Critical Junction Podcast

Episode 23: Bronies and Furries

Critical Junction Podcast — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 22:09:59 +0000

In this episode, we explore the psychology of subcultures — more specifically, that of bronies and furries and what it means to find acceptance among peers.

Critical Junction – Episode 23: Bronies and Furries

Episode 22: Climate Change Denial

Critical Junction Podcast — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 23:33:48 +0000

In this episode, we take a look at the psychology of climate change denial, the science of climate change, and bust a few myths along the way. Our recording software glitched out toward the end of the episode, so we apologize for any loss in sound quality.

Critical Junction – Episode 22: Climate Change Denial

Episode 21: Roswell

Critical Junction Podcast — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 00:20:06 +0000

To mark the 70th anniversary of the Roswell UFO incident, episode 21 delves into what may or may not have happened, the greater UFO conspiracy, Project Mogul, string and M-Theory, and more.

Critical Junction – Episode 21: Roswell

Episode 20: The Akashic Records

Critical Junction Podcast — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 14:53:26 +0000

In this episode, we take a look at the Akashic Records, so-called prophets and seers, and cosmic consciousness. We also take few jabs at Deepak Chopra.

Critical Junction – Episode 20: The Akashic Records

Episode 19: Time Travelling Trump

Critical Junction Podcast — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 16:38:39 +0000

In our first ever listener submission, we address the utterly bizarre Trump time travel conspiracy theory, social media, and the impact of capitalism on society.

Critical Junction – Episode 19: Time Travelling Trump

Episode 18: Flat Earth

Critical Junction Podcast — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 01:30:28 +0000

In episode 18, we examine the flat Earth worldview, the propagation of bad ideas, and the importance of critical thinking and education in the post-truth era.

Critical Junction – Episode 18: Flat Earth

Episode 17: Secret Societies

Critical Junction Podcast — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 01:22:15 +0000

In this episode. we examine some of the more popular secret societies, their origins and practices, and whether they remain relevant in modern society.

Critical Junction – Episode 17: Secret Societies

Episode 16: Ghost Hunters, Part 2

Critical Junction Podcast — Sat, 10 Jun 2017 22:57:03 +0000

In the second part of our ghost hunters episode, we continue our discussion on the topic of the paranormal, the scientific method, the psychology of ghosts, and more.

Critical Junction – Episode 16: Ghost Hunters, Part 2

Episode 16: Ghost Hunters

Critical Junction Podcast — Sun, 28 May 2017 19:26:45 +0000

On May 27, 2017, Ottawa Paranormal Research and Investigations invited us to join them on their investigation of Macdonell-Williamson House in Hawkesbury, Ont. This episode chronicles that investigation.

Critical Junction – Episode 16: Ghost Hunters

Episode 15: Vaccinations

Critical Junction Podcast — Sun, 07 May 2017 01:41:42 +0000

In 1998, Andrew Wakefield published a fraudulent study claiming a link between the MMR vaccine and autism. No such link exists. In this episode, we tackle the anti-vaxxer movement, science communication, and the difficulty of dismantling deeply-held beliefs.

Critical Junction – Episode 15: Vaccinations