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Join Thomas for some critical thinking on questions of science, philosophy, skepticism and politics. These serious topics are discussed with some serious guests, but in an entertaining and engaging way! This is not your typical interview podcast; it's a friendly dialogue, conducted thoughtfully and with plenty of humor. It's Serious Inquiries Only; but like, not boring or anything.

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In late September, shortly after declaring antifa a "domestic terrorist", Trump issued a memorandum directing the IRS to investigate tax-exempt organizations that could be "directly or indirectly financing political violence or domestic terrorism" an... more

Dr. Jenessa Seymour is on to teach us more about the brain! What do hallucinations, ear-worms, and phantom limbs have in common? And is "hallucinating" really a good term for what AI does when it makes something up?

Part 2 of Asra Nomani's insanely terrible Fox News article. Make sure you listened to part 1!

This is big, folks. Think Watergate combined with Deflate-gate combined with Christina Applegate combined with the Bowling Green Massacre. THAT's how big ... more

Part 1. This is big, folks. Think Watergate combined with Deflate-gate combined with Christina Applegate combined with the Bowling Green Massacre. THAT's how big of a scandal this is.

You thought Zohran Mamdani was just an innocent 34 year old asse... more

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Recent Guests

Nick Fish
President of American Atheists
American Atheists
Episode: SIO499: Trump Is Weaponizing Government Against Political Enemies. Nick Fish, President of American Atheists, on How to Be Prepared
Dr. Alan Smerbeck
Professor of Psychology
Episode: SIO495: Can AI Chatbots Make You Delusional? A Psychologist Explains
Jenessa Seymour
Co-host, has ADHD
Episode: SIO493: Kids with ADHD/Autism Struggle with Mental Health. New Study Says Maybe It's the Stress of Being Different
Evan McDonnell
Nuclear engineer
Federal Government, Naval Nuclear Program
Episode: SIO487: How Close Is Iran Actually To Nuclear Weapons?
Dr. Jenessa Seymore
Returning guest known for her expertise in debunking statistical claims related to education and economics.
Episode: SIO486: Good News! According to The Economist, College Is Totally Affordable!
Lydia Smith
Frequent guest and advocate for critical thinking
Episode: SIO482: Jordan Peterson Debated a Bunch of Atheists. So... How Did That Go?
Dr. Nathan Thompson
Associate Professor of Anatomy at NYT College of Osteopathic Medicine, research focused on anatomical language in legislation.
NYT College of Osteopathic Medicine
Episode: SIO480: Abortion Legislation Gets Embryonic Terminology and Facts All Wrong
Dr. Rachel Feltman
Fourth-year medical student at New York Institute of Technology, matched into residency at Albany Medical Center in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
New York Institute of Technology
Episode: SIO480: Abortion Legislation Gets Embryonic Terminology and Facts All Wrong
Dr. Sharon Flicker
Clinical psychologist and professor at Sacramento State University, interested in research on love languages
Sacramento State University
Episode: SIO479: Does Speaking Your Partner's "Love Language" Foster a Happier Relationship?

Host

Thomas Smith
Host of conversations centered on critical thinking and analysis with a touch of humor, engaging in discussions about science, skepticism, and societal issues.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Casino and debt consolidation and shitty counselling services ads mar great insightful discussions. Change your ad service.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Zerotan
    7 months ago
  • If you care about reality, listen to this podcast!

    Thomas has always delivered sharp thoughtful analysis but his latest batch of episode since the election has been on fire! If you recognize what’s happening in our government as the slow motion disaster it is, this is the podcast you need in your ears. If you think everything’s fine… Well, enjoy the view from under that rock.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    loving the podcast
    United States10 months ago
  • Love Thomas's take on science stuff.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Midwest Mom
    a year ago
  • Great show

    Thomas is awesome

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IcenineCC
    United Statesa year ago
  • Please stop talking about Trump

    I thought this podcast was for learning about jobs and cool sciency stuff. Why is it political now? Other podcasts from the same guy already do that. Why ruin this one??

    Apple Podcasts
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    Talkahuano
    United Statesa year ago

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Some listeners express concern over the shift towards more political content rather than purely scientific discussions.
Listeners appreciate the thought-provoking discussions and variety of topics explored, which often include current events and critical social issues.
A segment of the audience finds the approach entertaining yet may disagree with some perspectives presented.
The humorous twist to serious topics is well-received, making deeper subjects more engaging.

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SIO490: The "Leaky Pipeline" of Academia
Q: Have you heard of the leaky pipeline problem?
No, but it seems to relate to the decreasing percentage of women and minorities as they progress through academia.
SIO484: Lawsuit Alleges Voting Irregularities in 2024. Is There Any There There?
Q: What is the central claim in the Rockland County lawsuit regarding the election?
The claim suggests that discrepancies in voting results indicate alterations to the voting process that need to be investigated through a manual hand recount.
SIO481: Ok What Was the Deal With the Direwolves
Q: How is CRISPR technology utilized in the de-extinction process of dire wolves?
CRISPR technology is used to modify the genome of a gray wolf by introducing specific mutations that reflect the traits of a dire wolf, essentially creating a wolf that has characteristics similar to the extinct species.
SIO478: This AI Is Not My Girlfriend, It's My... Social Agent...
Q: How do you want to look at AI going forward?
Julia mentions her fascination with LLMs and how they represent a significant development in technology that can offer insights into human cognition and language.
SIO478: This AI Is Not My Girlfriend, It's My... Social Agent...
Q: What should people look out for when encountering reporting or studies about AI?
People should be wary of the language and context used in AI studies, especially regarding whether complex tasks are being simplified to fit a model's strengths, and also watch for confirmation biases and benchmarking data that may be misleading.

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2. Dr. Alan Smerbeck
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