The ProBoh Show

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at a new paper suggesting that the iPhone may have played a surprising role in lowering birth rates around the world. Then we explored one of humanity’s biggest unanswered questions: where language came from, and the fascinating theories scientists have developed to explain its origins.

Today’s unpopular opinion was: mon...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at the rise of "loneliness influencers" and explored why some people are suddenly boasting about having no friends. Then we discussed an unexpected trend in the job market: why someone finally wants to hire philosophers and what their skills might offer in an age increasingly dominated by technology and AI.

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In the first part of today’s show, we looked at a question that has probably crossed everyone's mind at some point: how many farts a day is actually normal? Scientists have finally crunched the numbers. Then we explored new research suggesting that it may be possible to gain some of the benefits of sleep without actually falling asleep.

Today's unpopular opinion was: celebrati...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at why more businesses are introducing "Quiet Hours" and what this growing trend says about modern life. Then we discussed the challenges facing job seekers over 45, including concerns that AI-driven hiring tools may be unfairly filtering out older candidates.

Today’s unpopular opinion was: absence does NOT make the heart grow...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at the growing yet often overlooked market of older gamers and asked why so few companies are creating games specifically for retirees.

Today’s unpopular opinion was: the word "woke" is a meaningless political dog whistle and has become more of a political label than a useful description.

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In the first part of today’s show, we looked at whether some people are more likely than others to experience ghosts, as a psychologist explained the three factors that make paranormal experiences more likely. Then we discussed the arrival of mosquitoes in Iceland for the first time, and why zoologists are paying close attention to what this small change could mean for local ecosystems.

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In the first part of today’s show, we looked at Google's plan to release 32 million mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia bacteria across Florida and California as part of an effort to combat mosquito-borne diseases. Then we discussed why spending time outdoors can be such a powerful experience and explored the growing body of evidence suggesting that nature plays an important role in our mental and physical well-being.

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In the first part of today’s show, we discussed the controversy surrounding a Harvard graduation speaker who launched into a profanity-filled attack on AI, telling students that their generation's mission should be to destroy it. We explored the reaction from the audience, the growing backlash against artificial intelligence, and whether fears about AI are justified.

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In the first part of today’s show, we looked at the traffic diversions and disruptions taking place in Madrid ahead of the visit of Pope Leo XIV, and what the event means for the city and its residents.

Today's unpopular opinion was: the concept of continuing your bloodline is silly.

In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: name a reason NO...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at the deadly heat wave sweeping across Europe, with temperatures soaring and decades-old records falling in several countries. Then we explored a fascinating map revealing Europe’s favourite film and TV genres, and what those entertainment preferences might say about different cultures across the continent.

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In the first part of today’s show, we looked at reports that OpenAI is hiring in preparation for AI systems that may eventually be capable of training themselves. Then we discussed new research suggesting that excessive social media use can have a negative impact on wellbeing and mental health.

Today’s unpopular opinion was: sex scenes in movies are unnecessary.

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at why there may never have been a better time to study computer science, despite all the noise around AI and the future of work. Then we talked about how ordinary WiFi can now identify people with near-perfect accuracy, and what that could mean for privacy, security, and the invisible technology already surrounding us.

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In the first part of today’s show, we looked at Jeff Bezos saying that the bottom half of earners should pay zero income tax. Then we talked about why some people are naturally morning people, and what an evolutionary biologist says that might reveal about human behaviour.

Today’s unpopular opinion was: omission is still lying.

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In the first part of today’s show, we looked at new research showing that student well-being often drops after the move to high school and explored why the transition can be so difficult for young people. Then we talked about 15 Australian companies that switched to a four-day workweek and why the experiment worked better than many expected.

Today’s unpopular opinion was...

In the first part of today’s show, we explored new research suggesting that thinking longer can actually lead to worse decisions in certain situations. Then we talked about how to have difficult conversations, why people avoid them, and what makes those conversations go well or badly.

Today’s unpopular opinion was: private schools shouldn’t exist.

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