Science is a strong link problem

Science is a strong link problem

Author: Adam Mastroianni January 30, 2024 Duration: 17:09
OR: how to eat fewer asparagus beetles. Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/science-is-a-strong-link-problem All posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/ Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad.

Ever wonder why we do things the way we do, or if there's a better way hiding in plain sight? That's the kind of question Adam Mastroianni chases down in Experimental History. This isn't a dry recounting of dates and battles. Instead, Adam digs into the strange, often hilarious experiments-both formal and accidental-that have shaped our world, our societies, and our own minds. You'll hear episodes that blend scientific curiosity with historical detective work, all delivered with a comedic touch that makes even the most obscure topic feel like a fascinating conversation with a clever friend. The goal here is simple but profound: to find what's actually true and figure out how it can be genuinely useful. New episodes of this podcast arrive every other Tuesday, offering a regular dose of perspective-shifting ideas. It’s a unique mix that lives up to its name, treating history not as a static record but as a series of ongoing trials and errors we can all learn from.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 69

Experimental History
Podcast Episodes
Things could be better [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:18
Eight studies reveal a (possibly universal) bias in human imagination Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/things-could-be-better All posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/ Music by Brandon Rosiar,…
You'll forget most of what you learn. What should you do about that? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:09
Are we crazy, or are we missing a big secret? Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/youll-forget-most-of-what-you-learn All posts: www.experimental-history.com Music by Brandon Rosiar, pictures by my dad
Excuse me but why are you eating so many frogs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:58
We've got the wrong theory about how minds work and it's driving us insane. Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/excuse-me-but-why-are-you-eating Support the blog at https://www.experimental-history.com/…
You Should Not Open a Door and See Someone Pooping [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:40
Why doesn't good design win? Original post here. Get every post, including the MYSTERY POSTS, at Experimental History. Music by Brandon Rosiar, photographs by my dad.
Why Aren't Smart People Happier? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:52
A new way to think about brainpower. Original post here. Get every post, including the MYSTERY POSTS, at Experimental History. Music by Brandon Rosiar, photographs by my dad.
Good Conversations Have Lots of Doorknobs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:32
OR: Spiderman is my boyfriend. Original post here. Get more posts at Experimental History. To support the show/blog and get the MYSTERY POSTS, sign up for a subscription. Music by Brandon Rosiar, photographs by my dad.