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What could turn a left-tube favorite into the IDW's poster child overnight? Just ask ContraPoints. Well actually you can't, because she deleted her Twitter after a run-in with some folks who have accused her of saying things that are offensive to non-binary people. To get more info, Tris Mamone has a good explainer here that I would recommend. I'd also recommend this video by another non-binary YouTuber, and this video by trans YouTuber Kat Blaque. So Jamie and I are here, not to adjudicate the trans questions involved but to talk about so-called "cancel culture." Was ContraPoints canceled? What does that mean exactly? Is it true that the left is a circle firing squad cancel machine? How ought we deal with tough criticism online? And since Jamie is a smart philosopher person, what insights does philosophy offer us on these questions? I think this was a really valuable discussion that will help put a lot of these issues into the proper perspective.

If you are a smart philosopher person like Jamie, here is some reading she recommends:

Rachel McKinnon: Allies Behaving Badly; Talia Mae Bettcher: Trapped in the Wrong Theory; Robin Dembroff: Beyond the Binary; Katie Dotson: Tracking Epistemic Violence.

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From ancient stories of shapeshifters to works of fiction like "The Island of Dr. Moreau", humanity has always been fascinating with the line between people and non-human animals -- but modern technology may finally allow us to create real-life chimeras. In fact, it already has. The only question here is how far scientists have actually gone in this regard (and whether that's something they don't want us to know).

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Hey y'all! This is a *VERY SPECIAL* presentation of a brand new podcast that we think y'all are gonna love! Introducing THE MYSTIC ORDER PODCAST! In the intro, Rivers talks to his mom, the author, teacher, and storyteller Gail Smith Langley about her new podcast. Then we play Episode #2 of that podcast: "A Missing Mystic". If you like our show, we're positive you're gonna love THE MYSTIC ORDER PODCAST. What happens when six Southern women "of an age" sit down to talk about identity, literature, and life's peculiarities? You get hilarity. You get something to think about. You get THE MYSTIC ORDER PODCAST! Enjoy this very special presentation! 

Oopma loompa do-ba-dee-do

We’ve got another topic for you.

Oompa loompa do-ba-dee-de

If you’ve got merit you’ll listen to me.

What you get when you reward the best?

Virtue for some and vice for the rest.

Aiming for merit with your social policy

Careful you don’t land on an oligarchy.

Oompa loompa do-ba-dee-da

Abandon meritocracy and you will go far.

You will live like egalitarian too,

Like the oompa loompa do-ba-dee-do

The Myth of Meritocracy: https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/oct/19/the-myth-of-meritocracy-who-really-gets-what-they-deserve

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Recent appearances: Aaron had a great time talking to skeptics in the pub. We'll have the audio and video out soon. If you're a skeptic and you've got a pub nearby you should invite us over!

CONTENT PREVIEW: Snowpiercer and Environmental Injustice

In this episode, the Goods from the Woods Boys (Rivers, Sam, and Carter) are joined by comedian, artist, and the co-host of one of our absolute favorite podcasts Nerd G.O.A.T.,  Ed Greer! This is an episode all about comic book heroes and specifically the worst ones of all time. We go down the list of preposterous characters such as "Arm-Fall-Off Boy", "Matter Eater Lad", and Superman's super pet monkey "Beppo". We also talk about what kind of people rock which kinds of superhero logos. This is a completely ridiculous episode and we can't wait for you to hear it. Follow Ed on Twitter @EdGreerDestroys.  Follow the show on Twitter @TheGoodsPod.  Rivers is @RiversLangley  Sam is @SlamHarter  Carter is @CarterGlascock Dr. Pat is @PM_Reilly  Mr. Goodnight is @SepulvedaCowboy  Pick up a Goods from the Woods t-shirt at: http://prowrestlingtees.com/TheGoodsPod

Mike tells Sarah how the myth of meddling wives serves to exonerate terrible husbands. Digressions include "50 Shades of Grey," Marie Antoinette and the end of the 1960s. This episode, we’re sorry to say, contains descriptions of domestic abuse.

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In which a combination of Cold War paranoia and good old-fashioned racism convince America that deliciously "umami" Asian food is actually killing them, and Ken eats kelp in a kayak. Certificate #21879.

**UPDATE: since this episode was first released, J.K. Rowling has said and written some deeply transphobic sentiments and for this, Alie no longer stans nor supports her. So in listening to this episode, let's marvel at the -ologist herself and her love of Chemistry and remember that feminism is intersectional and trans women are women, and trans folks are welcome and beloved in the Ologies universe.**

Accio: ALL YOUR DREAMS COMING TRUE. Whether you've never read the Harry Potter series -- or you have dogeared copies on your nightstand -- there's something for everyone in this 2-part episode dissecting the science of the spells in J.K. Rowling's books. Electrochemist and professor Dr. Rebecca Lai is a devoted fan who teaches a university course called "A Muggle’s Guide to Harry Potter’s Chemistry." Alie travels to her lab at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to chat about disappearing ink, gold nanoparticles, ancient alchemy, spells that burn your enemy's eyes, others that protect you from the elements, how writing a novel is like a scientific experiment and how to keep going in the face of stumbling blocks.

**Bonus: I managed not to swear, so you can listen with the kiddos in your life.

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News Items: Carrington Event 160 Year Anniversary, Storm Area 51, Hurricane Dorian, Australopithecus anamensis, Human Effects on Environment, Genome Wide Association Study of Same Sex Behavior, Pluto Is Still Not a Planet; Who's That Noisy; Science or Fiction

In the 1990s international media was captivated by a bizarre epidemic of church arsons in Norway, often attributing these crimes to so-called Satanic groups and individuals in Norway's black metal scene. This was wrapped up in the larger phenomenon of "Satanic Panic", a widespread fear that shadowy, devil-worshipping cabals secretly control human civilization. So is there any truth to the story? Tune in as the guys explore the true story of the infamous Scandinavian church burnings.

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