Episode 13: Blockbusters and Frozen Landscapes: Climate Change Through the Lens of Pop Culture

Print by Georgia Geis @atomic_number14

Hello Fam! Hope y’all are doing well. So, here is Episode 13. Thank you for tuning in and supporting us. Our goal is to have a little fun exploring science through the lens of science fiction, fantasy and pop culture.

In this episode, Joe and Nick are joined by Dr. David Pincus from the University of Chicago. They delve into the fascinating and alarming world of climate change and the potential dangers of melting permafrost, including the emergence of ancient viruses and bacteria. The conversation meanders through topics like the revival of woolly mammoths, geoengineering climate control solutions like solar shades, and how meteorite impacts could lead to abrupt climate changes. They also touch on various forms of media, including the science behind movies like ‘Twister,’ 'The Day After Tomorrow,' 'Frozen II,' and even a nod to 'Sharknado.' The trio share their drinks of choice while exploring the intersection of science and pop culture, making for an engaging and somewhat humorous discussion on a critical global issue.

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Georgia Geis

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• Joe gives the UN definition of Climate Change

• Joe gives the Wiki definition of Permafrost

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To see how deep the rabbit hole goes, check out the (timestamped) expanded show notes.

https://open.substack.com/pub/jothamaustin/p/the-show-notes-episode-13-blockbusters?r=dalfc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

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