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- The Authoritarian WayThis is not about authors. Authoritarians represent an oppressive governmental structure including "communism" and dictatorships. Although different in theory, they are similar in practice. We describe what authoritarianism is, how it works, why it works, and why a relatively substantial amount of people absolutely love it. And Abraham says "... and that sort of thing" a lot. Recommendations Abraham: Avenue Sweets Vegan Caramels ( https://www.avenuesweets.com/dairy-free-vegan) Shane: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (https://www.tompetty.com) References: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/nov/20/growing-up-with-the-family-inside-anne-hamilton-byrnes-sinister-cult https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Family_(Australian_New_Age_group) #History http://cvltnation.com/ant-hill-kids-break-legs-sledgehammer-go-hell/ Solt, F. (2012). The Social Origins of Authoritarianism. Political Research Quarterly, 65 (4), 703–713. https://freedomhouse.org/ https://www.philosophytalk.org/blog/appeal-authoritarianism https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-world/2022/global-expansion-authoritarian-rule0 comments0
- John B. Watson: Psychologist, Advertiser, Bad ParentWARNING: There is some discussion about suicide. John Broadus Watson was a giant historical figure in the history of psychology and is often referred to as the father of behaviorism. He developed several hypothesis, experiments, and strategies that advanced the science of psychology. In many things, he was at least partially correct, but often politically or scientifically incorrect. We highlight the particulars of his life and level some of our own opinions of him. This is for all you history buffs. Recommendations Abraham: The Menu ( https://www.searchlightpictures.com/the-menu/) Shane: Top Shelf Records ( https://www.topshelfrecords.com/) Links and references: https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-B-Watson https://www.verywellmind.com/john-b-watson-biography-1878-1958-2795550 https://isenbergmarketing.wordpress.com/2016/01/28/creating-the-coffee-break-marketing-and-the-manipulation-of-demand/ https://kids.kiddle.co/John_B._Watson https://headstuff.org/culture/history/terrible-people-from-history/john-b-watson-dark-psychologist/0 comments0
- Let's Talk About Immigration (part 2)This second conversation gets into the more widely discussed arguments about immigration. Countries that receive legal and illegal immigrants can profit from them. Countries that lose citizens may benefit from their people leaving, but they may also suffer. It's a complicated issue, but there's a fairly clear winner... if you want to be the winner. Recommendations Abraham: Moneyball ( https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/moneyball) Shane: 1984 ( https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61439040-1984) Links and References Levitt, P., & Jaworsky, B. N. (2007). Transnational Migration Studies: Past Developments and Future Trends. In Annual Review of Sociology (Vol. 33, Issue 1, pp. 129–156). Annual Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.soc.33.040406.131816 https://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2020/06/19/blog-weo-chapter4-migration-to-advanced-economies-can-raise-growth https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/slideshows/10-countries-that-take-the-most-immigrants?slide=14 https://www.cbpp.org/research/poverty-and-inequality/immigrants-contribute-greatly-to-us-economy-despite-administrations https://www.bushcenter.org/catalyst/north-american-century/benefits-of-immigration-outweigh-costs https://thesciencebehindit.org/how-does-immigration-affect-the-u-s-economy/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zftZI1M1S2Y&t=78s https://www.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0809/3-ways-immigration-helps-and-hurts-the-economy.aspx#:~:text=Economically%2C%20those%20in%20favor%20of,%2Dborn%20low%2Dskilled%20workers. https://www.fwd.us/news/immigration-facts-the-positive-economic-impact-of-immigration/ https://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR244.html https://www.aclu.org/other/immigrants-and-economy https://www.thebalancemoney.com/how-immigration-impacts-the-economy-4125413 https://wol.iza.org/articles/effect-of-emigration-on-home-country-political-institutions/long https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXqnRMU1fTs https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/historyculture/colossus.htm0 comments0
