TRC #643: Catalytic Converters + Masked People More Attractive? + New Year's Resolutions
Cristina looks into why thefts of catalytic converters in cars has soared lately. Adam takes a skeptical lens to recent headlines suggesting that wearing face masks make people seem more attractive. F...
13 Feb 202231min
TRC #642: Annual Prediction Show: 2022 Edition
In what has become a yearly ritual to highlight the futility of 'predictions', Adam, Producer Pat, and Cristina guess at what might happen in the new year and look back on our guesses from last year.
20 Jan 202247min
TRC #641: Dangers Of High Density Crowds + Memes: Conspiracies Or Clickbait? + 'Rationality' By Steven Pinker
Cristina delves into the fascinating yet terrifying science of high density crowds in light of the recent Astroworld music festival tragedy. Adam takes a closer look behind popular memes. Are they dat...
23 Des 202134min
TRC #640: Effective Donating 2021 + Longest Lunar Eclipse?
Darren brings us an important overview of the recent updates from the charity evaluation website GiveWell to help inform your charity donation decisions this holiday season. Adam rounds out the show b...
1 Des 202126min
TRC #639: Mae Jemison + House Prices + Superman vs Phone Booth
Cristina shines a spotlight on the incredible career of the first African-American female in space, Dr. Mae Jemison, and shares some fun Star Trek trivia. Adam takes a look behind the factors contribu...
22 Nov 202138min
TRC #638: Human Augmentation
Darren delivers a compelling synopsis of a report released by the UK Department of Defence earlier this year regarding the field of Human Augmentation. Could integrating the abilities of both people a...
1 Nov 202133min
TRC #637: COVID App Privacy Vulnerability? + 'Spot The Fake' + 'The Next 500 Years'
Adam discovers a vulnerability in the new COVID Verify Ontario app that allows an easy way for anyone to see personal information contained in someone's Quebec QR code. Pat challenges the crew with an...
18 Okt 202126min
TRC #636: Generational Labels + China Video Game Ban + Can You Burp & Fart Simultaneously?
Adam seems to experience deja vu when covering China's latest attempts to restrict online gaming for minors. In a total cheugy move, Darren looks at the problems with generational labels like Gen Z an...
8 Okt 202134min
