Sinopsis
Weekly science radio program hosted by Dr. Charles Lee and Dr. Frank Ling. Each show features interviews with scientists and technical innovators, humorous commentary on recent discoveries, plus the Grokotron 5000 and the World Famous Question of the Week! Tune in every week and rediscover the world as you think you know it.
Episodios
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Trauma EMDR -— Groks Science Show 2022-09-14
14/09/2022 Duración: 28minPsychological trauma is often a debilitating condition for those who experience it, but therapies can often be ineffective. Can EMDR therapy help alleviate these problems? On this episode, Dr. Deborah Korn discussed her new book, Every Memory Deserves Respect.
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Outgrowing Capitalism -— Groks Science Show 2022-09-07
07/09/2022 Duración: 28minAlthough capitalism has led to the creation of wealth across the globe, severe inequalities and inefficiencies remain in the system. How can we rectify these problems? On this episode, Marco Dondi discussed his new book, Outgrowing Capitalism.
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Disinformation -— Groks Science Show 2022-08-31
31/08/2022 Duración: 28minIn the information age, disinformation has become a pernicious issue that has overtaken the digital landscape. How do we identify and handle disinformation? On this episode, Donald Barclay discussed his new book, Disinformation.
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Mindreader -— Groks Science Show 2022-08-24
24/08/2022 Duración: 28minIs it possible to tell what someone is really thinking? How can you tell if someone is lying to you? On this episode, Dr. David J. Lieberman discussed his new book, Mindreader.
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Existential Physics -— Groks Science Show 2022-08-17
17/08/2022 Duración: 28minThe big questions of existence continue to be investigated by many areas of science. What does physics tell us about existence? On this episode, Dr. Sabine Hossenfelder discussed her new book, Existential Physics.
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Light Life -— Groks Science Show 2022-08-10
10/08/2022 Duración: 28minChanges to the global environment will require innovative solutions, perhaps even involving novel applications of photosynthesis. On this episode, Dr. Raffael Jovine discussed his book, How Light Makes Life.
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Green Deal -— Groks Science Show 2022-08-03
03/08/2022 Duración: 28minThe changes to the global environment will require addressing economic, scientific, and social justice issues. On this episode, Eric Davidson discussed his new book, Science for a Green New Deal.
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Taskforce 714 -— Groks Science Show 2022-07-27
27/07/2022 Duración: 28minThroughout the history of warfare, rapidly adapting and utilizing new technologies has been key to success. On this episode, Dr. Richard Schultz discussed his book, Transforming US Intelligence for Irregular War.
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Dream Existence -— Groks Science Show 2022-07-20
20/07/2022 Duración: 28minAlthough the nature of reality may appear to be solidly constructed, our conscious experiences may arise from other fundamental properties of nature. On this episode, Dr. Howard Eisenberg discussed his book, Dream It to Do It.
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Human Story -— Groks Science Show 2022-07-13
13/07/2022 Duración: 28minHomo sapiens has come to dominate the planet, but what are the traits that have allowed humans to have such a position. On this episode, Dr. Liat Ben David discussed her book, The Story of Our Lives.
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December 41 -— Groks Science Show 2022-07-06
06/07/2022 Duración: 28minWorld War II was a time of great historical upheaval, where many moments in time could have drastically altered the course of history. On this episode, William Martin explores these scenarios in his book, December 41.
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Prison PhD -— Groks Science Show 2022-06-29
29/06/2022 Duración: 28minA career in science is challenging, but even more so after serving time in prison. How can the barriers facing former inmates be overcome? On this episode, Dr. Stanley Andrisse discussed his book and organization, From Prison Cells to Ph.D.
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Expressly Human -— Groks Science Show 2022-06-22
22/06/2022 Duración: 28minAlthough emotional expression through language is often viewed as supplemental to rational thoughts, the actual organization may be reversed. On this episode, Dr. Mark Changizi discussed his book, Expressly Human.
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Climatenomics -— Groks Science Show 2022-06-15
15/06/2022 Duración: 28minChanges to the global environment are now causing major economic changes across the globe. How are economic issues influencing the climate debate? On this episode, Bob Keefe, discussed his book, Climatenomics.
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Atari Demise -— Groks Science Show 2022-06-08
08/06/2022 Duración: 28minThe video game industry of the early 80s was dominated for a time by the Atari VCS. But, the fall of the industry has been attributed to one video game, E.T. On this episode, Howard Scott Warshaw discussed his new book, Once Upon Atari.
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Vitality Code -— Groks Science Show 2022-06-01
01/06/2022 Duración: 28minCan achieving good health and wellness be influenced by integrating healthy lifestyle choices? On this episode, Neil Cannon discussed health and wellness and his new book, The Vitality Code.
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Climate Restoration -— Groks Science Show 2022-05-25
25/05/2022 Duración: 28minAlthough changes to the global environment and climate seem to be increasing, is it possible to restore the climate for a sustainable future? On this episode, Peter Fiekowsky discussed his new book, Climate Restoration.
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Beautiful Beholding -— Groks Science Show 2022-05-18
18/05/2022 Duración: 28minIn a worldwide plague with societies under lockdown, how can human communities survive? On this episode, Umar Turaki discussed his new novel, Such A Beautiful Thing to Behold.
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Inspired -— Groks Science Show 2022-05-11
11/05/2022 Duración: 28minCreativity is an elusive feature of the human mind that many would like to harness. How does it arise and how can we cultivate it? On this episode, Matt Richtel discussed his new book, Inspired.
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Probable Impossibities -— Groks Science Show 2022-05-04
04/05/2022 Duración: 28minThe great questions of science and philosophy continue to undergo rigorous exploration and experimentation. What is our understanding of these questions? On this episode, Alan Lightman discussed his new book, Probable Impossibilities.