While the myth of lemmings taking mass suicidal plunges off cliffs was disproven years ago, it stubbornly persists in popular culture.  Let's take a look at the history of the myth, the evidence disproving it, and what it has to teach us about the danger of "received wisdom."

While the myth of lemmings taking mass suicidal plunges off cliffs was disproven years ago, it stubbornly persists in popular culture. Let's take a look at the history of the myth, the evidence disproving it, and what it has to teach us about the danger of "received wisdom."

GC003 Lemmings, Irony, and Mindsets

Your own personal geek-to-English translator, in handy Podcast form!  Equal parts topical science background, correction / explanation of poorly reported science & tech issues, and just plain interesting points to ponder.  A 20 minute helping of critical thinking every week, presented in conversational style and with a dash of dry humor.

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Your own personal geek-to-English translator, in handy Podcast form! Equal parts topical science background, correction / explanation of poorly reported science & tech issues, and just plain interesting points to ponder. A 20 minute helping of critical thinking every week, presented in conversational style and with a dash of dry humor.

Your own personal geek-to-English translator, in handy Podcast form!  Equal parts topical science background, correction / explanation of poorly reported science &amp; tech issues, and just plain interesting points to ponder.  A 20 minute helping of critical thinking every week, presented in conversational style and with a dash of dry humor.

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