Curiosity Weekly

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June 21, 2018 Psychopathic AI, Glowing Civil War Soldiers, and Black Lava
In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:
The Coldest Volcano in the World Erupts Black Lava
How a Few Lucky Civil War Soldiers Started Glowing and Healed Faster
"Norman" Is MIT's New Psychopathic AI
There might not be any images of the glowing soldiers on that bizarre battlefield, but the American Civil War is still one of the first wars to be documented with the exactness of photography. Flip through "The Civil War: A Visual History" (put out by the Smithsonian) to see exactly what the brave soldiers of the Union went through. We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase through that link, Curiosity will get a share of the sale.
Learn more about these topics and more onCuriosity.com, and download our5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.
Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable ourAlexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day!
Support the show.
8 min
June 21, 2018 Psychopathic AI, Glowing Civil War Soldiers, and Black Lava
In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:
The Coldest Volcano in the World Erupts Black Lava
How a Few Lucky Civil War Soldiers Started Glowing and Healed Faster
"Norman" Is MIT's New Psychopathic AI
There might not be any images of the glowing soldiers on that bizarre battlefield, but the American Civil War is still one of the first wars to be documented with the exactness of photography. Flip through "The Civil War: A Visual History" (put out by the Smithsonian) to see exactly what the brave soldiers of the Union went through. We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase through that link, Curiosity will get a share of the sale.
Learn more about these topics and more onCuriosity.com, and download our5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.
Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable ourAlexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day!
8 min
June 21, 2018 Psychopathic AI, Glowing Civil War Soldiers, and Black Lava
In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:
The Coldest Volcano in the World Erupts Black Lava
How a Few Lucky Civil War Soldiers Started Glowing and Healed Faster
"Norman" Is MIT's New Psychopathic AI
There might not be any images of the glowing soldiers on that bizarre battlefield, but the American Civil War is still one of the first wars to be documented with the exactness of photography. Flip through "The Civil War: A Visual History" (put out by the Smithsonian) to see exactly what the brave soldiers of the Union went through. We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase through that link, Curiosity will get a share of the sale.
Learn more about these topics and more onCuriosity.com, and download our5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.
Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable ourAlexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day!
8 min
June 20, 2018The US Government’s Science Knowledge Quiz, Facebook’s Brain Effects, and Manufactured British Accents
In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:
Here's What a 5-Day Break From Facebook Will Do for Your Brain
If you need more convincing, check out "Antisocial Media: How Facebook Disconnects Us and Undermines Democracy" by Siva Vaidhyanathan.
Can You Answer the 10 Questions on the US Government's Science Knowledge Survey?
The American Accent Is Older Than the British Accent
Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.

Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-us-governments-science-knowledge-quiz-facebooks-brain-effects-and-manufactured-british-accents
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9 min
June 20, 2018 The US Government’s Science Knowledge Quiz, Facebook’s Brain Effects, and Manufactured British Accents
In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:
Here's What a 5-Day Break From Facebook Will Do for Your Brain
Can You Answer the 10 Questions on the US Government's Science Knowledge Survey?
The American Accent Is Older Than the British Accent
If you need more convincing, check out "Antisocial Media: How Facebook Disconnects Us and Undermines Democracy" by Siva Vaidhyanathan. We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase, Curiosity will get a share of the sale.
Learn more about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day!
Support the show.
9 min
June 20, 2018 The US Government’s Science Knowledge Quiz, Facebook’s Brain Effects, and Manufactured British Accents
In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:
Here's What a 5-Day Break From Facebook Will Do for Your Brain
Can You Answer the 10 Questions on the US Government's Science Knowledge Survey?
The American Accent Is Older Than the British Accent
If you need more convincing, check out "Antisocial Media: How Facebook Disconnects Us and Undermines Democracy" by Siva Vaidhyanathan. We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase, Curiosity will get a share of the sale.
Learn more about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day!
9 min
June 19, 2018Tips to Win an Argument, How to Wash Your Hands, and Summer Blockbuster Origins
In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:
Presenting Too Much Evidence Could Make You Lose an Argument
You Can Thank the Invention of Air Conditioning for the Summer Blockbuster
Washing Your Hands With Cold Water Is Just as Effective
For more persuasion tips and tricks, check out "Thank You for Arguing, Third Edition: What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion" by Jay Heinrichs. And the story of air conditioning isn't all good news: check out "Cool Comfort: America's Romance with Air-Conditioning" by Marsha Ackermann to see how A/C changed the world — and not always for the better.
Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.

Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/tips-to-win-an-argument-how-to-wash-your-hands-and-summer-blockbuster-origins
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 min
June 19, 2018 Tips to Win an Argument, How to Wash Your Hands, and Summer Blockbuster Origins
In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:
SKILLSHARE: Two months of unlimited access to more than 20 thousand classes for just 99 cents
Presenting Too Much Evidence Could Make You Lose an Argument
You Can Thank the Invention of Air Conditioning for the Summer Blockbuster
Washing Your Hands With Cold Water Is Just as Effective
For more persuasion tips and tricks, check out "Thank You for Arguing, Third Edition: What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion" by Jay Heinrichs. And the story of air conditioning isn't all good news: check out "Cool Comfort: America's Romance with Air-Conditioning" by Marsha Ackermann to see how A/C changed the world — and not always for the better. They’re free with your Audible trial, and if you make a purchase using one of these links, then Curiosity will get a share of the sale.
Learn more about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day!
Support the show.
9 min
June 19, 2018 Tips to Win an Argument, How to Wash Your Hands, and Summer Blockbuster Origins
In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:
SKILLSHARE: Two months of unlimited access to more than 20 thousand classes for just 99 cents
Presenting Too Much Evidence Could Make You Lose an Argument
You Can Thank the Invention of Air Conditioning for the Summer Blockbuster
Washing Your Hands With Cold Water Is Just as Effective
For more persuasion tips and tricks, check out "Thank You for Arguing, Third Edition: What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion" by Jay Heinrichs. And the story of air conditioning isn't all good news: check out "Cool Comfort: America's Romance with Air-Conditioning" by Marsha Ackermann to see how A/C changed the world — and not always for the better. They’re free with your Audible trial, and if you make a purchase using one of these links, then Curiosity will get a share of the sale.
Learn more about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day!
9 min
June 18, 2018How to Stop Overspending, World Population Growth, and Big 5 Personality Traits
In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:
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This Simple Money Trick Could Help You Stop Overspending
How the Big 5 Make Up Your Personality
This 10-Minute Personality Test Can Measure You on the 5 Main Personality Traits
Improving World Health Will Reduce Overpopulation, Not Make It Worse
Stage 5 of the Demographic Transition Model | Population Education
Want to know more about how your own personality works? Learn from the experts in Mark Leary, Ph.D.'s "Why You Are Who You Are: Investigations into Human Personality" through The Great Courses Plus online learning platform. It's one of the best ways to enrich your mind with classes taught by experts in their field — and one of the only ways you can join an astronomy class taught by Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Learn more about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day!

Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-stop-overspending-world-population-growth-and-big-5-personality-traits
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 min

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Welcome to Curiosity Weekly from Discovery, hosted by Dr. Samantha Yammine. Once a week, we’ll bring you the latest and greatest in scientific discoveries and break down the details so that you…