Hosted by the authors, witty and engaging science communicators, "42 Reasons to Hate the Universe" will take you on a cosmic adventure like no other. With a perfect blend of humor, wit, and scientific insight, each episode reveals new ways the Universe is out to get us – and the mind-bending, awe-inspiring phenomena that define our existence. From the merciless nature of black holes to the apocalyptic potential of artificial intelligence, you'll learn about the Universe's twisted sense of hu ...
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In this episode the guys discuss Lead and how regardless of our best mitigation methods there really not a lot we can do about this heavy metal gifted to us by the Universe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Byrne, Chris, & Wade
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Reason 4: We are not the pinnacle of evolution
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There isn't much these days that a robot can't do better than a human. From writing a last minute essay to sexual satisfaction, machines (more specifically AI) are creating a new world where humans may very well have a backseat role. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Byrne, Chris, & Wade
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Mars is often portrayed as humanity's only hope. However, this couldn't be further from the truth. From technological obstacles, to extreme amounts of radiation once we do get there, Mars' inability to host life is yet another reason to hate the Universe. Buy the book 42 Reasons To Hate The Universe (And One Reason Not To) Become a Patron and recei…
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Evolution for all of its glory has given humanity some serious flaws that will most likely lead to our own demise. Buy the book 42 Reasons To Hate The Universe (And One Reason Not To) Become a Patron and receive exclusive content Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Reason 1: You are an insignificant speck against the scale of the Universe
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In this episode Chris explains to Byrne and Wade how the relative scale of the Universe demonstrates how insignificant we, and everything around us, are when compared to the enormity of the Universe. Buy the book 42 Reasons To Hate The Universe (And One Reason Not To) Become a Patron and receive exclusive content Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, & I…
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