Ghost Minds and Grief Tech: Should We Bring Back The Dead?

Ghost Minds and Grief Tech: Should We Bring Back The Dead?

All of human history is, at heart, a tale of people attempting to cheat death -- and, up to now, everyone has failed to do so. But what if emergent technology may allow us to, in a way, bring back the dead? In tonight's episode, Ben, Matt and Noel explore the concept of Grief Tech. One day soon, ghosts may become real... and we'll be the ones building them.

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What are Jinn?

What are Jinn?

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Money, Mystery and Millionaires: The Panama Papers

Money, Mystery and Millionaires: The Panama Papers

You've probably heard of shell companies, tax havens and offshore trusts. But how common are they? How many people use these techniques as a way to squirrel away money from the prying eyes of taxpayer...

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Missing in National Parks

Missing in National Parks

In 2015 alone more than 300 million people visited the US national park system. Some stayed for a few hours, others for a few days - and, occasionally, some never make it out. Join the guys as they ta...

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ISIS Recruitment Tactics

ISIS Recruitment Tactics

The advent of social media technology has made global communication easier than ever before - yet this innovation creates opportunities for evil as well as good. Learn how ISIS is using social media t...

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Beyond Flint: The Looming Lead Crisis

Beyond Flint: The Looming Lead Crisis

What's in the water in Flint? Did city officials really cover up a potentially deadly situation? Tune in as Ben, Matt and Noel look into the Stuff They Don't Want You to Know about the Flint water cri...

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The Fermi Paradox: Where the heck are all the aliens?

The Fermi Paradox: Where the heck are all the aliens?

Given the sheer size of the universe, it's overwhelmingly likely that some form of alien life exists - so where the heck are they? Tune in to learn more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://w...

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Technology and the Occult

Technology and the Occult

In this episode, the guys welcome returning special guest Damien Patrick Williams (aka @Wolven) as they explore the bizarre confluence of the occult and technology in the modern age, from AI oracles t...

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Alchemy | with Damien Patrick Williams

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In today's episode, the gang joins forces with special guest Damien Patrick Williams (aka @Wolven) as they explore the origins of alchemy, as well as its strangest secrets, famous practitioners and ef...

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