Sailors on a Dark Sea: Political Extremism, Child’s Play

Sailors on a Dark Sea: Political Extremism, Child’s Play

As we sail through this world of technological marvel and complex systems, it’s easy to assume we know the watery depths that yawn beneath our hull. As it turns out, however, it’s all an illusion of explanatory depth. We think we understand day-to-day gadgets, but are at a loss to explain their functionality. We think we understand policy and politics, but are better at explaining why we hold our beliefs than how particular policies might solve life’s hideous problems. In this two-part episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dip into the waters of cognitive illusion.

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Weirdhouse Cinema: The Wicker Man (1973) - part 2

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Wicker Man (1973) - part 2

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the monumental 1973 British folk horror film “The Wicker Man,” directed by Robin Hardy, written by Anthony Shaffer and starring Edward Woodwar...

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The Great Eye of Jupiter, Part 1

The Great Eye of Jupiter, Part 1

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the Great Red Spot of Jupiter. What actually is this great storm? How has it changed during the short history of its human observatio...

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The Artifact Redux: The Hand of Glory

The Artifact Redux: The Hand of Glory

In this classic episode of STBYM’s The Artifact, Robert discusses the Hand of Glory from European occultism… (originally published 08/30/2023)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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STBYM Listener Mail: Love on a Real Train

STBYM Listener Mail: Love on a Real Train

Once more, it's time for a dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Devil Rides Out

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: The Devil Rides Out

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From the Vault: In the Name of Osiris

From the Vault: In the Name of Osiris

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe follow up their two-part series on the Egyptian god Osiris with a look at various scientific topics named after him, including NASA’s...

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Weirdhouse Cinema: The Wicker Man (1973) - part 1

Weirdhouse Cinema: The Wicker Man (1973) - part 1

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the monumental 1973 British folk horror film “The Wicker Man,” directed by Robin Hardy, written by Anthony Shaffer and starring Edward Woodwar...

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Shields Like Fish Scales, Part 2: Shield Walls

Shields Like Fish Scales, Part 2: Shield Walls

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the invention of the shield, shield wall tactics and the Roman tetsudo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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