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The Real (Weird) Way We See Numbers

The Real (Weird) Way We See Numbers

Season 12 Episode 8
15:25
Why You See Faces in Things

Why You See Faces in Things

Season 12 Episode 10
10:23
Why Do We Hate Certain Sounds

Why Do We Hate Certain Sounds

Season 12 Episode 12
16:27
The Paradox of Voting

The Paradox of Voting

Season 12 Episode 13
12:40
Why Don’t Humans Hibernate?

Why Don’t Humans Hibernate?

Season 12 Episode 14
11:17
Camouflage Isn't What It Appears To Be

Camouflage Isn't What It Appears To Be

Season 12 Episode 15
11:20
Why Useless Knowledge Can Be So Useful

Why Useless Knowledge Can Be So Useful

Season 12 Episode 17
14:35
What Synesthesia Feels Like

What Synesthesia Feels Like

Season 12 Episode 18
12:28
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It's Okay to Be Smart

Computers Can Predict When You're Going to Die… Here's How

Season 12 Episode 6

Predictive analytics uses math and historical data to make predictions about the future. It’s used in commerce, sports, politics, social media and tons of other places. And as it turns out, people have been using math to predict people’s death for centuries. Can it predict mine?

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