Comfort Antidote -— Groks Science Show 2024-09-04

Hypothyroidism is often caused by an overlooked, but prevalent, autoimmune condition known as Hashimoto Thyroditis. On this episode, Dr. Heather Stone discussed these thyroid disorders.

Human impact on the environment has a long history spanning more than a half a millennia. On this episode, Prof. Sunil Amrith discussed his book, The Burning Earth.

Neurodiversity contributes to the breadth of societal interactions, but has not been well addressed in the workplace. On this episode, Dr. Ludmila Praslova discussed her book, The Canary Code.

Sharks may be one of the most fearsome creatures of the oceans, but how much is known about their natural history? On this episode, Dr. John Long discussed his book, The Secret History of Sharks.

Modern life has provided many creature comforts that may cause more harm than benefit for our health. What is the benefit of discomfort? On this episode, Paul Taylor discussed his book, Death by Comfort.

Technological design is often hampered by runaway features with limited utility. How do we design a better future? On this episode, Scott Doorley discussed his book, Assembling Tomorrow.

What are the limitations and promises of artificial intelligence? How do we employ it effectively? On this episode, Dr. Pedro Domingos discussed his book, 2040, A Silicon Valley Satire.

The human brain operates in a manner to predict changes in the environment, but what happens when this prediction window changes? On this episode, Alexander Boldizar discussed his book, The Man Who Saw Seconds.

Technological advances have inundated daily lives and resulted in a massive oversubscription in unnecessary activities. How do we take back our time? On this episode, Julio Vincent Gambuto discussed his book, Please Unsubscribe, Thanks.

The internet has enabled a brand of anonymous negativity that often manifests physically. On this episode, Robyn Harding discussed her new book, The Haters.