- Let's Talk About Immigration (part 1)Transnational immigration is a major talking point and vote-motivating topic among many people around the world. People migrate due to push and pull factors, meaning motivation to go to a country or to leave a country. Doing this "legally" is a complicated, confusing, and arbitrary. In part 1, we mostly tackle the logistics of migrating. In part 2, we will tackle the implications for the departing and the receiving countries. Get ready to get political. Recommendations Abraham: Dinosaur Island: Rawr n’ Write ( https://pandasaurusgames.com/products/dinosaur-island-rawr-write) Shane: Pokemon Scarlet/Violet ( https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/) Links and references: Levitt, P., & Jaworsky, B. N. (2007). Transnational Migration Studies: Past Developments and Future Trends. In Annual Review of Sociology (Vol. 33, Issue 1, pp. 129–156). Annual Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.soc.33.040406.131816 https://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2020/06/19/blog-weo-chapter4-migration-to-advanced-economies-can-raise-growth https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/slideshows/10-countries-that-take-the-most-immigrants?slide=14 https://www.cbpp.org/research/poverty-and-inequality/immigrants-contribute-greatly-to-us-economy-despite-administrations https://www.bushcenter.org/catalyst/north-american-century/benefits-of-immigration-outweigh-costs https://thesciencebehindit.org/how-does-immigration-affect-the-u-s-economy/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zftZI1M1S2Y&t=78s https://www.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0809/3-ways-immigration-helps-and-hurts-the-economy.aspx#:~:text=Economically%2C%20those%20in%20favor%20of,%2Dborn%20low%2Dskilled%20workers. https://www.fwd.us/news/immigration-facts-the-positive-economic-impact-of-immigration/ https://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR244.html https://www.aclu.org/other/immigrants-and-economy https://www.thebalancemoney.com/how-immigration-impacts-the-economy-4125413 https://wol.iza.org/articles/effect-of-emigration-on-home-country-political-institutions/long https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXqnRMU1fTs https://www.nps.gov/stli/learn/historyculture/colossus.htm0 comments0
- 2022 Wrap UpWe celebrate 5 years as a podcast with some then and now reflections. We review some of the topics we have covered, entertainment we have enjoyed, science achievements, major events, scientists we have lost, and all of the people who have helped us along the way. Unfortunately, Abraham wasn't feeling well during recording and sounded a little inarticulate. A nice fun bow on the podcast for the year. See you in 2023! Check out dbasig.com Recommendations Abraham: Hell Baby (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2318527/) Shane: Chat Pile - God’s Country (https://chatpile.bandcamp.com/album/gods-country)0 comments0
- The Interesting World of SteampunkWhat is steampunk? Why is steampunk? Who is steampunk? This is the future as imagined through the fashion and technology of victorian era zeitgeist, or Japanese, or cowboys, or any number of other takes on retro-futuristic cosplay and motifs. Also, it's national short story day, don't make your bed day, coquito day, ribbon candy day, flashlight day, look on the birght side day, and crossword puzzle day. Recommendations Abraham: Spirited ( https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10999120/) Shane: Andor ( https://disneyplusoriginals.disney.com/show/andor)0 comments0
- What is a Cast-Iron Stomach?Some people can eat nearly anything (or actually anything) without becoming ill. One man's digestion was so severe that he would eat four times the average person and lose weight. Also, another person could take punishing blows to the abdomen, some people swallow all sorts of foreign objects for entertainment, and of course, competitive eating. Stories of the unique and often sad. Recommendations - Abraham: Sesame Seed Bagels - Shane: Big Fish (Book): http://danielwallace.org/big-fish-book-daniel-wallace/ Links and References - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9DZmoRY0H4 - https://historycollection.com/this-18th-century-man-literally-ate-everything-which-led-to-one-of-the-most-disturbing-medical-cases-in-history/3/ - https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/why-do-only-some-people-have-cast-iron-stomachs/ - https://www.wltx.com/article/news/how-competitive-eaters-do-it-and-what-it-does-to-them/101-5706762930 comments0
