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Is privacy an illusion? Apr 19, 2011

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Are computers approaching singularity? Join Robert and Julie as they discuss the quest for cyberimmortality.

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Five-fingered Evolutionary Discount Apr 14, 2011

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Mickey Mouse gets along just fine with four digits on each hand, so why do humans have five of these digits? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Julie ask why so many creatures evolved with a five-fingered discount.

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Neuromyths: What You Think You Know About Your Brain Apr 12, 2011

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We all know the myth that we use only 10% of our brains, but how we know it's a myth in the first place? In this episode, Robert and Julie interview neurosurgeon Dr. T. Glenn Pait and learn how neuroscience is changing the way we think about our brains.

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Does your dog really love you? Apr 07, 2011

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It's often said that dogs are man's best friend -- but does science support this claim? In this episode, Robert and Julie examine the science behind human-canine relationships. Tune in to learn whether or not your pooch is sincere.

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Lying Robots and the Lies They Tell Apr 05, 2011

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Will robots of the future eventually surpass the intellectual plane of humanity? This event (which, as far as we know, hasn't happened yet) is known as the robot singularity. Listen in to learn more about the growing role of robotics in society.

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Why Your Brain Likes Conspiracy Mar 31, 2011

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The human brain strives to organize and classify sensory information. But what happens when new information conflicts with pre-existing data? Tune in as Julie and guest host Ben explore the fascinating phenomenon known as cognitive dissonance.

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Pope on a Cosmic Rope Mar 29, 2011

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Should extraterrestrials be converted to Catholicism, or are they somehow free from sin? In this episode, Julie and Robert contemplate the Vatican's current stance on the cosmos and what it means for the future of belief on planet Earth.

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Germ-free Dirty Hippies Mar 24, 2011

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It's been said that cleanliness is close to godliness, but is it possible for a person to be too clean? In this episode, Julie and Robert analyze the relationship between hygiene, bacteria and health. Tune in to learn more.

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Symbiosis: My So-Called Parasitic Life Mar 22, 2011

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In the process known as symbiosis, two organisms of different species exist in close physical contact to the benefit of both organisms. But how does that work? Listen in to learn more about the process of symbiosis, and how it can affect human beings. Plus learn all about fecal transplants and why they're promising, but not a good DIY option.

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To Terraform or Not to Terraform? Mar 17, 2011

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Think of terraforming as a planet-wide renovation project: By creating a more Earth-like atmosphere on Mars, some scientists hope to make more space for Earth's burgeoning population. But could we really do it? Tune in to learn more about terraforming.

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