006 – Ancient Placentas, Sex Robots, and the Missing Moon

Written By Trace Dominguez

PLAY THE EPISODE

This episode Julian explores the moon (or a lack thereof), Trace placates us with placenta pontification, and special guest Dr. Ali Mattu tells the robots it’s OK to feel feelings.

QUESTIONS

  • Trace answers: "What happened to placentas and umbilical cords in the past" asked by Dr. Ali Mattu

  • Dr. Ali Mattu answers: “Can robots love” asked by ChatGPT

  • Julian answers: "What would the world be like if there was no moon?" asked by Trace

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CREDITS

This episode of That's Absurd Please Elaborate was written by Trace Dominguez and Julian Huguet, edited by Kyle Sisk, and produced by all three of us. Special thanks to friends and family for listening to the edits and help us make this better.

Thanks for listening to That's Absurd Please Elaborate. We appreciate you!

Trace Dominguez

Science communicator, television presenter, video producer, and podcaster. I use digital media to teach viewers about science, engineering, history, technology, psychology, and our universe. 

https://tracedominguez.com
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