Funny or Die

Funny or Die

We all know "funny" when we encounter it, but what's going on inside the human mind when we feel amused? Join Robert and Julie as they discuss long-standing -- and more recent -- theories about humor's evolutionary purpose.

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From the Vault: Techno-Telepathy

From the Vault: Techno-Telepathy

You've always wanted to meet a sensitive alien telepath who could understand you like no one else, but SETI is really dropping the ball on your galactic personal ad. Could new technologies that push t...

27 Jan 201859min

Aquatic Humanoids, Part  2

Aquatic Humanoids, Part 2

From the sirens of 'The Odyssey' to 'The Creature From the Black Lagoon' and beyond, humans have always imagined their underwater doubles. In this two-part Stuff to Blow Your Mind exploration, Robert ...

25 Jan 20181h

Aquatic Humanoids, Part  1

Aquatic Humanoids, Part 1

From the sirens of 'The Odyssey' to 'The Creature From the Black Lagoon' and beyond, humans have always imagined their underwater doubles. In this two-part Stuff to Blow Your Mind exploration, Robert ...

23 Jan 201857min

From the Vault: Better Living Through Tetris

From the Vault: Better Living Through Tetris

In their previous episode, Robert and Joe explored the geometric hallucinations of Tetris syndrome. Now they're back for a serious look at the ways in which a good dose of cascading, interlocking tetr...

20 Jan 201847min

Listener Mail: Talos, Homunculi, Winter and More

Listener Mail: Talos, Homunculi, Winter and More

Join Robert and Joe for another round of Stuff to Blow Your Mind listener mail, in which they read and attend to your thoughts and insight on recent episodes. This round features discussions on the sp...

18 Jan 201859min

Don't Drink the Salt Water

Don't Drink the Salt Water

Whether you draw your wisdom from 18th century poems or experience in the surf, you probably know that drinking seawater is a terrible idea. But exactly why shouldn’t you drink saltwater? What happens...

16 Jan 201848min

From the Vault: Tetris Syndrome

From the Vault: Tetris Syndrome

To play a game of “Tetris” is to invite a geometric invasion into your mind. After hours of intense block manipulation, you finally set aside your gaming device. You take a deep breath, close your eye...

13 Jan 20181h 9min

Meditation Lab: Empathy and Energy

Meditation Lab: Empathy and Energy

We all know what meditation looks like, and many of us know what it feels like. But what does it provide us in return for these brief periods of mental and physical stillness? Join Robert and Joe as t...

11 Jan 20181h 2min

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