Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE

By AsapSCIENCE

Each week Greg and Mitch of AsapSCIENCE explain the science behind a controversial subject. They use studies, recent research and anecdotes to keep you entertained while *BAM* simultaneously LEARNING!... more

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Number 1: The “Number Go Up” Addiction
We’re back! On today’s episode, we go in on the most nefarious marketing tactic developed and that is also causing people a lot of stress… 'Number Go Up' addiction. We discuss how counting wins, likes, and even equity, control a lot of our online and everyday life, along with the effects it’s having on us and the world at large. To leave us a message on 'Number Go Up' addiction, topics you would like to know about or anything Sidenote by asapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chat For more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/ Sources: https://journals.biologists.com/jeb/article/224/6/jeb218289/237916/Neuroethology-of-number-sense-across-the-animal https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1308141110 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9054347/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/meta-social-media-harms-settlement-9.7320919 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodhart%27s_law Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 02, 202654min
Number 2: The new eating disorder secretly destroying men
On today’s episode, we go in on… Bigorexia Nervosa, the body dysmorphia disorder that is on the rise and affecting men globally and also other genders, as well. We discuss the science behind this disorder, how social media is connected and why trying to achieve a ‘healthy’ lifestyle can be the culprit behind Bigorexia Nervosa. Drop us a message and tell us your thoughts on Bigorexia, topics you’re curious about or anything, Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chat For more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/ Sources: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/eating-disorders-in-men-and-boys/ https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/muscle-dysmorphia-anxiety-mens-mental-health https://bdd.iocdf.org/expert-opinions/muscle-dysmorphia/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12294503/ https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.726032/full https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9433244/#B7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 22, 20261h 1min
Number 3: Why music makes sex better
On today’s episode, we go in on… what gets us in the mood! Specifically, do we like music on or off during sex, and the scents/smells, and spaces that turn us on. Listen to us debate Greg’s 10-hour sex playlist, what is too distracting in the bedroom and the science behind what gets everyone going! Check out Greg's 10-HOUR SEX PLAYLIST here Drop us a message and tell us your sex music, topics you’re curious about or anything, Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chat For more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/ Sources: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0183531 https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1269820/full https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38420176/ https://emusicology.org/article/id/4640/ https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-023-02802-4 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-007-9217-9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 15, 202652min
Number 4: BRAIN ROT: The Science of Mindlessly Scrolling
On today’s episode, we go in on BRAIN ROT and what mindless scrolling is doing to our brains, cognitive function and mental health. We also get into the difference between doomscrolling and brain rot and the casino phenomenon behind short-form content. Save your brains! To leave us a message on brain rot or topics you would like to know about, or anything Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chat For more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/ Sources: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12322333/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41231585/ https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09658211.2025.2521076#abstract https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/human-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2025.1542271/full https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12998613/ https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1454296.pdf https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10756502/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12329480/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11939997/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11939997/#B16-brainsci-15-00283 (edited) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 08, 20261h 2min
Number 5: Exposing your favourite influencers
On today’s episode, we go in on Science Influencers!! We discuss how the culture of influencing has created misinformation, distrust of medical professionals and why you should be skeptical of all online influencers, including us! To leave us a message on influencers, or topics you would like to know about or anything, Sidenote by asapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chat For more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/ Sources: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/365041306_Science_communication_by_scientists_and_influencers_on_social_media https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mar.70106 https://jcom.sissa.it/article/pubid/JCOM_2405_2025_V02/ https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-03855-2 https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-03143-z https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-02966-6 https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-01771-z https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00933-3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 01, 202657min