SGU Episode 460
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| SGU Episode 460 |
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| May 3rd 2014 |
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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 |
The presence of those seeking the truth is infinitely to be preferred to the presence of those who think they've found it. |
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Introduction
You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.
This Day in Skepticism ()
- May 3, 1997: Death date of Manuel Elizade: http://www.nytimes.com/1997/05/08/world/manuel-elizalde-60-dies-defender-of-primitive-tribe.html
News Items
Neuromorphic Computing ()
Mixing Supplements and Meds ()
Microbial Doom ()
Marketing Organic ()
Who's That Noisy ()
- Answer to last week: Debbie Berebichez
Questions and Emails
Question #1: Energy ()
I recently read an advertisement for a skin care product that claimed 'Suddenly, skin is full of energy . . .'It got me thinking; is there any means of getting energy into our body other than consuming calories?And when I say energy, I mean the capacity to perform work.Steve, I think I remember you saying this on one of your 'Great Courses' lectures but I wanted to confirm. Specifically I'd like to know if caffeine gives us energy or simply increases our metabolism.I also remember 'energy' was the word Rebecca selected at last years (2013) NECSS as being misunderstood by the general public. Please lift the veil just a little more.I hope this is not a topic you've discussed before and I've simply forgotten. If it is, please accept my apologies and move on to your next message.Thanks.David YoungHong KongPS: If your interested, the product name is the serum and it's produced by Cle de Peau Beaute Laboratories. They have a website but the product may be marketed differently in different countries. Here in Hong Kong the advertisements claim the product can add energy to your skin.
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Science or Fiction ()
Item #1: Astronomers have discovered a lone globular cluster, flung from its parent galaxy, traveling through intergalactic space. Item #2: A review of published literature concludes that there is no evidence that modern humans were intellectually or culturally superior to Neanderthals. Item #3: A new analysis finds that about 20% of inmates currently on death row are likely innocent and could potentially have their sentences overturned.
Skeptical Quote of the Week ()
The presence of those seeking the truth is infinitely to be preferred to the presence of those who think they've found it. - Terry Pratchett
Announcements ()
- Intelligence Squared: May 7thDebate: Is Death Final:Against: Steven Novella and Sean CarrollFor: Eben Alexander and Raymond MoodyLive Stream here: http://goo.gl/WNV6nQ
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- May 9th: Steven Novella in Chicago,Ritz Carlton, 7pm, meet and greet in the hotel lounge
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