In short
Teases upcoming Science Vs episodes: why memory seems to decline (forgetting keys/phone/glasses), whether full moons affect people’s behavior, whether “manifesting” works (e.g., people claiming they manifested an ex texting), and the science behind “No Nut November” (claims of more energy, fewer anxiety/stress, and improved performance).
Guest backgrounds
No specific guests are named in this transcript; it mentions senior producer Rose Rivel in the room.
Key claims
Memory decline is explored scientifically; full moon “making people wild/carnal” is tested; manifesting claims are evaluated; benefits of not ejaculating are examined with science.
Notable examples
forgetting everyday items; online stories of manifesting an ex; “100 push-ups/insane energy” and “no anxiety” claims during No Nut November.
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Chapters
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0:48 to 2:09
The hosts discuss the science of memory and the concept of manifestation.
“You told us that your memory was going down the toilet.”
The No Nut November Challenge
2:09 to 3:17
The conversation shifts to the benefits and experiences of participating in No Nut November.
“And you can do 100 push-ups, an ab workout, do whatever the f*** you want with so much energy.”
Transcript
Automatic transcript. May contain errors.0:00So let's talk about something that's maybe not as sexy as a crossword puzzle. Oh no. I just couldn't imagine anything less sexy than a crossword puzzle. Science Versus is coming back next week with episodes that are going to be sexier than a crossword puzzle. Because, you know what? Times are changing. And I get it. You don't want to be that person. And you're like, actually, we studied this and we found the blah-biddy-blah-biddy-blah. Like, you just don't want to be that person. Actually, I don't get it at all. I do want to be that person. We've spent months researching and talking to experts so that we can blabity-blabity-blah all the science to you.
0:48And here is what's in store. You told us that your memory was going down the toilet. It's kind of like a blurry fog, like a gauze over everything. Keys, phone, glasses. And I'm like, where is that? So we're exploring why we keep forgetting things and how we can improve our memory. Plus, we are finally tackling a topic that you all have been asking about for years. The full moon. It makes people wild. It makes them carnal. That damn moon. You wanted to know if the full moon makes you go crazy? So we found out. We're diving into manifesting to see if just by thinking of your goals, your dreams, it'll basically make them come true.
1:39Because online, people are saying it worked. They manifested their ex-boyfriend texting them, wanting them back. How do we explain that? Because life is super fun. I mean, I'm a fan of magic when it happens. And as we roll into November, while some will be baking pumpkin pies, others will be joining in no not November. No ejaculating for a month. And folks on socials swear by it. Bro, I became a beast. Bro, your energy is going to be insane. And you can do 100 push-ups, an ab workout, do whatever the f*** you want with so much energy. And you're not going to have any anxiety or stress. So what are the benefits of not ejaculating?
2:25I'll tell you one thing that's coming, and that's the science. I'm imagining the cum going on some sort of, like, Hot Wheels rollercoaster ride where it, like, shoots out of one hole and dives into a different hole. So that is the adventure we are about to go on. Wow. So come on the adventure with us. with so much going on in the world and an onslaught of crap to wade through online. Me and the team, who you're going to be hearing more from, because senior producer Rose Rivel is in the room. Sounds like you manifested some coffee. Hey, Wendy. So they have two uteruses and one of them has a baby in it?
3:06Oh my gosh. And we're all here to help you work out fact from fiction. Because, hey. We studied this and we found the blabbity blabbity blah. New episodes of Science Versus are coming September 4th on Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Tell your friends, tell your mom, tell your dad, blah, blah, blah, blah. I'm Wendy Zuckerman and we are going to back to you real soon.
From the publisher
We’re back, baby. In a world where we’re being swarmed by misinformation and it feels like science is under threat, we’ve got you. Science Vs is kicking off with all new episodes full of actual scientific research done by actual scientists. We’re bringing you the science on sugar — is it really a poison? Should you switch to honey? We’ll look into AI “girlfriends” and ask: How problematic is it that people are spending their days with AI chatbots? Plus episodes on how to improve our memory, how worried we should be about forever chemicals, the science of the full moon, the idea of pronatalism and much MUCH more. New Science Vs eps will be in your feeds Sept. 4.
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