- In The KetaminetimeKetamine is a new and still controversial medical intervention being explored for its utility in mental health treatment. Is there something of substance here or just another false promise? We dig into the current status of Ketamine and speak to the parent of a child who is receiving medicinal Ketamine. Recommendations - Abraham: Yoplait dairy-free yogurt ( https://www.ouibyyoplait.com/products?gclid=Cj0KCQiAkMGcBhCSARIsAIW6d0AuCnH5w9VA4wd8kA6hkNssQ3sGMeUcIDD1qxwC2XXe7kXAE75AjawaAnHPEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds) - Shane: Andor ( https://disneyplusoriginals.disney.com/show/andor) Links and Resources - https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0269881120959644 - https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2020-06/Ketamine-2020.pdf - https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_chem_info/ketamine.pdf - https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-new-nasal-spray-medication-treatment-resistant-depression-available-only-certified - https://www.forbes.com/sites/willyakowicz/2021/10/18/why-ketamine-assisted-therapy-has-gone-mainstream/?sh=22ec804016150 comments0
- HypochondriacBelow the ribs. Hypochondriasis, now illness anxiety disorder, is the debilitating fear that symptoms or the potential for symptoms will lead to more severe disease. It is different from those who imagine being sick and make themselves sick, and different from those who just want attention or sympathy or to get out of obligations. You might be surprised! Recommendations: - Abraham: Maitake Mushrooms (hen of the woods) - Shane: Carcass - “Heartwork” ( https://carcass.bandcamp.com/album/heartwork-full-dynamic-range-edition) Links and references: 1. https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/cyberchondria.htm?srch_tag=kftvlwfzzppuxmkhynxqr6ida6ri3ddp 2. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/illness-anxiety-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20373782 3. Bound, F. (2006). Hypochondria. In The Lancet (Vol. 367, Issue 9505, p. 105). Elsevier BV. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(06)67948-8 4. https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/condition/hypochondriasis# :~:text=Hypochondriasis%20may%20occur%20in%20an,one%20of%20these%20other%20disorders. 5. aan de Stegge, B. M., Tak, L. M., Rosmalen, J. G. M., & Oude Voshaar, R. C. (2018). Death anxiety and its association with hypochondriasis and medically unexplained symptoms: A systematic review. In Journal of Psychosomatic Research (Vol. 115, pp. 58–65). Elsevier BV. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2018.10.002 6. https://jessielder.com/blog/a-hypochondriac-story 7. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/illness-anxiety-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20373782 8. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/290955-overview0 comments0
- Democrat-Republican SwitchThe party of national programs, federal regulations, and taxes: The republicans! If you're in the 1700s-1800s. At some point, the policies of the parties switched from the democrats to the republicans and the other way around. What happened? How? And Why? Let's dig into the history. Recommendations - Abraham: Ghosts (TV Series; https://www.cbs.com/shows/ghosts/) - Shane: Wakanda Forever ( https://www.marvel.com/movies/black-panther-wakanda-forever) References and Links 1. https://www.livescience.com/34241-democratic-republican-parties-switch-platforms.html 2. https://dk.usembassy.gov/da/youth-education-da/the-american-political-system/history-of-the-democratic-and-republican-parties/# :~:text=The%20Democratic%20Party%20largely%20stayed,the%20modern%20Republican%20Party%20platform. 3. https://dk.usembassy.gov/da/youth-education-da/the-american-political-system/history-of-the-democratic-and-republican-parties/# :~:text=The%20Democratic%20Party%20largely%20stayed,the%20modern%20Republican%20Party%20platform. 4. https://history.state.gov/departmenthistory/people/bryan-william-jennings0 comments0
- EMDRThis treatment involves moving your eyes back and forth while engaging in systematic desensitization. And maybe a purple hat. Does EMDR work for PTSD or other mental health issues? We unpack the "philosophy" and science behind EMDR. What's there, what isn't, and how we might tell the difference. Recommendations - Abraham: Verdant (game: https://www.flatout.games/verdant) - Shane: IT by Stephen King ( https://stephenking.com/works/novel/it.html) Links and Sources 1. https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/treatments/eye-movement-reprocessing 2. https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand_tx/emdr.asp 3. VanElzakker, M. B., Dahlgren, M. K., Davis, F. C., Dubois, S., & Shin, L. M. (2014). From Pavlov to PTSD: the extinction of conditioned fear in rodents, humans, and anxiety disorders. Neurobiology of learning and memory, 113, 3–18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nlm.2013.11.014 4. Hoogsteder, L. M., Ten Thije, L., Schippers, E. E., & Stams, G. (2022). A Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness of EMDR and TF-CBT in Reducing Trauma Symptoms and Externalizing Behavior Problems in Adolescents. International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology, 66(6-7), 735–757. https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624X211010290 5. https://centerfordiscovery.com/understanding-actually-happens-emdr-therapy/ 6. Menon, S. B., & Jayan, C. (2010). