The Reality Check

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The Reality Check

Canada's weekly podcast that explores a wide range of controversies and curiosities using science and critical thinking.

  1. 6. MARRASK.

    Was Lamarck That Wrong? + What Do Animals See On A TV?

    When it comes to evolution many focus on what Jean-Baptiste Lamarck got wrong with his model of inheritance.  Darren looks at what he got right and considers his discoveries in light of the scientific understanding of the world of his time.  Adam, based on first hand anecdotal evidence of many cats and dogs, wonders what pets see when they looking at various types of TVs and computer monitors.

    41 min

  2. 22. LOKAK.

    Converting Office Space to Housing + Book Review: The Singularity is Nearer

    Why don't they just convert all of the unused office space to housing?  Adam looks at the challenges involved in converting office buildings to residential space.  Then Darren gives us a review of Ray Kurzweil's recent book The Singularity Is Nearer.

    28 min

  3. 30. SYYSK.

    Did Hedy Lamarr Invent Wi-Fi? + Name That: Spot the Fake

    We have some very special guests on this week's episode as TRC alumni Pat and Cristina join us with some great segments.  Cristina looks at the truth behind a viral meme that says that famous actress Hedy Lamarr invented Wi-Fi, and gives us some background on this fascinating woman's life.  Then Pat delights us with everyone's favourite mostly guessing game Name That: Spot The Fake.

    31 min

  4. 9. SYYSK.

    Did Sakana AI Change Its Own Code? + Who is Margaret Hello?

    Could an AI rewrite its own code? Has it perhaps already done so? Darren looks at the story which suggests that an AI Scientist, developed by Sakana AI, was able to change its own source code. What exactly happened and are you worried enough about it? Then Adam investigates the truth behind a viral claim that we say “hello” on the telephone because of Graham Bell’s fiancée and assistant, Margaret Hello.

    32 min

  5. 26. ELOK.

    The Science of Sharknado + Book Review: Invisible Rulers by Renée DiResta

    After having watched all six Sharknado films Adam decides to do some research into the science of these not at all ridiculous films, uncovering the truth about the plausibility and historical precedent for a tornado filled with living sharks. Darren gives us a book review of Renée DiResta’s Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies into Reality, which explores how powerful influencers are able to affect what people believe.

    38 min

  6. 12. ELOK.

    Can Meditation Be Harmful? + Did Cavemen Live in Caves?

    Could meditation ever be harmful? Darren examines the evidence to determine if meditation, which can have many benefits, might sometimes have a negative impact on people’s lives. Adam looks at the idea of cavemen and wonders if, as their name suggests, that they really spent all that much time in caves.

    34 min

  7. 15. HEINÄK.

    When Is Soap Not Really Soap? + Book Review: Determined

    What’s the difference between a bar of soap and the stuff we use to clean dishes, laundry and cars, and can you just use any of those in the shower? Adam tries to find out whether the stuff that’s fit for baby ducks if good enough for you skin. Darren gives us a review of Determined: The Science of Life Without Free Will by Robert Sapolsky, which asks interesting questions about free will, whether we have it and what the implications are.

    31 min

  8. 2. HEINÄK.

    Cultivating Critical Thinking + Letting Food Cool Before Refrigerating It

    We look at some fundamental ways of cultivating critical thinking on the latest show.  Darren looks at some common cognitive biases and logical fallacies and how to use these in order to have a better more accurate understanding of the truth of the things we face every day.  Then Adam looks at the science behind the  belief that you should let your leftovers cool down at room temperature before putting them in the fridge.

    38 min
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Canada's weekly podcast that explores a wide range of controversies and curiosities using science and critical thinking.

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    The Reality Check
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    2008 - 2024
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