Podcast: In the Torrid Midsummer

What’s it like to celebrate Christmas in the southern hemisphere? Are there things about Christmas that don’t make sense in summer?

Things mentioned in this podcast:

• Was Jesus born on 25 December? 
• Average monthly temperature of cities 
• Things to do in Wichita at Christmas 

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Podcast: Out Of Touch

What does it mean to be out of touch? Why do we expect our leaders to be in tune with everyday people and their concerns?

Things mentioned in this podcast:

• Influence of class on attitudes 
• Effect of poverty on decision-making  
• Principle Skinner Am I Out Of Touch meme
• FONK 
• Nomophobia 

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Podcast: Boo to a Goose

Is it wrong to do amoral things in computer games? Is it ok to bully people as a goose in Untitled Goose Game?

Things mentioned in this podcast:

• Untitled Goose Game 
• Ethics in the Virtual World by Garry Young 
• APA Review Confirms Link Between Playing Violent Video Games and Aggression

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