-Smith, Professor of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Sydney and author of Living on Earth: Forests, Corals, Consciousness, and the Making of the World. Peter takes us on an enthralling journey through the evolution of culture and its impact on con…

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#925 - "Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump - Round One." 1:21:03

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Jesse and Brittany discuss their presidential debate takeaways and play various segments of the debate while fact-checking and adding greater context. SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.com NEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.info Join the private Facebook listener group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1770575259637583 …

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Christof Koch, Damn White Crows! |639| 1:04:22

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Renowned neuroscientist tackled by NDE science. Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is sidestepping the consciousness elephant..By Alex Tsakiris

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Christof Koch, Damn White Crows! |639| 1:04:22

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Renowned neuroscientist tackled by NDE science. Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is sidestepping the consciousness elephant..By Alex Tsakiris

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Christof Koch, Damn White Crows! |639| 1:04:22

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Renowned neuroscientist tackled by NDE science. Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is sidestepping the consciousness elephant..By Alex Tsakiris

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Skeptoid Flash Mob at CSICon 2024 1:46

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Join the Skeptoid Flash Mob at CSICon 2024 in Las Vegas. Visit skeptoid.com/store to get your shirts.By Brian Dunning

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SIO458: How Eye Color Reveals the Complexity of Genetics 50:35

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Dr. Eric Jaffe is back! This time, he's going to teach us about CRISPR. But, in order to do that, he first needs to lay a foundation about genetics more broadly, and how complex it actually is. Why is it that mapping the human genome didn't instantly give us the ability to change whatever we want about ourselves? Are you an expert in something and …

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SIO458: How Eye Color Reveals the Complexity of Genetics 50:35

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Matthew Stewart on Slavery, Enlightenment, and America’s Refounding

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The Determination to Be Free - Guided Meditation on Renunciation #18 [rebroadcast] 23:30

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Dostoevsky once said, “The best way to keep a prisoner from escaping is to make sure he never knows he's in prison.” This is the point of meditating on renunciation: to gain a clear-eyed sense of our state of mind right now, with many moments of frustration and anger and impatience and craving: feelings that we'd rather be free from. And turning aw…

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Skeptoid #953: Pet Pheromone Products 16:07

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Lots of companies sell pheromone products claiming to calm down your dog or cat, but there's a very big problem with that basic claim.By Brian Dunning

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#81 Joe Folley - 9 Questions Atheists Cannot Answer 2:30:00

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oe Folley runs the YouTube channel Unsolicited Advice. he graduated from Cambridge University with an MPhil in Philosophy, specialising in logic, in 2023.

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TRC #696: Did Sakana AI Change Its Own Code? + Who is Margaret Hello? 32:11

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Could an AI rewrite its own code? Has it perhaps already done so? Darren looks at the story which suggests that an AI Scientist, developed by Sakana AI, was able to change its own source code. What exactly happened and are you worried enough about it? Then Adam investigates the truth behind a viral claim that we say “hello” on the telephone because…

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TRC #696: Did Sakana AI Change Its Own Code? + Who is Margaret Hello? 32:11

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Episode 205: Palestine, Part 1

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On this episode of Life, the Universe & Everything Else, Gem is joined by Ashlyn, Lauren, and Laura in the first part of a two part discussion of the history and current situation in historic Palestine. Gem provides an overview of the October 7th attacks and the Israeli military response, Ashlyn summarizes the history of settlement in the region, a…

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Episode 791: The UK riots and the far-right’s misinformation machine 1:05:41

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Episode 791: The UK riots and the far-right’s misinformation machine 1:05:41

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Episode 791: The UK riots and the far-right’s misinformation machine 1:05:41

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First, Celestia recounts the Skeptic Track at Dragon Con, and Ben discusses a rabbit hole he went down after receiving a press release on some alleged new Champ footage. Then we welcome back folklorist Mark Norman, who discusses black dog folklore (also the title of one of his books), specifically the Barguest or Shuck. Spectral canines can be hell…

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MCP host Hallie sites down with John and Rob Donkin, also known as Bad Viking Games, to discuss thier cozy mystery game Strange Horticulture. You are the owner of horticultural shop in the bleak town of Undermere. Many of the plants you stock can heal or harm. When murder strikes, you are dragged into a web of intreague involving witches, cults, an…

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sciencesalon/mss466_Jeff_Kripal_2024_09_08.mp3 Download MP3 From precognitive dreams and telepathic visions to near-death experiences, UFO encounters, and beyond, so-called impossible phenomena are not supposed to happen. But they do happen—all the time. Jeffrey J. Kripal asserts that the impossible is a function n…

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501 The Polaris Plan 2024 - Part 2 1:02:51

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