Mike's Multiverse

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Why do so many people believe Earth is flat? How do you understand the roles science and faith play in our lives? What happens in the brains of people who decide to commit suicide? What does dinosaur DNA say about the age of Earth?

You're in charge of this program. All you have to do is submit a question using #asksciencemike on Twitter, YouTube, or Soundcloud. You can also submit questions anonymously on asksciencemike.com.

Why do so many people believe Earth is flat?

10 Easy Ways You Can Tell For Yourself That The Earth Is Not Flat

Why the flat-earth movement is the best symbol of the increasingly diminished value of truth and intelligence

How Do We Know What We Know? (Epistemology)

Fake News & Media Literacy

How do you understand the roles science and faith play in our lives?

Finding God in the Waves

What happens in the brains of people who decide to commit suicide?

The Interpersonal-Psychological Theory of Suicidal Behavior: Current Empirical Status

The Suicidal Brain

What does dinosaur DNA say about the age of Earth?

T. rex tooth found in Thornton triceratops fossil trove

How Long Does DNA Last?

Episode 114 - Hypnosis, High-Roller Gals, and Humans Riding Dinosaurs

Preproduction by Andrew Galucki.

Ask Science Mike is produced by Gregg Nordin.

The Ask Science Mike theme song was written, performed, and recorded by Jeb Bodiford. If you need original podcast music, he's your guy.

You've got questions, he's got answers.

Even though we may not understand he'll talk anyway.

You've got problems, he won't solve them,

But he'll talk and talk and talk until he's blue in the face.

Science, faith, and life - Ask Science Mike.

Sorry the show is late this week, Gregg's laptop crashed. I'm posting this one from the road, so here's the links for this episode, without the normal "show notes" trim.

How and where imagination occurs in human brains

Imagination and Reality Look Different in the Brain

Striking graphic reveals the construction of Confederate monuments peaked during the Jim Crow and civil rights eras

Why Fake News Targeted Trump Supporters

Why conservatives might be more likely to fall for fake news

Democrats are falling for fake news about Russia

Effects of circumcision on male sexual functions: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The Sexual Impact of Circumcision

Circumcision rates declining in U.S., study says

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: What would creation look like to an observer outside of time? What happens when people on on “auto pilot?” What happens in the brain of someone who is protesting? Is it possible for mental illness to only impact part of the brain?

You're in charge of this program. All you have to do is submit a question using #asksciencemike on Twitter, YouTube, or Soundcloud. You can also submit questions anonymously on asksciencemike.com.

Here are some resources if you’d like to dig deeper into topics from this episode.

What would creation look like to an observer outside of time?

Finding God in the Waves

What happens when people on on “auto pilot?”

New Study Shows Humans Are on Autopilot Nearly Half the Time

Preproduction by Andrew Galucki.

Ask Science Mike is produced by Gregg Nordin.

The Ask Science Mike theme song was written, performed, and recorded by Jeb Bodiford. If you need original podcast music, he's your guy.

You've got questions, he's got answers.

Even though we may not understand he'll talk anyway.

You've got problems, he won't solve them,

But he'll talk and talk and talk until he's blue in the face.

Science, faith, and life - Ask Science Mike.

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: How would raising the minimum wage effect our economy? What do you think about miracles? When does a soul enter the body, and how does that inform a stance on abortion? Are there any credible, secular challenges to Darwin’s Theory of Evolution via Natural Selection.

You're in charge of this program. All you have to do is submit a question using #asksciencemike on Twitter, YouTube, or Soundcloud. You can also submit questions anonymously on asksciencemike.com.

Here are some resources if you’d like to dig deeper into topics from this episode.

How would raising the minimum wage effect our economy?

Minimum wage: Updated research roundup on the effects of increasing pay

How a Rising Minimum Wage Affects Jobs in Seattle

What do you think about miracles?

https://www.christianbook.com/miracles-credibility-new-testament-accounts-vols/craig-keener/9780801039522/pd/039522#CBD-PD-Description

When does a soul enter the body, and how does that inform a stance on abortion?

Episode 23 - Pro-life, Pro-choice

Are there any credible, secular challenges to Darwin’s Theory of Evolution via Natural Selection.

Dubitable Darwin? Why Some Smart, Nonreligious People Doubt the Theory of Evolution

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Here are some resources on each answer if you'd like to dig deeper.

Preproduction by Andrew Galucki.

Ask Science Mike is produced by Gregg Nordin.

The Ask Science Mike theme song was written, performed, and recorded by Jeb Bodiford. If you need original podcast music, he's your guy.

You've got questions, he's got answers.

Even though we may not understand he'll talk anyway.

You've got problems, he won't solve them,

But he'll talk and talk and talk until he's blue in the face.

Science, faith, and life - Ask Science Mike.

This week's show is all about the eclipse happening in the continental USA on August 21, 2017. Here's a few resources to go along with what you heard.

Why a total solar eclipse is such a big deal

NASA Eclipse Maps

Solar Eclipse Glasses

Here's the sermon I gave on my last Sunday in Tallahassee, FL before moving to Los Angeles, CA.

Here's the sermon I gave on my last Sunday in Tallahassee, FL before moving to Los Angeles, CA.

A continuation of Episode 119.

It's move week–this is my last week in Tallahassee, Florida, so I'm basically a full time mover. So, for this week's show I answer as many Patron questions as I can from the top of my head.

A mini episode based on a theme from the mailbag.