Hypnosis—stage act or science? Neil deGrasse Tyson, joined by co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly, dives into the mysterious world of hypnosis with clinical psychiatrist David Spiegel. What is hypnosis? Is it about losing control—or gaining it?
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Cosmic Queries – Black Hole Information Paradox
What do astrophysicists mean when they talk about “information”? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice dive into questions about the black hole information paradox, moon moons, wormholes between black hole universes, and more! NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this ... Show More
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Cosmic Queries – The Complex Universe with Sean Carroll
What does Hawking radiation look like falling into a black hole? Will we ever find a theory of everything? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer questions about invisible fields, many worlds, entropy, the theory of everything, and more with theoretical physicist and ... Show More
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Trump vs Mamdani, Pelosi Retires, Epstein & Comey's Deal + Shapiro SLAMS Tucker | PBD Podcast | Ep. 680
Patrick Bet-David, Tom Ellsworth, Vincent Oshana, and Adam Sosnick discuss Trump calling out Zohran Mamdani, new revelations about Epstein and Comey’s secret deal, and Ben Shapiro slamming Tucker Carlson in a fiery exchange shaking up conservative media.------🖊️ VT AUTOGRAPH COL ... Show More
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"Retronyms" w/ Stephen J. Dubner [Best-Of Episode]
<p><em>The Puzzler team is taking a short summer break, and in the meantime we're bringing you some of our favorite episodes from the archives. We'll be back with brand new episodes soon!</em></p> <p>Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: author, journalist, and podcaster Steph ... Show More
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#823: Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg — Creating Supranormal Vision, Cutting-Edge Science for Eye Health, Supplements, Red Light Therapy, and The Future of Eyesight Restoration
<p><strong>Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg</strong> is Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology and Director of the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University, a leading scientist in the development and degeneration of the visual system from eye to brain, and a practicing ophthalmologist and su ... Show More
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Can Hypnosis Really Rewire Your Brain?
Hypnosis is not just swinging watches, stage magic, or Scooby Doo fodder - it's a tool we can all use to help rewire our brains. This week, JVN talks with Melissa Tiers, founder of The Center for Integrative Hypnosis in New York City. Melissa is a hypnotist whose work spans decad ... Show More
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