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TIS#048 09/03/15 Fighting the Fear of Not Knowing
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36 minutes
Released:
Sep 4, 2015
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Podcast episode
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WELCOME TO THE SHOW! On this week's episode, Alex talks about fighting the fear of not knowing. From Martian rocks looking like mermaids & squirrels, to people who deny the moon landings happened & the supposed 15 days of darkness - Alex goes over how to deal with these hoaxes. Thanks to the listeners who asked for this topic! I hope it helps and that you enjoy! SPACE LINKS: "Bizarre Mars photos: Signs of life, or signs the Internet has lost its mind?" - CNN http://edition.cnn.com/2015/08/28/tech/mars-photos-alien-life/index.html?sr=cnnitw Moon Landing Deniers - An appropriate response to Harassment, Thank you Buzz! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wcrkxOgzhU 15 Days of Darkness - The Beauty of Mixing facts with Lies http://m.snopes.com/15-days-darkness-november/ "Mars Will NOT Be As Big As The Moon In The Night Sky" - Jason Major http://lightsinthedark.com/2015/08/06/mars-will-not-be-as-big-as-the-moon-in-the-night-sky/ BELT OF LOGIC: A quick list of Websites & Scientists to follow online SPACE SCIENTISTS Carolyn Porco (@carolynporco) Phil Plait (@BadAstronomer) Emily Lakdawalla (@elakdawalla) Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) SPACE WEBSITES NASA.GOV SPACE.COM SPACEFLIGHTINSIDER.COM UNIVERSETODAY.COM AND REMEMBER - MOST IMPORTANTLY - HAVE SMART FRIENDS! I can be your one of many - https://twitter.com/ELGR3CO
Released:
Sep 4, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
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