Groks Science Radio Show and Podcast

Technological and scientific advances have revolutionized the field of medicine, but has it left everyone better off? On this episode, Dr. Allen Sussman discussed his book, Saving the Art of Medicine.

The current dominance by a few technology companies has many similarities to the gilded age, including the detrimental effects on society. Who is making the rules in our current technological gilded age? On this episode, Tom Wheeler discussed his book, Techlash.

Typical business development processes often ignore the principle of hypothesis driven science. How can these scientific approaches be applied to business? On this episode, Alex Cowan discussed his book, Hypothesis Driven Development.

The world seems so fully interconnected that it is hard to believe that there are still groups of people on an island that has been untouched by the modern world. On this episode, Adam Goodheart discussed his book, The Last Island.

The COVID pandemic saw many fringe medical ideas brought to bear on public policy, surprisingly by highly influential medical professionals. What lessons can be learned from these past mistakes? On this episode, Dr. Jonathan Howard discussed his book, We Want Them Infected.

With the ongoing changes to the global climate, what can average citizens do to help curb emissions? Can biodiesel cars be a solution? On this episode, we explore biofuel cars.

Communication between men and women can be fraught with misunderstanding and difficulty. How can a scientific understanding of the issue help? On this episode, Dr. Stephen Furlich discussed his book, Sex Talk.

The rapid advances in generative artificial intelligence, with large language models like ChatGPT, have changed the landscape of many fields and occupations. What do these changes mean for the future? On this episode, Kevin Surace discussed advances in artificial intelligence.

The vast amount of information that pervades our modern world has become overrun by disinformation, which serves to threaten the reliability of truthful information and the foundations of democracy. On this episode, Dr. Lee McIntyre discussed his book, On Disinformation.

ADHD can be a debilitating condition for those unaware or unprepared to address its requirements. What are strategies for living with ADHD? On this episode, Dr. David Sitt discussed his new book, ADHD Refocused.

Muscles may be most associated with our ability to move and act in the world, but the natural history of muscle tissue is varied and intricate. On this episode, Dr. Roy Meals discussed his new book, Muscle.

Changes to the global economy will place a greater emphasis on effective information sharing and connections. How can blockchain technology enable these changes? On this episode, Elizabeth Varghese discussed her book, Blockchain Reaction.

Individuals may find themselves holding on to mindsets that no longer serve their best interests. How does one release these patterns of behavior? On this episode, Dr. Charryse Johnson discussed her book, Expired Mindsets.

Ethnocide describes the erasure of the culture of populations that has played a significant role in the history of the United States. On this episode, Barrett Holmes Pitner discussed ethnocide.

Astrophysics and acting may seem like very different fields of endeavor, but ones which can mutually inform one another. On this episode, Dr. Aowama Shields discussed her book, Life on Other Planets.

History is filled with accounts of supernatural and paranormal experiences that are as yet unaccounted for by modern science. How can these events be interpreted in understanding of the world. On this episode, Dr. Richard Gallagher discussed his book, Demonic Foes.

Ice has transformed our modern world in every area from basic creature comforts to medicine to sports. But, how did ice come to dominate our culture? On this episode, Dr. Amy Brady discussed the history of ice.

Pursuing a career in astrophysics is challenging enough without the additional barriers that are often encountered by women and minorities. How is it possible to navigate these challenges? On this episode, Sarafina El-Badry Nance discussed her book, Starstruck.

Understanding emotional intelligence and the way it impacts behavior is essential for fully realizing oneself. However, the process is often not well described. On this episode. Dr. Patrick Kilcarr discussed his new book, Leading an Emotionally Intelligent Life.

The manner in which individuals view the world is determined by the perceptual processes in the brain. How do variations in perceptual styles affect interactions in the environment? On this episode, Dr. Gary Jordan discussed his book, Unlock the Power of Your Perception.

Communicating scientific discoveries is often a skill that is not developed among scientists, but it is one that is especially important in a crisis. On this episode, Dr. Christopher Reddy discussed his new book, Science Communication in a Crisis.

The recent pandemic has brought to the public attention the nature of long illnesses as a public health emergency. How do we treat and live with long illnesses? On this episode, Dr. Juliet Morgan discussed her book, Long Illness.

The processes of creation in both nature and art often produce elements that must wait until their moment to shine. What can we learn from these properties of evolution and creativity? On this episode, Dr. Andreas Wagner discussed his new book, Sleeping Beauties.

Follow your passion and the money will follow. It is advice that is often given to young students, but how can we teach entrepreneurial skills? On this episode, Glen Dunzweiler discussed his book, A Degree in Homelessness.

The long history of the right to vote for women may often be taken for granted in the modern era. But, the history of the suffrage movement is one of richness and depth. On this episode, Dr. Ellen Carol Dubois discussed her new book, Suffrage.