The Not So Scientific Method

Jamie and Noreen
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Remember the scientific method? The one they taught you in school with the hypothesis (or whatever) to get to the facts and therefore the truth? In dealing with a world full of opinions and questionable data, best friends Jamie and Noreen delve into the facts. We’ll spend one week breaking down all the data on a certain topic and then spend the next week chatting with an expert on that subject. No topics are off the table, so get ready to learn about everything from reality TV (maybe the Kardashian’s are actually geniuses?) to decriminalizing drugs. Check out our website: https://nssmpod.wixsite.com/notsoscimethod

  1. 03/17/2022

    Can we guess the celebrity blinds?

    Back by popular demand, we're talking all about celebrity blinds again this week! We took the time to discuss some topics from last week in more depth and try to stump each other by having to guess the celebrities in anonymous blinds. Play along with us and see if you can guess them too!

    44 min

  2. 03/10/2022

    What are celebrity blinds?

    That's right folks... we're taking you down the conspiracy rabbit hole with us and talking about celebrity blind items. What is a blind? What would it mean if they were widely known by the public? Does the public already know about them? We'll answer all of your burning questions (or mostly just gossip about all of the ALLEGED crazy stuff celebs do behind closed doors). We guarantee you'll leave wanting to know more. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blind_item https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=2013-01-01%202022-03-06&geo=US&q=nina%20dobrev,nina%20dobrev%20yachting https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&geo=US&q=jennifer%20anniston%20marijuana https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&geo=US&q=ariana%20grande%20drugs https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=2009-01-01%202022-03-06&geo=US&q=ariana%20grande%20cocaine https://www.intouchweekly.com/posts/ariana-grande-recalls-taking-care-of-ex-mac-miller-amid-drug-issues/ https://nypost.com/2015/11/01/is-jimmy-fallons-partying-getting-out-of-hand/ https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/report-necklace-lindsay-lohan-steal-earrings/story?id=12880941 https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&geo=US&q=lindsay%20lohan%20stealing https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/culture/a39088415/blake-lively-ryan-reynolds-valentines-day-photo/ https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&geo=US&q=nick%20jonas%20gay https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-blinds/id1577848888 https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheblindspod/?hl=en

    1h 25m

  3. 03/01/2022

    Did Noreen bless the rains down in Africa?

    Shockingly Noreen made it back from Africa in one piece. She braved the baboons, ate an ostrich, and survived almost getting robbed for her luggage. So this week we're going over all the insider info so you can plan your next trip to the Serengeti. Join us as we bless the rains down in Africa on this week's episode.

    1h 7m

  4. 02/01/2022

    Can we beat a facial recognition system?

    We know our last episode left you anxious about the future of face recognition systems, but don't worry. This week we're going to tell you all about how to defeat a facial recognition system! Some methods may be a little crazy like 3D printed masks of another persons face... But others are much more simple like wearing a hoodie that zippers over your entire head. Either way we're just lucky we don't live in China where public restrooms have a limit on toilet paper... https://www.areyouyou.eu/ https://www.wired.co.uk/article/avoid-facial-recognition-software http://www.urmesurveillance.com/urme-prosthetic/ https://cvdazzle.com/ https://www.facefirst.com/blog/amazing-uses-for-face-recognition-facial-recognition-use-cases/

    33 min

  5. 01/25/2022

    Should you be concerned about facial recognition?

    No this isn't 1984... Not yet at least... This week we break down everything you need to know about face recognition technology, the possible dangers of it, and some of the pros. Maybe it will even make you think the next time you use that dog cartoon face filter on Snapchat. https://www.eff.org/pages/face-recognition https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2019/09/05/more-than-half-of-u-s-adults-trust-law-enforcement-to-use-facial-recognition-responsibly/ https://www.csis.org/blogs/technology-policy-blog/how-accurate-are-facial-recognition-systems-%E2%80%93-and-why-does-it-matter https://www.npr.org/2021/01/05/953515627/facial-recognition-and-beyond-journalist-ventures-inside-chinas-surveillance-sta https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/to-board-a-plane-without-a-ticket-just-give-up-your-face-and-your-privacy/#:~:text=Business-,To%20board%20a%20plane%20without%20a%20ticket%2C%20just%20give,your%20face%20%E2%80%94%20and%20your%20privacy&text=NEW%20YORK%20%E2%80%93%20You%20won't,Put%20away%20your%20passport%2C%20too https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/jan/13/what-are-deepfakes-and-how-can-you-spot-them

    1 hr

  6. 01/11/2022

    Were we successful in buying NFTs?

    We took our new NFT knowledge and put it to the test this week... We tried buying NFT's! And spoiler alert: we weren't as successful as we wanted to be. Listen in with us as we discuss the trials and tribulations of going to OpenSea and trying to buy an NFT!

    25 min

  7. 01/04/2022

    Should you invest in NFTs?

    I know you're all wondering.... what exactly is an NFT? We were wondering that too. And honestly, even after doing this whole episode, we're still not sure that we really understand what's going on. But come along for the ride with us as we explain the word fungible, discuss the similarities between baseball cards and NFTs, and basically just try to understand what all the hype is about. Article Referenced: https://www.theverge.com/22310188/nft-explainer-what-is-blockchain-crypto-art-faq https://www.reuters.com/article/us-fintech-nft-data-idCAKCN2EB1I8 https://finbold.com/global-interest-in-nfts-soars-by-426-in-a-month-data-shows/ https://capital.com/best-nft-projects-10-picks-to-watch-in-2021

    1h 5m

  8. 12/14/2021

    Is going to a Christmas market worth it?

    That's right ladies and gents, we went to a Christmas market just to get the inside scoop for ya'll. We ate food, took in all the string lights, spent money on things we don't need, and pined over some hot chocolate. We'll break it all down for you and let you know if you should spend your hard earned free time to trek into the city and visit one yourself. Then we'll break it down even further with some insider info Jamie got from a German colleague who knows the ins and outs of authentic European Christmas markets.

    33 min
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Remember the scientific method? The one they taught you in school with the hypothesis (or whatever) to get to the facts and therefore the truth? In dealing with a world full of opinions and questionable data, best friends Jamie and Noreen delve into the facts. We’ll spend one week breaking down all the data on a certain topic and then spend the next week chatting with an expert on that subject. No topics are off the table, so get ready to learn about everything from reality TV (maybe the Kardashian’s are actually geniuses?) to decriminalizing drugs. Check out our website: https://nssmpod.wixsite.com/notsoscimethod

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  • Creator
    Jamie and Noreen
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    64
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024 The Not So Scientific Method
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