Interstellar Visitor 3I/ATLAS - September 12, 2025

Foreign correspondent Tony Five describes a lizard that gave birth without mating in the UK. Astrophysicist ⁠Dr. Jesse Rogerson⁠ answers David's questions about 3I/ATLAS, the interstellar comet moving through our solar system. Media and communications researcher M. Sebih Oruç explains why you should put down your phone and engage in boredom, and how philosophy can help with digital overload. Therapist Laurel van der Toorn outlines why parallel play is the ultimate couple skill. Sociology professor Brad Wilcox reveals that people are having less sex than ever. Psychiatrist Dr. Awais Aftab defines the "Rumpelstiltskin effect," that is the surprising power of simply receiving a diagnosis. Amanda Silberling from TechCrunch describes an unlikely lawsuit: Mark Zuckerberg vs. Mark Zuckerberg. Astrophysicist Dr. Rhiannon Udall tells David about the recent discovery of the loudest ever black hole.

Segments:

• (00:00) Introduction


• (01:47) Tony Five


• (10:00) Dr. Jesse Rogerson


• (20:00) M. Sebih Oruç


• (30:00) Laurel van der Toorn


• (39:50) Brad Wilcox


• (49:50) Dr. Awais Aftab


• (59:50) Amanda Silberling


• (1:09:50) Dr. Rhiannon Udall


• (1:19:07) Sign-off

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