Hypothe-Sis Podcast

By: Julia Ravey Alex Stringer
  • Summary

  • A scientist and a comedian tackle bold claims using evidence and experiences. From funny quips to controversial issues, join life-long pals Alex and Julia on their quest to prove or disprove an assortment of very human hypotheses.
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Episodes
  • Episode 29: Automatic actions?
    Nov 15 2021

    In this episode, Alex & Julia tackle the hypothesis: Our actions are mostly driven by our subconscious. They talk changing habits, throwing milk, vegan slogans, and much more…

     

    Numbers from Social Polls:

    Total Number of Votes: 268. Agree = 71 % Disagree = 29 % 

     

    Contact Us: 

    Email us at hypothesispodcast@gmail.com

    Instagram: @hypothesispodcast                 

    Twitter: @hypothesis_pod 

    Facebook: Hypothe-Sis Podcast

    #hypothesispod

     

    Resources/References:

    Our subconscious mind may be smarter than we think: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20150217-how-smart-is-your-subconscious

    Freudian slips: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20160706-what-freudian-slips-really-reveal-about-your-mind

    Habit formation in the brain: ​​https://neurosciencenews.com/habits-brain-15805/

    Habits = behaviours performed without sensitivity to reward: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235215461730089X

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    43 mins
  • Episode 28: Afternoon slump?
    Oct 24 2021

    In this episode, Alex & Julia tackle the hypothesis: You can’t avoid the afternoon slump. They talk circadian rhythms, toilet naps, radio call-ins, and much more…

     

    Numbers from Social Polls:

    Total Number of Votes: 215. Agree = 63 % Disagree = 37 % 

     

    Contact Us: 

    Email us at hypothesispodcast@gmail.com

    Instagram: @hypothesispodcast                 

    Twitter: @hypothesis_pod 

    Facebook: Hypothe-Sis Podcast

    #hypothesispod

     

    Resources/References:

    Alertness and circadian rhythms: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6430172/

    Work schedule determined by circadian rhythms: https://hbr.org/2015/01/the-ideal-work-schedule-as-determined-by-circadian-rhythms

    The master clock in the brain: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/04/scientists-think-your-body-clock-was-set-before-you-were-born/361164/

    Not everyone’s body clock is set for 9-5: https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/01/not-everyones-internal-clock-is-set-for-the-9-to-5/384398/

    Circadian rhythm in a test tube: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2293101-circadian-clock-made-from-scratch-to-probe-how-biological-rhythms-work/

    Delayed sleep phase disorder: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2293101-circadian-clock-made-from-scratch-to-probe-how-biological-rhythms-work/ 

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    49 mins
  • Episode 27: Class act?
    Oct 17 2021

    In this episode, Alex & Julia tackle the hypothesis: Class is a determining factor in success. They talk welfare cuts, biased systems, moist couture, and much more…

     

    Numbers from Social Polls:

    Total Number of Votes: 303. Agree = 94 % Disagree = 6 % 

    Contact Us: 

    Email us at hypothesispodcast@gmail.com

    Instagram: @hypothesispodcast                 

    Twitter: @hypothesis_pod 

    Facebook: Hypothe-Sis Podcast

    #hypothesispod

     

    Resources/References:

    Britain's current class system depends more on wealth than earnings: https://theconversation.com/why-britains-class-system-will-have-to-change-58188

    Why class won’t go away: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/sep/27/why-class-wont-go-away

    How social signals indicate socioeconomic group and strengthen group boundaries: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1745691616673192

    Differences in reading emotions based on socioeconomic group: https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/releases/social-class-as-culture.html

    How school systems are set up for middle and upper classes: https://bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/bjso.12251

    The impacts of class on our psychology: https://digest.bps.org.uk/2018/05/15/class-is-still-written-into-our-psychology-working-class-folk-are-more-empathic-selfless-vigilant-and-fatalistic/

    Health self-management ability more difficult in lower socioeconomic groups: https://digest.bps.org.uk/2018/05/15/class-is-still-written-into-our-psychology-working-class-folk-are-more-empathic-selfless-vigilant-and-fatalistic/

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    49 mins

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