Episode Details

Researcher Aurèle Boussard walks through how some disagreement in a group makes their decisions more trustworthy. Professor of health policy and management Bruce Y. Lee outlines the questionable 'pheromone maxxing' dating trend – the idea that if you don't bathe before a date, you'll be more desirable. Writer John Nosta considers whether AI is making it too easy for us to stop thinking. Berlin-based new media artist Simon Weckert describes how and why he designed a shirt that acts like an AI invisibility cloak. Clinical psychologist specializing in sex therapy Marianne Brandon explains why asking "do you want to have sex?" can be a terrible way to initiate it, and why good marriages end up with boring sex. Toronto-based comedian Natalie Norman discusses how her recent cheek filler operation went horribly wrong, and talks about vintage shopping in New York City. Physical activity researcher Natan Feter reveals how excessive time spent in front of the TV is linked to brain shrinkage.

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:06) Aurèle Boussard
• (10:00) Bruce Y. Lee
• (20:00) John Nosta
• (30:00) Simon Weckert
• (39:50) Marianne Brandon pt. 1
• (49:50) Marianne Brandon pt. 2
• (59:50) Natalie Norman
• (1:09:50) Natan Feter
• (1:19:09) Sign-off

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