Social science research is becoming more and more fruitful. As a result, an almost endless list of terms are emerging, like 'white privilege' or 'ageism’, which we have already covered in past episodes of Do You Really Know? These studies often share the same objective and that is to shine a light on social phenomena we tend to dismiss, calling out persisting discrimination.

The words 'ableism' and 'disablism' appeared in public debate to denounce systemic oppression against people with disabilities. Although ableism and disablism both describe discrimination based on disability, the emphasis for each of these terms is slightly different. Disablism implies discrimination against disabled people. Meanwhile, ableism is discrimination in favour of non-disabled people by seeing them as the norm to the extent that anyone else is forgotten.

What are some examples of ableism? Isn’t there a danger of manipulation? How can we work against it? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Antibiotics are critical to modern medicine, and have saved millions of lives since first being introduced in the mid-20th century. However, there are drawbacks to prescribing antibiotics when they’re not actually required.

Of course there’s the issue of antibiotic resistance, which is seen as a major threat to human health. And there are also unwanted side effects of antibiotic use to take into account. After all, they don’t only target the bacteria that are making us sick. They also kill harmless bacteria in the gut which actually keep us healthy. What’s more, according to MedicalXpress.com, “this disruption to gut microbiome composition can last for up to two years after antibiotic treatment.” Other side effects include diarrhea and bloating.

Is there anything we can do to protect our gut? Can antibiotics also lead to yeast infections? Do I have to go right to the end of my course of antibiotics? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Have you ever walked into your living room, kitchen or bedroom and completely forgotten what you went there for? It can be pretty annoying, and a little unsettling too. You might start wondering if you’ve got memory problems.

This mental block phenomenon actually has a name: the doorway effect. It happens to most people from time to time. Through a series of studies run by Gabriel Radvansky and his colleagues at the University of Notre Dame in the USA, the doorway effect has been proved scientifically. The findings were published in the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology in 2011.

Has it been studied by researchers? So what’s actually going on in the brain at that specific moment? Should I be worried if it happens to me? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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One of the consequences of the pandemic has been the increased interest and possibility for people to work from home. For many it is a great option, but increasingly employers are worried about time theft. Time theft is a catch all term for employees being paid for being at work when they were not really working.

It could be because of things like taking longer breaks than scheduled; logging off early; or using work time to do personal tasks. This has all been illustrated rather well with the case of Karlee Besse who worked remotely as an accountant. But she was fired and sued her company for unfair dismissal and was awarded compensation.

What is time theft? What is TimeCamp? What is the problem with ‘bossware’ ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Discussions of sexism are commonplace in public discourse. And despite government policies aimed to ensure equality between women and men, the problem persists. Even if in your immediate environment, sexism seems to be gone for good, you may be thinking of sexism in its classical sense.

Experts say that more discreet forms remain, and benevolent sexism is one of them. Benevolent sexism is part of another theory presented by Peter Glick and Susan Fiske in 1996. The two scholars coined the term ambivalent sexism, defined as the coexistence of hostile sexism and benevolent sexism toward women. Within that concept, hostile sexism refers to explicitly negative attitudes to individuals who violate traditional gender roles.

Can a form of prejudice really be benevolent? What kind of remarks, for example? But something called benevolent can’t be too harmful, can it? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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The ChatGPT AI chatbot has grabbed a lot of attention since it was released in December 2022. GPT stands for generative Pre-trained transformer, and the chatbot is based on one of the most advanced AI language models currently available.

Those who’ve tested it have been impressed at how it generates complex, human-like responses to many different kinds of questions. It’s also been used to write essays and scripts for a TV sitcom. It’s led to speculation that AI will soon revolutionise industries, and could even replace Google, which has an 84% search engine market share according to Statista.

Why would people stop using Google to browse the internet? Are there any drawbacks? Is ChatGPT meant to be used as a search engine? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Are baths or showers better for our health?

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Is microwaving food bad for you?

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Online influencer and self-confessed misogynist Andrew Tate has now been in prison for over a month, following his arrest in late December on human trafficking charges. The Romanian police force who arrested him released a statement saying Tate, along with his brother and two other suspects, used “physical violence and mental coercion” to force victims to perform pornography.

The statement went into further detail, saying the group recruited new victims by “misrepresenting their intention to enter into a marriage/cohabitation relationship and the existence of genuine feelings of love”. This tactic is also known as the loverboy method. Charges haven’t actually been brought against him and his brother yet, but they did appeal against their detention in early January, a bid which was unsuccessful.

Does Tate deny the charges? Why is it called the loverboy method? Isn’t it easy to detect? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Is microwaving food bad for you?

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Electric cars feel like a great choice for the environment but are they a great choice for you? Here are some tips and advice to help you decide. Despite the cost of electricity going up recently electric cars are still less expensive to run than petrol or diesel equivalents.

When it comes to charging your car you will get the best price by charging at home on off-peak hours. Using a public charger can be more expensive but it should still work out cheaper than filling up with petrol. Also, electric cars are usually less expensive to have serviced as they have fewer moving parts to repair or replace. 

What are the advantages of an electric car? Are they really better for the planet? Are they better for us? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Are baths or showers better for our health?

Can this budgeting method help us save better?

Is microwaving food bad for you?

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According to the World Health Organisation, harmful use of alcohol accounts for 3 million deaths each year. Indeed, it’s the third leading cause of preventable death, and causes a large burden for societies across the world.

Of course regular alcohol consumption doesn’t always kill, but it can lead to other health problems, including neurological disorders. Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome is one such example. It’s the combination of Wernicke encephalopathy and Korsakoff Syndrome. Both are linked to vitamin B1 deficiency. Alcohol has a direct toxic effect on the brain, which can lead to a lack of certain substances, such as vitamin B1, which is also known as thiamine.

What are the symptoms of this syndrome? How does it develop? Are there any forms of treatment? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Is microwaving food bad for you?

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When it comes to getting clean, some people prefer chilling in the bath for a good half an hour or more, while others like how quick and practical it is having a shower. Let’s consider the two choices from a health perspective.

It's pretty common knowledge that taking a bath isn't very eco-friendly, in terms of water consumption. Of course there are variables at play here when comparing the two. When taking a bath, you only really need to fill around a third of the tub up, so your torso is submerged when you lie down. But some people will fill it higher, which obviously uses more water. When taking a shower, it depends how long you keep it running for and how powerful the flow rate is. 

What does taking a bath do to our bodies? What about its impact on the cardiovascular system? Are there any points of comparison where taking a shower is better? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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