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This episode, we discuss our charity drive for the third quarter of 2021. We talk about gender, gender identity, and sex. Doug (they/them) reveals that they are nonbinary and explains their journey and thoughts on the identity. We have a long discussion about labels and the ways they can help or hurt social bonds.

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References [1] https://menandboys.ids.ac.uk/sexuality-and-social-justice-toolkit/1-issues-and-debates/whats-wrong-labels [2] https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/gender-identity/sex-gender-identity [3] https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

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On this episode, Emily and Doug discuss imperfections in our memory, starting with a review of how the brain physically stores memores (callback to episode 1 of the show when we discussed myelinization). Emily teaches us high-level details about how memory works and how we store memory in our brains. We then discuss the different kinds of errors that affect our ability to store and then recall memories. We conclude with a few fun facts about memory and our best theories about how it all works.

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References [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memory_error [2] https://courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-psychology/chapter/memory-distortions/ [3] https://www.verywellmind.com/forgetting-about-psychology-2795034 [4] https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wsu-sandbox/chapter/problems-with-memory/ [5] https://www.basf.com/global/en/media/magazine/archive/issue-4/the-nature-of-memory.html [6] https://qbi.uq.edu.au/brain-basics/memory/how-are-memories-formed [7] https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/schacterlab/files/dodsonkoutstaalschacter2000.pdf

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This episode, Doug and Emily talk about the way we earn our money. The focus initially is on tipping as how we've adopted it in North America culturally, and then how it's an inherently discriminatory transaction that doesn't achieve its intended purpose. We briefly touch on universal basic income (though that could be a whole episode on its own). We end with a discussion about reparation payments made to African American families and what the opportunities here could be.

WE WILL BE TAKING SOME TIME OFF AND WILL BE BACK IN MID-LATE JUNE.

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References [1] https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/22/leaving-a-tip-is-an-american-custom-why-thats-a-problem.html [2] https://swer.wtamu.edu/sites/default/files/Data/17%20-%2026-223-828-1-PB.pdf [3] https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22301751/digital-tipping-creators-platforms [4] https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2019/7/22/20703636/doordash-instacart-tip-policy [5] https://www.vox.com/2014/7/17/5888347/one-more-case-against-tipping [6] https://youtu.be/LfgSEwjAeno [7] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reparations_for_slavery [8] https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/28/us/politics/biden-spending-plans.html [9]https://gimletmedia.com/shows/howtosaveaplanet/o2hr94m/is-bidens-jobs-plan-a-skinny-green-new

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This episode, Emily and Doug talk about procrastination. We talk about what leads to procrastination, the toll it can have on people in their lives, and what you can do to fight against procrastination tendencies in your life. [Insert witty joke about procrastination here - I'll definitely get around to doing this before publishing the episode]

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References [1] https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/25/smarter-living/why-you-procrastinate-it-has-nothing-to-do-with-self-control.html [2] https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/procrastination [3] https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/why-wait-the-science-behind-procrastination [4] https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newHTE_96.htm

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On this episode, Doug and Emily discuss their personal experiences with car accidents before delving into some statistics and some of the most serious threats to the safety of us as other drivers or pedestrians. We wrap up by talking about some solutions to the dangers of driving.

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Help stop the hate against Asian Americans and promote the success of American Asian women by contributing to the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum at here!

References [1] https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/Publication/813060 [2] https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db395-H.pdf [3] https://www.thezebra.com/resources/research/distracted-driving-statistics/ [4] https://www.responsibility.org/alcohol-statistics/drunk-driving-statistics/drunk-driving-fatality-statistics/ [5] https://dui.drivinglaws.org/texas.php [6] https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title14/14cfr61_main_02.tpl [7] https://www.forbes.com/sites/lanceeliot/2019/08/06/thinking-logically-about-the-risks-of-self-driving-cars/?sh=1d069bb972ce [8] https://thehill.com/policy/transportation/542793-study-links-adaptive-cruise-control-to-increased-crash-risk [9] https://www.wired.com/story/tesla-autopilot-why-crash-radar/ [10] https://www.tesla.com/VehicleSafetyReport

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This episode, we're talking about the discrimination faced by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. We discuss a brief history of Asian American discrimination since the advent of Asian immigration to America, then we let Emily talk about her personal experiences as an Asian American.

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Help stop the hate against Asian Americans and promote the success of American Asian women by contributing to the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum at here!

