Fascinating Gadgets, Gizmos, and Gear Based Technologies

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Ep. 123 Who is the True Master of Hyrule: Link or...

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2022/04/06

The land of Hyrule is like no other: It is filled with monsters that both can kill our main character Link, but they also hold key items that ensure his survival such as hearts and rupies. Guiding from behind the scenes is the powerful Princess Zelda who seems to know a lot about the inner […]

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Ep. 122 Super Mario: The Working Man’s Super Hero

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2022/03/30

Every superhero has an origin story, and Mario is no exception. Back in 1981 he was just a carpenter minding his own business until a large gorilla saw King Kong one too many times and stole his girlfriend Pauline. Thrust into the spotlight, Mario was forced to use his carpentry skills to destroy barrels being […]

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Ep. 121 Perfect Balance: StarCraft VS The...

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2022/03/23

The goal of nature is always to reach equilibrium, whether it is the ratio of predator to prey, or the proper amount of salt in the ocean. Three seems to be the magical number of balance, and nowhere is that more apparent than the classic game Rock-Paper-Scissors. The key is that no one choice is […]

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Ep. 120 If Gilligan Played Minecraft, Would He Have...

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2022/03/16

Let’s say you find yourself on a deserted island in the middle of the ocean, and your entire life has been spent playing Minecraft and watching Gilligan’s Island reruns. Will you survive? After listening to this episode, of course you will! This week, you will learn the importance of following (not planting) a tech tree, […]

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Ep. 119 Who Needs Electricity When You Have Steampunk

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2022/03/09

Steampunk is a retro science fiction genre taking place in the steam powered world of the Victorian Era. It is known for gear-based robots, hydrogen airships, and of course a reliance on steam engines to power their society. This week we break down what it would be like to advance society without electricity, in including […]

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Ep. 118 Could You Open A Portal With an Occult Ritual?

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2022/03/02

Whether you are a fan of H. P. Lovecraft, curious about other parallel dimensions, or just want to escape our reality, we have all wondered what it would take to open a portal to another world. In other episodes we discussed the science behind portals, but most of our solutions require advanced technology. Is there […]

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Ep. 117 What if Superpowers were Actually Random?

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2022/02/23

We have talked a lot on this show about superpowers: Where they come from, how they are related to genetic mutations, and why your gut biome always seems to be involved. But we have never questioned why every superpower seems to be so great. This week we explore what it would be like if superpowers […]

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Ep. 116 The Power of the Time Lords

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2022/02/16

The world of Doctor Who obviously revolves around the eponymous main character, but what does it take to save the universe over, and over, and over? How hard is that job really, and in the end, would you want it? That is the ultimate question we have had over our series, and one we answer […]

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Ep. 115 The Enemies of Doctor Who

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2022/02/09

It is true that every hero has their share of villains they must contend with. Superman has Lex Luthor, Spider-man has Doc Ock, Batman has The Joker, and Doctor Who has The Daleks. While the Daleks might be the most scary with their catchphrase of “Exterminate”, the Cybermen are also terrifying with their threats of […]

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Ep. 114 The Mythological Creatures of Doctor Who

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2022/02/03

Doctor Who is a show based in logic, science, and reason. Oh and also strange alien monsters. One of the fun things the show does is take creatures we are familiar with through myth and legend and give them entirely new histories. In this episode we will look at three of these creatures including Vampires, […]

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Ep. 113 Doctor Who & The Mysteries of the TARDIS

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2022/01/26

The world of Doctor Who spans 39 non-consecutive seasons, several movies, and the obligatory spin-offs. This means there is a TON of material on the last Timelord, so we had to do a 4 part series to cover everything. In this first episode, we take a look at the time-traveling TARDIS, The Doctor’s faithful companion. […]

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Ep. 112 How To Run The Matrix on People Powered Pods

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2022/01/19

The Matrix is one of the most influential Sci-fi movies of all time. In it, human beings are born into pods where they power an entire race of machines. Humans are not aware of this, because at birth everyone is plugged into a vast digital universe called The Matrix that everyone believes is the real […]

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Ep. 111 A Christmas Carol or The Tale of Three Time...

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2021/12/16

It is highly likely that this Holiday season you will see some iteration of the classic Charles Dickens tale “A Christmas Carol”. I would imagine apart from Hamlet, this is the most performed story in human history. While the narrative is always basically the same, the twists that make it unique to the time are […]

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Ep. 110 Upgrading Your Body: Cybernetics VS Biohacking

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2021/12/09

It is no secret that humans have been pursuing immortality ever since the first one died. How does one achieve eternal life without becoming a vampire? Upgrades of course. As your body breaks down, it is only natural that would want to either replace your body parts with robotic improvements or hack into your existing […]

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Ep. 109 Conquering The Past w/ Technology from the...

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2021/12/02

In just the past 100 years, we have seen an exponential growth in our technological abilities. We have instantaneous communication across the world, weapons that can annihilate whole countries, and we can customize our genetics at birth. Using the Marvel movie Shang Chi as our inspiration, we ponder the question: “Could you take over all […]

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Ep. 108 Desert Planet 101: Dealing w/ Sandworms

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2021/11/25

This episode comes out on Thanksgiving, and I can’t help but wonder what the holiday would be like if the pilgrims landed on an America that was one giant desert. Would we spend it eating sandworm and mashed cactus? What would pumpkin pie taste like if it was seasoned with the mind-altering spice found on […]

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Ep. 107 How To Survive The Viral Apocalypse

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2021/11/18

As we sit an experience a worldwide viral pandemic, one can not help but wonder what would happen if it morphed into a full-blown viral apocalypse. How would you survive? That is the question we answer this week as we explore the various possibilities using Y The Last Man as our guide. The show adds […]

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Ep. 106 How To Project and Relive Your Memories

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2021/11/11

The main technology in Reminiscence centers around storing, projecting, and reliving your memories. This is a really cool idea, and in some ways it goes along really well with our digital upload episode. We definitely get into this, but this show takes a very interesting turn by discussing the urban effects on massive climate change […]

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Ep. 105 What If Your Dreams Lasted Forever?

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2021/11/04

We all have dreams, be them metaphorical or literal. When we dream, we are in our perfect place, one where all our deepest desires come true. In them, we achieve greatness, and can be anything we want to be. It is our ultimate safe place, unless of course you live with Freddy Krueger on Elm […]

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Ep. 104 What If Your Entire Life Was Only 24 Hours Long?

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2021/10/28

This episode is coming out just in time for Halloween, and the only thing that is scarier than getting old is getting aging as an accelerated rate. This week, we use the M. Night Shyamalan movie “Old” as the template for our discussion about animals that live an extremely short time, including the mayfly, which […]

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