We often complain about having too little of something: Too little time, too little money. But today in first world countries a lot of our problems come from having too much of something: Too much sugar, too much technology. We point this lens at a pair of historical stories to better understand if tragedies and […]
VISIT EPISODE PAGEUnintended Consequences
SEASON 2, EPISODE 5
We’ve all heard the saying about “the best laid plans….” but there is a caveat to that. Not all unexpected consequences are bad. Sometimes something really amazing occurs unexpectedly. This episode tells the story of Henry Molaison, better known as Patient HM, or “the most important brain in the history of neuroscience.” Henry didn’t set […]
VISIT EPISODE PAGEDouble Blind
SEASON 2, EPISODE 4
Join us for a wild ride through Vienna and Paris. We will hang out with Mozart, Marie Antoinette, and the incredible Dr Mesmer. We will drink cocktails and stay up way too late. All in an effort to answer the question: Is it possible that being blinded could help you see new things? I’m not […]
VISIT EPISODE PAGETools for Testing
SEASON 2, EPISODE 3
Sometimes great discoveries have to wait for the creation of the perfect tool. From screwdrivers to clocks to powdered meal kits, we look at what is possible when you have the right tool. What is the best screw ever invented? If you said the Phillips, you are wrong. The Phillips is the most popular screw […]
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