Round Table Squared

This week we find out a new Dinosaur has been discovered. After, we chat about a project using gravity to store electricity. Finally, we'll discuss the IRS Chief estimating 1 Trillion in taxes goes uncollected every year.

Sources:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-56814655

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-56819798

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-treasury-irs/irs-chief-says-1-trillion-in-taxes-goes-uncollected-every-year-idUSKBN2C0255

This week we chat about human activities concerning the Amazon's destruction is worsening climate change. After, we go into how widespread the false narratives of the January 6th insurrection on the US capital have become in the Republican party. Lastly, we'll hear from some of those jailed in conjunction with the failed coup discussing how they are being poorly treated.

 Sources:

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/artic

le/amazon-rainforest-now-appears-to-be-contributing-to

-climate-change

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-politics-disinformation/half-of-republicans-believe-false-accounts-of-deadly-u-s-capitol-riot-reuters-ipsos-poll-idUSKBN2BS0RZ

https://www.politico.com/news/2021/04/06/capitol-riot-defendant-alleges-beating-by-jail-guards-479413

This week we discuss some recent research into the field of Psychedelic therapy using DMT. Then we chat about the recreation of Earth's first analog computer the Antikythera Mechanism. Lastly, we talk about a recent discovery of organic matter crucial for life on an asteroid and all the interesting implications that could hold.

 Sources:

https://www.bbc.com/news/health-56373202

https://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/ancient-greek-antikythera-mechanism-recreated-by-scientists-40188132.html

https://www.sciencealert.com/a-single-grain-of-asteroid-dust-hints-at-an-exciting-story-of-life-s-origins-in-space

This week we chat about Boris Johnson's peculiar response to the murder of Sarah Everard. Then later we discuss ranked-choice voting.

Sources:

https://www.scotsman.com/news/crime/body-of-sarah-everard-was-found-in-a-builders-bag-and-identified-using-dental-records-3164850

https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/16/uk/sarah-everard-poli

ce-graphic-scli-intl-gbr/index.html

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/mar/16/project-vigilant-what-are-the-measures-boris-johnson-announced

https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/blogs/stateline/2021/03/12/ranked-choice-voting-gains-momentum-nationwide

This week we start off discussing some research into whether the human soul exists and its return to the universe. After we'll chat about China's proposal to teach masculinity to its boys. Lastly, we talk about how a space hotel is slated in the near future.

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Twitter: @SquaredRound

Sources:

https://curiosmos.com/scientists-say-the-soul-does-not-die-it-returns-to-the-universe/

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140116085105.htm

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/china-proposes-teaching-masculinity-boys-state-alarmed-changing-gender-roles-n1258939

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/voyager-station-space-hotel-scn/index.html

This week we have some light-hearted chit-chat about the recent news concerning the climate crisis and the steps we can take to get to net-zero!

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Sources:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/climate-change-9-year

s-john-kerry/

https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2021/01/27/getting-to-net-zero-and-even-net-negative-is-surprisingly-feasible-and-affordable/

https://www.climate.gov/news-features/understanding-climate/climate-change-atmospheric-carbon-dioxide

https://www.floodmap.net/

This week we have some fun chatting about the recent news concerning a new book from Harvard Astronomer Avi Loeb and the Ouamuamua object in 2017.

Sources:

https://phys.org/news/2021-02-harvard-astronomer-alien-vessel-paid.html

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucedorminey/2021/02/11/harvard-astronomer-views-interstellar-interloper-as-humanitys-wake-up-call/?sh=e7a1c124a215

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CA%BBOumuamua

This week we're starting a brand new season and brand new tone for the podcast. 

We'll talk about the Texas Mayor who resigned after insulting his residents amid power outages. Then it's on to Utah we're lawmakers are nixing consent as part of sexual education. Lastly, we'll discuss some recent research into the antidepressive effects of Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy. 

Sources:

https://kvia.com/news/texas/2021/02/16/texas-mayor-quits-after-calling-residents-are-lazy-and-weak-amid-power-outages-from-storm/

https://www.ksl.com/article/50103830/utah-lawmakers-nix-idea-requiring-consent-as-part-of-sex-education

https://www.psypost.org/2020/11/psilocybin-assisted-psychotherapy-produces-large-rapid-and-sustained-antidep

ressant-effects-58657

This week we'll learn about a youtuber who was shot during a prank robbery; find out you can hire a goat for your zoom call; and then discover scientist have created transparent wood. Plus more!

Sources:

https://www.wkrn.com/news/police-1-killed-in-hermitage-shooting-2/

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/lancashire-police-break-up-illegal-19784487

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-lancashire-55887368

https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/business-journal/2021/02/02/have-crappy-ex-name-litter-box-after-them-valentines-day-humane-society/4361782001/

https://www.foxnews.com/travel/four-travelers-eat-66-pounds-of-oranges-to-avoid-extra-airline-fees?cmpid=prn_newsstand

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/scientists-develop-transparent-wood-that-is-stronger-and-lighter-than-glass-1.5902739

This week we chat about a pilot who flew a banner over Robinhood HQ. Learn more about the pharmacist who destroyed doses of the Covid-19 vaccine. Then discover how wooden satellites might stop space junk. Plus more!

Sources:

https://worldnewsera.com/news/entertainment/plane-flies-over-robinhood-hq-with-suck-my-nuts-banner/

https://happymag.tv/man-dies-from-extreme-orgasm/

https://lawandcrime.com/crime/pharmacist-who-sabotaged-covid-19-vaccines-allegedly-believed-sky-was-shield-to-stop-people-from-seeing-god-fbi/

https://www.twincities.com/2020/12/31/north-dakota-man-kicks-in-front-door-after-getting-no-reply-to-facebook-friend-request-police-say/

https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/12/30/squirrel-attacks-rego-park-queens/

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-55463366