You Are Not So Smart

Host Dan Carlin and guest Jesse Richardson discuss the spectrum of AI risk, contrasting extreme utopian and apocalyptic views with nuanced probability assessments.

David McRaney introduces an episode of Decoder Ring exploring the viral "dress" phenomenon.

Astronomer Phil Plait discusses his book *Under Alien Skies*, which blends science with immersive vignettes of space tourism.

Host David McRaney interviews neuroscientist Helen Pilcher about her book, "This Book May Cause Side Effects," which explores the nocebo effect.

Host David McRaney interviews science writer Thomas Levenson about his book "A Pox on Fools," which explores the history and psychology of vaccine hesitancy.