What If: Science, Theory, and Possibilities

What If

An epic exploration of possibilities. What If is a Webby Award-winning science web series that takes you on a journey through hypothetical worlds and possibilities, some in distant corners of the universe, others right here on Earth. Each scenario examines a scientific theory, research or fact through a hypothetical question.

  1. 19 HR AGO

    What If COVID-19 Never Disappears?

    Despite all of the masks, tests, and vaccinations, there is no guarantee that COVID-19 will ever disappear. Even if the virus doesn't go away, it might not be as bad as it seems. How could COVID-19 never go away? What would life be like if it didn't disappear? Could the virus mutate again? Will our bodies become immune over time? Do social distancing and remote work have a major role in lessening the spreading of the virus? For the full transcript and sources, visit here. Get our 100 best episodes in one mind-blowing book: The What If 100 Book. Join our channel for exclusive perks: YouTube Membership. Explore more what-if scenarios: Planet Earth, The Cosmos, Technology, Your Body, Humanity. T-shirts and merch available at What If Store. Suggest an episode: Suggest a What If. Stay updated with our Newsletter. For feedback and inquiries, visit Contact Us. Follow What If elsewhere: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, What If in Spanish, What If in Mandarin, Podcast. Produced with love by Underknown in Toronto: Underknown. Thank you to our supporters: Batman, Kristopher Kirby, omar Rodríguez. What If is a mini-documentary web series that takes you on an epic journey through hypothetical worlds and possibilities. Join us on an imaginary adventure through time, space, and chance while we (hopefully) boil down complex subjects in a fun and entertaining way. #whatif #humanity #covid19 #vaccine #coronavirus #remotework #immunity #virusmutation #socialdistancing See show notes: https://inlet.fm/what-if-science-theories-possibilities/episodes/681d86aee64c4b83e7e51978 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    9 min
  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    What If You Wore 100 Layers of Makeup?

    Do you know what you’re putting on your skin? Makeup can highlight your best features, smooth out imperfections, and help you feel confident. And sometimes, you’re just too tired to wash it off before you go to bed. You could get away with this for one night without causing too much damage. But what if one night turns into two, then three, then four, and then 100 days go by, and you still haven’t taken your makeup off? What would you look like? Can makeup cause acne? Or cancer? Transcript and sources: https://whatifshow.com/what-if-you-wore-100-layers-of-makeup/ Get our 100 best episodes in one mind-blowing book: http://bit.ly/ytc-the-what-if-100-book Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphTF9wHwhCt-BzIq-s4V-g/join Watch more what-if scenarios: Planet Earth: http://bit.ly/YT-what-if-Earth The Cosmos: http://bit.ly/YT-what-if-Cosmos Technology: http://bit.ly/YT-what-if-Technology Your Body: http://bit.ly/YT-what-if-Body Humanity: http://bit.ly/YT-what-if-Humanity T-shirts and merch: http://bit.ly/whatifstore Suggest an episode: http://bit.ly/suggest-whatif Newsletter: http://bit.ly/whatif-newsletter Feedback and inquiries: https://underknown.com/contact/ What If elsewhere: Instagram: http://bit.ly/whatif-instagram Twitter: http://bit.ly/whatif-twitter Facebook: http://bit.ly/facebook-whatif What If in Spanish: http://bit.ly/YT-Spanish-what-if What If in Mandarin: http://bit.ly/YT-Chinese-what-if Podcast: http://bit.ly/yt-what-if-show-podcast Thank you to our supporters: Batman Kristopher Kirby omar Rodríguez What If is a mini-documentary web series that takes you on an epic journey through hypothetical worlds and possibilities. Join us on an imaginary adventure through time, space and chance while we (hopefully) boil down complex subjects in a fun and entertaining way. Produced with love by Underknown in Toronto: https://underknown.com #makeup #skincare #acne #health #beauty #WhatIf See show notes: https://inlet.fm/what-if-science-theories-possibilities/episodes/681d86b0e64c4b83e7e51980 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    9 min
  3. 14 JUL

