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E49: Are Booty Beers Actually Effective at Preventing Swims?
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Have you ever drank a beer out of your shoe? This is essentially what the river community calls a Booty Beer and it's purpose is to prevent future swims, show your respect to your rescuers, and pay dues to the river gods. I personally have participated in this practice and I actually have pretty strong feelings associated with it. In today's episode, I share my opinions and debunk the claims that it is effective in preventing swims. I explain Skinner's theory of Operant Conditioning and provide examples of how we can shift our…
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