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing: a conceptual framework. Indian journal of psychological medicine, 32(2), 136–140. https://doi.org/10.4103/0253-7176.78512 7. Shapiro, F. (1989), Efficacy of the eye movement desensitization procedure in the treatment of traumatic memories. J. Traum. Stress, 2: 199-223. https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.2490020207 8. Cuijpers, P., Veen, S., Sijbrandij, M., Yoder, W., & Cristea, I. A. (2020). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for mental health problems: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Cognitive behaviour therapy, 49(3), 165–180. https://doi.org/10.1080/16506073.2019.1703801 9. Rajaraman, A., Austin, J.L., Gover, H.C., Cammilleri, A.P., Donnelly, D.R. and Hanley, G.P. (2022), Toward trauma-informed applications of behavior analysis. Jnl of Applied Behav Analysis, 55: 40-61. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.881 10. https://phtherapies.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/emdr-empirically-supported-treatment-or-pseudoscience/ 11. Herbert, J. D., Lilienfeld, S. O., Lohr, J. M., Montgomery, R. W., O'Donohue, W. T., Rosen, G. M., & Tolin, D. F. (2000). Science and pseudoscience in the development of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing: implications for clinical psychology. Clinical psychology review, 20(8), 945–971. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0272-7358(99)00017-3 12. https://www.theskepticsguide.org/podcasts/episode-8960 comments0
- Nostalgia: Do We Have Free Will?If we had to ask... This is a revisit of our discussion from April 2018 with a little more conversation with the new host (Shane). Recommendations - Shane: Sell Out (Book by Dan Ozzi; https://www.danozzi.com/books/sellout) - Abraham: Hocus Pocus 2 ( https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/hocus-pocus-2/4Q5cWHlnVCun) Links and resources: Links Bannerman, D. J., Sheldon, J. B., Sherman, J. A., & Harchik, A. E. (1990). Balancing the right to habilitation with the right to personal liberties: The rights of people with developmental disabilities to eat too many doughnuts and take a nap. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 23(1), 79-89. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1990.23-79 Clayton, M. (2018). The song remains the same: A review of Harris’ Free Will. Perspectives on Behavior Science, 41(2), 653-656. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40614-018-0140-2 Coyne, J. (2015). Free Will. In J. Brockman (Ed.), This idea must die (pp. 153-158). HarperCollins Books. Friman, P. C. (2021). There is no such thing as a bad boy: The Circumstances View of problem behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 54(2), 636-653. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.816 Harris, S. (2012). Free Will. The Free Press. Iwata, B. A., Dorsey, M. F., Slifer, K. J., Bauman, K. E., & Richman, G. S. (1982). Toward a functional analysis of self-injury. Analysis & Intervention in Developmental Disabilities, 2(1), 3–20. https://doi.org/10.1016/0270-4684(82)90003-9 Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Free will. In Merriam-Webster.com dictionary. Retrieved November 7, 2021, from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freewill Skinner, B. F. (1953). Science and human behavior. Free Press. Skinner, B. F. (1971). Beyond freedom and dignity. Alfred Knopf. Witts, B. N., & Ward, T. A. (2014). A review of Sam Harris’s Free Will. The Psychological Record, 64(1), 139-142. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40732-014-0018-y https://behavioralinquiry.com/2019/09/18/philosophic-doubt-when-scientific-inquiry-matters/0 comments0
