Best Michele Cobb Podcasts (2024)

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Forgiveness & Reconciliation in Post-Genocide Rwanda with Freddy Mutanguha 36:44

2d ago36:44

36:44

Today’s episode offers a powerful example of courage, peace, and forgiveness. Our story looks back thirty years, to one of the most violent periods in modern history — the genocide against the Tutsi — and to the resilience and wisdom of the Rwandan spirit and heart. On April 6, 1994, beautiful Rwanda, known as the Land of a Thousand Hills, became a…

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Wildlife Intelligence Explorers with Dr. Ian Miller, Dr. Felicity Muth, Dr. Tiago Falótico & Dr. Mauricio Cantor 35:27

28d ago35:27

35:27

In our last episode, we spent time with the extraordinary Dr. Jane Goodall, primatologist, writer, speaker, and conservationist. Dr. Goodall previewed today's episode, featuring the three recipients of the Wildlife Intelligence Project, a $2.7 million joint initiative between National Geographic Society and Templeton World Charity Foundation design…

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Changing the World with Dr. Jane Goodall 22:04

2M ago22:04

22:04

In today’s episode, we hear from leader and luminary Dr. Jane Goodall, who has, for decades, made significant contributions to not only the scientific world, but to, arguably, the entire planet. When 26-year-old, British-born Jane Goodall began field studies of primates in Tanzania in July 1960, she was the first researcher to observe chimpanzees i…

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Integrated Education with Emma Black, Calum Irvine, Sean Spillane, and students Bashanti, Dylan, Emma, Laila, Nina & Sophie 31:33

2M ago31:33

31:33

Today we bring you a follow-up story about revolutionary education in Northern Ireland, this time exploring the impact of teaching young children to not just tolerate difference and diversity, but to seek it out, embrace it, and celebrate it. Our episode explores the history and legacy of Lough View Integrated Primary and Nursery School, a school f…

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Diverse Intelligences Surprises with Dr. Paco Calvo, Dr. Marcelo Magnasco & Dr. Diana Reiss 28:09

3M ago28:09

28:09

Today we're back for another exploration of the magnificence and mystery of the universe — talking with three researchers who share not only a passion, but a respect for the species in their decidedly non-human, wildly intelligent subjects of research. First we meet Dr. Paco Calvo, a renowned cognitive scientist and professor of philosophy of scien…

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Diverse Intelligences Surprises with Dr. Frans de Waal & Dr. Michael Levin 29:43

3M ago29:43

29:43

In today's episode, we meet Dr. Frans de Waal, Emory University and Utrecht University primatologist Dr. Frans de Waal, a trailblazer in the science of animal cognition, and Dr. Michael Levin, distinguished professor of biology at Tufts University and associate faculty member at Harvard's Wyss Institute. Both researchers’ work roots them deeply in …

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Humor in Apes 23:20

4M ago23:20

23:20

Any sentient, soulful being paying attention to the way humans are treating other humans has been feeling these hard times. But sometimes, amidst all this darkness, humor can offer a little bit of hope. Today we're back with a friend of the podcast, Dr. Erica Cartmill. You might remember her from past episodes as a leader in the science of diverse …

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AI & Ethics 28:55

4M ago28:55

28:55

Artificial intelligence is proliferating and entering new industries every day. And while it’s been used in healthcare for 50 years, researchers continue to look for new ways to use it to improve care. Today, we’re back in conversation with a team of researchers, including a philosopher, a neuroscientist, and a computer scientist. This trio might b…

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How Adversarial Collaboration Makes Better Science & Better Scientists 37:55

5M ago37:55

37:55

In the dozens of episodes we’ve shared with you over the last four years, you’ve heard stories of experts examining the science behind everything from bees to whales, video games to dance, education systems to communication networks. Today, we're zooming out further, speaking with researchers who are exploring ways to improve how we do science and …

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Ubuntu & Youth Radio Reporters with Nina Callaghan 50:35

