#073 Biggest US Threat: China, Russia, Iran or N. Korea?
Which of these countries poses the biggest geopolitical threat to America, and why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 10, 2019•49 min
Spellbound
Two guys with too many big questions! From the origins of written language to quantum mechanics, we’re out to make sense of it all. Spellbound is a weekly podcast hosted by Julian Smith (Director/Comedian) & Andrew Rader (MIT PhD, Canada’s Greatest Know-It-All).
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Episodes
#072 A Nuanced Look: Assange, Trump, Clinton & Wikileaks
Why it's not as simple as the media makes it out to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 03, 2019•48 min
#071 Why US Immigration is Challenging
Immigration in the US compared to other countries. What constitutes a citizen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 28, 2019•53 min
#070 Natural or Technological Selection? w/ Oded Galor
Brown Univ. economist, Oded Galor on Unified Growth Theory + its affects on natural selection. Is evolution itself evolving? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 20, 2019•57 min
#069 Biggest Misconceptions: Israeli/Palestinian Conflict
It's not centuries-old, nor is it religious. So, WTF is going on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 13, 2019•51 min
#068 The Fed Reserve For Dummies By Dummies
Why do we have a Federal Reserve? How did the economy function previously? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 06, 2019•42 min
#067 An Orientation on Orientation
Which genes determine sexual preference? Plus, a look at some progressive ancient societies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 29, 2019•34 min
#066 Where Nature Says No & God Says Yes
A list of the biggest disputes between science and the Bible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 22, 2019•45 min
#065 Does Patriotism Segregate?
Patriotism is patriarchy but it's not all bad. Where is the line? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 15, 2019•43 min
#064 Would Monogamy Work on Mars? w/ Geoffrey Miller, PhD
Evolutionary psychologist Geoffrey Miller, PhD, on sex differences/politics, monogamy on Earth vs. Mars, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 08, 2019•57 min
WTF Happened Yesterday?
Yeah, so about that.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 02, 2019•3 min
#063 Ghandi's 7 Social Sins
A history / comparison of the 7 Deadly Sins vs. Ghandi's 7 Social Sins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 26, 2019•47 min
#062 Can Algorithms Change What We Like?
Can the algorithms that streamline our lives and social feeds affect our personalities, goals and interests? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 18, 2019•39 min
#061 Vaccine History & Why They're Safe
Why inoculation/vaccines are vital and not a conspiracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 12, 2019•38 min
#060 Bible Study: A Brief History of Evil
How the concept of evil has changed over time, beginning with the origins of the Bible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 04, 2019•44 min
#059 Why You Hate Authority w/ CIA Analyst Martin Gurri
The problem with authority in the digital age + Former CIA Analyst/Manager Martin Gurri on his new book "Revolt of the Public." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 25, 2019•54 min
#058 The History & Future of Hygiene
Hygiene as a product of agriculture / civilization and how it will change in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 18, 2019•41 min
#057 This is Our Worst Episode.
Our worst episode for our worst problem (we bet you'll hate it). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 11, 2019•41 min
#056 Porn in History: 20 Fun Facts You Never Knew
Trump's 11 boldest lies + 20 historical porn facts that'll make you laugh (and a few that won't). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 04, 2019•34 min
#055 Are You Smarter Than Your Grandparents? SPOILER: Nope
Andrew and Julian discuss the history of IQ and the Flynn Effect. Are we getting smarter or dumber with time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 28, 2019•37 min
#054 Was America Ever Great?
2DWG explain why equality and freedom are forever at odds. Is there an ideal balance in society? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 22, 2019•44 min
#053 Meyers-Briggs vs Enneagram vs MMPI
A shootout between the top 3 personality tests. Is one more reliable, or should you take all three? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 14, 2019•43 min
#052 6 Cognitive Biases You Definitely Have
Everyone makes assumptions, here’s six stubborn biases affecting your decisions right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 07, 2019•40 min
#051 Entropy: Why Sh*t Happens
What is entropy and why does it exist? 2DWG explain the history of thermodynamics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 31, 2018•32 min
#050 The Myth of Santa: Immoral?
The implications of teaching kids good behavior via Santa Clause + a hilarious list of miracles Saint Nick allegedly performed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 24, 2018•28 min
#049 The Evolution Timeline of Hominids
An evolutionary breakdown of humans, from Australopithecus, to Homo erectus, heidelbergensis, and sapiens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 17, 2018•50 min
#048 Tech in 20, 50 & 100 Years
Julian and Andrew ask what Earth will look like 20, 50 and 100 years from now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 10, 2018•45 min
#047 How Prepared Are We For An Asteroid Impact?
Julian and Andrew contemplate five big questions about space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 03, 2018•37 min
#046 WTF Are Holidays?
Julian and Andrew talk about the evolution of our favorite holidays throughout recorded history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 26, 2018•38 min
#045 Does The Individual Matter in History? w/ 2DWG
Two Damn White Guys ask: If Columbus, Lincoln, and Hitler had never existed, how would the world have been different? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 19, 2018•38 min
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