Learn Me Something is a podcast that celebrates our ignorance as the beginning of the search for truth. Every week we select diverse subjects outside our neurosphere. The intent is to learn and teach something, for all of us. Recognizing the evolving world we live in, our goal is to teach critical thinking strategies to enable us to see past falsehoods.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 3 days 19 hours 54 minutes
Sexual Assault
Synopsis: This week on “Learn Me Something,” Aaron and Rich delve into the timely, yet regrettably horrifying topic of sexual assault. Where does it come from? What perpetuates it? When you look at s…
The Doomsday Clock
Synopsis: This week on “Learn Me Something,” Aaron and Rich delve into the ominous sounding topic of “The Doomsday Clock.” What is the Doomsday Clock? No, it’s not the famous song by the British met…
Phobias
What are phobias, how are they developed, and the science behind how they can be embedded in our genes.
Cannabis
Learn about Cannabis' rich history, how it affects our minds and bodies at different ages, what the future holds for legalization, and how public perception has changed.
Fake News
Fake news is a type of yellow journalism or propaganda that consists of deliberate misinformation or hoaxes. Why do people fall for it? Science explains why.
Cryptocurrency
What is a cryptocurrency? Do you understand what Bitcoin is? This week we unpack how they work, compare them to how typical currency works, and question its stability and long-term viability.
Modern-Day Slavery
It's still happening today. Populations that are vulnerable to slavery often reside in countries where government is not stable or discrimination is prevalent.
Gene Therapy
Synopsis: This week on “Learn Me Something,” Aaron and Rich delve into the incredibly simple topic of gene therapy and CRISPR. A gene is the basic physical and functional unit of heredity. Genes, wh…
Propaganda
Edward Bernays was an Austrian-American pioneer in the field of public relations and propaganda, referred to in his obituary as "the father of public relations."