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Questions We’re Afraid To Ask
By Bill and DanEducation
Questions We’re Afraid To Ask episodes
- Ep 47 - The Modern Maze
Join us on Twitter @afraid_to_askSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=46411437Join us on Minds - https://www.minds.com/afraidtoask/?referrer=afraidtoaskJoin us on Discord: https://discord.gg/q3a4s39BPCJoin us on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091482060505Intro/Outro Music: https://www.fiftydollardynasty.comIn this conversation, Daniel and Bill discuss the recent election, the media's portrayal of events, and the public's response to political narratives. They explore the implications of drone sightings, geopolitical tensions, and the status of territories like Guam and Puerto Rico. The discussion also touches on cultural identity, regional distinctions, and the complexities of being indigenous in a modern context. In this conversation, Bill and Daniel explore various themes ranging from the vastness of Texas and its cultural diversity to generational differences in perspectives on politeness and modern values. They discuss the clash between traditional and contemporary views on relationships, the impact of technology on attention-seeking behavior, and the implications of anesthesia on consciousness. The dialogue reflects on how societal changes influence individual behavior and perceptions, emphasizing the performative nature of modern interactions.
51 min - Ep. 46 - The Peace Corp. W/ Malin Ouk
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56 min - Ep 45 - Dr. Bebeau
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Dr. Bebo, a general practitioner, discusses the difference between MD and DO degrees and the training involved. He explains the direct primary care (DPC) model, where doctors do not take insurance and instead charge a monthly membership fee. This allows for longer appointment times and more personalized care. The DPC model also allows doctors to negotiate cash prices for services, reducing costs for patients. Dr. Bebo emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health and taking a holistic approach to medicine. In this conversation, Johnny discusses the benefits of the direct primary care model and how it improves patient-doctor relationships. He emphasizes the importance of communication and the use of visual aids to enhance patient understanding. The conversation also touches on the challenges of the traditional healthcare system, including burnout among doctors and the limitations of insurance-based practices. Johnny shares his hope for the future of his practice, including expanding access to care and offering additional services. Overall, the direct primary care model provides a more personalized and affordable approach to healthcare.
59 min - Ep 44 - Plane Wellness
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Plane
Plane43 min - Ep 43 - Eyewitness testimony W/ Nancy Franklin
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Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=46411437Join us on Minds - https://www.minds.com/afraidtoask/?referrer=afraidtoaskJoin us on Discord: https://discord.gg/q3a4s39BPCJoin us on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091482060505Intro/Outro Music: https://www.fiftydollardynasty.comNancy Franklin, from Stony Brook University, discusses eyewitness testimony and the errors that can occur. She explains how she became involved in the field and the importance of memory in her research. The conversation covers topics such as false confessions, perception, and the reliability of eyewitness identification. Nancy provides insights into the factors that can influence eyewitness memory, including suggestive questioning and the presence of police during identification procedures. She also discusses the risks faced by vulnerable individuals during interrogations and the need for proper legal representation. The conversation explores the topics of aphantasia, eyewitness identification, and false confessions. Aphantasia is a condition where individuals are unable to form mental images, which can affect their ability to recall faces accurately. Eyewitness identification is discussed in terms of the challenges faced by individuals with aphantasia and the importance of unbiased instructions and fair fillers in lineup procedures. The conversation also delves into the issue of false confessions, highlighting the role of interrogation techniques and the unreliability of behavioral cues in detecting deception. The conversation explores why outdated methods of lie detection and eyewitness identification are still used in the justice system. The inertia of tradition and the influence of a company that specializes in training officers are major factors. The goal of the justice system is often to close a case rather than find the right person, leading to coerced and false confessions. The conversation also highlights the importance of recording interrogations and eyewitness interviews in their entirety to provide context and prevent manipulation. It emphasizes the need for better education for jurors and the use of expert witnesses to help evaluate eyewitness evidence.1 hr 26 min - Ep 42 Homeschooling w/ James Wright
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Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=46411437Join us on Minds - https://www.minds.com/afraidtoask/?referrer=afraidtoaskJoin us on Discord: https://discord.gg/q3a4s39BPCJoin us on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091482060505Intro/Outro Music: https://www.fiftydollardynasty.comSummaryThe conversation delves into the precision and technological sophistication of ancient artifacts, particularly focusing on the Vase Scan project and the evidence of advanced machining and tooling marks in ancient stone artifacts. The discussion also explores the implications of these findings on our understanding of ancient civilizations and their capabilities. The conversation delves into the challenges and skepticism faced by the Vase Scan Project, the influence of mainstream Egyptology, the potential for a paradigm shift in archaeology, and the complexity of understanding ancient technology. It also explores the precision of the Barabar caves in India and the limitations of applying modern technological concepts to ancient artifacts. The conversation delves into ancient mysteries, technological evolution, and potential cover-ups. It explores the circular reasoning in archeological explanations, the influence of geology on our understanding of the past, and the potential impact of suppressed technologies. The discussion also touches on the possibility of ancient human civilizations and the enigmatic nature of historical archives.1 hr 11 min - 51 min
- Ep 39 - What is Climate Change Really?
