The Not So Scientific Method

Can we guess the celebrity blinds?

Back by popular demand, we're talking all about celebrity blinds again this week! We took the time to discuss some topics from last week in more depth and try to stump each other by having to guess the celebrities in anonymous blinds. Play along with us and see if you can guess them too!

What are celebrity blinds?

That's right folks... we're taking you down the conspiracy rabbit hole with us and talking about celebrity blind items. What is a blind? What would it mean if they were widely known by the public? Does the public already know about them? We'll answer all of your burning questions (or mostly just gossip about all of the ALLEGED crazy stuff celebs do behind closed doors). We guarantee you'll leave wanting to know more. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blind_item [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blind_item] https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=2013-01-01%202022-03-06&geo=US&q=nina%20dobrev,nina%20dobrev%20yachting [https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=2013-01-01%202022-03-06&geo=US&q=nina%20dobrev,nina%20dobrev%20yachting] https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&geo=US&q=jennifer%20anniston%20marijuana [https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&geo=US&q=jennifer%20anniston%20marijuana] https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&geo=US&q=ariana%20grande%20drugs [https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&geo=US&q=ariana%20grande%20drugs] https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=2009-01-01%202022-03-06&geo=US&q=ariana%20grande%20cocaine [https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=2009-01-01%202022-03-06&geo=US&q=ariana%20grande%20cocaine] https://www.intouchweekly.com/posts/ariana-grande-recalls-taking-care-of-ex-mac-miller-amid-drug-issues/ [https://www.intouchweekly.com/posts/ariana-grande-recalls-taking-care-of-ex-mac-miller-amid-drug-issues/] https://nypost.com/2015/11/01/is-jimmy-fallons-partying-getting-out-of-hand/ [https://nypost.com/2015/11/01/is-jimmy-fallons-partying-getting-out-of-hand/] https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/report-necklace-lindsay-lohan-steal-earrings/story?id=12880941 [https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/report-necklace-lindsay-lohan-steal-earrings/story?id=12880941] https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&geo=US&q=lindsay%20lohan%20stealing [https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&geo=US&q=lindsay%20lohan%20stealing] https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/culture/a39088415/blake-lively-ryan-reynolds-valentines-day-photo/ [https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/culture/a39088415/blake-lively-ryan-reynolds-valentines-day-photo/] https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&geo=US&q=nick%20jonas%20gay [https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&geo=US&q=nick%20jonas%20gay] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-blinds/id1577848888 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-blinds/id1577848888] https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheblindspod/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheblindspod/?hl=en]

Did Noreen bless the rains down in Africa?

Shockingly Noreen made it back from Africa in one piece. She braved the baboons, ate an ostrich, and survived almost getting robbed for her luggage. So this week we're going over all the insider info so you can plan your next trip to the Serengeti. Join us as we bless the rains down in Africa on this week's episode.

Can we beat a facial recognition system?

We know our last episode left you anxious about the future of face recognition systems, but don't worry. This week we're going to tell you all about how to defeat a facial recognition system! Some methods may be a little crazy like 3D printed masks of another persons face... But others are much more simple like wearing a hoodie that zippers over your entire head. Either way we're just lucky we don't live in China where public restrooms have a limit on toilet paper... https://www.areyouyou.eu/ [https://www.areyouyou.eu/] https://www.wired.co.uk/article/avoid-facial-recognition-software [https://www.wired.co.uk/article/avoid-facial-recognition-software] http://www.urmesurveillance.com/urme-prosthetic/ [http://www.urmesurveillance.com/urme-prosthetic/] https://cvdazzle.com/ [https://cvdazzle.com/] https://www.facefirst.com/blog/amazing-uses-for-face-recognition-facial-recognition-use-cases/ [https://www.facefirst.com/blog/amazing-uses-for-face-recognition-facial-recognition-use-cases/]

Should you be concerned about facial recognition?

No this isn't 1984... Not yet at least... This week we break down everything you need to know about face recognition technology, the possible dangers of it, and some of the pros. Maybe it will even make you think the next time you use that dog cartoon face filter on Snapchat. https://www.eff.org/pages/face-recognition [https://www.eff.org/pages/face-recognition] https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2019/09/05/more-than-half-of-u-s-adults-trust-law-enforcement-to-use-facial-recognition-responsibly/ [https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2019/09/05/more-than-half-of-u-s-adults-trust-law-enforcement-to-use-facial-recognition-responsibly/] https://www.csis.org/blogs/technology-policy-blog/how-accurate-are-facial-recognition-systems-%E2%80%93-and-why-does-it-matter [https://www.csis.org/blogs/technology-policy-blog/how-accurate-are-facial-recognition-systems-%E2%80%93-and-why-does-it-matter] https://www.npr.org/2021/01/05/953515627/facial-recognition-and-beyond-journalist-ventures-inside-chinas-surveillance-sta [https://www.npr.org/2021/01/05/953515627/facial-recognition-and-beyond-journalist-ventures-inside-chinas-surveillance-sta] https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/to-board-a-plane-without-a-ticket-just-give-up-your-face-and-your-privacy/#:~:text=Business-,To%20board%20a%20plane%20without%20a%20ticket%2C%20just%20give,your%20face%20%E2%80%94%20and%20your%20privacy&text=NEW%20YORK%20%E2%80%93%20You%20won't,Put%20away%20your%20passport%2C%20too [https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/to-board-a-plane-without-a-ticket-just-give-up-your-face-and-your-privacy/#:~:text=Business-,To%20board%20a%20plane%20without%20a%20ticket%2C%20just%20give,your%20face%20%E2%80%94%20and%20your%20privacy&text=NEW%20YORK%20%E2%80%93%20You%20won't,Put%20away%20your%20passport%2C%20too] https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/jan/13/what-are-deepfakes-and-how-can-you-spot-them [https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/jan/13/what-are-deepfakes-and-how-can-you-spot-them]