Best Gwendolyn Dolske Podcasts (2024)

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431: Gwendolyn Dolske | The Joy Of Delving Into The Details 1:18:39

24d ago1:18:39

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In this episode, Armen interviews Philosophy Professor Gwendolyn Dolske of Cal Poly Pomona, co-host of The Good Is In The Details podcast with Rudy Salo. They discuss the importance of delving into the details and nuances of life, the joy of philosophical conversations, and the pursuit of knowledge and intellectual growth. They also explore the con…

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What Do We Learn From Reality TV? 46:28

7d ago46:28

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Gwendolyn Dolske welcomes Sociologist Professor and author of True Story What Reality TV Says About Us, Dr. Danielle Lindemann. How can Sociology guide us to understand what unfolds and what is presented in Reality TV? What ideas about love, work, family, and class come through with this growing genren of entertainment? Is there any truth in Realit…

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How to be Philosophical About Romance 55:10

23d ago55:10

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Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome author of Romantic Agency, Philosophy Professor Luke Brunning (University of Leeds). What does it mean to understand romance with a philosophical lens? How is romance distinct from other relationships? How do ideas of romance and love fit in the broader scope of society and law? Learn more about Luke's work: h…

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What We Learn About Virtue From Captain America 50:49

1M ago50:49

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Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome back Philosophy Professor Mark D White to discuss his updated version of his book The Virtues of Captain America. What makes Captain America virtuous? How does his moral compas differ from Iron Man? What are key moral lessons from the Civil War? Learn more about Professor White's work: https://www.profmdwhite.…

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430: Bronwyn Williams | Saving South Africa From Itself In “Rescuing Our Republic” 51:42

2M ago51:42

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Returning guest Bronwyn Williams joins host Armen Shirvanian to discuss her book ‘Rescuing Our Republic’ and the specific challenges faced by South Africa. She explains the collaborative effort behind the book and how it addresses relevant issues in politics, economics, and society. One of the main themes discussed is the division and inequality in…

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Engineering Ethics: Lessons from The Challenger Disaster 39:41

2M ago39:41

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Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome author and Engineering Professor Phil Rosenkrantz (Cal Poly Pomona) to discuss The Challenger Spaceshuttle Disaster. What happened behind the scenes of the launch? What was known? What was ignored? How can we learn from the fatal decision to launch? Learn more about Professor Rosenkrantz and get his excellent …

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429: Camilla Nord | Exploring Neuroscience And Mental Health In “The Balanced Brain” 57:29

2M ago57:29

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In this episode with host Armen Shirvanian, the show is joined by Professor Camilla Nord, who leads the Mental Health Neuroscience Lab at the University of Cambridge, and is the author of “The Balanced Brain”, published by Princeton University Press. They discuss various topics related to mental health, neuroscience, and the brain. Camilla shares h…

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What Makes Decisions Difficult? 40:34

2M ago40:34

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Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome back Rev. Dr. Angela Gorrell to discuss her forthcoming book, What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do. How can we work through difficult decisions? How can we handle competing ideas or beliefs? What holds us back? Learn more about Dr. Gorrell's work: https://www.angelagorrell.com Join our Patreon: https://ww…

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428: Amorina Kingdon | The World Of Underwater Sound In “Sing Like Fish”

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Amorina Kingdon, author of “Sing Like Fish”, joins us to discuss the impact of sound on underwater life, the differences in sound transmission in air and water, and the effects of man-made noise on marine organisms. She also explores the unique communication methods of dolphins and the challenges of studying the impact of noise on sea life. The con…

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427: Kyla Scanlon | Finances And Global Markets “In This Economy?”

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In this conversation, Kyla Scanlon, author of the book “In This Economy?”, is joined by host Armen Shirvanian, and discusses the direction of society, the importance of understanding the economy, the impact of different generations on change, the role of AI, wealth inequality, financial wherewithal, the vibe economy, and the vulnerability of supply…

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Self Actualization and Relationships 40:55

3M ago40:55

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Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome author Amber Wardell, PhD to discuss her work on self actualization, self care, and how that impacts our relationships. What is a self? How does one care for the self? How do we communicate our needs to our partner? Learn more about Dr. Wardell: https://amberwardell.com Read Dr. Wardell's work on Psychology To…

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Encore: On Women Serial Killers 53:16

3M ago53:16

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Enjoy this encore episode (one of our top episodes!) with author of Lady Killers, Tori Telfer. Learn more about Tori: https://www.toritelfer.com/books Get extra content and support GIID: https://www.patreon.com/GoodIsInTheDetailsBy GIID

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426: Scott H. Young | 12 Maxims For Mastery in “Get Better at Anything” 45:51

3M ago45:51

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Returning guest Scott H. Young is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, podcast host, computer programmer and an avid reader. In this episode, Scott discusses his new book, “Get Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for Mastery”, which focuses on the process of learning and getting better at various skills. He shares the story of Tetris as an example o…

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425: Indre Viskontas | The Bridge Between Neuroscience And Art 33:20

3M ago33:20

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In this conversation, I speak with Indre Viskontas, a professor of psychology and a bridge between the worlds of art and neuroscience. We discuss the importance of creativity, the role of improvisation in opera, the impact of generative AI on creativity, and the connection between music and emotions. We also touch on the challenges of podcasting an…

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Are We Really Innocent Until Proven Guilty? 45:14

4M ago45:14

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Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Law Professor and author of Demand The Impossible: One Lawyer's Pursuit of Justice for All, Robert Tsai. We discuss the story behind the book detailing the American Lawyer Steven Bright. What is meant by justice? How can the law impact culture? What is the role of money in justice? Learn more about Robert Tsai…

