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I did something reckless. No, I didn’t stare at the sun—but I did go deep into the bizarre world of sun gazing, where people genuinely believe that frying their eyeballs is the key to unlocking hidden energy, healing their bodies, and maybe even gaining superpowers. Spoiler: It’s not.

In this episode, I break down why people believe in pseudoscience, how even smart people (including me) have fallen for it, and why bad science is sometimes just as dangerous as fake science. We’ll also play a fun little game I call “What Actually Happens When You Stare at the Sun?” (Hint: It doesn’t end well.)

If you’ve ever wondered why people believe in obviously bad ideas, how pseudoscience hijacks logic, and what makes something real science vs. garbage in a lab coat, this episode is for you.

And if you’re thinking about trying sun gazing? Save yourself a trip to the ophthalmologist and just listen to this instead.