How to Die Clever S03E23 · Autopilot Systems

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Professor Mustache explores how automation and autopilot technology work in aviation and beyond. In this science-comedy episode, he examines the limits of replacing human control with machines, from aircraft to cars, and questions how far a fully automated world can realistically go.

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2. 2 2. Ancient Anatomy2020-03-04 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores how early thinkers like Aristotle tried to understand human anatomy with limited knowledge. In the absence of “Doctor Google,” ancient theories often mi
3. 3 3. Narcissistic Personality2020-03-05 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores the psychiatric meaning behind the often casually used label “narcissistic pervert.” Moving beyond everyday language, he explains how such terms are und
4. 4 4. The Future According to Tom Cruise2020-03-09 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores the gap between science fiction and real technological progress, using films like Minority Report as a starting point. While Hollywood often predicts fu
5. 5 5. Enteric Neurons2020-03-11 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores the surprising complexity of the digestive system, which contains a vast network of neurons sometimes compared to a small animal brain. He explains how
6. 6 6. Fruit Fly Blues2020-03-06 · 3mProfessor Mustache takes a science-comedy look at the bizarre reproductive biology of the fruit fly Drosophila, which produces a single sperm cell that can be many times longer tha
7. 7 7. Santa Physics2020-03-12 · 3mProfessor Mustache takes a science-comedy look at the legendary logistics of Santa Claus, who would have to travel unimaginable distances at extreme speeds to deliver gifts worldwi
8. 8 8. Female Desire2020-03-13 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores the science behind female arousal, questioning whether physical and mental stimulation can occur independently. In this science-comedy episode, he exami
9. 9 9. 28 Days Later (Body Edition)2020-03-16 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores the biological purpose and mechanisms behind the menstrual cycle, asking why humans regularly shed blood each month. In this science-comedy episode, he
10. 10 10. Erection Mechanics2020-03-18 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores the physiology of erection, revealing how the human body uses surprisingly sophisticated hydraulic-like mechanisms. In this science-comedy episode, he b
11. 11 11. Raven Messengers2020-03-19 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores why fictional worlds like Game of Thrones use ravens as message carriers instead of more familiar birds like pigeons. In this science-comedy episode, he
12. 12 12. The Ig Nobel Prizes2020-03-20 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores the quirky world of the Ig Nobel awards, which celebrate real scientific research that first makes people laugh and then think. In this science-comedy e
13. 13 13. No Exit: The Parachute Problem2020-03-23 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores why commercial airliners equip passengers with life vests rather than parachutes. In this science-comedy episode, he breaks down the practical, physical
14. 14 14. Busy Bees and Lazy Myths2020-03-25 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores the popular belief that bees and ants are tireless workers compared to humans. In this science-comedy episode, he examines insect societies and labor di
15. 15 15. Passive Aggression2020-03-26 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores the origins and meaning of the term “passive-aggressive,” tracing it back to its historical use during World War II to describe certain military behavio
16. 16 16. Anatomy’s Best-Kept Secret2020-03-27 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores the anatomy and biology of the clitoris, a highly sensitive and complex organ that has long been underrepresented in scientific discussion. In this scie
17. 17 17. Mad Geniuses2020-03-30 · 3mProfessor Mustache takes a science-comedy look at famous scholars like Pythagoras and Newton, often remembered as wise and rational figures. In reality, many historical thinkers ha
18. 18 18. Iron Man Physiology2020-04-01 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores whether a human could realistically survive inside a high-tech armored suit like Iron Man’s. In this science-comedy episode, he breaks down the extreme
19. 19 19. Dino Cloning2020-04-02 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores the idea of bringing dinosaurs back to life, inspired by Jurassic Park. In this science-comedy episode, he examines the limits of ancient DNA preservati
20. 20 20. Photogenic Mystery2020-04-03 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores why some people appear more flattering in photos than others. In this science-comedy episode, he examines how perception, optics, and brain processing i
21. 21 21. Medical TV Reality Check2020-04-06 · 3mProfessor Mustache compares the idealized world of hospital dramas with real medical practice. In this science-comedy episode, he examines how series like Grey’s Anatomy or House d
22. 22 22. CRISPR Gene Editing2020-04-08 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores the revolutionary CRISPR-Cas9 technology, a powerful tool that allows precise editing of DNA. In this science-comedy episode, he explains how genetic “s
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24. 24 24. The Strange Joy of Schadenfreude2020-04-22 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores why people sometimes feel pleasure at the misfortune of others. In this science-comedy episode, he examines the neural and psychological mechanisms behi
25. 25 25. Punk Scientists2020-04-10 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores the risky side of scientific discovery, where researchers sometimes experimented on themselves in the name of progress. In this science-comedy episode,
26. 26 26. Gene Transfer2020-04-13 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores how genetic material can be passed or manipulated in nature, contrasting Hollywood-style ideas of gene swapping with real biological mechanisms. In this
27. 27 27. Atomic Goat2020-04-15 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores historical experiments investigating the effects of nuclear explosions on animals, including attempts to understand both physical and behavioral impacts
28. 28 28. Pseudoscience2020-04-16 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores various disciplines that imitate scientific methods without being based on solid evidence. In this science-comedy episode, he shows how such ideas can l
29. 29 29. Scientific Congress2020-04-17 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores the world of academic conferences, where researchers gather to present findings and exchange ideas. In this science-comedy episode, he takes a humorous
30. 30 30. The Blob2020-04-20 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores the extraordinary organism known as the “blob,” a resilient, brainless life form with surprising abilities such as regeneration and problem-solving-like