- Shrug ¯\_(ツ)_/¯While shrugging is a common expression, used by many cultures, the explanation as to why we shrug is still vague and for the most part an unanswered question. Perhaps warranting a shrug to answer its own question. While empirical data and theories are limited, a few people, most notable Darwin, did try to provide theories such as why. Theories extend from it being an expression of one’s emotions to convey uncertainty or dismissive to their listener to a primitive expressive act that humans innately engage in. Recommendations Abraham: VOTE! Support science-supporting candidates Shane: Archers of Loaf - Reason in Decline (new album; https://open.spotify.com/album/248FBJsqTT5aXWsQzyzpyf?si=Ivha3b2hTA6kacVVFGUrSw) Links and References - https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shrug - http://darwin-online.org.uk/content/frameset?pageseq=1&itemID=F1142&viewtype=text - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPN2717RMLY - http://kensycooperrider.com/blog/origins-of-the-shrug - https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0145482X0009400902?casa_token=osepvyNFZN4AAAAA%3A16yxNAS8KzTXPtFt4211l-h7x8ZOpO1dzkOnSYRleifsPVwxee_351yF-jwoAbseO3yg4N1_h66PUw& - https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/semi.1977.19.1-2.13/html - https://www.jstor.org/stable/26203884?saml_data=eyJzYW1sVG9rZW4iOiI5MDE3NWU1Ny1lMzNjLTQ1ZmItODIzZi00NTM2OGQ5ZGY4YzgiLCJpbnN0aXR1dGlvbklkcyI6WyJmOTI0NWE1OS1mMzExLTRmYWUtYmM3NS05ZWU3YzdmMWZjZWYiXX0&seq=4#metadata_info_tab_contents - https://benjamins.com/catalog/getpdf?webfile=a342259790 comments0
- Tales from the CryptidsThese are the strange, often horrifying, sometimes cuddly mythical creatures of lore. Sometimes they are meant to scare us away from dangers, sometimes to gain obedience, and sometimes to explain the unexplainable. We talk about several cryptids throughout history and what role they served. The season finale of our halloween-themed topics! Recommendations Abraham: Endless Winter: Paleoamericans ( https://shop.asmodee.com/endless-winter-5-paleoamericans-ewp01) Shane: Cloakroom - Time Well ( https://open.spotify.com/album/4IVYDbl6kEWudawwIDQoLh?si=b__2l6uxSnSr41BcjR7-Mg) References and links: https://www.thatsmags.com/guangzhou/post/11322/china-s-top-five-creepy-cryptids https://exemplore.com/cryptids/9-Mysterious-Monsters-of-Africa0 comments0
- Serial KillersThe one you've all been waiting for. Maybe. Where did the term "serial killer" come from? Where have serial killers been active around the world? Most importantly, why do they kill people? We do our best to unpack the ins and outs of serial killers for this years installment of our halloween-themed topics Recommendations Abraham: Culina Plant-Based Yogurt ( https://www.culinayogurt.com/) Shane: Werewolf by Night ( https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15318872/) Links: 1. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201406/origin-the-term-serial-killer 2. https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=6637&context=etd 3. https://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publications/serial-murder 4. https://fakehistoryhunter.net/2019/09/15/serial-killer-not-coined-by-fbi-in-1970s/ 5. https://www.britannica.com/list/7-of-historys-most-notorious-serial-killers 6. https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/what-explains-the-decline-of-serial-killers 7. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/aug/10/what-makes-a-serial-killer 8. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201909/understanding-what-drives-serial-killers 9. https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/american-psychos-10-modern-serial-killers-youve-never-heard-of-102597/ 10. http://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Serial%20Killer%20Information%20Center/Serial%20Killer%20Statistics.pdf 11. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/5-myths-about-serial-killers-and-why-they-persist-excerpt/ 12. https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/pdf/prisoner_tbi_prof-a.pdf0 comments0
- It's a Bird, It's a plane, It's...We're not sure what it is... It's unidentified! In his Halloween spooky pod, we take on the history of the pursuit of extraterrestrial visitors. We talk about where the idea of "flying saucers" came from, and several key pieces of "evidence." We also explain cattle mutilation and crop circles. Even if you knew all of that, there are still a few surprises!0 comments0
- Why pets?Humans having been keeping animals around for a long time as workers and pest control. Do they serve another purpose all these centuries later? We explore the proportion of our lives that pets consume, why we keep them, and other ways animals/pets participate in our lives. Recommendations Abraham: Bullet Train ( https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/bullettrain) Shane: The Woman King ( https://www.thewomanking.movie/) References and Links: 1. https://www.nature.com/articles/276608a0 2. https://nautil.us/why-did-the-ancients-bury-their-dogs-like-family-members-237208/ 3. Fine, A. H., Beck, A. M., & Ng, Z. (2019). The State of Animal-Assisted Interventions: Addressing the Contemporary Issues that will Shape the Future. International journal of environmental research and public health, 16(20), 3997. 4. https://monster.