Episodes

  • Is Artificial Intelligence More Human Than Humans?

    Is Artificial Intelligence More Human Than Humans?
    Jun 12 2026
    Cognitive science professor ⁠Cameron Jones⁠ reveals that ⁠AI can seem more human than real humans in a classic Turing test⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Scientists Confirm: Your Pet Is Your Child; Petting Zoos Are (Mostly) Okay

    Scientists Confirm: Your Pet Is Your Child; Petting Zoos Are (Mostly) Okay
    Jun 12 2026
    For Vet Talk or Pet Talk, veterinarian ⁠Dr. Cliff Redford⁠ goes over these animal-related stories: Scientists confirm your pet is basically another child⁠; Bumblebees prove to be smart problem-solvers in a new study⁠; These horses are unaffected by petting in a children's zoo, heart rate monitors reveal⁠; and They call it 'stupid hot' for a reason, as heat muddles animal brains⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • People Cooperate More Than You Think

    People Cooperate More Than You Think
    Jun 12 2026
    Economics professor ⁠Armin Falk⁠ shares the surprising fact that ⁠despite what the majority of us think, people are mostly willing to cooperate⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Social Prescribing and Nature: A Cure for Loneliness

    Social Prescribing and Nature: A Cure for Loneliness
    Jun 12 2026
    Researcher in nature and people ⁠Nerkez Opacin⁠ explains ⁠what happened when strangers were taken into nature and how their loneliness then began to ease⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Remote Work Takes a Toll on Mental Health

    Remote Work Takes a Toll on Mental Health
    Jun 12 2026
    Economics professor ⁠Emma Harrington⁠ discusses how ⁠remote work is taking its toll on the mental health of workers⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • Space Station Air Saga; AI False Arrest

    Space Station Air Saga; AI False Arrest
    Jun 12 2026
    Technology analyst Carmi Levy joins the show for It's Time For Technology Time, covering the following: The saga of the International Space Station air leak took a worrying turn⁠; Man sues Florida cops over arrest spurred by "93% match" in facial recognition⁠; San Francisco police say bandit escaped in Waymo in first-of-its-kind heist⁠; Apple working on iPhone anti-snatching feature that locks the device automatically⁠; and Big takeaways from Apple's WWDC 2026 event⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • FULL EPISODE: The Great Robocar Heist - June 11, 2026

    FULL EPISODE: The Great Robocar Heist - June 11, 2026
    Jun 12 2026
    Technology analyst Carmi Levy joins the show for It's Time For Technology Time, covering the following: The saga of the International Space Station air leak took a worrying turn; Man sues Florida cops over arrest spurred by "93% match" in facial recognition; San Francisco police say bandit escaped in Waymo in first-of-its-kind heist; Apple working on iPhone anti-snatching feature that locks the device automatically; and Big takeaways from Apple's WWDC 2026 event. Cognitive science professor Cameron Jones reveals that AI can seem more human than real humans in a classic Turing test. Economics professor Emma Harrington discusses how remote work is taking its toll on the mental health of workers. Economics professor Armin Falk shares the surprising fact that despite what the majority of us think, people are mostly willing to cooperate. Researcher in nature and people Nerkez Opacin explains what happened when strangers were taken into nature and how their loneliness then began to ease. For Vet Talk or Pet Talk, veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford goes over these animal-related stories: Scientists confirm your pet is basically another child; Bumblebees prove to be smart problem-solvers in a new study; These horses are unaffected by petting in a children's zoo, heart rate monitors reveal; and They call it 'stupid hot' for a reason, as heat muddles animal brains. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:06) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (10:00) Carmi Levy pt. 2 (20:00) Cameron Jones (30:00) Emma Harrington (39:50) Armin Falk (49:50) Nerkez Opacin (59:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 1 (1:09:50) Dr. Cliff Redford pt. 2 (1:19:03) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Artemis III Astronauts; World's First AI‑Designed Vaccine

    Artemis III Astronauts; World's First AI‑Designed Vaccine
    Jun 11 2026
    For science news, professor ⁠Jesse Rogerson⁠ joins us with these top stories: NASA announces its Artemis III astronauts⁠; Scientists were surveyed about aliens and their answers were revealing⁠; A mysterious quantum compass may be hiding inside pigeons' livers⁠; and World's first AI‑designed vaccine tested in humans for the first time⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins