ConspiriWeird

Do you remember blue skies? Doesn’t it seem that there are more and  more weird cloud trails in the sky? There really couldn’t be that many  planes going by could there? What if it is something else? What if it’s a  chemical? What is it? Why would there be extra chemicals in the air?  Are those clouds safe or harmful? Is it science?...or Conspiracy? Things  are about to get strange. The chemtrail conspiracy  theory is the belief that the long lasting condensation trails in the  sky  consist of chemical or biological agents left in the sky by high  flying aircrafts. They are sprayed by aircraft for horrible reasons that  are not disclosed to the public. Those who believe this theory believe  that the chemicals are released for weather modification, mind control,  psychological manipulation, population control, testing of chemical or  biological agents on the public, or chemical warfare. To chemtrail  theorists, the dif...

  Have you ever wondered if the Earth is really a sphere? Or if it's actually flat? Well, you're not alone. There are a growing number of people who believe that the Earth is flat, and they have some pretty convincing arguments. In this episode of our podcast, we're going to take a deep dive into the flat Earth theory and explore all the evidence, both for and against it. So, whether you're a believer or a skeptic, strap in and get ready for a wild ride. Things are about to get strange. The flat earth theory is a scientifically disproven theory that the shape of the earth is a disk or a plane. Many ancient cultures believed in the flat earth theory. We are going to dive into the history of the flat earth theory and how it came to be. Let’s start off with some history on the flat earth theory. In early Mesopotamian and Egyptian thought, the world was portrayed as a disk floating in the ocean. The Israelites also imagined the earth to be a disk floating on water, with an ...

The Uncanny Valley    So, what IS the Uncanny Valley? “The uncanny valley phenomenon can be described as an eerie or unsettling feeling that some people experience in response to not-quite-human figures like humanoid robots and lifelike computer-generated characters.” (https://spectrum.ieee.org/what-is-the-uncanny-valley) Understanding and addressing the Uncanny Valley is vital in human-computer interaction. This phenomenon can have significant emotional and psychological impacts on individuals and society: When encountering entities in the Uncanny Valley, people may experience fear and anxiety due to the unsettling nature of these almost-human, yet not-quite-human, beings. Imagine having to work with an awkward sort of human-like robot that is there to help you but not great at it’s human replies yet. The emotional response can lead to avoidance or aversion, impacting interactions with the robot, virtual characters, or other AI systems.  With the presence ...