References [1] https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2021/03/a-long-history-of-bigotry-against-asian-americans/ [2] https://www.ihollaback.org/

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This episode, we discuss the history and science of horoscopes and astrology. We cover the Mars Effect (generalization of predictions) before moving on to scientific literacy and statistical significance of astrology. We then discuss how astrology exists in society and what impacts it has on our lives. We close with a brief discussion about the hate that's been directed toward Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders recently.

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REFERENCES [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horoscope [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natal_astrology [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astrology_and_science [4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudoscience [5] https://cyclesresearchinstitute.org/subjects/cycles-astrology/gauguelin/ [6] https://www.britannica.com/topic/New-Age-movement [7] https://www.panmacmillan.com/blogs/lifestyle-wellbeing/the-popularity-of-astrology [8] https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2018/01/the-new-age-of-astrology/550034/ [9] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_effect [10] https://www.theguardian.com/education/2004/nov/18/research.highereducation2 [11] https://www.britannica.com/science/Barnum-Effect [12] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnum_effect

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This week, we talk about how the standards we use to communicate and what constitutes valid communication. We visit some historical events in language history, and we talk about where the future of language is headed.

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References [1] Cullen, Mary. 2021, February 17. Instructional Solutions. https://www.instructionalsolutions.com/blog/one-space-vs-two-after-period [2] Hacker, D. & Sommers, N. (2013). A pocket style manual: APA version, sixth edition. Boston, MA: Bedford/St. Martin's. [3] Communication. Oxford English Dictionary. https://www.oed.com/view/Entry/37309 [4] https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/explore-shakespeare/shakespedia/shakespeares-words/ [5] Urban Dictionary. https://www.urbandictionary.com/ [6] Bylund, Anders. To Google or Not to Google. The Motley Fool. https://www.fool.com/investing/dividends-income/2006/07/05/to-google-or-not-to-google.aspx [7] Lee, C. (2019). Welcome, singular "they". APA Style. https://apastyle.apa.org/blog/singular-they [8] Hanke, Stacey. How social media affects our ability to communicate. Thrive Global. https://thriveglobal.com/stories/how-social-media-affects-our-ability-to-communicate/ [9] The Social Dilemma (2020). Netflix. https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224 [10] Cox, John. Ask the captain: How does air traffic control deal with foreign languages? ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/Travel/captain-air-traffic-control-deal-foreign-languages/story?id=15000162 [11] Noack, Rick. The future of language. The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2015/09/24/the-future-of-language/

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This week, we talk about what causes dreams, some brief sleep science, what dreams may mean, and a variety of other bite-sized facts about sleep. What do our recurring dreams mean?

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References [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream [2] https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-four-stages-of-sleep-2795920 [3] https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/284378#_noHeaderPrefixedContent [4] https://www.verywellmind.com/facts-about-dreams-2795938 [5] https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/dreaming [6] https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/dreaming-overview [7] https://www.sleepfoundation.org/dreams [8] https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/284378#interpretations

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This week, we take a look at different scenarios that could end the world. We start with the obvious ones like an asteroid or nuclear war, and then we dip into some more obscure endings to give you something to keep you up at night.

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Our current charity push is for Carbon 180. Help plan for the future and remove carbon dioxide from our atmosphere here!

References [1] Fermi paradox. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fermi_paradox [2] Animashaun, Christina. This is exactly how a nuclear war would kill you. Vox. 2018. https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2018/10/19/17873822/nuclear-war-weapons-bombs-how-kill [3] Flash facts about lightning. National Geographic. 2005. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/6/flash-facts-about-lightning/ [4] Young, Chris. What is the probability of a huge civilization-ending asteroid impact? Interesting Engineering. 2020. https://interestingengineering.com/what-is-the-probability-of-a-huge-civilization-ending-asteroid-impact [5] 99942 Apophis. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/99942_Apophis [6] Bartels, Meghan. A rare kind of black hole may be wandering around our Milky Way. 2019. https://www.space.com/43024-rare-black-hole-in-milky-way.html [7] O'Callaghan, Jonathan. What would happen if a black hole entered our Solar System? Space Answers. 2018. https://www.spaceanswers.com/solar-system/what-would-happen-if-a-black-hole-entered-our-solar-system/ [8] The most dangerous stuff in the universe - Strange stars explained. Kurzgezagt. 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_8yK2kmxoo [9] Kardashev scale. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kardashev_scale [10] Haugen, Chris. The Day the Earth Stood Still: A doomsday idea from nanotechnology. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. 2009. http://pages.erau.edu/~andrewsa/chris_haugen_project3.html