The Doc Analyzes Anything
The Doc Analyzes Anything
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The Doc Analyzes Anything
Welcome to The Doc Analyzes Anything — the podcast where curiosity meets chaos (with a touch of credentials). Join Dr. Steve Sparks, BCBA-D, along with Kyle Steury (BCBA) and Brad Clements (actual veterinarian, occasional philosopher) as they take stabs at analyzing all kinds of human behavior — from the quirky to the downright confusing - using science and behavior analysis as their basis.
Ever wonder why people clap when a plane lands? Or why your uncle insists on shouting during Zoom calls? We don’t have all the answers... but we’re happy to pretend we do.
Powered by science.
Driven by nonsense.
Occasionally about cats.
Disclaimer time: Remember, we’re here for curiosity and conversation, not clinical consultation. We break down behavior the best we can from a deterministic, science‑based perspective for education and, more importantly, entertainment purposes only. Nothing you hear should be taken as personal advice, diagnosis, or treatment — so relax, enjoy the analysis, and consult a qualified professional for any individual concerns.
Subscribe, laugh, and learn something weird — because The Doc Analyzes Anything. Literally. Anything.
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The podcast tackles a broad range of topics related to human behavior, psychology, and behavior analysis, often delving into quirky everyday phenomena, such as the psychology behind airplane landing applause or Zoom call etiquette. Episodes feature discussions on fundamental concepts like determinism and selectionism, underscoring the show's commitment to using science to explore and understand human actions.
The Doc Analyzes Anything
Welcome to The Doc Analyzes Anything — the podcast where curiosity meets chaos (with a touch of credentials). Join Dr. Steve Sparks, BCBA-D, along with Kyle Steury (BCBA) and Brad Clements (actual veterinarian, occasional philosopher) as they take stabs at analyzing all kinds of human behavior — from the quirky to the downright confusing – using science and behavior analysis as their basis.
Ever wonder why people clap when a plane lands? Or why your uncle insists on shouting during Zoom calls? We don’t have all the answers… but we’re happy to pretend we do.
Powered by science.
Driven by nonsense.
Occasionally about cats.
Disclaimer time: Remember, we’re here for curiosity and conversation, not clinical consultation. We break down behavior the best we can from a deterministic, science‑based perspective for education and, more importantly, entertainment purposes only. Nothing you hear should be taken as personal advice, diagnosis, or treatment — so relax, enjoy the analysis, and consult a qualified professional for any individual concerns.
Subscribe, laugh, and learn something weird — because The Doc Analyzes Anything. Literally. Anything.
This week, Steve Sparks et al. ask what is science? And why does it keep changing its mind??
We bounce from ancient theories (shoutout to the guys who were confidently wrong) to modern science, where being wrong is actually acceptable as long as you can prove it. Disprovability! It’s not just a big word, it’s a lifestyle.
We get into why some people trust science, why some people definitely don’t, and how objective data is supposed to keep us all from just vibing our way through reality. We also wander into subjective vs. objective measurement, mental health, neuroscience, and a few moments where it feels like we almost understand what’s going on.
Basically: science is always evolving, old ideas die (RIP), and skepticism is your friend as long as you’re not being weird about it.
If you’ve ever wondered how we went from Aristotle to whatever’s happening now… this one’s for you.
Got a topic you want us to overanalyze next? Send it to [email protected]
and we might just spiral on it in a future episode.
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