TRC #695: The Science of Sharknado + Book Review: Invisible Rulers by Renée DiResta

Update: 2024-08-26

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After having watched all six Sharknado films Adam decides to do some research into the science of these not at all ridiculous films, uncovering the truth about the plausibility and historical precedent for a tornado filled with living sharks. Darren gives us a book review of Renée DiResta’s Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies into Reality, which explores how powerful influencers are able to affect what people believe.

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TRC #695: The Science of Sharknado + Book Review: Invisible Rulers by Renée DiResta

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TRC #695: The Science of Sharknado + Book Review: Invisible Rulers by Renée DiResta

TRC #695: The Science of Sharknado + Book Review: Invisible Rulers by Renée DiResta