# The Styrofoam Cup Theory

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Podcast: [Curiosity Chronicle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/curiosity-chronicle-3997065)
Published: 2026-05-08T03:55:00+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/c03bba85
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Duration seconds: 373

## Resource

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