# Duke University on The No Agenda Show Duke University comes up in 11 chapters across 11 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2011 to May 2024. - **Chapters:** 11 - **Episodes:** 11 - **Discussed:** March 2011 – May 2024 - **Related topics:** [Adhd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adhd.md), [Brainwaves](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brainwaves.md), [Cbs News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [Chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Commencement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/commencement.md), [Coronavirus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coronavirus.md), [Democracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy.md), [Democratic National Committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-national-committee.md), [Depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/depression.md) ## Chapters 1–11 of 11 ### Jerry Seinfeld Commencement Walkout at Duke University - **Episode:** [1660: Doom Goblin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1660-doom-goblin.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-16 - **Time:** 2:36:14–2:38:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1660-doom-goblin/chapter/jerry-seinfeld-commencement-walkout-at-duke-university.md A small group of students walked out of Jerry Seinfeld's commencement address at Duke University to protest the war in Gaza. The hosts dismiss the event as "bullcrap news," noting that the vast majority of the 20,000 attendees cheered for the comedian. Keywords: [jerry seinfeld](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerry-seinfeld.md), [duke university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/duke-university.md), [commencement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/commencement.md), gaza protest, pop-tart movie ### ChatGPT Hallucinations, Duke University Study - **Episode:** [1560: Connectionism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1560-connectionism.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-01 - **Time:** 58:32–1:01:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1560-connectionism/chapter/chatgpt-hallucinations-duke-university-study.md A study conducted by a Duke University professor found that 63 student essays generated by ChatGPT all contained "hallucinated" or false information. The experiment demonstrated that the AI frequently creates fake quotes and mischaracterizes real sources, making it unreliable for academic work. There is ongoing debate among researchers whether these fundamental flaws in large language models can ever be fully corrected. Keywords: [chatgpt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chatgpt.md), [hallucinations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hallucinations.md), [duke university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/duke-university.md), academic integrity, ai reliability ### Nicholas Thompson, Nita Farahani, Brainwave Technology - **Episode:** [1523: Tank Talk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1523-tank-talk.md) - **Published:** 2023-01-22 - **Time:** 1:09:48–1:14:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1523-tank-talk/chapter/nicholas-thompson-nita-farahani-brainwave-technology.md Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, moderated a Davos panel featuring Duke futurist Nita Farahani on the potential of brainwave-sensing technology. The discussion focused on a future where brain data can be used to fight crime, increase productivity, and even find love. Farahani is presented as a leading expert on the legal and ethical implications of monitoring human neural activity in the workplace. Keywords: nicholas thompson, [the atlantic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-atlantic.md), nita farahani, [duke university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/duke-university.md), [brainwaves](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brainwaves.md) ### Midterm Election Polling, Black Birthing People Terminology - **Episode:** [1448: French Rats](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1448-french-rats.md) - **Published:** 2022-05-06 - **Time:** 14:00–17:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1448-french-rats/chapter/midterm-election-polling-black-birthing-people-terminology.md The Democratic National Committee is positioning reproductive rights as a central ballot issue to increase voter enthusiasm. Polling from CBS News indicates a majority preference for keeping Roe v. Wade, though Republican enthusiasm remains high. A news report from Milwaukee is critiqued for using the term "black birthing people" when discussing maternal mortality statistics from Duke University. Keywords: [cbs news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs-news.md), [democratic national committee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democratic-national-committee.md), [mississippi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mississippi.md), black birthing people, [duke university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/duke-university.md) ### Medical Literature Suppression, Early Treatment Protocols - **Episode:** [1350: Ask China!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1350-ask-china.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-27 - **Time:** 31:57–36:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1350-ask-china/chapter/medical-literature-suppression-early-treatment-protocols.md Dr. Peter McCullough details the "global suppression" of early COVID-19 treatment literature, specifically regarding ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine. He notes that while his paper was eventually published in the American Journal of Medicine, he received hostile letters from institutions like Duke and McGill. He argues that the medical establishment has effectively made it "illegal" to treat outpatients. Keywords: [jama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jama.md), [ivermectin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ivermectin.md), [hydroxychloroquine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydroxychloroquine.md), [duke university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/duke-university.md), [mcgill university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mcgill-university.md) ### Malaysia Coronavirus Discovery, Canine Transmission Study - **Episode:** [1348: Belching Freon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1348-belching-freon.