Buckle up and plunge once more into the analytical wonderland of Phantasmagoria. In this episode, Matt and Scott discuss the spine-tingling science behind the supposedly supernatural Ouija board, reconcile the mind-bending Paradox of the Ravens (so that it will frustrate us… nevermore), and seek to properly categorize the multifaceted political opinions of the world.

Bibliography & Additional Resources

Ouija Boards

Clip from National Geographic’s Brain Games: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNk8-A1gRMo

Steven Woodford (aka Rationality Rules) debunks the Ouija Board (quick trigger warning: his tone and word choice in this particular video is somewhat condescending, but there’s still some great science in there): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4W5bF7H-1A 

Penn & Teller: B.S.! Season 1, Episode 12: Ouija Boards & Near Death Experiences (IMPORTANT NOTE: This episode is not appropriate for children): https://www.sho.com/penn-and-teller-bullshit/season/1/episode/12/ouija-boards-near-death-experiences 

The Paradox of the Ravens

Wireless Philosophy explains the paradox of the ravens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SKmqh5Eu4Y&vl=en 

Meta-politics

The Political Compass: https://www.politicalcompass.org/ 

8Values: https://8values.github.io/ 

Political Typology: http://www.people-press.org/quiz/political-typology/ 

Theme Music: Seasons by DJ AG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46qQWSbSJSo 

The President’s March: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_United_States_Army_Old_Guard_Fife_and_Drum_Corps/Celebrating_50_Years/