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The Reality Check

The Reality Check

著者: The Reality Check
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Canada's weekly podcast that explores a wide range of controversies and curiosities using science and critical thinking.Copyright The Reality Check 博物学 社会科学 科学 自然・生態学
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  • TRC #741: Are Orange Cats Male? + Is It Hot on Mars?
    2026/11/07

    It is said that most orange cats are male. Is that true? At what rate, and why? In this show Adam looks at a more personal question. Is his new orange kitten male? He looks at a number of factors, investigates cat coat genetics and determines the likelihood that Cheeto the orange kitten, is actually male. Then we go from the orange cat to the red planet as Darren investigates just how cold the surface of Mars is, and beyond that, how warm it is at the height of your head! Be sure to listen to be sure that you're properly dressed for Mars. Don't forget to hold your breath.

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    23 分
  • TRC #740: Predicting the Impact of AI + Why Do People Run Counterclockwise?
    2026/10/15

    It is quite difficult to predict how things will play out in the world of AI, but this doesn't mean we should give up on trying entirely or to assuming everything will be just fine. Darren looks at the implications of the assumptions many make about the future of AI. Then did you know that people in circle pits always move counterclockwise? Adam examines the human preference for moving counterclockwise when walking or running, and just what it is which could be motivating us to do so.

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    35 分
  • TRC #739: Is Space Fake? + Book Reviews: The Unthinkable and Moral Economics
    2026/09/26

    Is space fake? Are the stars real? How about other planets? Despite what they tried to teach you in school, doesn't it just feel like the Earth is actually the center of the universe? Adam looks at people who don't believe in space, and explores why that may be. Darren gives us book reviews on two books. The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes–and Why by Amanda Ripley is a thorough analysis of how people reach to immediate disasters. Moral Economics by Alvin Roth explores the economics of activities which many people consider to be repugnant.

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    41 分
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