TRC #711: Are Dire Wolves Back? + Book Review Roundup: Nexus, Stoicism, CBT Made Simple, Philosophers in 90 Minutes
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TRC #711: Are Dire Wolves Back? + Book Review Roundup: Nexus, Stoicism, CBT Made Simple, Philosophers in 90 Minutes

Could it be that dire wolves are no longer extinct? Researchers at Colossal Biosciences claim to have accomplished de-extinction of these long extinct wolves. Adam looks at the authenticity of their claims and examines what exactly they did to create these so called dire wolves. Then Darren does another book review roundup, looking at Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks by Yuval Noah Harari, Stoicism: How to Use Stoic Philosophy to Find Inner Peace and Happiness Paperback by Jason Hemlock, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Made Simple: 10 Strategies for Managing Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Panic, and Worry by Seth J. Gillihan and a few entries in the Philosophers in 90 minutes series by Paul Strathern.

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TRC #402: Helping Or Hurting Wildlife?  + Is Uber A Scam?  + Did A Teen Find A Lost Mayan City?

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TRC #401: Did Apple Steal Your Music? + Disaster Relief + Catterbox

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13 Touko 201628min

TRC #400: Panel Questions + Do Dogs Hate Hugs? + Alberta Toddler Meningitis Case

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7 Touko 201630min

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29 Huhti 201629min

TRC #398: The Physics of Superheroes + Name That: High School Edition + Green Moon

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22 Huhti 201632min

TRC #397: Star Wars Droids with Jim Davies + Misleading Terms In Psych Fields + Star Wars Myths

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