Reality Check: The Science of Fiction

• Total Recall: Can Your Memories Be Hijacked? | S01E11

  I wondered if it was possible to implant memories like in the movie Total Recall. So I talked to a neuroscientist to see how plausible it was.Join me as Dr. Kristina Wright takes me on a deep dive into the science of fiction. At the end of the episode, Dr. Wright will rank the plausibility of memory implantation in Total Recall on a 1-5 scale from pure fiction- science fact.#TotalRecall #MemoryManipulation #NeurosciencePlease support my new channel by subscribing, liking, sharing, and commenting if you want me to keep doing more episodes of your favorite sci-fi concepts with experts: https://www.youtube.com/@RealityCheck.PodcastComment and let me know what you think of this episode. Do you agree with Dr. Wright’s score at the end? What would you have added to this conversation?Support: Let me know what episode you want to see in the future! You can also subscribe to my Patreon to help me get better equipment and bring you higher-quality episodes in the future. https://www.patreon.com/RealityCheck631ConnectReality Check is hosted by Heidi Campo @Mrs.Heidi.CampoProduced by Huw Drury @biteszhqInstagram @RealityCheckTSOFYouTube: @RealityCheckTSOFwww.heidicampo.comLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/campocscs/

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• Interstellar: Time Dilation Explained | S01E10

  I wondered if extreme time dilation was possible like in the movie Interstellar. So I talked to an astronomy educator to see how plausible it was. Join me as Athena Brensberger takes me on a deep dive into the science of fiction. At the end of the episode Astro Athens will rank the plausibility of time dilation portrayed in Interstellar on a 1-5 scale from pure fiction- science fact.#interstellar #timedialation #blackholesPlease support my new channel by subscribing, liking, sharing, and commenting if you want me to keep doing more episodes of your favorite sci-fi concepts with experts: https://www.youtube.com/@RealityCheck.PodcastComment and let me know what you think of this episode. Do you agree with Athena’s score at the end? What would you have added to this conversation?SupportLet me know what episode you want to see in the future! You can also subscribe to my Patreon to help me get better equipment and bring you higher-quality episodes in the future. https://www.patreon.com/RealityCheck631ConnectReality Check is hosted by Heidi Campo @Mrs.Heidi.CampoProduced by Huw Drury @biteszhqInstagram @RealityCheckTSOFYouTube @RealityCheckTSOFwww.heidicampo.comLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/campocscs/OtherAstro AthensInstagram @AstroAthensYouTube www.youtube.com/astroathens

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• Time Patriot: What if Washington Was Here Now? | S01E09

  I wondered what George Washington would say if he were here today.Thankfully so did author Kim Megahee. (Sorry for the mispronunciation in the episode) Kim has written several time-traveling science fiction books and is the first-ever book and author I am featuring on Reality Check.Time Patriot uses history and the theory of time travel to explore the plausibility of the impact Washington would have on our culture today.Join me as Kim takes me on a deep dive into the science of fiction. At the end of the episode, Kim will rank his opinion of Washingtons' impact on a 1-5 scale from pure fiction- science fact. #GeorgeWashington #TimePatriot #ElectionYearPlease support my new channel by subscribing, liking, sharing, and commenting if you want me to keep doing more episodes of your favorite sci-fi concepts with experts: https://www.youtube.com/@RealityCheck.PodcastComment and let me know what you think of this episode. Do you agree with Kim’s score at the end? What would you have added to this conversation?Purchase Time Patriot on Amazon https://a.co/d/5syTIXISupportLet me know what episode you want to see in the future! You can also subscribe to my Patreon to help me get better equipment and bring you higher-quality episodes in the future. https://www.patreon.com/RealityCheck631ConnectReality Check is hosted by Heidi Campo @Mrs.Heidi.CampoProduced by Huw Drury @biteszhqInstagram@RealityCheckTSOFYouTube@RealityCheckTSOFwww.heidicampo.comLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/campocscs/https://www.bitesz.com/show/reality-check-the-science-of-fiction/

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• Elysium: Future Soldier Cyborgs? | S01E08

  I wondered if cyborg soldiers would fight future battles like in the movie Elysium. So I talked to Dr. Justin Clifford, a tactical physical therapist working with military special warfare operators to find out. Join me and Dr. Clifford as we dive deeply into the science of fiction. At the end of the episode, Dr. Clifford will rank the plausibility of cyborg soldiers on a 1-5 scale from pure fiction to science fact. #cyborg #elysium #exosuit Please support my new channel by subscribing, liking, sharing, and commenting if you want me to keep doing more episodes of your favorite sci-fi concepts with experts: https://www.youtube.com/@RealityCheck.Podcast Comment and let me know what you think of this episode. Do you agree with Dr. Clifford’s score at the end? What would you have added to this conversation?SupportLet me know what episode you want to see in the future! You can also subscribe to my Patreon to help me get better equipment and bring you higher-quality episodes in the future. https://www.patreon.com/RealityCheck631ConnectReality Check is hosted by Heidi Campo @Mrs.Heidi.CampoProduced by Huw Drury @biteszhqInstagram @RealityCheckTSOFYouTube @RealityCheckTSOFwww.heidicampo.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/campocscs/Guest InfoDr. Justin Clifford, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCSSpecial Warfare Physical TherapistLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinclifford/

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• Wall-E: Is There Hope for Humanity? | S01E07

  I wondered if human kinds inevitable future would have us looking and living like the people on Wall-E. So I talked to Steve Kamb, the founder of Nerd Fitness for his perspective on the plausibility of this potential future.Join me and Steve as we take a deep dive into the science of fiction.At the end of the episode Steve will rank the plausibility of a Wall-E future on a 1-5 scale from pure fiction to science fact.#NerdFitness #WallE # FutureOfHumanityPlease support my new podcast by subscribing, liking, sharing, and commenting if you want me to keep doing more episodes of your favorite sci-fi concepts with experts. Find me on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@realitycheckTSOFComment and let me know what you think of this episode. Do you agree with Steve’s score at the end? What would you have added to this conversation?Chapters[00:00:00] Intro[00:01:31] Initial Thoughts[00:08:45] Psychological factors[00:14:25] The Role of Technology[00:20:57] Underlying Motivation[00:35:11] Hope For The Future[00:44:05] Optimism[00:54:50] Reality CheckSupportLet me know what episode you want to see in the future!You can also subscribe to my Patreon to help me get better equipment and bring you higher-quality episodes in the future. https://www.patreon.com/RealityCheck631ConnectReality Check is hosted by Heidi Campo @Mrs.Heidi.CampoProduced by Huw Drury @biteszhqInstagram @RealityCheckTSOFYouTube @RealityCheckTSOFwww.heidicampo.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/campocscs/Guest InfoSteve KambInstagram @SteveKambhttps://stevekamb.com/Nerd Fitness - Instagram @nerd_fitness https://www.nerdfitness.com/

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