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Legendary_Creatures 5. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/news-egyptian-animals-mummies-archaeology 6. https://www.americanpetproducts.org/press_industrytrends.asp 7. https://iancommunity.org/cs/articles/asds_and_animal_assisted_therapies 8. https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2015/15_0204.htm 9. https://www.animalbehaviorsociety.org/web/applied-behavior-caab-application.php 10. https://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/keeping-pets-and-people-healthy/how.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fhealthypets%2Fhealth-benefits%2Findex.html 11. Ein, N., Li, L., & Vickers, K. (2018). The effect of pet therapy on the physiological and subjective stress response: A meta-analysis. In Stress and Health (Vol. 34, Issue 4, pp. 477–489). Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/smi.2812 12. Leng, M., Liu, P., Zhang, P., Hu, M., Zhou, H., Li, G., Yin, H., & Chen, L. (2019). Pet robot intervention for people with dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. In Psychiatry Research (Vol. 271, pp. 516–525). Elsevier BV. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2018.12.032 13. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/202105/why-we-love-our-cats-and-dogs# :~:text=The%20researchers%20found%20pet%20owners,interactions%20with%20family%20and%20friends. 14. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4266064/ 15. https://time.com/5670965/veterinarian-suicide-help/0 comments0
- Of Tyranny and the PeoplePeople are frequently imprisoned when the pose a threat to the authority of people in power. Most of these were people who did little or nothing besides criticize those in power or something even just know someone who criticized those in power. We discuss several examples of this and many of the implications. Recommendations Abraham: The Devil All The Time (Netflix Movie) Shane: Noam Chomsky’s On Anarchism ( https://thenewpress.com/books/on-anarchism) Links and Resources 1. https://www.state.gov/voices-of-political-prisoners/ 2. https://humanrightscommission.house.gov/defending-freedoms-project/who-are-prisoners-conscience 3. https://www.rferl.org/a/explainer-political-prisoners/24881810.html 4. https://memohrc.org/en/specials/guidelines-definition-political-prisoner 5. https://www.amnesty.org/en/what-we-do/detention/ 6. https://www.britannica.com/topic/political-prisoner 7. https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/mlk-topic/martin-luther-king-jr-arrests 8. https://www.mkgandhi.org/chrono/arrestofmahatma.php 9. https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/capitol-breach-cases 10. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10455752.2018.1530835?cookieSet=10 comments0
- Nostalgia: Gender and SexualityThis is a nostalgic look at our episode on Gender and Sexuality with our first ever guest. We follow-up the episode with an updated discussion on this topic. Enjoy this look back in time. Recommendations - Abraham: Lost City (movie; https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13320622/) - Shane: Greenlights by Matthew McCoaisd;aektbsy ( https://greenlights.com/) Links: 1. https://advocatesforyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/NSES-2020-web.pdf 2. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/for-educators/whats-state-sex-education-us# :~:text=Sex%20education%20is%20widely%20supported,education%20taught%20in%20high%20school. 3. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/education/dont-say-gay-law-brings-worry-confusion-to-florida-schools 4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5662210/ 5. https://www.buzzfeed.com/kaylayandoli/ignorant-things-men-said-about-women 6. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4210955/ 7. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1284515/ 8. https://www.healthline.com/health/transgender/misgendering0 comments0
- Skepticism vs Denialism: Round 2In this face-off between hope and logic and reason vs blustering confusion and nonsense, who will emerge victorious? We discuss the motives and tactics of denialists as well as what, if anything, we can do about it. Recommendations: Abraham: Zoom (zoom.us) Shane: Dead Tank Records ( https://deadtankrecords.com/) Links: 1. https://www.theatlantic.com/daily-dish/archive/2010/05/denialism-vs-skepticism/186824/ 2. https://cen.acs.org/articles/89/i3/Sowing-Seeds-Doubt.html 3. https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/aug/03/denialism-what-drives-people-to-reject-the-truth 4. https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/national-international/ella-foster-faith-healing-death/29977/ 5. http://ossfoundation.us/projects/environment/global-warming/myths/denialist-vs.-skeptic 6. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3321972/ 7. https://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/brand-connect/bleecker-street/denial/ 8. https://www.theskepticsguide.org/our-book0 comments0
