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Aliens & the Fermi Paradox | Episode 7

Are there aliens out there in the universe? If so, why haven’t we seen any? Maybe aliens have already visited us in the past. What if they are here observing us right now? If we do finally make contact with aliens, what does that mean for us? Join us as we explore the Fermi paradox, great filters, abduction conspiracy theories, and more mysteries of the universe. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts linktr.ee/flipside.pod Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/flipside_pod Topics 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Number of Planets in the Galaxy 04:30 - Religion and Anthropocentrism 07:13 - Fermi Paradox 14:30 - Mediocrity Principle 17:50 - Great Filters 37:30 - Dark Forest Theory 44:30 - Ancient Aliens 48:30 - Contemporary Alien Incidents 56:00 - Abduction Testimony 1:01:25 - UFO sightings 1:09:20 - First Contact Scenarios 1:21:25 - Final Thoughts Sources / Further Reading: 1. About Half of Sun-Like Stars Could Host Rocky, Potentially Habitable Planets - NASA https://www.nasa.gov/missions/kepler/about-half-of-sun-like-stars-could-host-rocky-potentially-habitable-planets/ 2. How many exoplanets are there? - NASA https://science.nasa.gov/exoplanets/how-many-exoplanets-are-there/ 3. The Age of the Universe - NASA https://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/science/featured_science/tenyear/age.html 4. How Long Would It Take For an Alien Civilization yo Populate an Entire Galaxy? - SYFY https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/how-long-would-it-take-for-an-alien-civilization-to-populate-an-entire-galaxy 5. Putting Time In Perspective - Wait But Why https://waitbutwhy.com/2013/08/putting-time-in-perspective.html 6. Timeline: The Evolution of Life - NewScientist https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn17453-timeline-the-evolution-of-life/ 6. Mystical Experiences - Pew Research Center https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2009/12/29/mystical-experiences/ 7. 18% of Americans Say They’ve Seen a Ghost - Pew Research Center https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2015/10/30/18-of-americans-say-theyve-seen-a-ghost/ 8. Gimbal UFO - Mick West https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsEjV8DdSbs&list=PL-4ZqTjKmhn5Qr0tCHkCVnqTx_c0P3O2t&index=1

Is Climate Change the End of Humanity? | Episode 6

We’ve been told for decades now that there is a climate catastrophe heading our way. Science says that the world is warming, and that humans are the cause, but over half of Americans disagree. Is climate change just a hoax designed to drive us towards communism? How do we know that the temperature changes we’ve seen aren’t natural? If global warming is real, can we even do anything about it, and are 2 degrees Celsius really going to bring about the end of humanity? Topics 00:00 Intro 01:38 Is Climate Change Real? 09:50 Reasons for Being Skeptical 20:50 Heat 24:55 Rising Sea Levels 29:20 Extreme Weather 33:30 Famine and Loss of Biodiversity 37:00 Climate Tipping Points 40:55 Renewables 52:10 Economic Impact 1:07:00 Individual Actions 1:09:10 Innovation and Technology 1:19:00 Can we Stop Climate Change? 1:22:15 Final Thoughts Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts linktr.ee/flipside.pod Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/flipside_pod Sources / Further Reading: 1. Climate Change Evidence - NASA https://climate.nasa.gov/evidence/ 2. Why Some Americans Do Not See Urgency on Climate Change - Pew Research Center https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2023/08/09/why-some-americans-do-not-see-urgency-on-climate-change/ 3. Doomsday Addiction: Celebrating 50 years of Failed Climate Predictions https://www.agweb.com/opinion/doomsday-addiction-celebrating-50-years-failed-climate-predictions 4. How Fauci and NIH Leaders Worked to Discredit COVID-19 Lab Leak Theory https://www.heritage.org/public-health/commentary/how-fauci-and-nih-leaders-worked-discredit-covid-19-lab-leak-theory 5. Which Kills More People: Extreme Heat or Extreme Cold? https://www.wunderground.com/cat6/Which-Kills-More-People-Extreme-Heat-or-Extreme-Cold 6. Predictions of Future Global Climate - UCAR https://scied.ucar.edu/learning-zone/climate-change-impacts/predictions-future-global-climate 7. Natural Disaster Facts and Statistics - Forbes Advisor https://www.forbes.com/advisor/homeowners-insurance/natural-disaster-statistics/#:~:text=In%202022%2C%20the%20U.S.%20experienced,dollar%20natural%20disasters%20per%20year. 8. Nuclear Energy - Our World in Data https://ourworldindata.org/nuclear-energy#:~:text=Nuclear%20is%20one%20of%20the,visible%20events%20come%20to%20mind 9. What Is the Carbon Footprint of Solar Panel Manufacturing? - Solaris Renewables https://solarisrenewables.com/blog/what-is-the-carbon-footprint-of-solar-panel-manufacturing/#:~:text=Solar%20panels%20emit%20around%2050g,of%20coal%2Dpowered%20electricity%20sources. 10. Solar and battery storage prices have dropped almost 90% in 10 years - Electrek https://electrek.co/2023/09/25/solar-battery-storage-prices-dropped-almost-90-percent-in-10-years/ 11. How China Became the World’s Leader on Renewable Energy - Yale Environment 360 https://e360.yale.edu/features/china-renewable-energy#:~:text=In%202022%2C%20China%20installed%20roughly%20as%20much%20solar%20photovoltaic%20capacity,quadruple%20additions%20of%20energy%20storage.

