Because Why?! The Science and Society Pod.

Curious about, well… everything? Same. Welcome to Because Why?! Where science and nature, meets culture and business. If you care about people and planet, and want to know how the world really works - and how we can do better, you're in the right place. Because Why?! Because really, everything comes back to science. Expect episodes on everything from climate change and sustainability, to ethical business and history, politics, nature, conspiracy theories, human behaviour and who knows what else. It's all interesting.And unlike podcast bros, I have receipts.

Because Why?! The Science and Society Pod. is a science podcast hosted by Brianne West, with 88 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Brianne West hosts Because Why?! The Science and Society Pod., a science show with 88 episodes published.

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  Episode #46

  So, what did you miss?

  Nov 11, 202518 minS3

  <p>A lot of the episodes this year looked at processes we’re supposed to put our faith in – the things that are supposed to make our lives more sustainable or our impact on the planet a bit less terrible. </p><p>Stuff like supposed “green” solutions, chocolate that’s marketed as ethical, or the wellness industry promising to save your life. </p><p>And yes, we all know some of this is a scam, but I don’t think we really appreciate just how much of a scam it actually is. </p><p>So, to wrap up season three, instead of a...

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  Episode #45

  Are we doomed? A psychologist’s guide to climate anxiety

  Oct 5, 202557 minS3

  <p>The world feels like a really bad parody movie right now – but it’s not funny. There’s a constant background hum of dread – climate change, biodiversity collapse, war – and it’s no wonder eco-anxiety has become a collective condition.</p><p>Because of all this, I’m replaying one of our most popular episodes: my conversation with psychologist Dr. Susie Burke about eco-anxiety.</p><p>It’s a surprisingly uplifting conversation about climate change – yes, really...</p><p>Dr. Susie has years of experience in climate psychology and shares practical ways to handle eco-anxiety and other intense emotions, whether you’re ang...

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  Episode #44

  Did you fall for the myth? How misinformation & racism made MSG a monster

  Sep 29, 202517 minS3

  <p>MSG causes headaches, chest tightness, tingling arms and weakness - or at least that’s what we’ve all been told. For decades, MSG was considered public enemy number one, banned from restaurants and demonised in the media. But why? </p><p>MSG is everywhere: in tomatoes, mushrooms, parmesan cheese, soy sauce, even breast milk. So how did it become a “toxic chemical killer” in the public imagination? </p><p>Today I’m breaking down the bizarre story of MSG, from its origins in Japan, to its rise across Asia and the West, through to the flawed science and racism tha...

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  Episode #43

  Superfoods, or super scam? How 'superfoods' aren't really super for anyone...

  Sep 21, 202516 minS3

  <p>There is a food trend that aims to give you glowing skin, supercharged memory, endless energy, and protection from every disease that you can probably think of. You’ll have seen the word for it stamped on cereal boxes and blended into smoothies, and it’s always talked about by wellness influencers.</p><p>What is that magic word? Well, it’s superfood, of course.</p><p>But are superfoods really all that super? Short answer: no. But the longer answer is that it affects so many people in negative ways, when there are some very simple other foods we cou...

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  Episode #42

  It's not me, it's my star sign

  Sep 14, 202515 minS3

  <p>Why do people still believe in horoscopes, even when we know they’re not true? (If this is you, I'm curious, not judging.)</p><p>For nearly a century, people have turned to horoscopes for all sorts of advice, and they’re actually more popular now than ever. But how is this still so widespread when it’s been clearly debunked time and again?</p><p>Turns out, there are a lot of reasons - and the story is more complicated (and fascinating) than you might think.</p><p>In this episode let's get into:</p>The ancient history of the...

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