In this episode, we'll learn about the notorious Stanford Prison Experiment, known for revealing human behaviour's dark side in simulated prison conditions.

We'll discuss its purpose, dramatic events, the ethical concerns it raised, and question what it truly tells us about human nature.

• Purpose of the Stanford Prison Experiment
• Recruitment and setup of the experiment
• Guards' roles and behaviour
• Prisoners' arrest and treatment
• Escalating conflict and rebellion
• Psychological impact on participants
• Christina Maslach's intervention
• Ethical criticisms and flaws
• Impact on psychology and debates
• Lessons on human behaviour and power dynamics

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Space mining sounds like something out of science fiction, but could it soon become reality?
In this episode, we'll explore how the idea of mining asteroids for valuable minerals might work, the challenges it faces, and whether it truly could be a better alternative to mining on Earth.

• Discovery of asteroid 16 Psyche and its immense value
• Asteroids as sources of precious metals
• Challenges of travelling and mining in space
• Difference between asteroids, planets, and the asteroid belt
• Decline in space travel costs and impact on mining
• Technical hurdles of mining on asteroids
• Legal and ethical concerns of asteroid ownership
• Potential impact on Earth's economy and environment
• Possibility of using space resources in space
• Future of asteroid mining and recent NASA missions

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In this episode, we'll enter the shadowy realm of secret societies.
We'll uncover the mysterious history, influence, and rituals of three infamous groups: Skull and Bones, the Knights Templar, and the Freemasons.
From elite university clubs to a medieval order with financial power, we'll learn what makes these societies so compelling.

• The concept of secret societies
• Description of Skull and Bones at Yale University
• Famous members of Skull and Bones
• Initiation rituals of Skull and Bones
• History and role of the Knights Templar
• Downfall of the Knights Templar
• Knights Templar in modern times and conspiracy theories
• Overview of Freemasonry origins and symbolism
• Freemasonry's secrecy and global influence
• The allure and mystery of secret societies

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