4 episodes
Instant Expert Laura & Chris Mead
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- Education
Listen to Laura Mead become an expert on any subject in just ONE HOUR.
The podcast also features her husband, Chris Mead, trying to keep up.
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Prostheses
Laura & Chris learn about famous amputees and the science of prosthetics in this special double-length episode dedicated to Laura's dad Adrian, who lost a leg (but gained a prosthesis) last month.
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Richard Feynman
Laura & Chris learn about Richard Feynman, theoretical physicist and amateur bongo player.
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Bees
Laura & Chris learn about bees (a flying insect known for honey production and their role in pollination) - and, more specifically, what their brains can teach us about human society.
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The Dunning-Kruger Effect
Laura & Chris learn about the Dunning-Kruger effect - a type of cognitive bias in which people believe that they are smarter and more capable than they really are. We are aware of the irony.