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-20 - **Time:** 1:11:14–1:13:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1348-belching-freon/chapter/malaysia-coronavirus-discovery-canine-transmission-study.md Scientists at Duke University have detected a new coronavirus in Malaysia that appears to have jumped from dogs to humans. While there is currently no evidence of person-to-person transmission, the virus was found in pneumonia patients in Sarawak, leading to concerns about future zoonotic outbreaks involving domestic pets. Keywords: [malaysia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malaysia.md), [duke university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/duke-university.md), [coronavirus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coronavirus.md), [dogs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dogs.md), [pneumonia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pneumonia.md) ### Neck Gaiter Effectiveness, Airline Mask Policies - **Episode:** [1268: Quarantine Bonking](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking.md) - **Published:** 2020-08-13 - **Time:** 12:58–14:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/neck-gaiter-effectiveness-airline-mask-policies.md A study from Duke University School of Medicine questioning the effectiveness of neck gaiters is discussed. The hosts report that Southwest Airlines has begun banning gaiters and masks with exhale vents, despite a lack of formal mandates from the CDC or Dr. Fauci. Keywords: [neck gaiters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neck-gaiters.md), [duke university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/duke-university.md), [southwest airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southwest-airlines.md), [masks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masks.md), [fda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fda.md) ### Campus Rape Frenzy, Stuart Taylor Due Process - **Episode:** [933: Learn Russian!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/933-learn-russian.md) - **Published:** 2017-05-28 - **Time:** 1:22:57–1:26:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/933-learn-russian/chapter/campus-rape-frenzy-stuart-taylor-due-process.md Author Stuart Taylor's book, "The Campus Rape Frenzy," examines the erosion of due process at American universities. Taylor highlights cases like the 2006 Duke lacrosse scandal and criticizes broad definitions of sexual assault at institutions like the University of Wyoming, where anything less than "enthusiastic" consent can be classified as a crime. Keywords: stuart taylor, campus rape, [due process](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/due-process.md), duke lacrosse, university of wyoming ### Selective Eating Disorder, Pediatric Mental Health - **Episode:** [746: Thermostat Placebo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/746-thermostat-placebo.md) - **Published:** 2015-08-09 - **Time:** 1:28:02–1:30:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/746-thermostat-placebo/chapter/selective-eating-disorder-pediatric-mental-health.md A Duke University study suggests that "picky eating" in preschoolers may be a symptom of deeper psychiatric issues like depression or ADHD. Critics argue this is a path toward over-medicating children for normal behavioral variations. Keywords: [dsm-5](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dsm-5.md), picky eaters, [adhd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adhd.md), [depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/depression.md), [duke university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/duke-university.md) ### Duke University Study, Manipulation of Free Will - **Episode:** [658: It's a Glitch!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/658-it-s-a-glitch.md) - **Published:** 2014-10-05 - **Time:** 1:15:02–1:18:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/658-it-s-a-glitch/chapter/duke-university-study-manipulation-of-free-will.md A study from Duke University explores how easily human judgment and free will can be manipulated. Researchers David Moskrop and Tanya Chartrand examine the neurological processes behind decision-making and the implications for democratic systems. The study questions whether the "popular will" is an autonomous reflection of true preferences or a product of external influence. Keywords: [duke university](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/duke-university.md), david moskrop, tanya chartrand, [democracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy.md), [neurology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neurology.md) ### General Electric Tax Refund, Osama Bin Laden Fake Tapes - **Episode:** [290: Mission Accomplished!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/290-mission-accomplished.md) - **Published:** 2011-03-27 - **Time:** 1:57:21–2:02:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/290-mission-accomplished/chapter/general-electric-tax-refund-osama-bin-laden-fake-tapes.md General Electric reportedly paid zero taxes on $14.2 billion in profits and received a $3.2 billion refund, sparking discussions on the lack of public outrage. Meanwhile, Professor Bruce Lawrence of Duke University claims the 2001 Bin Laden "confession tape" was a fake. 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