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Science for Simpletons

Science for Simpletons

By Mack and Wesley

Two completely different brothers, a classic tale of brains and brawn, dive into a scientific idea every Monday, making it digestible to anyone. Each week, Mack will watch a related movie while Wesley does the research, and together, they'll break down everything from complex theories to everyday truths you never understood. Tune in to learn a little and laugh a lot.
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Mad Science: Wacky ideas from some of history's brightest

Science for SimpletonsSep 14, 2020

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Mad Science: Wacky ideas from some of history's brightest

Mad Science: Wacky ideas from some of history's brightest

In this week, Wesley and Mack take a break from the usual episode and have fun talking about crazy beliefs that some of history's most intelligent minds held. Click play to have a good laugh and enjoy the thoughts of some very imaginative people.

Sep 14, 202029:03
Electromagnetic Radiation: Should you worry about 5G?

Electromagnetic Radiation: Should you worry about 5G?

This episode Mack and Wesley explain the ins and outs of Electromagnetic Radiation, and how this relates to you in your daily life. Will your WiFi router give you cancer? Will you're phone melt your brain? Hit play to find out!

Sep 07, 202032:53
Many Worlds Theory: Where Physics and Fantasy Meet

Many Worlds Theory: Where Physics and Fantasy Meet

For Wesley and Mack's very first episode recorded from different locations, they discuss the physics that suggest that there may be up to an infinite amount of parallel worlds. We also discuss the infamous Schrodinger's Cat thought experiment. Mack connects these topics to The Flash tv show and Marvel's final two Avengers films.

Aug 31, 202036:54
Genetic Engineering: Man-made Mosquitoes?

Genetic Engineering: Man-made Mosquitoes?

In this episode, Mack and Wesley talk about the ins and outs of genetic engineering. Learn what it is, how it works, and what we do with it. The movies of the week are the Jurassic World series!

Aug 24, 202036:18
Artificial Intelligence: Should we be worried?

Artificial Intelligence: Should we be worried?

This week, Wesley and Mack discuss the fascinating field of Artificial Intelligence. What have we done with it, how does it work, and what does the future hold? Connect the answers to all these questions with the movie of the week: I, Robot.

Aug 17, 202049:50
The Science of Sleep: Controlling your dreams

The Science of Sleep: Controlling your dreams

This week, Mack and Wesley break down what we know about sleep, and more interestingly, Lucid Dreaming - the dreams you can control. The movie of the week, Inception, ties in shockingly well. *Spoilers Included*

Aug 10, 202043:33
Do you live in a simulation?

Do you live in a simulation?

For our first ever episode, Mack and I dive into the Simulation Argument. There is a logical argument that suggests our world may be nothing more than a simulation. Check out the movie of the week, the Matrix, to connect with the topic more!

Aug 03, 202034:17