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A Dialogue about Consent 50:33

4M ago50:33

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Gwendolyn Dolske teams up with Ella Parlor (Eavesdrop With Ella podcast, author of High Tolerance). We discuss the book The Sex Will Be Good Again Tomorrow: Women and Desire in the Age of Consent, by Katherine Angel. What are assumptions about sexuality underscoring conversations about consent? How can we become more thoughtful communicators? What …

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424: Democratizing Good Health: The Vision of Thumos Care | Shan Rizvi & Dr. Maryam Baqir 1:10:35

4M ago1:10:35

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Shan Rizvi and Dr. Maryam Baqir discuss their new venture, Thumos Care, an AI-powered health optimization platform. They aim to bridge the gap between the healthcare industry and the wellness industry by providing individuals with a clear understanding of their current health status and future trajectory. The platform offers personalized health ana…

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What is Rhetoric? 46:30

4M ago46:30

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Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Professor Robin Reames to discuss her book The Ancient Art of Thinking For Yourself. What is rhetoric? How can understanding rhetoric help us in our everyday lives? What is the origin of rhetoric? Learn more about Professor Reames and get her book: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/contributor/robin-reames/?le…

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To Envy is Human 44:04

5M ago44:04

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Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome Philosophy Professor and author of The Philosophy of Envy, Dr. Sara Protasi. What does it mean to have envy? How can Philosophy help us understand the different ways envy presents itself? Is envy all bad? What is the bright side of envy and how can this help us in our relationships? Learn more about Dr. Sara Protasi: http…

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423: 8 Takeaways From Completion Of The 2024 LA Marathon 18:08

5M ago18:08

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On this episode of the show, I go over 8 takeaways from my completion of the 2024 LA Marathon.By Armen Shirvanian

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422: Bianca Bosker | The Art World And Visual Literacy In “Get The Picture” 56:07

5M ago56:07

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In this episode, author Bianca Bosker discusses her book ‘Get the Picture’ and her journey into the art world. She shares her frustration with art and her rediscovery of its importance in her life. Bosker explores the evolution and universality of art, highlighting its essential role in human experience. She also discusses the unique perspective of…

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421: Cailin O’Connor | Philosophy of Science, Biology, Game Theory, And More 53:24

5M ago53:24

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Professor Cailin O’Connor is philosopher of biology and behavioral sciences, philosopher of science, and evolutionary game theorist. She is a Professor in the Department of Logic and Philosophy of Science, and recently finished co-administering the NSF grant “Consensus, Democracy, and the Public Understanding of Science” with philosopher of physics…

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Who Are You Becoming? Existentialism and Living Well 56:25

5M ago56:25

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Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome Philosopher J. Aaron Simmons to discuss his book Camping With Kierkegaard. What does Existentialism teach us about habits? Goals? Living in the present? Get Camping With Kierkegaard: https://jaaronsimmons.com Get 50% off your Factor meals using offer code details50: https://www.factor75.com/pages/podcast?c=DET…

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420: Bo Winegard | Psychology, Social Status, Human Variation, And More 1:28:59

6M ago1:28:59

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Bo Winegard obtained a PhD in social psychology from Florida State University, under the tutelage of Roy Baumeister. He was a professor at a small college in the midwest. Now, he am an independent scholar. He is interested in human evolution, human variation, the rise of political order, and political conservatism. He also loves literature, film, s…

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Daredevil, Ethics, and Romance 46:33

6M ago46:33

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Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome back Philosophy Professor Mark D. White to discuss his book Daredevil From the Beginning to Born Again. What moral lessons do we learn from the story of Daredevil? How do we understand ability and disability culturally? What is Justice? And, what can we learn about love? Learn more about Mark: https://www.profmdwhite.com …

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Good Is In The Details

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431: Gwendolyn Dolske | The Joy Of Delving Into The Details 1:18:39

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What Do We Learn From Reality TV? 46:28

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How to be Philosophical About Romance 55:10

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What We Learn About Virtue From Captain America 50:49

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430: Bronwyn Williams | Saving South Africa From Itself In “Rescuing Our Republic” 51:42

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Engineering Ethics: Lessons from The Challenger Disaster 39:41

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429: Camilla Nord | Exploring Neuroscience And Mental Health In “The Balanced Brain” 57:29

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What Makes Decisions Difficult? 40:34

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428: Amorina Kingdon | The World Of Underwater Sound In “Sing Like Fish”

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427: Kyla Scanlon | Finances And Global Markets “In This Economy?”

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Self Actualization and Relationships 40:55

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Encore: On Women Serial Killers 53:16

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426: Scott H. Young | 12 Maxims For Mastery in “Get Better at Anything” 45:51

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425: Indre Viskontas | The Bridge Between Neuroscience And Art 33:20

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Are We Really Innocent Until Proven Guilty? 45:14

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A Dialogue about Consent 50:33

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424: Democratizing Good Health: The Vision of Thumos Care | Shan Rizvi & Dr. Maryam Baqir 1:10:35

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What is Rhetoric? 46:30

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To Envy is Human 44:04

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423: 8 Takeaways From Completion Of The 2024 LA Marathon 18:08

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422: Bianca Bosker | The Art World And Visual Literacy In “Get The Picture” 56:07

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421: Cailin O’Connor | Philosophy of Science, Biology, Game Theory, And More 53:24

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Who Are You Becoming? Existentialism and Living Well 56:25

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420: Bo Winegard | Psychology, Social Status, Human Variation, And More 1:28:59

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Daredevil, Ethics, and Romance 46:33

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