People I (Mostly) Admire - #117: Nate Silver Says We're Bad at Making Predictions
Nate Silver's analytical approach and appreciation for statistical thinking make him fascinating and educational.
Sigma Nutrition Radio - #499: How Sensory Cues Impact Food Choice and Behaviour | Prod. Ciarán Forde
It was fascinating to contemplate the difference between texture and other lesser-considered food characteristics in their palatability.
The Daily - Israeli Troops Enter Gaza
This is going to be hell for the citizens. 😞
EconTalk - Michael Easter: Excess, Moderation, and the Scarcity Brain
I like the idea of removing all attempts to multi-task from my life.
Sigma Nutrition Radio - #500: The Big Unanswered Questions in Nutrition Science
Danny and Alan summarised the field quite brilliantly.
Conversations with Tyler - Stephen Jennings: Building New Cities
Stephen made me want to live in Kenya. His SEZ near Nairobi is exciting.
Very Bad Wizards - #271: Concept-Con 2023
The conceptual analysis of "mid", "cool", "one-night stand", and "riz" were hilarious.
Sean Carroll's Mindscape - #255: Michael Muthukrishna | Developing a Theory of Everyone
These social, psychological, evolutionary, and cultural narratives about our world fascinate me.
The Fifth Column - #428: Poundtowns and Political Pilgrims
The crew ended with a meaningful reflection on the horrors of the Israel-Hamas war.
Comedy Cellar: Live From the Table - Israel-Hamas: Norman Finkelstein vs. Eli Lake | A Heated Debate
Norm's defence of Hamas and dispute about the nature of the killings, the number, and their methods of war disgusted me. Somehow, I still like him. Fortunately, Eli was a competent sparring partner.