208: The final family
Summary
Tom Scott and guests from Answer in Progress explore how the internet is governed, the history of the term "scientist," and a Japanese tradition of sending dogs to shrines. They also discuss the 1921 discovery of chemical nerve signals and the origin of the clown car. The episode concludes with a story about a woman using candle breathing to manage anxiety before a job interview.
Topics discussed
Movie trailer for 'Fall'
Intro and subtitle captioning joke
Guest introductions from Answer in Progress
How is the internet controlled by humming?
Why was one family asked to stay in the Erbil citadel?
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The Soups vs. Sparks argument and dead frogs
Lou Jacobs and the iconic clown car
How was the world's first scientist born in 1780?
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The dog pilgrimage to Ise Grand Shrine
Hannah's job interview and candle breathing
Outro and channel promotion
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