Stigmata: Madness or Miracle?

Stigmata: Madness or Miracle?

In the previous episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Christian explored the Christian tradition of the stigmata and its 13th century originator, Saint Francis of Assisi. But what are we to make of of all the stigmatics to follow in the saint's footsteps? Are these holy wounds the work of deceptive self-harm, masochistic devotion or psychosomatic anomaly?

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Interview: Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson

Interview: Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson

In this episode, Robert and Julie interview astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. What does the planet's leading science communicator have to say about the future of space travel, mind-blowing cosmology...

22 Sep 201128min

Misophonia: Why Your Brain Hates the Sound of Gum Chewing

Misophonia: Why Your Brain Hates the Sound of Gum Chewing

Does the sound of someone smacking gum drive you crazy? It's possible you're just a cranky jerk, but science presents another possibility: misophonia. Tune in to learn more about the mysterious condit...

20 Sep 201122min

Is free will an illusion?

Is free will an illusion?

Your life is filled with choices and first steps down - or is it? According to many neuroscientists, free will is a sham. In this episode, Julie and Robert have no choice but to take a sobering look a...

15 Sep 201139min

What if Earth was a cube?

What if Earth was a cube?

Imagine life on a cubed Earth. How would this alter our experience of gravity? How would it affect global climate? In this episode, Robert and Julie step foot on the impossibly square planet to better...

13 Sep 201126min

Decision Fatigue: Death by 1,000 Choices

Decision Fatigue: Death by 1,000 Choices

Could fretting over insignificant choices decrease your decision making effectiveness later in the day? Join Robert and Julie as they look at the causes -- and effects -- of decision fatigue. Learn m...

8 Sep 201138min

The Procrastinating Brain

The Procrastinating Brain

Why do we procrastinate? Why do we put off dreaded tasks and long-held ambitions for short-term pleasures? In this episode, Robert and Julie break down procrastination. Listen in and learn more about ...

6 Sep 201139min

The Science of False Memories

The Science of False Memories

We're the recorded information of all the experiences that came before the present moment. So how do we deal with the knowledge that some of the memories that compose us are fraudulent? Join Robert an...

1 Sep 201135min

Don't Eat The Panda

Don't Eat The Panda

Humans have a complex relationship with other animals. Some are friends, and some are delicious. So why do we feel closer to some animals, while others are lunch? In this episode, Robert and Julie tak...

30 Aug 201137min

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