The Not So Scientific Method

Back by popular demand, we're talking all about celebrity blinds again this week! We took the time to discuss some topics from last week in more depth and try to stump each other by having to guess the celebrities in anonymous blinds. Play along with us and see if you can guess them too!

That's right folks... we're taking you down the conspiracy rabbit hole with us and talking about celebrity blind items. What is a blind? What would it mean if they were widely known by the public? Does the public already know about them? We'll answer all of your burning questions (or mostly just gossip about all of the ALLEGED crazy stuff celebs do behind closed doors). We guarantee you'll leave wanting to know more.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blind_item

https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=2013-01-01%202022-03-06&geo=US&q=nina%20dobrev,nina%20dobrev%20yachting

https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&geo=US&q=jennifer%20anniston%20marijuana

https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&geo=US&q=ariana%20grande%20drugs

https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=2009-01-01%202022-03-06&geo=US&q=ariana%20grande%20cocaine

https://www.intouchweekly.com/posts/ariana-grande-recalls-taking-care-of-ex-mac-miller-amid-drug-issues/

https://nypost.com/2015/11/01/is-jimmy-fallons-partying-getting-out-of-hand/

https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/report-necklace-lindsay-lohan-steal-earrings/story?id=12880941

https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&geo=US&q=lindsay%20lohan%20stealing

https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/culture/a39088415/blake-lively-ryan-reynolds-valentines-day-photo/

https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&geo=US&q=nick%20jonas%20gay

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-blinds/id1577848888

https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheblindspod/?hl=en

Shockingly Noreen made it back from Africa in one piece. She braved the baboons, ate an ostrich, and survived almost getting robbed for her luggage. So this week we're going over all the insider info so you can plan your next trip to the Serengeti. Join us as we bless the rains down in Africa on this week's episode.

We know our last episode left you anxious about the future of face recognition systems, but don't worry. This week we're going to tell you all about how to defeat a facial recognition system! Some methods may be a little crazy like 3D printed masks of another persons face... But others are much more simple like wearing a hoodie that zippers over your entire head. Either way we're just lucky we don't live in China where public restrooms have a limit on toilet paper...

https://www.areyouyou.eu/

https://www.wired.co.uk/article/avoid-facial-recognition-software

http://www.urmesurveillance.com/urme-prosthetic/

https://cvdazzle.com/

https://www.facefirst.com/blog/amazing-uses-for-face-recognition-facial-recognition-use-cases/

No this isn't 1984... Not yet at least... This week we break down everything you need to know about face recognition technology, the possible dangers of it, and some of the pros. Maybe it will even make you think the next time you use that dog cartoon face filter on Snapchat.

https://www.eff.org/pages/face-recognition

https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2019/09/05/more-than-half-of-u-s-adults-trust-law-enforcement-to-use-facial-recognition-responsibly/

https://www.csis.org/blogs/technology-policy-blog/how-accurate-are-facial-recognition-systems-%E2%80%93-and-why-does-it-matter

https://www.npr.org/2021/01/05/953515627/facial-recognition-and-beyond-journalist-ventures-inside-chinas-surveillance-sta

https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/to-board-a-plane-without-a-ticket-just-give-up-your-face-and-your-privacy/#:~:text=Business-,To%20board%20a%20plane%20without%20a%20ticket%2C%20just%20give,your%20face%20%E2%80%94%20and%20your%20privacy&text=NEW%20YORK%20%E2%80%93%20You%20won't,Put%20away%20your%20passport%2C%20too

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/jan/13/what-are-deepfakes-and-how-can-you-spot-them

We took our new NFT knowledge and put it to the test this week... We tried buying NFT's! And spoiler alert: we weren't as successful as we wanted to be. Listen in with us as we discuss the trials and tribulations of going to OpenSea and trying to buy an NFT!

I know you're all wondering.... what exactly is an NFT? We were wondering that too. And honestly, even after doing this whole episode, we're still not sure that we really understand what's going on. But come along for the ride with us as we explain the word fungible, discuss the similarities between baseball cards and NFTs, and basically just try to understand what all the hype is about.

Article Referenced:
https://www.theverge.com/22310188/nft-explainer-what-is-blockchain-crypto-art-faq

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-fintech-nft-data-idCAKCN2EB1I8

https://finbold.com/global-interest-in-nfts-soars-by-426-in-a-month-data-shows/

https://capital.com/best-nft-projects-10-picks-to-watch-in-2021

That's right ladies and gents, we went to a Christmas market just to get the inside scoop for ya'll. We ate food, took in all the string lights, spent money on things we don't need, and pined over some hot chocolate. We'll break it all down for you and let you know if you should spend your hard earned free time to trek into the city and visit one yourself. Then we'll break it down even further with some insider info Jamie got from a German colleague who knows the ins and outs of authentic European Christmas markets.

Are you a fan of string lights, hot chocolate, and shopping for handmade items from small businesses? As with any basic millenial, us too. That's why this week we're talking about Christmas markets. You know, the ones that in your head are a stroll through a light snow fall with a warm drink in hand, but in reality are elbowing through a crowd to look at a lot of expensive things. Although, we are definitely willing to take a trip to an authentic market in Germany to see if these markets are just the cure to typical consumerism.... 

https://fiveminutehistory.com/a-brief-history-of-christmas-markets/

https://www.german-way.com/history-and-culture/holidays-and-celebrations/christmas/christmas-markets-in-germany/

https://visitcroatia.com/the-history-of-europes-christmas-markets/

https://www.statista.com/statistics/1075514/preferred-purchase-locations-for-christmas-gifts-in-the-united-states/

https://www.statista.com/statistics/1190640/christmas-gifts-internet-france-containment-shopping-preference-online-offline/

https://www.statista.com/statistics/751223/christmas-markets-worldwide-by-country/

https://www.statista.com/statistics/368784/christmas-markets-europe-sales-value-by-country/

https://www.statista.com/statistics/503789/activities-planned-christmas-great-britain/

https://www.statista.com/statistics/950366/leading-15-christmas-markets-in-europe/

https://www.dangerous-business.com/german-christmas-market-musts/

How was your Black Friday? Kind of lame? Same here unfortunately... On this episode we talk about our Black Friday shopping experiences and determine whether or not the global supply chain ruined everything. Hint: the global supply chain has ruined Jamie’s cat’s diet.