5M ago50:35

50:35

This week we're bringing back one of our favorite ever episodes. Today, we hear a fascinating and inspiring conversation having to do with the flourishing of young South Africans. Today’s episode features Richard’s conversation with Nina Callaghan, former Associate Director and current South African Chair of Children’s Radio Foundation. In a post-a…

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Youth and Truth in Northern Ireland 41:03

6M ago41:03

41:03

War and conflict is raging across the globe. From Europe and the Middle East to Africa and the Americas, divisions between and within nations are leaving civilians dead and displaced. Northern Ireland has seen its fair share of violence and bloodshed since its founding in 1921. Although the Good Friday peace agreement was signed more than 25 years …

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Coming Alongside: Chaplains of Change 21:41

6M ago21:41

21:41

Before we ended 2023 we met two researchers, Dr. Emiliana Simon-Thomas and Dr. Timothy Lomas, who shared their research on human flourishing, and each touched on the importance of human connection and relationship as an antidote to loneliness. In our first episode of this new year, we continue that conversation, this time by exploring the unique ro…

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Restoring the American Chestnut Tree with Dr. William Powell and Rex Mann 30:34

7M ago30:34

30:34

We’re celebrating the life of our friend Dr. William Powell, who passed away just before Thanksgiving. Dr. Powell’s American Chestnut Tree episode was one of our favorites of last year. This episode is an inspiring story about how bringing together vision, community, and cutting-edge science can make the impossible possible. It’s a story about Amer…

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Holistic Flourishing 24:39

8M ago24:39

24:39

Last time you heard from us, Dr. Emiliana Simon-Thomas shared her research on the complexity of the loneliness epidemic in America today, and what we all can do to feel less lonely. Something she said — “Everyone's happiness matters to my happiness” — stuck with us, and became the springboard for this episode. Today, together with psychology resear…

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Solving the Loneliness Epidemic 27:31

8M ago27:31

27:31

It’s Thanksgiving week in the United States, and this Thursday, many of us will be with friends and family for the kick-off to six weeks of holiday cheer. But for so many people in America, the holidays can be a very lonely time. Loneliness and disconnection have consequences not only for individual health, but for the health of the nation. Dr. Emi…

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Democratizing Access to Birth Control 26:28

9M ago26:28

26:28

Today, we meet Dr. Nap Hosang, a Jamaican-born obstetrician and gynecologist with a long, distinguished career focused on preventing unintended pregnancies in the United States and globally. After decades of service in healthcare, Dr. Hosang has begun a new chapter of his career as the co-founder and CEO of Cadence Health, whose mission is to give …

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The Perils & Promises of AI 36:32

9M ago36:32

36:32

In our last episode, we learned about the Rome Call for AI Ethics, which asked representatives from world business, educational institutions, governments, and religions to support ethical principles around artificial intelligence, including transparency, fairness, inclusivity, impartiality, reliability, and security and privacy. We are back with th…

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Ethical Artificial Intelligence 33:12

10M ago33:12

33:12

Artificial intelligence is the ability of machines to perform tasks, such as learning and problem-solving, that are typically associated with human intelligence. And every single aspect of how we live our lives may ultimately be transformed by this technology. At the start of this year, it seemed as though AI shifted from a relatively niche technol…

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Systemic Compassion 25:20

10M ago25:20

25:20

In our last episode with Dr. David Addiss, Heather Buesseler, Dr. Liz Grant, and Dr. Corinne Reid, we explored the role of compassion in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, and learned that the SDG’s were motivated by a compassionate desire to end global human suffering across a variety of sectors. This week we’re back with these fou…

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A Case for Compassion in Sustainable Development Goals 39:34

11M ago39:34

39:34

We begin Season 7 with a friend of the podcast — Dr. David Addiss, who listeners will remember from an emotional episode last year about the role of compassion in healthcare. Dr. Addiss is back for another evocative discussion about compassion, and he’s joined by his research colleagues Heather Buesseler, Dr. Liz Grant, and Dr. Corinne Reid. In thi…

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Looking Back, Looking Forward 28:06

