Episode 20: Black Holes

from Hyperfixation Investigations · host Kara Nyhan

Welcome, at last, to the Black Hole episode! Josh has long alluded to creating an episode around these celestial objects and now is the time. Join us as we delve into the science, history, and misconceptions about some of the architects of galaxies! And of course, we discuss the use of Black Holes in Science Fiction (usually incorrectly). Be warned, once you cross the event horizon and begin this journey with us, there will be no going back!Discussion Includes:Black Hole BasicsHistory of Human Discovery & KnowledgeCommon MisconceptionsBlack Holes in Media: Sci-Fi’s Favorite Plot Device©Wolf & Stag Productions LLC, 2025

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