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We Have Concerns

We Have Concerns

Jeff Cannata/Anthony Carboni 814 Episodes Jul 6, 2026

Jeff Cannata and Anthony Carboni explore the personal philosophical concerns hidden in everyday things. Each episode takes a lighthearted look at a topic, turning mundane observations into engaging discussions. The podcast blends humor with thoughtful reflection, making philosophy accessible and fun.

Episodes

Cool?
Cool? Jul 6, 2026 00:42:38 You may be shocked to learn that water will freeze faster when it starts hot than when it starts cool. In fact, all of science was shockled to learn this in 1963 when 13 year-old Erasto Mpemba insisted it was true in school. Jeff and Anthony delve into the incredible story of how this phenomenon became known as the Mpemba Effect. LInk to the story: https://www.science.org/content/article/hot-thing
Moon Poop
Moon Poop Jun 30, 2026 00:55:58 NASA is going back to the moon. Which means one of the biggest unsolved problems still looms large: what to do with all of the human waste we leave behind? Anthony and Jeff discuss the poop problem, and what scientists are doing to figure it out. Support the show and get bonus episodes, videos, Discord community access and more! http://patreon.com/wehaveconcerns Jeff on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/
Do You Fall for Corporate Bullsh*t?
Do You Fall for Corporate Bullsh*t? Jun 19, 2026 00:45:11 A researcher at Cornell has designed a Coporate Bullsh*t Receptivity Scale, noting that employees most impressed by corporate nonsense may be least equipped to make effective decisions. Jeff and Anthony dig into the findings, and discuss their own encounters with that particular style of double-speak.  LInk to the story: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/23/corporate-speak-study Suppor
Time is Perception
Time is Perception May 17, 2026 00:47:57 A new study comparing the visual capacity of various animals indicates that the perception of time is linked to the pace of their lives. Anthony and Jeff discuss the ramifications of such a study, and what it might mean for understanding evolution. LInk to the story: https://theconversation.com/animals-perception-of-time-is-linked-to-the-pace-of-their-life-new-study-27512 Support the show and get
Why We Retreat When We're Sick *FIXED*
Why We Retreat When We're Sick *FIXED* May 5, 2026 00:47:36 Sorry about the truncated episode! This version is fixed! Do you wanna crawl under the house and hide like a dog when you're sick? You're not alone. I mean, you're alone, you're under the house like a dog. But you're not alone in the FEELING. A recent study published in Cell discusses why we have this instinct, and it's not just because we're grumpy. Spolier: it is also not because we're dogs. Lin
A Horse is a Horse, of Course of Course
A Horse is a Horse, of Course of Course Apr 30, 2026 00:50:53 Two stories this week, both involving horses. In the first, a recent study of unearthed bones in Britan reveals that horses were much smaller in medieval times than they are today. Then, the world of polo is dominated by horses that have been cloned. Is that ethical? Jeff and Anthony discuss both stories to get a bit more info about the evolving ecology of earth's most rideable animal. Support the
The AI Social Network
The AI Social Network Mar 30, 2026 01:08:22 A Reddit-style social network called Moltbook lets AI agents post, comment, upvote, and create subcommunities without human intervention. Anthony and Jeff take a look at this bizarre experiment to suss out why anyone would want this to happen and what it could mean for the future.LInk to the story: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2026/01/ai-agents-now-have-their-own-reddit-style-soc
Microplastics aren't a big deal
Microplastics aren't a big deal Mar 2, 2026 00:48:46 We've all spent the last couple years being worried about microplastics- but maybe we shouldn't be. More experts have reviewed the original study that freaked us all out, and they say it's full of errors. Today's story: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/13/microplastics-human-body-doubt Support the show and get bonus episodes, videos, Discord community access and more! http://patre
You're selfish and you never think about sea urchins
You're selfish and you never think about sea urchins Feb 26, 2026 00:43:48 It's about time you considered the lowly sea urchin. It's about time you considered their thoughts and feelings, especially since we have just found out they've got thoughts and feelings. Story: https://www.sciencealert.com/shock-discovery-reveals-sea-urchins-are-basically-all-brain Support the show and get bonus episodes, videos, Discord community access and more! http://patreon.com/wehaveconcern
Discovering the Noperthedron
Discovering the Noperthedron Feb 2, 2026 00:50:50 Can one six-sided cube seamlessly pass through another of equal size? The answer may surprise you. And the quest to discover convex polyhedrons that don't behave that way is even wilder. After more than three centuries, a geometry problem that originated with a royal bet has been solved, and Jeff and Anthony lay it all out for you. Support the show and get bonus episodes, videos, Discord community
How Recent is Recently?
How Recent is Recently? Jan 19, 2026 00:52:56 According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word 'recent' is defined as “having happened or started only a short time ago.” And yet, in the world of scientific publishing, it may be one of the most imprecise terms ever used. Jeff and Anthony take a look at a 'recent' study that aims to quantify exactly what is meant by the term. How is Billy Joel involved? You'll have to listen to find out.Sup
AI Psychosis is a Cool Thing We Have to Think About Now
AI Psychosis is a Cool Thing We Have to Think About Now Jan 13, 2026 01:09:39 Support the show and get bonus episodes, videos, Discord community access and more! http://patreon.com/wehaveconcernsJeff on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcannata.bsky.socialAnthony on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/acarboni.bsky.socialWhile the research is still early, it looks like AI chatbots can push people who are already at risk into psychotic and delusional episodes. Jeff and A

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