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20 Apr

The Reasoning Test Psychologists Still Can't Explain

Why do almost all of us struggle with a simple reasoning test, yet get it right the moment it’s about a pint in a pub? This week, Professor Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens take on the Wason Selection Task, one of the most intensely studied problems in the history of psychology. They unpack why a rule involving letters and numbers can feel strangely difficult, while the exact same logic becomes immediate and instinctive when it’s about people, rules, and catching someone out. From counterexamples and conditional statements to confirmation bias and the limits of human reasoning, they reveal why we rarely look for what proves us wrong. Along the way, they tackle a bigger question: did reasoning evolve to uncover truth, or simply to help us get along? ------------------- For more information about Cancer Research UK, their research, breakthroughs and how you can support them, visit ⁠⁠https://cancerresearchuk.org/restisscience⁠⁠ Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F). Registered address: 2 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ. ------------------- Find The Rest Is Science all over the internet by ⁠⁠clicking here.⁠⁠ ------------------- Video Producer: Adam Thornton + Oli Oakley + Jack MeekAnimator: Sam BensonVideo & Social: Bex TyrrellAssistant Producer: Lucy LipscombeProducer: Simona RataSenior Producer: Lauren Armstrong-CarterHead Of Digital: Samuel OakleyExec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Apr

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1hr 2min
13/01/2025

Tina Eliassi-Rad on Al, Networks, and Epistemic Instability

Big data is ruling, or at least deeply infiltrating, all of modern existence. Unprecedented capacity for collecting and analyzing large amounts of data have given us a new generation of artificial intelligence models, but also everything from medical procedures to recommendation systems that guide our purchases and romantic lives. I talk with computer scientist Tina Elassi-Rad about how we can sift through all this data, make sure it is deployed in ways that align with our values, and how to deal with the political and social dangers associated with systems that are not always guided by the truth. Support Mindscape on Patreon. Blog post with transcript: https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2025/01/13/301-tina-eliassi-rad-on-al-networks-and-epistemic-instability/ Tina Eliassi-Rad received her Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is currently Joseph E. Aoun Chair of Computer Sciences and Core Faculty of the Network Science Institute at Northeastern University, External Faculty at the Santa Fe Institute, and External Faculty at the Vermont Complex Systems Center. She is a fellow of the Network Science Society, recipient of the Lagrange Prize, and was named one of the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics. Web site Northeastern web page Google Scholar publications Wikipedia

13/01/2025

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1hr 9min
22 Apr

How To Prove You're A Time Traveller

How do you convince people you aren't a witch if you travel back in time, and where can you actually find something decent to eat when you're there? Professor Hannah Fry and VSauce, Michael Stevens, tackle the most practical and delicious logistics of surviving a trip through history. Check out one of Hannah's favourite chemistry YouTube channels - https://www.youtube.com/@cnliziqi ------------------- For more information about Cancer Research UK, their research, breakthroughs and how you can support them, visit ⁠⁠https://cancerresearchuk.org/restisscience⁠⁠ Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F). Registered address: 2 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ. ------------------- Find The Rest Is Science all over the internet by ⁠⁠clicking here.⁠⁠ ------------------- Video Producer: Adam Thornton + Oli Oakley + Jack Meek Animator: Sam Benson Video & Social: Bex Tyrrell Assistant Producer: Lucy Lipscombe Producer: Simona Rata Senior Producer: Lauren Armstrong-Carter Head Of Digital: Samuel Oakley Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Apr

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50 min
3 days ago

الغزال.. قصة حياة

"الغزال.. قصة حياة"، تنكشف رحلة أحد أكثر رموز الحياة البرية أناقةً وهيبة. بين دروب الغابة الوعرة وتحديات البقاء القاسية، نتابع الغزال منذ خطواته الأولى وحتى مواجهاته المصيرية. من لحظات الخطر والخوف إلى مشاهد القوة والانتصار، يوثق الفيلم تفاصيل رحلته الاستثنائية بعدسة تقترب من عالمه كما لم يُرَ من قبل، لتكشف كيف ترك هذا الكائن المهيب أثره العميق في قلب البرية. لائحة مختارة من برامج حياة برية وطبيعة من الشرق ديسكفري مقدمة لكم على صيغة صوتية. لمشاهدة هذه الحلقات وغيرها زوروا الشرق ديسكفري على يوتيوب وNOW https://www.youtube.com/@AsharqDiscoveryWildlife 🎙️ عن الشرق بودكاست مدونة صوتية لطرح الأفكار والتجارب والمعلومات بشكل تفاعلي وبأسلوب مميز باللغة العربية بشكل يتناغم مع الخطوات المتسارعة التي تشهدها الوسائل الاعلامية في العالم العربي. يضم الشرق بودكاست العديد من البرامج المتنوعة الملائمة لجميع الفئات العمرية والاهتمامات مثل الكتب واخبار الاقتصاد وتوثيق التراث بالصور، والصحة الجسدية والذهنية وعالم السينما ومهارات التواصل وتعزيز الثقة بالنفس والجرائم التي هزت العالم العربي وشرح المصطلحات الجديدة على مفرداتنا اليومية بالإضافة إلى مقابلات خاصة مع أكثر المؤثرين في المنطقة. 📧 هذه الحلقات مصممة بكل حب لإثراء معرفتك. للتواصل معنا بشأن اقتراحاتك وتقييمك الرجاء التواصل معنا على البريد الإلكتروني podcasts@asharq.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 days ago

