This Is Going Well, I Think With David Cooper

Astrophysics and astrobiology professor Sarah Rugheimer celebrates the newly launched Artemis II rocket with its historic firsts, and talks about the mission. On It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy covers: The Artemis II toilet problem; SpaceX has reportedly filed for the biggest IPO in history; Google issues new warning about the quantum computing security apocalypse; and New White House app is a security and privacy nightmare. For Vet Talk – or Pet Talk – veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford goes over stories: Fungus that spreads from cats to humans has been detected, raising concerns among scientists; and The seemingly safe dog treats that vets say are sending pets to emergency surgery. Cliff warns pet owners of ticks. Only slightly late for National Sleep Awareness Month (April 2nd Fools?!) sleep coach Alanna McGinn gives us tips for a better night's sleep. Psychology professor ⁠Tessa West⁠ outlines how ⁠Gen Z is dating less and how the result is one of the most unprepared workforces⁠. Ecolog

Human development and family sciences professor ⁠Lisa Neff⁠ outlines ⁠the surprising toll that new relationships take on older adults⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Supply chain management professor ⁠Suresh Muthulingam⁠ discusses how ⁠in Hollywood, teams don't stick together long enough to learn from failure⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Conspiracy Corner, using those who say there's evidence that we live in a simulation or that ancient Atlanteans had advanced technology, political science professor Lee Kuhnle chats about how conspiracy theories arise. Pre-order Lee's upcoming book Uncover Up: How to Think Clearly in an Age of Conspiracies here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David attempts a punny April Fool's joke. It falls flat. Human development and family sciences professor Lisa Neff outlines the surprising toll that new relationships take on older adults. Supply chain management professor Suresh Muthulingam discusses how in Hollywood, teams don't stick together long enough to learn from failure. For Conspiracy Corner, using those who say there's evidence that we live in a simulation or that ancient Atlanteans had advanced technology, political science professor Lee Kuhnle chats about how conspiracy theories arise. (Pre-order Lee's upcoming book Uncover Up: How to Think Clearly in an Age of Conspiracies here.) For Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday, ⁠Gary Direnfeld⁠ and David discuss how to deal with a bad day. Associate professor of marketing ⁠⁠Aya Aboelenien⁠⁠ explains how ⁠⁠vegans develop complex skills to navigate an omnivorous society⁠⁠. Arctic scientist ⁠Katie Florko⁠ describes how ⁠seals will risk death by a polar bear for a varied meal⁠. Segments: (00:00) Introd

Psychological and brain sciences professor ⁠Brad Duchaine⁠ introduces us to ⁠prosopometamorphopsia (PMO), the rare neurological condition where people see distorted faces⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earth sciences professor ⁠John Maclachlan⁠ makes a case for ⁠why post‑secondary students need more room to mess up⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Social psychologist ⁠André Vaz⁠ describes ⁠the psychological reason we judge groups much more harshly than individuals⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sociology professor ⁠Ea Hoppe Blaabæk⁠ shares details of ⁠her study showing that boys ditch books when schools close, and girls keep reading⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marketing professor ⁠Gabriela Tonietto⁠ explains ⁠why a canceled meeting feels so liberating⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Educator, improv comedian, and occasional scientist Dr. Vita Stout outlines ⁠how and why scientists aren't telling enough jokes at conferences⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marketing professor Gabriela Tonietto explains why a canceled meeting feels so liberating. Psychological and brain sciences professor Brad Duchaine introduces us to prosopometamorphopsia (PMO), the rare neurological condition where people see distorted faces. Educator, improv comedian, and occasional scientist Dr. Vita Stout outlines how and why scientists aren't telling enough jokes at conferences. Sociology professor Ea Hoppe Blaabæk shares details of her study showing that boys ditch books when schools close, and girls keep reading. Social psychologist André Vaz describes the psychological reason we judge groups much more harshly than individuals. Earth sciences professor John Maclachlan makes a case for why post‑secondary students need more room to mess up. Dietician, health coach, and author ⁠Jess Cording⁠ reveals ⁠what time you should stop eating before bed for heart health⁠. Then, Jess shares some habits from her ⁠Little Book of Game Changers: 50 Healthy Habits for Managing Stress⁠. Segments: (0

Social psychology researcher ⁠Mirna Đurić⁠ warns how ⁠romantic indifference can breed boredom, lower intimacy, and a wandering eye⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philosophy professor ⁠⁠Robert Sparrow⁠⁠ shares ⁠his insights on a future with fully automated education leading to BS universities⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Egyptology professor ⁠Stefan Baumann⁠ outlines ⁠why some people still believe that aliens shaped ancient civilisations⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology researcher ⁠Ruo-Ning (Ronnie) Li⁠ reveals that ⁠chatting with people beats interactions with AI chatbots when it comes to reducing loneliness⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Media personality ⁠Caitlin Green⁠ asks: Are famous men okay? To that end, her and David covers the following stories: Tiger Woods was ready for another comeback, but it ended in another car crash⁠; Usher defends 'misrepresented' Sean 'Diddy' Combs amid prison stay⁠; and 'Looksmaxxing' influencer arrested on battery charge in Florida⁠. Listen to Caitlin co-hosting The Jann Arden Podcast here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Media personality Caitlin Green asks: Are famous men okay? To that end, her and David covers the following stories: Tiger Woods was ready for another comeback, but it ended in another car crash; Usher defends 'misrepresented' Sean 'Diddy' Combs amid prison stay; and 'Looksmaxxing' influencer arrested on battery charge in Florida. (Listen to Caitlin co-hosting The Jann Arden Podcast here.) Social psychology researcher Mirna Đurić warns how romantic indifference can breed boredom, lower intimacy, and a wandering eye. Philosophy professor ⁠Robert Sparrow⁠ shares his insights on a future with fully automated education leading to BS universities. Psychology researcher Ruo-Ning (Ronnie) Li reveals that chatting with people beats interactions with AI chatbots when it comes to reducing loneliness. Egyptology professor Stefan Baumann outlines why some people still believe that aliens shaped ancient civilisations. Human development and family studies professor ⁠Lauren Harris⁠ explains how ⁠romance and sexual intimacy d

Bursting with contagious excitement for the ordinary, elevator enthusiast ⁠Andrew Reams⁠ – of ⁠popular YouTube channel DieselDucy⁠ – talks about his love of elevators, living with autism, and running ⁠an elevator museum⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychological sciences professor ⁠Peter M. Vishton⁠ reveals how ⁠plants can count, and that they can track the number of events they experience⁠. David calls Peter a plant psychologist and asks, "Are plants people, too?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices