Encyclopedia Podcastica

Silicon Valley Skeptics
  • 5.0 (3)
  • SCIENCE
Encyclopedia Podcastica

We are a show about interesting stuff. Twice a month, we dive deep into a topic we find fascinating from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We go over its history, and how it works. Join us in learning everything we can, since this will all be on the test.

  1. 01/02/2020

    Voting Systems

    Voting, how does it work? Or, how does it not work? In this episode we interview Jeff Justice of the The Center for Election Science on how our current system for voting fails and what systems work better. You can learn more about The Center for Election Science at Slides from the show:

    1h 37m

  2. 02/09/2019

    Tide Pod Challenge

    Should you try the Tide Pod challenge? No! Now that we have that out of the way, let us tell you how the Tide Pod challenge became a thing and why you should never let a Tide Pod anywhere near your mouth.

    1 hr

  3. 10/06/2017

    019 - Dunning-Kruger Effect

    What better hosts to talk about the Dunning-Kruger Effect than two guys who researched it for a day! If this episode isn't a perfect example of its own subject, um.. you get your money back.

    1h 25m

  4. 07/15/2017

    018 - Guns

    Pew! Pew! 'Merica! Let's talk about everyone's favorite killing machines: guns! They go bang, and how they work is really interesting. They have a deep, interesting history too.

    2h 20m

  5. 06/01/2017

    017 - March for Science Silicon Valley (with Phil Plait!)

    March for Science Silicon Valley - EchoPlex Media - Sweet HayaH - Yuli Talyansky - Raging Grannies - Noah Kibreab of Melted State - Atheist Community of San Jose - Girls Make Games - Sunday Assembly Silicon Valley - Phil Plait - CyberSDF (Intro Music) -

    58 min

  6. 05/02/2017

    016 - Virtual Reality

    Virtual Reality is making a comeback, thanks to, surprisingly, smartphones! Lots of advancements in sensor technology have made virtual reality a lot better than it was back when I was a kid. Join us and learn about virtual reality! Encyclopedia Podcastica is a production of the Silicon Valley Skeptics and the Humanist Community in Silicon Valley.

    47 min
  7. 015 - Pyrovirohydrosonography

    04/01/2017

    015 - Pyrovirohydrosonography

    Pyrovirohydrosonography, as applied to celestial objects, gives us up close and personal measurements to assess pyrovirohydrosonometric data. These machines have a rich history and an interesting science. Join us as we dive deep into this cool technology.   Encyclopedia Podcastica is a production of the Silicon Valley Skeptics and the Humanist Community in Silicon Valley.

    25 min
  8. 014 - Placebo Effect

    03/24/2017

    014 - Placebo Effect

    You love Encyclopedia Podcastica, but did you know that it's actually just a placebo podcast? That's right. The secret's out. We're really just two guys who accidentally bought some microphones. This episode is all about the mysterious and powerful placebo effect that makes studying medicines so difficult! Encyclopedia Podcastica is a production of the Silicon Valley Skeptics and the Humanist Community in Silicon Valley.

    43 min
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We are a show about interesting stuff. Twice a month, we dive deep into a topic we find fascinating from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We go over its history, and how it works. Join us in learning everything we can, since this will all be on the test.

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  • Creator
    Silicon Valley Skeptics
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2020
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2016 Hunter Perrin
  • Show Website
    Encyclopedia Podcastica

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