POPULARITY
Why does your horoscope seem so accurate? Is it possible to believe and not believe in something at the same time? And is Mike a classic Gemini? SOURCES:P. T. Barnum, 19th-century American showman and businessman.David Brooks, New York Times Opinion columnist.Bertram Forer, 20th-century American psychologist.Daniel Kahneman, professor emeritus of psychology and public affairs at Princeton University.Irving Kirsch, associate director of the Program in Placebo Studies and lecturer in medicine at Harvard Medical School.Sten Odenwald, Director of STEM Resource Development at NASA.Sydney Page, staff reporter for The Washington Post. Jane L. Risen, professor of behavioral science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. RESOURCES:"Young People Are Flocking to Astrology. But It Comes With Risks," by Sydney Page (The Washington Post, 2023)."The Age of Aquarius, All Over Again!" by David Brooks (The New York Times, 2019)."Response Expectancy and the Placebo Effect," by Irving Kirsch (International Review of Neurobiology, 2018)."Believing What We Do Not Believe: Acquiescence to Superstitious Beliefs and Other Powerful Intuitions," by Jane L. Risen (Psychological Review, 2016).Thinking, Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman (2011)."Effects of Stress and Tolerance of Ambiguity on Magical Thinking," by Giora Keinan (Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 1994).Changing Expectations: A Key to Effective Psychotherapy, by Irving Kirsch (1990)."The Fallacy of Personal Validation: A Classroom Demonstration of Gullibility," by Bertram Forer (The Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, 1949).Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. EXTRAS:"What Do Broken-Hearted Knitters, Urinating Goalkeepers, and the C.I.A. Have in Common?" by Freakonomics Radio (2022)."Sam Harris: 'Spirituality Is a Loaded Term,'" by People I (Mostly) Admire (2021).
Award-winning NASA astrophysicist and author Sten Odenwald discusses several of the 100 objects featured in his 2019 book: “Space Exploration: A History in 100 Objects.” I pick a few of the lesser known and underappreciated objects, which run the gamut in their differing ages. In this compelling episode, it’s amazing to hear and understand just how far humanity has come in its technological quest to understand the cosmos.
The Thunderchild sends out a distress call and it’s up to the Ross to see what has befallen the mighty ship. Hosts: Craig Blackwood - @vkmSpouge Laurent Tirta - @pablackhawk_ Editor/Producer: Laurent Tirta Links and Show Notes: We have a Patreon! USS Thunderchild HMS Thunder Child - H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds Thunder Child Akira Class Design Notes Akira (1998) Coronal Mass Ejection “The Day the Sun Brought Darkness” - Dr. Sten Odenwald, NASA Astronomer The Carrington Event
Astronomy and Zodiac Signs (0:00:00) We all know someone (or maybe that someone is ourselves) that knows everything there is to know about horoscopes. Mention to them that you were born in March, and soon you'll know why your ability to concentrate is because you're an Aries rising. But do our zodiac signs come from true astronomy? Dr. Sten Odenwald, an astronomer at the NASA Goddard Spaceflight Center, joins us to talk about where our zodiac signs come from and how it relates to us. Importance of Play (0:16:39) Playtime is important! Taking time out of our busy and structured lives to allow our children to explore and grow of their own accord is vital to their development. But how do we find time for it? With us is psychologist Peter Gray, who specializes in children's development through unstructured time. Christmas Around the World (0:35:41) Friend of the show Carrie Ann Rhodes shares Christmas traditions from all over the world. Holiday Self-Defense and Safety (0:50:37) ‘Tis the season for shopping! And for some… stealing. Did you know that during the holiday season there's usually a significant rise in crime? There's so much holiday shopping to be done--which means more money out on the streets and more valuables to be brought home. So how can we be sure we're staying safe as we're out and about this holiday season? Here to share his tips with us is Damian Ross, founder of the Self Defense Company. Christmas in Germany (1:07:41) We all love our own Christmas traditions, but have you ever wondered what it's like to celebrate Christmas in a different part of the world? Christmas in Europe is a little different from Christmas in the United States. We've invited Dr. Sonja Poulter, who grew up in Germany, onto our show to discuss German Christmas traditions. Making Good Financial Habits (1:23:37) Many of the things we do during the day are just habits that we've formed over time, but what about when it comes to spending or saving money? You may not even be thinking about it but we all have financial habits. Whether positive or negative, it's important to recognize them so that we can live financially sound. Here to tell us more about these habits is Jen Smith. Jen is the owner of the blog “Modern Frugality” and has mastered financial habits over the years.
Dr. Sten Odenwald tells us how astronomy is connected to the zodiac signs, Peter Gray shares the importance of playtime in a kid's life, Carrie Ann Rhodes talks about how other countries celebrate Christmas, Damian Ross shares self-defense tips, Dr. Sonja Poulter talks about Christmas traditions in Germany, Jen Smith helps us make good financial habits.
NASA's Sten Odenwald discusses the astronomical phenomenon known as the Transit of Venus, which occurs on June 5, 2012, and not again until the 22nd Century. Speaker Biography: Harvard educated, Dr. Sten Odenwald currently works under contract to NASA at the Goddard Spaceflight Center in education-related areas of space science. He also created The Astronomy Cafe, a web site for the "astronomically disadvantaged." For captions, transcript, and more information visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=5502.
Join us for a discussion about the newest Technology Through Time article with Dr. Sten Odenwald.
Dr. Sten Odenwald, the chief author and editor of the Sun-Earth Day Technology Though Time series, discusses the last four articles in the series.
During the webcast, scientists Eric Christian, Nicky Fox, Terry Kucera and Sten Odenwald shared discoveries about the sun, while students monitored the sun and prepared their own space weather forecast - Hosted by Troy Cline and Paul Mortfield.
NASA Astronomer, Dr. Sten Odenwald explains the blackout of 1989 and it's effects. At the end of the video we are treated to a fantastic interview with Troy, the NASA Edge crew, and Dr. Sten Odenwald.
In today's podcast we'll be hearing from Dr. Sten Odenwald, the chief author and editor of the Sun-Earth Day Technology Though Time series. Sten will fill us in on the 65th Technology Through Time mystery, "Surface Temperature and Spectral Class".
In today's show Sten will talk about the latest Technology Through Time Mystery called, "Eclipse!". He'll also touch on how our ideas about eclipses have changed over the centuries.
In today’s podcast we'll be hearing from Dr. Sten Odenwald, the chief author and editor of the Sun-Earth Day Technology Through Time series. In today's show Sten will fill us in on our latest Technology Through Time Mystery, "Where does the Sun's magnetic field come from?"
In today's podcast we'll be hearing from Dr. Sten Odenwald. Sten is the chief author and editor of the Technology Through Time series. Sten is going to fill us in on this year's first Technology Through Time mystery, "Why is the Sun's Corona So Hot?"
With the help of thousands of scientists and observers across the centuries, our knowledge of the sun an its connection of the earth has expanded our minds. As we look to the future we can only wonder what awaits us.
Preparing for the Nov 8, 2006 transit of Mercury across the disk of the Sun. Lou Mayo describes the nature and history of such transits. Sten Odenwald talks about Sun-Earth Day's Technology through Time essay series.
Join Sten as he tells a fascinating story about a solar flare in the past that could have huge impact if it were to happen today.