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Prostheses

Prostheses

Episode 4 · · 54:39

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 prosthesi...

Richard Feynman

Richard Feynman

Episode 3 · · 32:40

Laura & Chris learn about Richard Feynman, theoretical physicist and amateur bongo player.

Bees

Bees

Episode 2 · · 35:40

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.

The Dunning-Kruger Effect

The Dunning-Kruger Effect

Episode 1 · · 37:08

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 th...