Scalp Hunters and the Cobra Effect
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the perverse world of unintended consequences and the cobra effect. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnet...
13 Syys 201654min
STBYM Live: Prime Directives & Planetary Contamination
The Prime Directive serves as the Federation’s philosophical backbone, no matter how often our favorite Trek heroes bend and break its values in order to save the day. How does this policy match up wi...
8 Syys 201654min
Chinese Ghost Marriage: The Rite of Mínghūn
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, join Robert and Christian for an investigation into the practice, history and exploitation of ghost marriage. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://w...
6 Syys 201650min
The Substance of Silence
We all have a pretty good notion of noise, but what exactly is silence? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31 Elo 20161h 4min
MSG: Umami and Chinese Restaurant Syndrome
In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the history and science of MSG and explore just why we demonized it for so long. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihe...
30 Elo 201654min
The Great Transhumanist Rapture War: Part 2
Join Robert and Joe as they explore the space for common ground — and conflict — between genetically modified cyborgs and heaven-teleported believers in this two-part episode of Stuff to Blow Your Min...
25 Elo 201645min
The Great Transhumanist Rapture War: Part 1
What do the transhumanist visions and singularitarians have in common with Christian rapture doctrine, apocalyptic prophesies and far-future saviors? Join Robert and Joe as they explore the space for ...
23 Elo 201648min
Curious Incident of the Guinea Worm in the Dog
Humans have waged a decade-spanning war of extinction against the parasitic Guinea worm. With cases down roughly 99.99 percent from 1986, it would seem the struggle is nearly at an end. Now our inhuma...
18 Elo 201647min
