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In this week's show, Bob talked about the Thatcher In this week's show, Bob talked about the Thatcher Effect. For those who haven't seen it, here's an example. This picture of Jonathan Frakes looks normal until you turn it upside down. Check out the show to hear why scientists think this illusion works (and why it may not work on some people).
Steve was on The Checkup with Dr. Mike! They talke Steve was on The Checkup with Dr. Mike! They talked about antivaxxers, conspiracy theories, AI, and more. (link in bio) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nv1ZaJ9mL1k
Tickets are available for Not A Con Australia! We' Tickets are available for Not A Con Australia! We're collaborating with the Australian Skeptics' 42nd annual conference for a weekend of life, the universe, and everything. There are a lot of great VIP events to add on, but they may sell out, so get your tickets ASAP at NotAConCon.com
Thank you Seattle! We had a great time and hope yo Thank you Seattle! We had a great time and hope you all did too!
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)
Seattle! There are still tickets available for our Seattle! There are still tickets available for our private show and Skeptical Extravaganza on January 10th, including VIP tickets! Get yours at theskepticsguide.org/events (link in bio)
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
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