Sailors on a Dark Sea: Illusion of Explanatory Depth

Sailors on a Dark Sea: Illusion of Explanatory Depth

As we sail through this world of technological marvel and complex systems, it’s easy to assume we know the watery depths that yawn beneath our hull. As it turns out, however, it’s all an illusion of explanatory depth. We think we understand day-to-day gadgets, but are at a loss to explain their functionality. We think we understand policy and politics, but are better at explaining why we hold our beliefs than how particular policies might solve life’s hideous problems. In this two-part episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dip into the waters of cognitive illusion.

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The Monstrefact: The Xenomorph Queen

The Monstrefact: The Xenomorph Queen

In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the xenomorph queen from the “Alien” universe…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Jan 5min

From the Vault: Pretend Play, Part 5

From the Vault: Pretend Play, Part 5

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of pretend play in childhood development and human consciousness. (part 5 of 5) (originally published 1/23/2025)See...

20 Jan 1h 5min

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Gargoyles

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In this classic episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the 1972 made-for-TV movie “Gargoyles,” starring Cornel Wilde, Jennifer Salt, Grayson Hall and Bernie Casey – with make-up effects by ...

19 Jan 1h 38min

From the Vault: Pretend Play, Part 4

From the Vault: Pretend Play, Part 4

In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the world of pretend play in childhood development and human consciousness. (part 4 of 5) (originally published 1/21/2025)See...

17 Jan 57min

Weirdhouse Cinema: Deep Red

Weirdhouse Cinema: Deep Red

In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe celebrate January Giallo with a look at Italian horror master Dario Argento’s 1975 film “Deep Red,” starring David Hemmings and with an iconic score b...

16 Jan 1h 54min

O Death, Part 4: Santa Muerte and...

O Death, Part 4: Santa Muerte and...

In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss anthropomorphic personifications of death in human culture. What do they mean? Where do they come from? Why and how are they gendere...

15 Jan 1h 6min

Smart Talks with IBM: NASA and AI: Decoding Our Universe

Smart Talks with IBM: NASA and AI: Decoding Our Universe

NASA and IBM have developed advanced AI foundation models that analyze satellite data to reveal patterns across Earth and beyond. These tools are already driving real‑world impact, from helping Kenya ...

14 Jan 33min

O Death, Part 3: Dark Mother, Always Gliding Near

O Death, Part 3: Dark Mother, Always Gliding Near

In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss anthropomorphic personifications of death in human culture. What do they mean? Where do they come from? Why and how are they gendere...

13 Jan 47min

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