On this episode I talk about a several psych topics, including what computer programs look at when they try to guess your sexual orientation - and they are really accurate at doing so. Also: anxiety blankets and the musical Hairspray - what do we reveal about ourselves sometimes when we don't even know it!



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Ep 292: Yes, Computers Can Guess Your Sexual Orientation

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Ep 292: Yes, Computers Can Guess Your Sexual Orientation

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