Can I Have a Pet Fox? | Erika Ishii Asks Hank Anything

Go to https://ground.news/complexly to stay fully informed on the latest science news, compare coverage and avoid media bias. Subscribe through our link for 40% off unlimited access. Erika Ishii joins Hank to ask can foxes be domesticated, is the placebo effect getting stronger, and will shapeshifting ever be possible? 00:00 Introduction 04:58 How sharp can a katana be sharpened? 12:56 What is a historical unsolved mystery you want an answer to? 22:33 Are foxes really self-domesticating? 30:43 Is the placebo effect getting stronger? 38:59 How do we teach people to develop empathy? 51:56 Will we ever be able to shape shift? The PBS Eons episode we reference:    • When We Met Other Human Species   This episode was filmed on August 19th, 2025. The entire conversation has been reviewed by our fact checker and meets Complexly's editorial standards. Follow us: Complexly newsletter: https://complexly.org Instagram:   / complexly   Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/complexly.bs... Facebook:   / complexlymedia