Analytic Endeavors

Recorded towards the end of October 2020. Nic and Zander talk about which institutions are trustworthy, opinions being used as facts on all sides, Hologram rights, the dissolution of the American shared narrative, whether patriotism has a place in society, and finally they once again, part as friends.

In this episode we interview reactor physicist and creator of whatisnuclear.com, Dr. Nick Touran, about thorium fueled nuclear reactors. Thorium reactors have garnered immense interest in recent years, particularly within certain online communities, as a "silver bullet" and borderline urban legend of nuclear technology. However, many of the claims of thorium fueled reactors are either not unique to thorium or simply false. Nick Touran goes through some of the myths, science, and pros/cons behind the internet's favorite reactor.   

Find articles Nick Touran has written at:
https://whatisnuclear.com/
and check out his recent appearance on NPR's Science Friday:
https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/floating-nuclear-power-plants/

All views expressed are their own and not representative of any the hosts or guests respective employers. Contact us at [email protected]

It's our first season finale! We discuss the ups and downs of Season One, what we would like to do in the next season, and how we plan to improve. Contact us at [email protected]

This week, Dr. Zander and Nic watch a piece of Star Wars media that should have been forgotten. Watch the garbage with us! You must watch-along for this to make any sense. The video is available on Youtube for free. Contact us at [email protected]

Nic and Dr. Zander talk about the very basics of cryptocurrency including: Bitcoin, Ethereum, security of blockchain technology, smart contracts, ditching the big banks, and taking back financial freedom. Contact us at [email protected]

DISCLAIMER: This is not financial advice! Do your own research into risks and laws associated with cryptocurrency.

No new episode today. Next week, Nic and Zander will discuss cryptocurrency including: Bitcoin, Ethereum, distributed finance, and more. Contact us at [email protected]

On this week's episode, Dr. Zander gives us some info on the difference between a theory and a hypothesis. Pretty much everyone is using them incorrectly these days. It may seem like a trivial thing but knowing the difference will quickly help you spot a BS artist. Contact us at [email protected]

Nic and Dr. Zander ramble about their music influences and taste, how they discovered their favorite artists, and how weird it feels to stream everything. Also why is it so hard to remember song names when we stream everything? Contact us at [email protected]

Dr. Zander and Nic ramble about the long term effects of the COVID-19 on liberty and working toward a greater good. They transition to an example of helmet laws in different states and it's effects on the healthcare system. Zander talks about the scrouge of leafblowers pushing leaves to and fro and how to be a helpful skeptic. Contact us at [email protected]

*Nic does not actually want to ban leafblowers*

Dr. Zander and Nic have their first ever guest! They sat down (over skype) with Rev. Kenn Blanchard, host of the excellent podcast Gamechangers: https://kblanchard.libsyn.com/

The three talk about mental health in America particularly during the COVID-19 shutdown, some personal experiences with suicide, and what we can all do to help each other during these troubling times.

You can also find Kenn on youtube here: http:kenn.live

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