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The conversation explores various aspects of climate change, including the influence of humans on the environment, the role of the sun in climate change, and the accuracy of climate models. The urban heat island effect and the importance of clouds in climate are also discussed. The funding and consensus in climate science are examined, as well as the relationship between extreme weather and climate change. The conversation concludes with a call for better stewardship of the environment. The conversation explores the transformation of the natural environment and the role of big government in environmental issues. It delves into the philosophical differences on government intervention and the influence of money and power in shaping environmental policies. The complexity of renewable energy and the need for proper stewardship of the environment are discussed. The misrepresentation of information and the difficulty of challenging beliefs are highlighted. The dangers of questioning and the limitations of free speech are examined. The exploitation of Greta Thunberg and the climate movement as a doomsday cult are explored. The conversation also touches on the failure of the exclusive focus on CO2 and the loss of credibility and violent reactions in the climate change debate. The desire for community and spiritual focus, as well as the search for something to fill the gap, are considered. The conversation concludes with the danger of believing the world is ending.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Climate Change
01:08 Climate Change Happens
04:16 The Role of the Sun in Climate Change
07:05 Separating Stewardship of the Environment from Climate Change
08:06 Lack of Understanding of Carbon and Climate Models
10:19 Historical Climate Data and Inaccurate Models
12:18 The Urban Heat Island Effect
13:12 The Importance of Clouds in Climate
18:56 Funding and Consensus in Climate Science
21:20 Extreme Weather and Climate Change
23:02 The Melting Ice Caps and Ice Age
27:28 The Need for Better Stewardship of the Environment
33:00 The Transformation of the Natural Environment
34:08 The Role of Big Government
35:35 The Philosophical Difference on Government
36:09 The Influence of Money and Power
37:05 The Complexity of Renewable Energy
38:00 The Need for Proper Stewardship of the Environment
39:12 The Misrepresentation of Information
40:11 The Difficulty of Challenging Beliefs
42:23 The Dangers of Questioning
44:00 The Limitations of Free Speech
45:55 The Exploitation of Greta Thunberg
46:37 The Climate Movement as a Doomsday Cult
48:02 The Climate Change as a Replacement Threat
49:18 The Difficulty of Debating Climate Change
50:17 The Complexity of Climate Science
51:31 The Failure of the Exclusive Focus on CO2
53:00 The Loss of Credibility and Violent Reactions
55:10 The Desire for Community and Spiritual Focus
56:53 The Search for Something to Fill the Gap
58:25 The Danger of Believing the World is Ending
1 hr - Ep. 38 - Gunung Padang W/Dr. Danny Hilman Natawidjaja - Why are we so reluctant to accept new ideas?
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https://grahamhancock.com/natawidjajadh1/
Summary
Dr. Danny Hilman Natawidjaja discusses his research on Gunung Padang, an archaeological site in Indonesia. He explains how he used geology and geophysical methods to explore the site and uncover its ancient structures. The research revealed that Gunung Padang is much more than a simple megalithic structure and has multiple layers dating back thousands of years. However, the research faced criticism and the paper was retracted, leading to a delay in further research and funding. Dr. Natawidjaja plans to republish the paper and conduct more comprehensive carbon dating to support the findings. In this conversation, Danny Hilman Natawidjaja discusses the challenges of breakthrough findings being accepted in the scientific community. He mentions examples such as the Altamira cave paintings and the theory of plate tectonics. The conversation then shifts to a discussion about carbon dating and the criticisms surrounding its accuracy. Natawidjaja explains that the focus of the critique is not on the carbon dating methods themselves, but on the association of the samples with human-made constructions. He also discusses the importance of finding charcoal samples for more accurate carbon dating. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the excavation and preservation of archaeological sites, with Natawidjaja expressing his disappointment with the standard procedures in Indonesia.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
08:09 Uncovering the Layers and Structures of Gunung Padang
14:03 Peer Review and Controversies
33:41 The Challenges of Accepting Breakthrough Findings
47:25 Preservation and Excavation of Archaeological Sites in Indonesia
Keywords
Gunung Padang, archaeological site, geology, geophysical methods, megalithic structure, layers, carbon dating, research funding, retraction, breakthrough findings, acceptance, Altamira cave paintings, plate tectonics, carbon dating, criticisms, accuracy, charcoal samples, excavation, preservation, archaeological sites
57 min
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