Name Thy Demons: The Roots of Human Violence

Name Thy Demons: The Roots of Human Violence

Is human civilization growing less violent? Cognitive scientist Steven Pinker argued the point in his 2011 book 'The Better Angels of Our Nature,' in which he also defined the 'five inner demons' that push us to wrath. Know them -- speak their true names -- and you have the power to undermine their influence. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Christian explore Pinker's thesis and draw in supporting research and dissenting opinions.

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Ladies' Night on Planet Earth

Ladies' Night on Planet Earth

James Brown said that "it's a man's world," but he may have changed his tune if he'd seen the recent studies on gender and evolution. In this podcast, Julie and Robert ask what makes a person male or ...

16 Dec 201032min

The Overview Effect: Tripping Out in Space

The Overview Effect: Tripping Out in Space

Does life in space permanently alter an astronaut's mind? Join Robert and Julie as they analyze the physical and mental changes human beings experience in outer space, including the overview effect. ...

14 Dec 201031min

If a tree falls in a forest, does it make a sound?

If a tree falls in a forest, does it make a sound?

If a tree falls in an empty forest, does it make a sound? Originally this question was made for meditative purposes, but answering the question incorporates several fascinating ideas about human perce...

9 Dec 201026min

Probing Questions About Alien Abduction

Probing Questions About Alien Abduction

Why are so many people convinced that they were abducted by aliens? In this episode, Julie and Robert explore the history of alleged abductions, along with the scientific explanations for the experien...

7 Dec 201035min

Can music rebuild my brain?

Can music rebuild my brain?

It's been said that music has the power to soothe savage beasts, but what scientific impact does music have on humans? In this episode, Julie and Robert explore the influence of music on human brain c...

2 Dec 201031min

Evolutionary Hangover

Evolutionary Hangover

Evolutionary Hangover: Vestigial traits are common in animals across the globe, but why? In this episode, Julie and Robert take a look at the genetic leftovers that lost their usefulness during evolut...

30 Nov 201032min

Stuff to Literally Blow Your Mind

Stuff to Literally Blow Your Mind

Each week, Robert and Julie bring you fascinating, mind-blowing stories about the strangest things in the natural world -- but how could your mind literally be blown? Tune in and learn more in this po...

25 Nov 201021min

Has science explained life after death?

Has science explained life after death?

Humans have believed in the soul for millennia, and the evolution of science hasn't stopped the search for ghosts and the soul. In fact, modern scientists still search for proof of life after death. T...

23 Nov 201032min

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