Episode 76 - Pokemon, Persuasion, and Parents of Gay Teens - a podcast by Mike McHargue

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For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: How can you use verbal persuasion to help others conquer fear? What’s the science behind the popularity of Pokemon Go? What happens in our brains as we die? How can I challenge my parents’ preconceptions about gay people?
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Here are some resources on each answer if you'd like to dig deeper.
How can you use verbal persuasion to help others conquer fear?
Why We're Afraid of Heights
What’s the science behind the popularity of Pokemon Go?
The Science Behind How Pokemon Go Became the Most Viral App Ever (in Less Than 10 Days)
THE SCIENCE AND MATH BEHIND POKÉMON GO
Health benefits of Pokémon Go
Science Explains Why You're Addicted To Pokémon GO
How Pokémon Go Might Actually Be Helping Kids With Autism
What happens in our brains as we die?
Near-Death Experiences: What Happens in the Brain Before Dying
Scientists Have Discovered What Happens to Our Minds as We Die
The Science of Near-Death Experiences
How can I challenge my parents’ preconceptions about gay people?
PFLAG
gaychurch.org
The Gay Christian Network
Believe Out Loud Welcoming Church Map
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