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What Really Happened on the Moon?

September 22
1h 28m

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Brian Keating sits in the guest chair on Julian Dorey's podcast. This fascinating conversation dives deep into the heart of science, skepticism, and the culture wars swirling around them. Together, Brian and Julian tackle everything from wild theories about NASA, the South Pole, and the moon landing, to the challenges of scientific gatekeeping, the allure of conspiracy thinking, and the importance—and limitations—of critical thinking.

You'll hear candid reflections on podcast rivalries, the pitfalls of confirmation bias, and the struggles scientists face in the public eye. Brian offers a behind-the-scenes look into debates with figures like Terrence Howard, the claims of Bart Sibrel, and the real impact of science denial. Plus, you'll get personal stories from Brian’s own adventures at the South Pole and insights into why science sometimes gets it gloriously, or painfully, wrong.

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Key Takeaways:

  • 00:00 Choosing Grad School Over NASA
  • 07:56 Misleading Findings and Self-Deception
  • 13:24 "Moon Rock Mystery: Colors Explained"
  • 16:19 Nobel Laureate Show Dilemma
  • 25:33 "Questioning Experts and Conspiracies"
  • 31:09 Nostalgia for Past Snow Days
  • 35:12 South Pole Tragedy: Fatal Expedition
  • 41:16 "Exploring Uncharted Places"
  • 45:40 Nordic Power Struggles and Empire Decline
  • 48:44 Dark Matter or Modified Gravity?
  • 54:55 Podcaster's Open-Minded Approach
  • 59:53 Challenging Math: Terence Howard's View
  • 01:06:58 Critique of Platform Misuse
  • 01:11:10 Animal Mourning and Human Awareness
  • 01:17:45 Debate on Science and Vaccine Misinformation
  • 01:21:40 The Mayor's Low Threshold Dilemma

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