Marriage, Relationships and Children | Episode 5

Half of all marriages end in divorce. The red pill movement is telling young men that this is enough to reject the institution of marriage. Do they have a point? Is marriage an outdated institution in modern times? Meanwhile, open relationships and childless couples are on the rise. Does this spell societal downfall or is it none of our business? Join us as we debate the advantages of marriage, the viability of alternative relationships, and the merits of having children. Topics 00:00 Intro 02:04 Advantages of Marriage 14:18 Negatives of Marriage 24:00 Redpill Movement 36:00 Marriage Final Thoughts 39:15 Why Should I Care About Other People's Relationships? 42:00 Relationships with no Intention of Marriage 47:51 Open / Poly Relationships 1:00:20 Same-sex Marriage 1:11:35 Declining Birth Rates 1:16:57 Having Children 1:28:38 Moral Obligation for Children 1:33:40 DINK Couples 1:40:10 Outro Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts linktr.ee/flipside.pod Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/flipside_pod Sources / Further Reading: 1. Revealing Divorce Statistics in 2024 - Forbes https://www.forbes.com/advisor/legal/divorce/divorce-statistics/ 2. Divorce Statistics 2023 - Marble https://marble.co/blog/divorce/divorce-statistics/ 3. Are Divorce Courts Biased Against Men - ADAM https://www.adamdivorcelaw.com/are-divorce-courts-biased-against-men/ 4. Do Open Marriages Work? - Karen Salmansohn https://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/personal/03/23/o.open.marriages.work/ 5. Growing up With Gay Parents: What is the big deal? - Richard P. Fitzgibbons https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4771005/ 6. US Fertility Rate 1950-2024 - Macrotrends https://www.macrotrends.net/countries/USA/united-states/fertility-rate 7. Half of women have not had a child by age 30 for first time ever, figures show - Independent https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/office-for-national-statistics-statistics-england-wales-b2002280.html

Can Objective Morality Exist Without God? | Episode 4

Our society relies on a common understanding of right and wrong, but what happens when we disagree? Is morality subjectively defined by our own individual feelings and the culture that we grew up in, or can moral values be universally known and applied? Join us for episode 4 of Flipside Podcast where we explore different moral philosophies like cultural relativism, utilitarianism, and Kantian ethics, debate the trolley problem, and dive into the role of religion in shaping moral codes. Tune in for your weekly dose of deep thinking and thought-provoking discussion!

Debating Space Colonization | Episode 3

In this episode we debate about the merits of space exploration and the prospects of colonizing the solar system. Will we establish a Mars colony in our lifetime, is space exploration a waste of money, and what is the future of humanity among the stars? These are just a few of the questions we’ll tackle in this episode of FlipSide.