Welcome to 'Reality Check: The Science of Fiction', bridging the worlds of sci-fi and science fact. With experts, we examine the plausibility of sci-fi concepts - from time travel and space exploration to AI and nanotech. Join us to satisfy your curiosity and discover the reality behind your favorite narratives.
Reality Check: The Science of Fiction
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Welcome to 'Reality Check: The Science of Fiction', bridging the worlds of sci-fi and science fact. With experts, we examine the plausibility of sci-fi concepts - from time travel and space exploration to AI and nanotech. Join us to satisfy your curiosity and discover the reality behind your favorite narratives.
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February 16, 2024
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.<br /><br />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.<br />#TotalRecall #MemoryManipulation #Neuroscience<br /><br />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<br />Comment 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?<br /><br /><b>Support: </b>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. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/RealityCheck631" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.patreon.com/RealityCheck631<br /><br /></a>Connect<br />Reality Check is hosted by Heidi Campo @Mrs.Heidi.Campo<br />Produced by Huw Drury @biteszhq<br />Instagram @RealityCheckTSOF<br />YouTube: @RealityCheckTSOF<br />www.heidicampo.com<br />LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/campocscs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/campocscs/</a>
January 26, 2024
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.<br />#interstellar #timedialation #blackholes<br /><br /><b>Please suppor</b>t 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<br />Comment 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?<b><br /><br />Support</b><br />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. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/RealityCheck631" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.patreon.com/RealityCheck631</a><b><a href="https://www.patreon.com/RealityCheck631" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><br /><br /></a>Connect<br /></b>Reality Check is hosted by Heidi Campo @Mrs.Heidi.Campo<br />Produced by Huw Drury @biteszhq<br />Instagram @RealityCheckTSOF<br />YouTube @RealityCheckTSOFwww.heidicampo.com<br />LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/campocscs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/campocscs/</a><b><br /></b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Other</b><br /><b>Astro Athens</b><br />Instagram @AstroAthens<br />YouTube <a href="http://www.youtube.com/astroathens" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.youtube.com/astroathens</a>
January 11, 2024
Time Patriot: What if Washington Was Here Now? | S01E09
I wondered what George Washington would say if he were here today.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Time Patriot uses history and the theory of time travel to explore the plausibility of the impact Washington would have on our culture today.<br /><br />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 #ElectionYear<br /><br /><b>Please support </b>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<br />Comment 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?<br />Purchase Time Patriot on Amazon <a href="https://a.co/d/5syTIXI" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://a.co/d/5syTIXI</a><br />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. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/RealityCheck631" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.patreon.com/RealityCheck631<br /><br /></a><b>Connect</b><br />Reality Check is hosted by Heidi Campo @Mrs.Heidi.Campo<br />Produced by Huw Drury @biteszhqInstagram<br />@RealityCheckTSOFYouTube<br />@RealityCheckTSOF<br />www.heidicampo.com<br />LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/campocscs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/campocscs/</a><br /><a href="https://www.bitesz.com/show/reality-check-the-science-of-fiction/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.bitesz.com/show/reality-check-the-science-of-fiction/</a>
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