In this episode of Curiosity Theory, Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer take on your questions. From exoplanets to the far future of humanity, to which sci-fi ideas are actually realistic, this conversation bounces across science, imagination, and curiosity at its best.

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In this episode of Curiosity Theory, Dr. Dakotah Tyler (@Dr.Starkid) and Justin Shaifer (@Mr.Fascinate) put Justin’s original sci-fi ideas under the microscope. They walk through first contact, gaseous life, hive minds, solar system sized parties, atmosphere engineering, uploaded ancestors, and the economics of a cloud afterlife.

From physics to biology to society, we ask: what works, what doesn’t, and what could maybe happen one day?

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In this episode of Curiosity Theory, Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer talk openly about the challenges men face when it comes to mental health.

A lot of conversations about men’s mental health swing between two extremes. One says toughness is all you need. The other says toughness is the problem. The truth is more complex than that, because men are more complex than that. In this episode we explore building a real toolkit: discipline, vulnerability, purpose, movement, philosophy, and community, to meet life’s challenges with the right tool at the right time.

Paper Links:
Testosterone Paper:

Not giving up: Testosterone promotes persistence against a stronger opponent -
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306453021000883

A Positive Affective Neuroendocrinology Approach to Reward and Behavioral Dysregulation - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4489099/

Exercise and Depressions Paper:
Effectiveness of physical activity interventions for improving depression, anxiety and distress: an overview of systematic reviews - https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/18/1203

Analytical Rumination Hypothesis Paper:
Testing the Analytical Rumination Hypothesis: Exploring the Longitudinal Effects of Problem Solving Analysis on Depression - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32714239/

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In this episode of Curiosity Theory, Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer sit down with Maynard Okereke (aka @hiphopmd) to talk about what it means to lead with curiosity in a world full of noise and how to leverage ambition and drive without burning out.

From fighting misinformation to raising curious kids, this episode explores how science, skepticism, and storytelling come together.

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Why does astrology still hold so much power in the age of science?

In this episode of Curiosity Theory, Dr. Dakotah Tyler (@Dr.Starkid) and Justin Shaifer (@Mr.Fascinate) break down the surprising psychological and cultural forces behind astrology’s popularity. They unpack how it differs from astronomy, how belief systems spread through algorithms, and what science communicators can do to meet people where they are without compromising truth.

Also featuring a conversation about Justin & Dakotah's zodiac signs

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In this episode of Curiosity Theory, Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer open up about what happens when your curiosity fades — and how to get it back.

They reflect on burnout, rediscovery, and why staying curious is more than a mindset. It’s a survival strategy. From childhood documentaries to academic setbacks, this episode is packed with real talk, personal stories, and unexpected laughs.

If you’ve ever felt lost, uninspired, or stuck in the algorithm, this one's for you.

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In this episode of Curiosity Theory, Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer go deep into the science (and speculation) of alien life.

They break down how we search for exoplanets, what biosignatures NASA is actually looking for, and why life doesn’t need to look anything like what we expect.

From Venus to Alpha Centauri to unknown surprises, this episode is for anyone who’s ever looked up and wondered: are we the only ones out here?

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In this episode of Curiosity Theory, Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer break down the science of thinking clearly — especially in an online world full of misinformation, pseudoscience, and expert denialism.

They talk about how to spot bad logic, why expertise is under attack, and how to stay grounded when even basic truths are constantly questioned.

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