12M ago28:06

28:06

Today is our final episode of the sixth season of Stories of Impact, and Richard Sergay is back in conversation with Templeton World Charity Foundation President Dr. Andrew Serazin, looking back over the year of stories we’re just wrapping up, and looking a little bit ahead at what’s to come. Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to Stories…

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Calm Doctors Make Good Doctors 40:58

1y ago40:58

40:58

Today’s episode is all about medical professionals — the hardship, overwhelm, and burnout that pre-existed the pandemic and only got worse when it started. It's about research measuring the effectiveness of a program that offers healthcare workers the support they need to flourish, even in the midst of intensely stressful circumstances. And it’s ab…

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How AI Is About to Turn Book Publishing Upside-down and Why We Should Be Optimistic about It – With Thad McIlroy 29:17

1y ago29:17

29:17

**Who You Will Hear** Guest: Thad McIlroy (Principal of The Future of Publishing) Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek) Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek) In this episode, guest Thad McIlroy joins us from San Francisco and shares his research and insights on how AI is striking the revolution to book pub…

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Education After Silos: Science & Religion 24:26

1y ago24:26

24:26

If you’ve been a long-time listener to the Stories of Impact podcast, you’ll expect by now to be surprised by the kinds of studies Templeton World Charity Foundation invests in. TWCF-funded projects are not only ground-breaking — they’re often “rule-breaking,” asking challenging questions often left untouched by other funders. Today’s story is abou…

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Existential Risk with Lord Martin Rees, Dr. Paul Ingram, and Dr. Lara Mani 51:52

1y ago51:52

51:52

Today, we’re back with Richard’s fascinating interview with Lord Martin Rees, the UK’s Astronomer Royal and the co-founder of the Centre for Existential Risk at the University of Cambridge. Joining them in conversation are two of the Centre’s research associates, nuclear war expert Dr. Paul Ingram, and geohazards and geo-communications scholar Dr. …

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Faith and Displacement with Dr. Christopher Hays 45:14

1y ago45:14

45:14

Today, we’re speaking with Dr. Christopher Hays, the president of ScholarLeaders International and director of the Faith and Displacement Project at the Fundación Universitaria Seminario Biblio de Colombia. Dr. Hays explains how the Faith and Displacement Project is working with an established network of churches in Colombia to train people to hel…

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Forgiveness Part 2 45:16

1y ago45:16

45:16

Today is the second in a two-part series that explores the subject of forgiveness. We hear more about the ground-breaking, six-site, five-country, four-continent study of Dr. Everett Worthington’s REACH forgiveness method’s effectiveness. We’re joined in conversation with Dr. Tyler VanderWeele, project Research Director; Principal Investigator Dr. …

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The Old and the New Book Manufacturing: on the 90th Anniversary of BMI – with Matt Baehr 34:40

1y ago34:40

34:40

**Who You Will Hear** Guest: Matt Baehr (Executive Director of Book Manufacturers’ Institute) Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek) Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek) Since 1933, the Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) has been the nationally recognized trade association representing the book manufactur…

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Forgiveness Part 1 43:24

1y ago43:24

43:24

Today we bring you the first of a special two-part series that dives deep into the subject of forgiveness. Our guests include Dr. Everett Worthington, Science Director in a worldwide research project studying the REACH forgiveness method’s effectiveness in facilitating not only individual forgiveness, but community forgiveness, a study that he and …

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A Preview of Our Special Series on Forgiveness 4:57

1+ y ago4:57

4:57

The Stories of Impact podcast is coming to you for the next two weeks for a special exploration of forgiveness. Long-time listeners to the podcast may recognize Dr. Everett Worthington, who returns to discuss the largest-ever scientific study of forgiveness in the world. He joins Ukrainian citizens and fellow researchers Dr. Liudmyla Shtanko and Dr…

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Finding Beauty and Purpose to Flourish 50:37

1+ y ago50:37

50:37

In this episode of Stories of Impact, we’re listening to a session from the Templeton World Charity Foundation’s Global Scientific Conference on Human Flourishing, which took place last fall. The conference aimed to showcase the latest and most meaningful scientific advances in understanding how humans flourish across cultures and alongside innovat…

