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In our world of “alternative facts” and “fake news In our world of “alternative facts” and “fake news,” it often seems like we’re living in a different reality than those we disagree with. Andrea and Steve are determined to get to the bottom of it in their new show, Political Reality, where they turn their skepticism to the political arena. Check out the first episode now and, if you like it, support the show on Patreon! (Link in bio)
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And the fiction is... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . And the fiction is... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2: A new brain imaging study shows that alcohol disinhibits certain emotional centers in the brain, exaggerating the response to a perceived threat. It actually dulls the response to a perceived threat. Learn more about each item on episode 145! Results: Discord: 29% Instagram: 28% Bluesky: 33% Facebook: 47% Threads: 0% Twitter: 20% Rogues: 33%
Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 2008. Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 2008. Guess which is the fiction in our polls on any of our social media accounts and we'll reveal the answer later today! 1: A new study finds that the psychedelic effects attributed to the popular bohemian drink known as Absinthe were entirely due to its alcohol content. 2: A new brain imaging study shows that alcohol disinhibits certain emotional centers in the brain, exaggerating the response to a perceived threat. 3: A new study shows that virtual reality ‘video game’ environments can trigger drinking behavior and can be used to treat alcohol addiction. #scienceorfiction
And the fiction is... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . And the fiction is... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3: straw man – refers to men who stood outside courthouses with a straw in their shoe in order to indicate their willingness to be a false witness While the exact etymology of straw man isn’t clear, the story about straw in the shoes is a myth. Learn more about each item on episode 369! Results: Discord: 63% Instagram: 48% Bluesky: 47% Facebook: 50% Threads: 40% Twitter: 50% Rogues: 25%
Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 2012 Today’s Science or Fiction throwback is from 2012 and we have a theme – etymology. Guess which is the fictional word origin in our polls on any of our social media accounts and we'll reveal the answer later today! 1: claptrap – a trick used to ‘catch’ applause from the audience 2: bogus – a machine used to make counterfeit bills or coins 3: straw man – refers to men who stood outside courthouses with a straw in their shoe in order to indicate their willingness to be a false witness 4: nuts – from nuts, meaning a source of pleasure #scienceorfiction
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