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Hypothe-Sis Podcast Julia Ravey, Alex Stringer
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A scientist and a comedian tackle bold claims using evidence and experiences. From funny quips to controversial issues, join life-long pals Alex and Julia on their quest to prove or disprove this assortment of very human hypotheses.
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Episode 29: Automatic actions?
In this episode, Alex & Julia tackle the hypothesis: Our actions are mostly driven by our subconscious. They talk changing habits, throwing milk, vegan slogans, and much more…
Numbers from Social Polls:
Total Number of Votes: 268. Agree = 71 % Disagree = 29 %
Contact Us:
Email us at hypothesispodcast@gmail.com
Instagram: @hypothesispodcast
Twitter: @hypothesis_pod
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Resources/References:
Our subconscious mind may be smarter than we think: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20150217-how-smart-is-your-subconscious
Freudian slips: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20160706-what-freudian-slips-really-reveal-about-your-mind
Habit formation in the brain: https://neurosciencenews.com/habits-brain-15805/
Habits = behaviours performed without sensitivity to reward: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235215461730089X -
Episode 28: Afternoon slump?
In this episode, Alex & Julia tackle the hypothesis: You can’t avoid the afternoon slump. They talk circadian rhythms, toilet naps, radio call-ins, and much more…
Numbers from Social Polls:
Total Number of Votes: 215. Agree = 63 % Disagree = 37 %
Contact Us:
Email us at hypothesispodcast@gmail.com
Instagram: @hypothesispodcast
Twitter: @hypothesis_pod
Facebook: Hypothe-Sis Podcast
#hypothesispod
Resources/References:
Alertness and circadian rhythms: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6430172/
Work schedule determined by circadian rhythms: https://hbr.org/2015/01/the-ideal-work-schedule-as-determined-by-circadian-rhythms
The master clock in the brain: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/04/scientists-think-your-body-clock-was-set-before-you-were-born/361164/
Not everyone’s body clock is set for 9-5: https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/01/not-everyones-internal-clock-is-set-for-the-9-to-5/384398/
Circadian rhythm in a test tube: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2293101-circadian-clock-made-from-scratch-to-probe-how-biological-rhythms-work/
Delayed sleep phase disorder: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2293101-circadian-clock-made-from-scratch-to-probe-how-biological-rhythms-work/ -
Episode 27: Class act?
In this episode, Alex & Julia tackle the hypothesis: Class is a determining factor in success. They talk welfare cuts, biased systems, moist couture, and much more…
Numbers from Social Polls:
Total Number of Votes: 303. Agree = 94 % Disagree = 6 %
Contact Us:
Email us at hypothesispodcast@gmail.com
Instagram: @hypothesispodcast
Twitter: @hypothesis_pod
Facebook: Hypothe-Sis Podcast
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Resources/References:
Britain's current class system depends more on wealth than earnings: https://theconversation.com/why-britains-class-system-will-have-to-change-58188
Why class won’t go away: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/sep/27/why-class-wont-go-away
How social signals indicate socioeconomic group and strengthen group boundaries: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1745691616673192
Differences in reading emotions based on socioeconomic group: https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/releases/social-class-as-culture.html
How school systems are set up for middle and upper classes: https://bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/bjso.12251
The impacts of class on our psychology: https://digest.bps.org.uk/2018/05/15/class-is-still-written-into-our-psychology-working-class-folk-are-more-empathic-selfless-vigilant-and-fatalistic/
Health self-management ability more difficult in lower socioeconomic groups: https://digest.bps.org.uk/2018/05/15/class-is-still-written-into-our-psychology-working-class-folk-are-more-empathic-selfless-vigilant-and-fatalistic/ -
Episode 26: Dream come true?
In this episode, Alex & Julia tackle the hypothesis: Dreams predict the future. They talk teeth falling out, rat seals, Gabrielle, and much more…
Numbers from Social Polls:
Total Number of Votes: 208. Agree = 27 % Disagree = 73 %
Contact Us:
Email us at hypothesispodcast@gmail.com
Instagram: @hypothesispodcast
Twitter: @hypothesis_pod
Facebook: Hypothe-Sis Podcast
#hypothesispod
Resources/References:
Some theories of why we have dreams: https://www.wired.co.uk/article/why-do-we-dream-what-are-dreams
Removing emotional response through dreams: https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg23931873-300-weve-started-to-uncover-the-true-purpose-of-dreams/
Fear response altered by fearful dreams: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-processes-in-the-brain-allow-you-to-remember-dreams/
What do dreams mean: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2019/04/dreams-what-do-they-mean/583216/
Importance of REM sleep for learning and memory: https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg23731700-200-why-dreaming-is-vital-unlocking-the-power-of-rem-sleep/
Why we have recurring dreams? https://neurosciencenews.com/being-chased-losing-your-teeth-or-falling-down-what-science-says-about-recurring-dreams/
Future orientated dreams more frequent towards waking: https://neurosciencenews.com/dream-memory-event-anticipation-18614/
Overfitted brain hypothesis of dreams: https://neurosciencenews.com/strange-dream-ai-18425/
Why can’t remember some dreams: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-processes-in-the-brain-allow-you-to-remember-dreams/ -
Episode 25: Hitting the spot?
In this episode, Alex & Julia tackle the hypothesis: The purpose of sex is to orgasm. They talk feeling good, sexy fMRIs, bunny orgasm machines, and much more…
Numbers from Social Polls:
Total Number of Votes: 661 responded. Agree = 23 % Disagree = 77 %
Contact Us:
Email us at hypothesispodcast@gmail.com
Instagram: @hypothesispodcast
Twitter: @hypothesis_pod
Facebook: Hypothe-Sis Podcast
#hypothesispod
Resources/References:
Summary of 4 phase model: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/232318
Brain on orgasm: https://www.sciencealert.com/here-s-what-happens-to-your-brain-when-you-orgasm
What science has revealed about orgasm in people with vaginas: https://www.newscientisct.com/article/dn17165-six-things-science-has-revealed-about-the-female-orgasm/
The difference between physiological and psychological aspect of orgasm: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41585-018-0142-6
Study looking at genetic element of orgasm: https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn7481-genes-blamed-for-fickle-female-orgasm/ -
Episode 24: Lucky Charm?
In this episode, Alex & Julia tackle the hypothesis: Luck is all in the mind. They talk lottery tickets, lucky knicks, breaking falls, and much more…
Numbers from Social Polls:
Total Number of Votes: 123 responded. Agree = 49 % Disagree = 51 %
Contact Us:
Email us at hypothesispodcast@gmail.com
Instagram: @hypothesispodcast
Twitter: @hypothesis_pod
Facebook: Hypothe-Sis Podcast
#hypothesispod
Resources/References:
Why are some people luckier than others: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/why-are-some-people-lucki_b_12458558
Rituals and routines in science: https://www.nature.com/articles/nj7679-261a
Luck plays a role in people's success: https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/beautiful-minds/the-role-of-luck-in-life-success-is-far-greater-than-we-realized/
is luck probability or psychology? https://www.popsci.com/luck-real/