Sometimes, the less we know, the more we think we know. We talk to a psychologist about why ignorance sometimes leads to false confidence. Then we hear about President Obama’s call to reclassify broadband internet as a public utility, in order to protect net neutrality, and we get our monthly check of science headlines with Discover Magazine editor Gemma Tarlach.
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How We Underestimate Our Own Ignorance
Sometimes, the less we know, the more we think we know. A psychologist explains why ignorance sometimes leads to more confidence in our knowledge and beliefs.
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President Obama Calls On FCC To Reclassify Broadband As A Public Utility
As the fight over net neutrality continues, President Obama is now weighing in his proposal for the FCC: reclassify broadband internet access as a public utility. A telecommunication expert discusses the proposal, and how it would work.
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Science News: Mayan Remains Found In Cave In Belize, Co-Discoverer Of Genetic Marker For Increased Cancer Risk, Holiday Book List
Human remains found deep in a remote cave in Belize could point to climate change and how it affected Mayans thousands of years ago. One cancer researcher says a single gene mutation is the key to several of the most aggressive types of cancer. These are just a few of the science headlines we discuss with Discover Magazine editor Gemma Tarlach.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- David Dunning Guest
- Barry Orton Guest
- Gemma Tarlach Guest
- Chris Malina Producer
- Amanda Magnus Producer
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