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What Makes Award-winning Audiobooks and Podcasts? – with Michele Cobb 26:54

1+ y ago26:54

26:54

**Who You will Hear** Guest: Michele Cobb (Executive Director of Audio Publishers Association and The Podcast Academy) Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek) Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek) Like paper books, audiobooks and podcasts have respective awards to celebrate their excellence. In this episode,…

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Climate Change and Other Global Challenges to Human Flourishing 39:41

1+ y ago39:41

39:41

In this episode of Stories of Impact, we’re listening to a session from the Templeton World Charity Foundation’s Global Scientific Conference on Human Flourishing, which took place last fall. The conference aimed to showcase the latest and most meaningful scientific advances in understanding how humans flourish across cultures and alongside innovat…

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Polarization Part 3 with Dr. Andrew Serazin, Dr. Eric Marshall, and Virginia Cooper 27:17

1+ y ago27:17

27:17

This the conclusion of a special three-part series on polarization. In today’s episode, we hear some good news from three leaders of Templeton World Charity Foundation’s Listening and Learning in a Polarized World Initiative. Dr. Andrew Serazin, president of TWCF; Virginia Cooper, project lead; and Dr. Eric Marshall, Principal Advisor, celebrate th…

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The Home for International Literature: Words Without Borders on its 20th Anniversary – with Karen M. Phillips 32:56

1+ y ago32:56

32:56

**Who You will Hear** Guest: Karen M. Phillips (Executive Director and Publisher of Words Without Borders) Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek) Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek) Getting curious about prose composed by a writer from a distant land in an endangered language? With Words Without Borders, …

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Polarization Part 2 with Dr. Dominic J. Packer, Dr. Jay J. Van Bavel, Dr. Hahrie Han, Evan Mawarire, Uriel Epshein & Joshua Fryday 39:41

1+ y ago39:41

39:41

This the second of a special three-part series on polarization. In today’s episode, we consider what writers, researchers, and scholars say we can learn from the history of polarization in other countries and learn about some of their potential solutions for polarization. Today’s episode features researchers Jay J. Van Bavel and Dominic J. Packer, …

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Polarization Part 1 with Dr. Dominic J. Packer, Dr. Jay J. Van Bavel, Dr. Hahrie Han, Alison Taylor, Uriel Epshein and Joshua Fryday 32:02

1+ y ago32:02

32:02

The first of a special three-part series, this episode defines polarization and explores its causes and effects. Next, we consider what we can learn from the history of polarization in other countries, share the antidotes to polarization that research has uncovered, and finally, explain why it’s important to make a long-term investment in polarizat…

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Translation: The Pains and Gains of Communication – with Esther Allen 37:24

1+ y ago37:24

37:24

**Who You will Hear** Guest: Esther Allen (Writer, translator. Professor at City University of New York) Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek) Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek) Translation has long been an indispensable part of the world of publishing and literature. In this episode, we are joined by E…

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Collective Effervescence with Or Taicher, Michal Shahaf, Ben Yaffet and Dr. Shira Gabriel 43:38

1+ y ago43:38

43:38

Have you ever been in a group of people, everyone focused on the same thing — a sports competition or a sermon or a performance — and you’ve had a feeling that you’re being transported or transformed by what you’re experiencing? It’s when you’re been a part of a collective moment of being that is so powerful and so meaningful that you forget about …

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On Travel, Writing, and Publishing: The Journey of a Globetrotter – with Holger Ehling 31:07

1+ y ago31:07

31:07

**Who You will Hear** Guest: Holger Ehling (Director of Holger Ehling Media) Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek) Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek) The guest for this episode is Holger Ehling, a journalist, author, and active organizer of specialist conferences and cultural events. Holger shares with …

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Human Flourishing Conference Wrap-up with Dr. Andrew Serazin, Heather Templeton Dill, Dr. Duncan Astle & Maritza Trejo 37:47

