228: Bringing Back Ostracism, Sham Surgery and Simulations, Unified Astronomy

Shall we bring back ostracism? Where in ancient Athens people voted not only for their leaders but also for one person to be exiled every year. Sham surgery is a great placebo, furthering Andrea’s simulation theory theories (also, heart stents don't work) Unified astronomy: a reason to be cheerful Follow us at @culturescast, and our hosts at @adrianhon @naomialderman @andrhia