    You Were the Last Child Born on Earth

    There have been 108 billion Homo sapiens born on Earth. But you are the very last one. With no other babies being born after you, you would be the end of the human race and its legacy. What would your life be like? Would the whole world be your parents? How long would you live? Transcript and sources Thumbnail character by Nic Wassell: Nic Wassell on ArtStation Get our 100 best episodes in one mind-blowing book: The What If 100 Book Join this channel to get access to perks: Join on YouTube Watch more what-if scenarios: Planet EarthThe CosmosTechnologyYour BodyHumanity T-shirts and merch: What If StoreSuggest an episode: Suggest What IfNewsletter: What If NewsletterFeedback and inquiries: Contact Underknown What If elsewhere: InstagramTwitterFacebookWhat If in Spanish: Spanish What IfWhat If in Mandarin: Chinese What IfPodcast: What If Podcast Thank you to our supporters:BatmanKristopher KirbyOmar Rodríguez What If is a mini-documentary web series that takes you on an epic journey through hypothetical worlds and possibilities. Join us on an imaginary adventure through time, space and chance while we (hopefully) boil down complex subjects in a fun and entertaining way. Produced with love by Underknown in Toronto: Underknown Get a stronger start to the year with 25% off Fitbod: Fitbod. It integrates with other fitness and health apps like Apple Health, Fitbit, and Strava. Personalized training can be tough on the budget, but Fitbod is only $9.99 a month or $59.99 a year. #lastchild #humanrace #Homosapiens #population #hypotheticalscenarios #whatif #reproducing #humanity #endofhumanity See show notes: https://inlet.fm/what-if-science-theories-possibilities/episodes/681d86b1e64c4b83e7e51984 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    11 min
  4. 27 JUN

    What If the Moon Had Its Own Moon?

    A new moon has appeared near Earth, but it's orbiting the Moon instead of our planet. Explore how this mini moon formed, its potential permanence, and its effects on Earth. Timeline: 01:14 The Great Impact Hypothesis: Moon’s formation 02:16 Alternative moon formation 03:40 Moon’s moon as a captured asteroid 04:51 Collision with Earth or ejection 06:05 Cultural/scientific impact of a moon moon 07:14 Earth shrinks, Moon expands 08:47 Gravity changes on 'Little Earth' 10:15 Health impacts of low gravity on humans 11:39 'Big Moon’s' gravity 13:01 Atmospheric loss on Little Earth 14:45 Tidal locking & becoming a moon 16:21 Surviving on Big Moon Support us on Patreon.Get the What If book.Join this channel to get access to perks: here. Interested in sponsoring or collaborating? Email us: contact@underknown.com Explore our other channels:How to SurviveAperture T-shirts and merchNewsletter Connect with What If elsewhere:DiscordWhatsappInstagramTwitterFacebook Produced by Underknown 01:14: The Great Impact Hypothesis: Moon’s formation02:16: Alternative moon formation03:40: Moon’s moon as a captured asteroid04:51: Collision with Earth or ejection06:05: Cultural/scientific impact of a moon moon07:14: Earth shrinks, Moon expands08:47: Gravity changes on 'Little Earth'10:15: Health impacts of low gravity on humans11:39: 'Big Moon’s' gravity13:01: Atmospheric loss on Little Earth14:45: Tidal locking & becoming a moon16:21: Surviving on Big Moon #moon #minimoon #space #cosmos #universe #nasa #gravity #Earth #astronomy See show notes: https://inlet.fm/what-if-science-theories-possibilities/episodes/685edc7a2ecc01ce11023453 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    24 min

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An epic exploration of possibilities. What If is a Webby Award-winning science web series that takes you on a journey through hypothetical worlds and possibilities, some in distant corners of the universe, others right here on Earth. Each scenario examines a scientific theory, research or fact through a hypothetical question.