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Rabbit Hole of Research

Rabbit Hole of Research

著者： Jotham Austin II PhD Nick Elizalde and Georgia Geis
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Our goal is to have fun learning science through the lens of science fiction, fantasy, and pop-culture. We will start in one place and let the conversation lead us down the winding scenic road exploring the science in science fiction, separating the facts from the Handwavium. We’ll have a little fun and you’ll learn a few facts you can use to impress your friends at a party or use as a conversation starter to go down your own rabbit holes.

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  • Data Centers

    Data Centers
    2026/09/02
    In Episode 82 of Rabbit Hole of Research, Joe, Nick, Georgia, and Mary welcome back three-time returning guest (previously on Episodes 13 and 39) and “Friend of the Pod”, David Pincus, PhD, cell biologist at the University of Chicago, to the Basement Studio to talk data centers.We dig into the water costs, why your electric bill is going up, whether space-based cooling is science or Handwavium, what cellular stress can teach us about AI resource allocation, should we use human values or cell behavior to guide AI training, and is there anything good that will come out of these Data Centers. And it wouldn’t be an episode with David if we didn’t go down all the unexpected rabbit holes, we talk lobster farms, “data furnace”, olympic swimming pools, and of course, Extremophiles! Jim and Georgia's Touch of Noir 2027 Wall Calendar —12 months of all-original art by Jim and Georgia; orders open now, with mailing expected in SeptemberIt’s Science for WeirdosWant to support the show? Tell your friends. Follow us on social media, Discord, share the podcast, and let us know what topics you are excited about. Leave a Comment. And for email alerts sign-up for the Substack newsletter and never miss an episode, exciting updates or the bonus images we talk about on the episodes.We discussed these questions on the episode and now want to Hear From You (leave a comment):Would you want a data center in your neighborhood? What would they have to offer to make it worth it?Should we train AI with human values or cellular values?What would you like to see AI used for? Are you optimistic that we will get there?Drop your thoughts in the comments. We read them all, and your ideas often shape future episodes.Future EpisodesEpisode 84: ETGuest: Chris Guzman (@theboxinggloveartist)Episode 86: Disability in HorrorGuest: Grace Daly (Bram Stoker nominee)Episode 88: CraziesRecorded at Reed’s Local with Melissa and LucEpisode 90: Witch PleaseGuest: Bill Halliar (@skeletongue)Future Events to Hang with the Crew:Podcast Cross-AppearancesJoe on GoIndieNow: 21grams with Joe ComptonRHR Crew on This Podcast Will Change Your Life with Ben TanzerEvents & Conventions to hang with the Crew:Events & Conventions:Joe:Dragon Con — Atlanta, GA (September 3-7, 2026) - Joe attending as a Professional on seven panels and Georgia will be around also!!Maud’s READINGS at Printer’s Row Wine on Sep 19th 2-4pmArt show Ultrastructure: Science is Fun, with Carol Estes at Promise You Art House in Highland IN, October 10th, 10-3pmFamily Day: Seeing the Invisible World to Build a New One; in conjunction with the fall exhibition: teamLab: Everything Exists in Infinite Continuity, at the Smart Museum of Art In Hyde Park, IL, Nov 14th, 11-3pmArt and Science lecture about Zombies: Dec 10thGeorgia:The inaugural 4th Street Print Fest at Chesterton Art Center, Saturday, October 3, from 1–4 PMFor more stuff (Images, Episode Highlights, Notes and Fun Facts, events, etc), subscribe to our Substack newsletter!Join Rabbit Hole of Research on Discord: https://discord.gg/2nnmKgguFVDon’t forget to give us 5 stars or a like! Get full access to The Rabbit Hole of Research at jothamaustin.substack.com/subscribe
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  • The Mini: Magic

