Drake equation A thought experiment on the variables of the chance of intelligent life in the universe Variables are: the average rate of star formation in our galaxy the fraction of those stars that have planets the average number of planets that can potentially support life per star that has … Continue reading

Sleep What is sleep? – From healthysleep.med.harvard.edu: “We all have at least a vague notion of what sleep is, but that doesn’t mean that defining this mysterious part of our lives is simple. After all, detailed analysis of our own sleep isn’t really an option, given that we rarely know … Continue reading

An Irreverent Skeptics first. A crossover show with “A Skeptics Guide to Conspiracy” talking about the 9/11 conspiracies. Continue reading

First World Problems KnowYourMeme.com has the perfect description of FWP: “First World Problems, also known as “White Whine”, are frustrations and complaints that are only experienced by privileged individuals in wealthy countries. It is typically used as a tongue-in-cheek comedic device to make light of trivial inconveniences.” Notable: White Girl … Continue reading

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Irreverent Skeptics Podcast: Cryptozoology December 21, 2013 Cryptozoology is: a pseudoscience involving the search for animals whose existence has not been proven. From mythical animals to those believed to be extinct, the study searches for proof of said animals or “cryptids”. List of cryptids: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cryptids   Notable: Bigfoot Yeti Nessie Before 1912, … Continue reading