Sci Guys

Delving into the Science of Universal Basic Income, the podcast explores its impacts on work ethic and Capitalism. From UBI trials worldwide to the health benefits, the discussion covers its historical origins and potential societal implications. Alaska's unique dividend system and the motivation behind cash payments are also explored, along with the challenges and outcomes of UBI trials.

Trouble reading this? You might need glasses, or... you could be dyslexic - which, thanks to our patrons, is exactly what we're talking about this week! Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References and Further Reading https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dyslexia/diagnosis/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dyslexia/symptoms/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557668/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2967798/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6430506/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30458541/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320507873_Dyslexia_and_Specific_Learning_Disorders_New_International_Diagnostic_Criteria https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/specific-learning-disorder/what-is-specific-learning-disorder https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/dyslexia/how-is-dyslexia-diagnosed

Delve into the intriguing world of IQ as hosts humorously question traditional intelligence measures. They challenge the cultural biases tied to IQ tests and explore their controversial history, especially regarding race and socioeconomic factors. The conversation reveals the complexities of measuring intelligence, from emotional and social skills to the unique insights of gamers. Light-hearted yet thought-provoking, this discussion redefines intelligence beyond mere numbers, emphasizing personal experiences and diverse types of capability.

Dragons' Den promoted a purported "cure" to ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, but are these Ear Seeds pseduoscience or a super-cure?Grab yourself some merch!You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences and Further Readinghttps://www.forbes.com/sites/nomanazish/2022/11/26/everything-you-need-to-know-about-ear-seeding/?sh=12302f8452afhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-56482374https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/jan/24/doctors-complain-to-bbc-over-dragons-den-contestants-claim-to-have-cured-mehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68097756https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532287/https://www.britannica.com/science/acupuncturehttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acupuncture/https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/acupuncture-what-you-need-to-knowhttps://www.bmj.com/content/376/bmj-2021-067475https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-cfs/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557676/https://www.bmj.com/content/384/bmj.q204.full

We just can't shake the 5th Sci Guy, NoahFinnce, so it's pretty fitting that he's joining us to talk about Attachment Theory!Grab yourself some merch!You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences and Further Readinghttps://learning.nspcc.org.uk/child-health-development/attachment-early-yearshttp://labs.psychology.illinois.edu/~rcfraley/attachment.htmhttps://www.britannica.com/science/attachment-theory/Individual-difference-features-of-attachment-theoryhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4085672/https://www.simplypsychology.org/mary-ainsworth.htmlhttps://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Ft28248-000https://www.simplypsychology.org/disorganized-attachment.html

What does science say about capitalism? Harry (@thechampagne_socialist) joins as we chat about what science has to say about capitalism, whether it works, and how it affects your brain...Grab yourself some merch!You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences and Further ReadingCapitalismThe Origin of Capitalism, Ellen Meiksins Woodhttps://www.imf.org/en/Publications/fandd/issues/Series/Back-to-Basics/Capitalismhttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/07/18/magazine/herman-daly-interview.htmlUBIhttps://www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/what-london-assembly-does/questions-mayor/find-an-answer/universal-basic-income-trial-findingshttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/jun/04/universal-basic-income-of-1600-pounds-a-month-to-be-trialled-in-englandhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33789535/Papers on Capitalismhttps://www.pewresearch.org/topic/politics-policy/political-ideals-systems/capitalism/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10315660/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21332490/https://scienceandsociety.columbia.edu/events/science-and-capitalism-entangled-historiesPeer Review & Open Accesshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/06/03/is-thirst-profit-harming-scientific-research/https://www.research-collection.ethz.ch/bitstream/handle/20.500.11850/281970/CUsersInfodeskDownloadssmw_148_w14600.pdfCapitalism & Climatehttps://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/climate-talks/capitalism-environmentalism

Let's start this year with a bang, and talk about all the times nearly everything on the planet died (and how humans might be making it happen again...)Grab yourself some merch!You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences and Further ReadingMass Extinctionshttps://www.britannica.com/science/mass-extinction-eventhttps://naturalhistory.si.edu/education/teaching-resources/life-science/early-life-earth-animal-originshttps://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/what-is-mass-extinction-and-are-we-facing-a-sixth-one.htmlhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/mass-extinctionhttps://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/what-is-the-sixth-mass-extinction-and-what-can-we-do-about-ithttps://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/dinosaurs-ancient-fossils/extinction/mass-extinctionhttps://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/library/03/2/l_032_04.htmlhttps://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.1400253https://www.npr.org/2023/10/17/1206664432/21-species-extinct-fish-wildlife-birdsAnthropocenehttps://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/what-is-the-anthropocene.htmlhttps://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/anthropocene/https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/64987187https://phys.org/news/2023-03-scientists-disturbing-remote-island-plastic.htmlhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8016130/

The wonderful Leena Norms joins us to chat about the ever present unease with the end of the world as we know it. What a fun way to start the year...Grab yourself some merch!You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences & Further ReadingClimate Anxietyhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8499625/https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/how-to-cope-with-eco-anxiety.htmlhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33389625/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34895496/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32623280/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0887618520300773?via%3Dihubhttps://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(21)00278-3/fulltextClimate Changehttps://www.climate.gov/news-features/understanding-climate/climate-change-global-temperaturehttps://climate.nasa.gov/evidence/https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/climate-change-and-healthhttps://www.un.org/en/climatechange/science/key-findingshttps://climate-change.data.gov.uk/

It's Veganuary again, so what better time to look into the science of veganism? Strap in and join us as we look into how large scale farming affects our planet, and whether veganism is actually worth it... Grab yourself some merch!You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials!sciguys.co.ukTikTokTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/correctionsFollow the Sci Guys@notcorry / @lukecutforthReferences & Further Readinghttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7256495/https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/sep/13/meat-greenhouses-gases-food-production-studyhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-021-00358-x.epdf?sharing_token=TOTcNgshHIcyVRBXC2L7VNRgN0jAjWel9jnR3ZoTv0P5hJzOufiwVEu0osAOLG2L7YmizCBD0QPnXzpZvdgVd21n-7QUfEf8uD-CKplQ9ExzxDMLCmm-q527Wp8JIzM_Egm9B2aZIBUMO-vI9_80d1Y0jEMYHXFqa8GpUwxXkeJwiYfoJl3arDj3njdrwz0pFQy2ZBalLcHviN0deS-DDXb3y_kJq1iZeS-CsxtN7yuxBC9fRzqyhzJLSyI00OevCcEvsCxhkNq-h9wUvXHlxVobprBnmL-wp0SH1lJnMqEeOsI0cMfczKOCmfTUh86L&tracking_referrer=www.theguardian.comhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-023-00795-whttps://theconversation.com/vegan-diet-has-just-30-of-the-environmental-impact-of-a-high-meat-diet-major-study-finds-210152https://www.cancer.ox.ac.uk/research/networks/EPIChttps://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2021-11-11-sustainable-eating-cheaper-and-healthier-oxford-studyhttps://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(21)00251-5/fulltexthttps://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/vegan-diet-better-environmenthttps://www.worldwildlife.org/magazine/issues/winter-2015/articles/soy-the-biggest-food-crop-we-never-talk-abouthttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0271531721000191?via%3Dihubhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26853923/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7073751/

Feel like you've seen this all before? That's because we're recapping the best bits from the last year of Sci Guys! Grab yourself some merch! You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channel Help keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon! If you'd like to see more of us, follow our socials! sciguys.co.uk TikTok Twitter Instagram Facebook If you spot any points that need correcting, head to sciguys.co.uk/corrections Follow the Sci Guys @notcorry / @lukecutforth References & Further Reading