    The Mini: Magic
    2026/08/26
    In Episode 81: The Mini: Joe, Nick, and Georgia recap Episode 80: Magic — Power and Its Costs with author B.L. Mostyn, talk about the storm that swept through Chicagoland causing a 10-day power outage, and Joe fanboying at Fan Expo Chicago — where John Carpenter, Kurt Russell, and Keith David were all in the building for a The Thing reunion.In Science Holes, the power outage sent Nick down a rabbit hole about the US electrical grid, and could the whole country go dark. Joe talks about the complex and ethical challenges of studying octopus neuroscience, and the science of 3D bioprinted skin for burn trauma victims.In the Media Holes, Joe is reading Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott, Georgia just finished the graphic novel My Favorite Thing is Monsters by Emil Ferris, Nick rewatched some classics and started the Marvel RPG Midnight Suns, and Joe and Georgia dive into the Handwavium of The Last House.Upcoming events: Joe has a live Zoom reading event on release day: free link in the show notes. And Dragon Con is right around the corner: Joe’s full panel schedule below.Subscribe to the Rabbit Hole of Research newsletter for more updates and awesomeness.Order the Touch of Noir 2027 Wall Calendar by Jim and Georgia—12 months of all-original art by Jim and Georgia; pre-orders open now, with mailing expected in SeptemberWords // Friends Aug 26th at 7pm CST:Joe will be reading with four other authors on a Zoom hangout. Register now!Check out what the RHR crew is creating:Joe:Named by the Guild Literary Complex as one of the 35 Writers to Watch!Red Line: Chicago Horror Stories Anthology featuring a new story by Joe!Joe’s Sci-fi physiological thriller Novel: Will You Still Love Me If I Become Someone Else?Essay by Joe: From Beyond Press: Specific Knowledge: Jotham Austin, II, PhD on Transformations in FictionFuture Events to Hang with the Crew:Podcast Cross-AppearancesJoe on GoIndieNow: 21grams with Joe ComptonThe RHR crew on Ben Tanzer's This podcast will change your life: episode three hundred seventy-nineEvents & Conventions:Words // Friends Aug 26th at 7pm CST:Joe will be reading with four other authors on a Zoom hangout. Register now!Dragon Con - Atlanta, GA (September 3-7, 2026) - Joe attending as ProfessionalUpcoming Episodes*The Mini is every other episode!Episode 82: Climate Change and Data CentersGuest David Pincus PhD Episode 84: ETGuest: Chris Guzman (@theboxinggloveartist)Episode 86: Disability in HorrorGuest: Grace Daly (Bram Stoker nominee)It’s science for WeirdosWant to support the show? Tell your friends. Follow us on social media, Discord, share the podcast, and let us know what topics you are excited about. And to see all the content (studio images and artwork) subscribe to the Rabbit Hole of Research newsletter!Stay curious, stay speculative, stay safe, and we’ll catch you in the next Rabbit Hole. Love Y'all! Get full access to The Rabbit Hole of Research at jothamaustin.substack.com/subscribe
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  • Magic: Power and Its Costs

    Magic: Power and Its Costs
    2026/08/19
    In Episode 80 of Rabbit Hole of Research, Joe, Nick, Georgia, and Mary welcome author B.L. Mostyn (Heroes of Another Age) to the Basement Studio to discuss the costs of magical systems.We discuss the physics, biology, politics, and ecology behind magic systems, fantastical creatures, and the power structures that sustain them. We ask the questions worldbuilders sometimes skip: How does your magical system really work (is it consistent), how many Big Macs to make fire balls and shape shift, and who’s controlling access and should they?Special Note: The episode is being released during a rough week in NWI and Chicagoland, and the show notes may be shorter than normal. On August 11th, tornadoes and a derecho tore through the area causing major damage. At the Basement Studio: two maple trees were ripped out of the ground in the front parkway, and the cottonwood’s canopy in the back garden was shredded (luckily everything missed the house) but we did lose power.As of this episode's release, the power is still out: latest restoration estimates is between tomorrow and the end of August. The Rabbit Hole family is safe. We appreciate your check-ins, patience and your support, and will keep you updated. Stay safe, stay curious, and we love y'all!Nick, Georgia, and JoeCheck out more from B.L. Mostyn:website: blmostyn.comnewsletter signup: blmostyn.com/newsletter-signupHeroes of Another Age — Amazon link: a.co/d/0323LFhh (paperback, audiobook & kindle)Jim and Georgia's Touch of Noir 2027 Wall Calendar —12 months of all-original art by Jim and Georgia; orders open now, with mailing expected in SeptemberIt’s Science for WeirdosWant to support the show? Tell your friends. Follow us on social media, Discord, share the podcast, and let us know what topics you are excited about. Leave a Comment. And for email alerts sign-up for the Substack newsletter and never miss an episode, exciting updates or the bonus images we talk about on the episodes.We discussed these questions on the episode and now want to Hear From You (leave a comment):If you could have one magical power, what would it be, and what would you be willing to pay for it?Hard magic or soft magic (Hard: systems with strict rules and consequences, or Soft: a little extra splash of Handwavium in your magic?What’s your favorite magic system or creature?Drop your thoughts in the comments. We read them all, and your ideas often shape future episodes.Future EpisodesEpisode 82: Climate Change and Data CentersGuest: David Pincus, PhDEpisode 84: ETGuest: Chris Guzman (@theboxinggloveartist)Episode 86: Disability in HorrorGuest: Grace Daly (Bram Stoker nominee)Future Events to Hang with the Crew:Podcast Cross-AppearancesJoe on GoIndieNow: 21grams with Joe ComptonRHR Crew on This Podcast Will Change Your Life with Ben TanzerEvents & Conventions to hang with the Crew:Events & Conventions:Dragon Con - Atlanta, GA (September 3-7, 2026) - Joe attending as ProfessionalJoe will be reading on Zoom: Words // Friends Aug 26th @7pm CST / 8pm EST Register for free zoom link here: http://tinyurl.com/wordsfriendsummerFor more stuff (Images, Episode Highlights, Notes and Fun Facts, events, etc), subscribe to our Substack newsletter!Join Rabbit Hole of Research on Discord: https://discord.gg/2nnmKgguFVDon’t forget to give us 5 stars or a like! Get full access to The Rabbit Hole of Research at jothamaustin.substack.com/subscribe
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    1 時間 14 分
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