Episode 32 - Déjà Vu, Coconut Oil, and the Science of the Sorting Hat

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Why do we get Déjà Vu? Shouldn’t evolution weed out Jesus-like behavior? Is coconut oil a superfood? Which part of the brain does the Sorting Hat use to determine a Hogwarts House? You're in charge of this program. All you have to do is submit a question using #asksciencemike on Twitter, YouTube, or Soundcloud. You can also submit questions anonymously on asksciencemike.com. The easiest way to get new episodes is to subscribe on iTunes here. Ask Science Mike is made possible by listeners like you. Learn more on our Patreon page.  Here are some resources on each answer if you'd like to dig deeper. Why do we get Déjà Vu? What is going on in the brain when we experience déjà vu? Shouldn’t evolution weed out Jesus-like behavior? The Evolutionary Biology of Altruism Is coconut oil a superfood? A Scientific Look at Coconut Oil Which part of the brain does the Sorting Hat use to determine a Hogwarts House? Your Brain on Courage Harry Potter and the measures of personality: Extraverted Gryffindors, agreeable Hufflepuffs, clever Ravenclaws, and manipulative Slytherins Ask Science Mike is produced by Gregg Nordin. Preproduction work is handled by Haley Hyde. The Ask Science Mike theme song was written, performed, and recorded by Jeb Bodiford. If you need original podcast music, he's your guy. You've got questions, he's got answers. Even though we may not understand he'll talk anyway. You've got problems, he won't solve them, But he'll talk and talk and talk until he's blue in the face. Science, faith, and life - Ask Science Mike.