On this week’s show, Pat explains an illusion known as the McGurk Effect which demonstrates the interaction between hearing and vision in speech perception. We bring you part two of Darren and Adam’s discussion with author Britt Wray about her book ‘Rise Of The Necrofauna.’ Cristina checks into the clickbait headline ‘you’re more likely to be killed by a vending machine than a shark.’
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McGurk Effect
BBC Demonstration Of The McGurk Effect
Youtube Demonstration Of The McGurk Effect
Nature: Skilled Musicians Not Subject To McGurk Effect
Science Explains Why You Hear Da When This Guy Says Ba
Britt Wray and Rise Of The Necrofauna
Sharks Vs Vending Machines
Today I Found Out : Vending Machines Kill More Americans Than Sharks
Freakonomics: How Are Sharks Less Dangerous Than Vending Machines
Heal The Bay: Vending Machines More Dangerous Than Sharks