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10-21-2010, 09:40 AM | #62 | |
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I think it's a great thing Obama's doing something to spur interest in science and skepticism! |
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10-21-2010, 09:43 AM | #63 |
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10-21-2010, 09:44 AM | #64 |
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10-21-2010, 09:56 AM | #65 | |
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But it's best at illustrating how scientific method (they may be theatrical, but they're doing pure science there) can answer all those mythological scenarios. Anyone who thinks it's just about blowing stuff up doesn't actually watch the show. Yeah, I can see that (tho I didn't know that one was so popular). It could also be a nod to his alternative energy policy... we are talking about a solar heating process, after all. Last edited by Steven Lyle Jordan; 10-21-2010 at 09:59 AM. |
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10-21-2010, 09:57 AM | #66 | |
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It is also available for free at iTunes. Kindles can play MP3 files, but you'd need computer access to transfer the file. In my ever-so-humble opinion, The Skeptic's Guide to the Universe is as good as it gets. It's a fun show, and they really dismantle the woo-woo that's so rampant in the world today. Plus they have interviews each week with scientists, philosophers, and other leading lights of the skeptical movement ... and nothing gets blown up except the myths. Perhaps Obama should appear on an episode of that podcast to boost their visibility! |
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10-21-2010, 10:30 AM | #67 |
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10-21-2010, 12:09 PM | #68 | |
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10-21-2010, 09:39 PM | #69 | |
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I love Mythbusters. I think the rocket-sled-into-compact-car was my favourite, with the exploding/rocketing hot water tank as a close second (I sleep 1 metre from our hot water tank - it's in our bedroom cupboard). Cheers, Marc |
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I wish they'd tackle cellphone myths next, like the one they already did that busted the idea that a cellphone could ignite a gas pump. Unfortunately, the biggest myths (like cellphone proximity causes brain cancer) would be beyond their ability to test. But they could test the speaking-while-driving and texting-while-driving reaction time issues.
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10-26-2010, 03:42 AM | #73 |
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Has Obama opted out of politics?
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10-26-2010, 03:48 AM | #74 |
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