An avian conspiracy sparks the question, “what fringe conspiracy theory could you believe?” The Drake equation and how likely we are to be in a simulation universe. A theory of bots consuming content and buying goods. Got something weird? Email [email protected], subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Kanopy and Hoopla Justin: I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson Brian: Time Bandits Bryce: Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile