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Learn how to think like EINSTEIN! Every week we learn science by asking the BIGGEST question in the universe.

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HERD Immunity!
HERD Immunity!

What the IF is HERD IMMUNITY?

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news, virology, biology, evolution, history of science, scientific methodPhilip ShaneJuly 12, 2020news, covid-19, virology, coronavirus, wtif news
OODA LOOP, With Sensei Matt!
OODA LOOP, With Sensei Matt!

Can you upgrade your brain’s CPU or perhaps install more RAM to avoid the spinning beach ball of death?!

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evolution, genetics, biology, neurologyPhilip ShaneJuly 8, 2020brain, neuro, neurology, science, karate, biology, evolution, computers, post human, matt stanley, ooda loops, research, technology, teaching, cyborg, feature
How Does IMAGINATION Work?
How Does IMAGINATION Work?

What The IF… you had NO imagination!

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history, psychology, artificial intelligence, biology, communication, evolution, neurologyPhilip ShaneJune 18, 2020feature, language, brain, communication, society, linguistics, guests, psychology, civilization, history, imagination, peace
COVID-19 Has A Very Busy PASSPORT
COVID-19 Has A Very Busy PASSPORT

Did Covid-19 come to your shores from one person, or many?

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news, virology, biology, evolution, history of science, scientific methodPhilip ShaneJune 16, 2020news, covid-19, virology, coronavirus, wtif news
ONE Language For EVERYONE?
ONE Language For EVERYONE?

What The If we all spoke the same language, and there were no other languages at all?

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aliens, history, seti, space travel, apocalypse, psychology, society, communicationPhilip ShaneJune 11, 2020feature, language, brain, communication, society, linguistics, guests, psychology, civilization, history, imagination, peace
Are We Doomed To REPEAT The 1918 PANDEMIC?
Are We Doomed To REPEAT The 1918 PANDEMIC?

Past results are no guarantee of future performance

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news, virology, biology, evolution, history of science, scientific methodPhilip ShaneJune 8, 2020news, covid-19, virology, coronavirus, wtif news
Earth In A BOTTLE?
Earth In A BOTTLE?

Show the universe your best side!

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aliens, collaborations, exploration, history, mars, nasa, seti, space travel, technology, universePhilip ShaneJune 4, 2020feature, Carl Sagan, seti, aliens, NASA, space travel, exploration, space archaeology, voyager, pioneer, solar system, interstellar, culture, pop culture, preview
SCIENCE-ing While Distancing!
SCIENCE-ing While Distancing!

Opening The LAB!

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news, virologyPhilip ShaneJune 2, 2020news, covid-19, virology, coronavirus, lockdown, wtif news
BIRTHPLACE Of The Virus?
BIRTHPLACE Of The Virus?

Corona's Origin Story?

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news, virologyPhilip ShaneJune 1, 2020news, covid-19, virology, coronavirus, lockdown, wtif news
Ultra Fast EVOLUTION?
Ultra Fast EVOLUTION?

They grow up so fast!

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einstein, history of science, neurology, psychology, physics, quantum mechanics, scientific method, mathematicsPhilip ShaneMay 28, 2020feature, physics, brain, entaglement, quantum mechanics, spies, CIA, cryptography
HAIRCUT To The Danger Zone!
HAIRCUT To The Danger Zone!

How to dress for success, and survival!

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news, psychology, virologyPhilip ShaneMay 25, 2020news, covid-19, virology, coronavirus, biology, social distancing, lockdown, wtif news
Entangled BRAINS?
Entangled BRAINS?

A quantum mind meld! With MIT physicist and historian of science, David Kaiser.

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einstein, history of science, neurology, psychology, physics, quantum mechanics, scientific method, mathematicsPhilip ShaneMay 24, 2020feature, physics, brain, entaglement, quantum mechanics, spies, CIA, cryptography, guests
Welcome Back, ANIMALS! With Biologist Vanessa Pirotta
Welcome Back, ANIMALS! With Biologist Vanessa Pirotta

An animal friendly world?

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apocalypse, biology, ecology, environment, evolution, news, psychology, sea life, whalesPhilip ShaneMay 14, 2020feature, biology, nature, animals, animal psychology, quarantine, ecology, environment, guests
MASKS: Pro Tips!
MASKS: Pro Tips!

What happens if you don't wear a mask?

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Philip ShaneMay 12, 2020news, wtif news
COVID In The Air?
COVID In The Air?

Is the virus floating IN THE AIR we breathe?

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Philip ShaneMay 4, 2020news, wtif news
Quarantine Without INTERNET? Andy IHNATKO's Alternate History!
Quarantine Without INTERNET? Andy IHNATKO's Alternate History!

What The IF... We had the pandemic, but NO INTERNET?

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Philip ShaneMay 3, 2020feature, guests
Crank Calling COVID-19!
Crank Calling COVID-19!

Attack Of The Killer 5G!

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virology, environment, engineeringPhilip ShaneApril 22, 20205G, cellular technology, virus, coronavirus, science, virology, conspiracy, feature
Can A VIRUS Wear A WHITE HAT?
Can A VIRUS Wear A WHITE HAT?

Could VIRUSES ever be HELPFUL?

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biology, virologyPhilip ShaneApril 16, 2020science, virus, corona, coronavirus, virology, biology, covid-19, research, news
SPECIAL EPISODE: “What the PANDEMIC?” With Virologist Gaby Paniccia
SPECIAL EPISODE: “What the PANDEMIC?” With Virologist Gaby Paniccia

Let’s make this VIRUS unhappy!

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apocalypse, biology, news, scientific methodPhilip ShaneApril 5, 2020virus, biology, disaster, government, hazmat, outbreak, quarantine, research, scientific method, news
The EYE of AMAZ-AURON with Tom Merritt
The EYE of AMAZ-AURON with Tom Merritt

A totally CONTACT-LESS world?

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biology, environment, psychology, technologyPhilip ShaneApril 3, 2020science, hazmat, virus, self isolation, quarantine, star trek, post human, environment, science podcast, podcast, amazing, biology, community, commerce, clothing, fashion, evolution, earth, habitation, international, measurement, NASA, planet, research, utopia, water, experimentation, psychology, outbreak, contagion, coronavirus, amazon, amazon go
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