Why That Thing You Just Learned Is Suddenly Everywhere

Published: March 18, 2021, 7 a.m.

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Writer, producer, and \\u201cFlash Forward\\u201d podcast host Rose Eveleth explains why so many technology breakthroughs never pan out. Then, learn about real-life giant sand worms and why the Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon makes you notice some things more than others.

Additional resources from Rose Eveleth:

The spice must flow: Giant sand worms used to roam the ocean floor 20 million years ago by Grant Currin

Blame The Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon For The Things You Notice More Than Others first aired July 15, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/the-universe-in-consciousness-w-bernardo-kastrup-i

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