- Skepticism vs. Denialism: Round 1Denialists like to claim that they are skeptics and engaging in critical thought. The require ever more evidence from their opponents, but little to no evidence to confirm their own beliefs. This is the opposite of the skeptical position. We are taking denialisms down a peg, listen in to part 1! Recommendations - Abraham: Do something nice for someone - Shane: Do something nice for yourself, too! Links and resources 1. https://www.theatlantic.com/daily-dish/archive/2010/05/denialism-vs-skepticism/186824/ 2. https://cen.acs.org/articles/89/i3/Sowing-Seeds-Doubt.html 3. https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/aug/03/denialism-what-drives-people-to-reject-the-truth 4. https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/national-international/ella-foster-faith-healing-death/29977/ 5. http://ossfoundation.us/projects/environment/global-warming/myths/denialist-vs.-skeptic 6. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3321972/ 7. https://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/brand-connect/bleecker-street/denial/0 comments0
- Why The Sarcasm?Sarcasm can be found in nearly every language and culture and throughout much of human history. Is it because we are all passive aggressive jerks? Or maybe we are all aspiring comedians? We breakdown what is said about sarcasm and what sarcasm says about you. Recommendations - Abraham: Villainous (game; https://www.ravensburger.us/discover/games/disney-villainous-game/index.html) - Shane: Goodfellas (the movie; https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099685/) Links: 1. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-science-of-sarcasm-yeah-right-25038/ 2. https://procaffenation.com/origin-of-sarcasm/ 3. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-45442-5_18 4. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-surprising-benefits-of-sarcasm/ 5. https://filmlifestyle.com/what-is-sarcasm/ 6. https://www.scienceofpeople.com/sarcasm-why-it-hurts-us/ 7. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10926488.2018.1481261 8. https://wires.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/widm.1331 9. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S074959781500076X 10. https://ibcces.org/blog/2020/07/02/not-understanding-sarcasm-big-deal/ 11. https://japanintercultural.com/free-resources/articles/humour-works-with-japanese-but-careful-with-sarcasm/ 12. https://omniglot.com/language/articles/sarcasm.htm0 comments0
- Colossal MeltdownThe disaster at the Chornobyl (yes, I spelled that correctly) nuclear power plant was a culmination of human errors, faulty design, and poor leadership. A slight departure for us, but an interesting exploration into the levels of the event. Recommendations - Abraham: Kirby Vacuums ( https://www.kirby.com/) - Shane: The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl ( https://www.davegrohlstoryteller.com/) Links and Resources - World Nuclear Association Information - History Channel and Nuclear disasters - five worst nuclear disasters - True Death Toll - Facts about nuclear energy - History Channel - Associated Press story on Japan to release nuclear water in 2 years (by 2023) - US Energy Sources (great image here) 1. History Channel 2. Associated Press story on Japan to release nuclear water in 2 years (by 2023)0 comments0
- Fast and/or FuriousRoad rage is an intensive pattern of various behavior that are commonly demonstrated by drivers as they face the typical inconveniences that exist on the road. In the face of slow drivers, traffic jams, construction, detours, etc., too many people react to the point of speeding, tailgating, and even violent confrontation. As you’d imagine, these behaviors have the potential to result in great harm if not death. To minimize the effects of road rage or prevent instances of it altogether, we might look at environmental events that increase the likelihood of incongruently intense responses. Further, we can encourage drivers to reduce the magnitude of their responses to rage-inducing situations to avoid escalating to violence. If we all work together, with the help of qualified professionals, we can work toward making roads safer…using SCIENCE! Recommendations -Abraham: Light-up Faucets -Shane: Why Civil Resistance Works ( https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.7312/chen15682# :~:text=They%20find%20that%20nonviolent%20resistance,regime%20to%20maintain%20its%20status)0 comments0
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