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52 min
4 days ago

Waking Up Your Spiritual Brain: Part 1

Food, safety, and strong relationships are essential to our survival. Psychologist Lisa Miller says our brains also crave something else: transcendence. She suggests that spirituality is a universal human capacity, and that feeling connected to something larger than ourselves may be essential to a fulfilling life. If you enjoy listening to Hidden Brain, we think you'll enjoy watching it, too! Check out our new YouTube channel, and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any of our videos. Episode illustration by Karem Adem for Unsplash. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

4 days ago

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50 min
8 Jun

Who Are You, Really?

You’re not the same person with your friends as you are with your co-workers or your kids. So who are you, really? This week, political scientist Eric Oliver explores why we often feel divided within ourselves, and how we can learn to live more peacefully with those contradictions. Then, psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman answers your questions on the science of intelligence. Should you worry about your memory? For many of us, forgetting a name or losing your keys feels like a small failure. But what if forgetting is actually one of the most important things your brain does? Check out our new video on the surprising (and reassuring!) science of forgetting to learn more. Episode illustration by Eva Corbisier for Unsplash+. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

8 Jun

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1hr 37min
1 day ago

The Most Dangerous Rock In Hannah's Collection

When you think of dangerous geological specimens, does your mind jump straight to radioactive uranium, toxic heavy metals, or even asbestos? What if one of the most dangerous items sitting on a shelf is actually a polished, perfectly ordinary-looking piece of black onyx? Professor Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens dive into the surprisingly treacherous geology and chemistry of onyx. Hannah brings an onyx from her personal rock collection to explain exactly why this specific piece of material holds the title of the most dangerous rock she owns, unpicking the fascinating physical properties of the stone and exploring how its conchoidal fracture pattern can easily create edges sharper than a modern surgical scalpel. ------------------- For more information about Cancer Research UK, their research, breakthroughs and how you can support them, visit ⁠⁠https://cancerresearchuk.org/restisscience⁠⁠ Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F). Registered address: 2 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ. ------------------- Find The Rest Is Science all over the internet by ⁠⁠clicking here.⁠⁠ ------------------- Video Producer: Adam Thornton + Oli Oakley + Jack MeekAnimator: Sam BensonVideo & Social: Bex TyrrellAssistant Producer: Lucy LipscombeProducer: Simona RataSenior Producer: Lauren Armstrong-CarterHead Of Digital: Samuel OakleyExec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 day ago

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56 min
06/08/2025

Mind Your Gut: How the Gut-Brain Axis is Revolutionizing Mental and Neurological Health

In this episode of The Biomedical Podcast, we journey through the gut-brain axis to uncover how engineered probiotics and live biotherapeutics are emerging as game-changers in mental health. Discover the mechanisms by which specific microbial strains influence mood, cognition, and neurological function, and dive into the latest clinical trial findings on microbiome-based interventions for depression, anxiety, Parkinson’s, and more. Tune in to explore how harnessing our inner ecosystem could revolutionize treatments for psychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders.

06/08/2025

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14 min
15 Apr

The Elegant Laminar Flow Of Moroccan Tea

Does a teapot secretly hold the laws of physics? And what do soap, sugar and mint have to do with the perfect cup of tea? Whilst in Morocco, Professor Hannah Fry takes Michael Stevens (VSauce) into the surprising science of mint tea, from foamy bubbles that trap desert sand to the elegant S-shaped spout that appears to solve some of the hardest problems in fluid dynamics. Plus, your questions, including whether rising sea levels could change how your eggs boil, and just how much of Earth humans have actually touched. ------------------- For more information about Cancer Research UK, their research, breakthroughs and how you can support them, visit ⁠⁠https://cancerresearchuk.org/restisscience⁠⁠ Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F). Registered address: 2 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ. ------------------- Find The Rest Is Science all over the internet by ⁠⁠clicking here.⁠⁠ ------------------- Video Producer: Adam Thornton + Oli Oakley + Jack Meek Video & Social: Bex TyrrellAssistant Producer: Lucy LipscombeProducer: Simona RataSenior Producer: Lauren Armstrong-CarterHead Of Digital: Samuel OakleyExec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Apr

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41 min
15 Jun

Exploration des volcans : magma mia

durée : 00:58:40 - La Science CQFD - par : Natacha Triou - Les volcans, donneurs de vie pour des centaines de millions d'humains, sont aussi des acteurs des grands basculements climatiques et civilisationnels. La Terre est une machine en perpétuel mouvement : que nous apprend l’exploration de ces paysages aux allures d’autres mondes ? - réalisation : Antoine Beauchamp, Olivier Bétard, Noémie Naguet de Saint Vulfran, Eve Etienne, Céline Loozen, Alexandre Morales, Louise Ormansay-Gy - invités : Arnaud Guérin Géologue, spécialiste des volcans, photographe et auteur de documentaires, Franck Tessier Explorateur et maître de conférences en physiologie à Polytechnique à Sophia Antipolis Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

15 Jun

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59 min

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