Fact Check it!

Ben McNeil

5.0 (1)
SCIENCE

Information is everywhere, but how can we judge fact vs fiction? In this show, we take a specific question or topic in health and science - and ask at least 5 independent experts to share the facts. We all walk away with well-rounded bite-sized intelligence to make better decisions in health, science and business.

02/09/2020

Are you born smart?

Is human intelligence fixed? Is IQ a good way to measure intelligence? Do brain games work? Is genetics more important than the environment? We gathered more than 30 of the worlds top researchers in neuroscience, education and intelligence to share the facts about Human Intelligence. From IQ tests, Nature vs Nurture to whether brain games can help, this review gives you the latest science-backed evidence you need to know. You can read more in the review here. You can also subscribe to Verified our weekly digest here

20 min
11/29/2019

Are probiotics worth it?

$48.4 billion. That’s the estimated amount people spend around the globe on probiotics. You can see its impact every visit we make to the grocery store with hundreds of probiotic fortified products from milk, yogurts to kombucha drinks. Does the science and supposed health benefits of these products stack up? In this Metafact Review edition, we examine Probiotics by asking over 30 top gastroenterologists, microbiome and medical experts to share the facts - from the science of probiotics, it's safety and whether it's beneficial for healthy people, mothers, babies and those living with digestive conditions - this Metafact Review is all you need to know. You can read more in the review here. You can also subscribe to Verified our weekly digest here and if you want to ask Metafact a question - go here - we might feature it on our next episode! Sponsorships: off for this episode

24 min
11/20/2019

Is gluten bad for us?

Gluten-free products and diets are everywhere - but is there good evidence that gluten is unhealthy? Should we avoid the pastries and pasta? For this episode, we asked 35 gastroenterologists and nutritionists to share the facts on whether we should stay away from gluten. In this episode, we give you a takeaway on what you need to know - from the science of celiac disease, the problems in self-diagnosing gluten insensitivity and the importance of gluten-packed grains to a healthy diet. You can read all of the answers to this question here along with our expert consensus here. You can also subscribe to Verified our weekly digest here and if you want to ask Metafact a question - go here - we might feature it on our next episode!

6 min
10/24/2019

Vaccines

Metafact Review Edition: Each month we investigate a topic by asking the world's top experts to review the evidence. Reviews are what you need to know. For this episode we gathered more than 50 of the worlds top researchers in immunology and public health to share the facts on vaccines and immunization. From questions on toxic ingredients to autism and herd immunity, this review gives you the latest science-backed intelligence you need to know to live a smarter, healthier life. You can read all of the answers and more content from this review here.

16 min
10/03/2019

0: Google is not your doctor!

Where did this podcast come from? Ben McNeil is a climate scientist and founder of Metafact. In this episode, with the help of British comedian John Oliver, Ben explains how the media, Dr Google and internet misinformation led him to think of a new model to help fact-check the internet with a community of thousands of experts. Listen in to understand what this podcast is about and how it aims to provide something unique to help people source the truth.

15 min

5 Episodes

Information is everywhere, but how can we judge fact vs fiction? In this show, we take a specific question or topic in health and science - and ask at least 5 independent experts to share the facts. We all walk away with well-rounded bite-sized intelligence to make better decisions in health, science and business.

Creator

Ben McNeil
Years Active

2019 - 2020
Episodes

5
Rating

Clean
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Fact Check it!

Fact Check it!

Episodes

Are you born smart?

Are probiotics worth it?

Is gluten bad for us?

Vaccines

0: Google is not your doctor!

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