1+ y ago37:47

37:47

Today’s episode features Templeton World Charity Foundation President Dr. Andrew Serazin and John Templeton Foundation President Heather Templeton Dill, as they discuss Sir John Templeton’s legacy while considering human flourishing at TWCF’s first-annual Global Scientific Conference on Human Flourishing. We also hear from conference participants M…

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Human Flourishing Conference Wrap-up Preview with Sir Richard Branson 2:40

1+ y ago2:40

2:40

We’re excited to report that the first-annual global Human Flourishing Conference was a tremendous success, with over 4,000 people attending sessions with luminaries like author Cheryl Strayed, social scientist Arthur Brooks, and more. We’re going to bring you a more in-depth exploration next week of the conference, including remarks from Templeton…

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International Literary Properties: More Options beyond Royalties – with Scott Hoffman 31:26

1+ y ago31:26

31:26

**Who You will Hear** Guest: Scott Hoffman (CEO of International Literary Properties) Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek) Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek) Purchasing rights of music works as a means of investment – as Michael Jackson did to the majority of the Beatles’ catalog, is not a novel concep…

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Human Flourishing Conference with Dr. Andrew Serazin & Dr. Brie Linkenhoker 31:35

1+ y ago31:35

31:35

Today’s episode features TWCF President Dr. Andrew Serazin and Dr. Brie Linkenhoker, founder of Worldview Studio, discussing another collective celebration and exploration of human flourishing — TWCF’s Global Scientific Conference on Human Flourishing. This first annual world-wide conference will take place on November 28 - 29, and will include dyn…

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Ethical Apparel with Dr. Robert Handfield and Dr. MD Rejaul Hasan 39:27

1+ y ago39:27

39:27

Today’s episode is all about the impact we can have when we make informed, ethical choices. It can be nearly impossible as a consumer to know where your clothes are coming from and to ensure that they were ethically and sustainably produced, from the spinner of the cloth to the dyer of the fabric to the person sewing the garment together. This is w…

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The Power of Having a Book: A Fresh Interpretation on Branding, Publishing, and Writing – with April O’Leary 26:41

1+ y ago26:41

26:41

**Who You will Hear** Guest: April O’Leary (Founder of O’Leary Publishing) Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek) Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek) One of the most common scenarios in traditional publishing is publishers do branding and marketing for authors and their upcoming works. But what if authors…

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Mental Health and Human Flourishing with Tom Osborn 33:01

2y ago33:01

33:01

This week’s episode takes us to Kenya, where we meet Tom Osborn, community mobilizer, entrepreneur and research scientist, and Harvard psychology graduate. In his long list of accolades and successes, he is most recently co-founder and executive director of the Shamiri Institute. Shamiri’s innovative, interdisciplinary, youth-led caregiving model i…

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Treating Youth Anxiety Through Gaming with Dr. Isabela Granic, Dr. Hanneke Scholten, and Ken Koontz 31:05

2y ago31:05

31:05

What if we told you that by the end of this unusual episode, you could find yourself thinking completely differently about the role of video games in the lives of children and teens, and that you might actually look forward to playing video games yourself, as a way to become a healthier, happier, and more resilient human being? Today, we’ll meet a …

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Reconsidering Your Book Publicity and Marketing Strategies: When to do What and How Much – with Sarah Russo 35:01

2y ago35:01

35:01

**Who You will Hear** Guest: Sarah Russo (Founder of Page One Media) Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek) Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek) For many authors and independent publishers, book publicity and marketing is always a huge arena hard to measure and predict: whether to hire a publicist for a fo…

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Diverse Intelligences Summer Institute with Dr. Amanda Seed, Dr. Cat Hobaiter, Dr. Dora Biro, Dr. Michael Muthukrishna, Dr. Kristin Andrews, and Dr. Tom Griffiths 41:57

2y ago41:57

41:57

Today we bring you the voices of more members of the Diverse Intelligences Summer Institute (DISI) community — Dr. Amanda Seed, Dr. Cat Hobaiter, Dr. Dora Biro, Dr. Michael Muthukrishna, Dr. Kristin Andrews, and Dr. Tom Griffiths. They share some of their fascinating research that has been funded by Templeton World Charity Foundation grants. They t…

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