SGU Episode 270
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| SGU Episode 270 |
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| September 15th 2010 |
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| Skeptical Rogues |
| S: Steven Novella |
B: Bob Novella |
R: Rebecca Watson |
J: Jay Novella |
E: Evan Bernstein |
| Quote of the Week |
Before we work on artificial intelligence why don't we do something about natural stupidity? |
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Introduction
You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.
News Items ()
Modern Geocentrism ()
Irish Minister of Science Backs Pseudoscience ()
Robot Skin ()
No Link between Thimerosal and Autism ()
Canadian Government Muzzles Scientists ()
Crop Circle Sting ()
Who's That Noisy ()
- Answer to last week: laughing hyenas
Interview with Ben Radford, Joe Nickell and Karen Stollznow ()
- http://www.csicop.org/author/benradford http://www.joenickell.com/ParanormalInvestigator/paranormalinvestigator1.html http://skepbitch.wordpress.com/about/
Science or Fiction ()
Item #1: After studying material, self-testing is more effective at enhancing learning than repeated studying. Item #2: It is best to study in a consistent and uncluttered environment. Item #3: A recent review concludes that there is no evidence to support the notion that different people benefit from different learning styles, such as visual vs auditory. Item #4: It is better to study a topic spaced out and mixed with other topics, than all at once.
Quote of the Week ()
Before we work on artificial intelligence why don't we do something about natural stupidity? -- Steve Polyak
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