Science-based strategies to enhance resilience, self-regulation, learning and innovation by focusing on mindset, relationship, biofeedback and psychological safety.
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"Discovering Human Nature" is a podcast that dives deep into the complexities of what it means to be human. Join us as we explore the psychology, behaviors, emotions, and cultural influences that shape our lives. Through engaging discussions, expert interviews, and thought-provoking stories, we uncover the mysteries of human nature and provide insights into why we think, feel, and act the way we do. Whether you're curious about the science of the mind, the roots of our social interactions, o ...
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History, anatomy and physiology, philosophy, psychology, anthropology. The podcast that attempts to resurrect sense and meaning from the dust of a billion factoids.
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Science, pop culture, and comedy collide on StarTalk Radio! Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and Director of New York's Hayden Planetarium, and his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities, and scientific experts explore astronomy, physics, and everything else there is to know about life in the universe. New episodes premiere Tuesdays. Keep Looking Up!
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Collective Insights is a voyage through topics and technologies revolutionizing human well-being. Brought to you by Qualia Life.
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Cultivating Place: Conversations on Natural History and the Human Impulse to Garden
Jennifer Jewell
Gardens are more than collections of plants. Gardens and Gardeners are intersectional spaces and agents for positive change in our world. Cultivating Place: Conversations on Natural History and the Human Impulse to Garden is a weekly public radio program & podcast exploring what we mean when we garden. Through thoughtful conversations with growers, gardeners, naturalists, scientists, artists and thinkers, Cultivating Place illustrates the many ways in which gardens are integral to our natura ...
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Although the world is becoming mostly sedentary, our bodies still require a wide variety of daily movements in order to work well. Many of us struggle to get regular exercise, but even that can fall short of nourishing the body from head to toe. How can we move more—a lot more—when we have sore, stiff parts and overly busy lifestyles? Join Katy Bowman M.S., biomechanist, author, and movement educator as she combines big-picture lessons on biomechanics, kinesiology, physiology, and natural hu ...
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The BBC brings you all the week's science news.
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Nature and the Nation explores politics, philosophy, psychology, sociology and economics from a naturalistic, paleoconservative perspective, using the format of a book review. I examine books published in a wide array of time periods, with a special emphasis on the early to middle 20th century, the ancient Greeks, and of course the present.
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For a decade, Dave Asprey, “the father of biohacking,” elevated what you knew about the capabilities of your mind and body across a thousand episodes of Bulletproof Radio. Now, he’s evolving it even further in his plan to upgrade humanity. You’re invited to expand your knowledge, explore your own performance and embrace possibility with The Human Upgrade™. You’ll meet bright thinkers and radical doers who push the boundaries of science, technology, personal development, and human performance ...
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Delve deep into the labyrinth of the human mind with Professor Steven Pinker as he demystifies the complexities of the human condition using the tools offered by cognitive psychology. Steven is a world-renowned Cognitive Psychologist, Linguist and Professor who has taught at Harvard, MIT & Stanford Universities, and has made it to Time Magazines’ 100 Most Influential People in the World Today. Calling Professor Pinker a Titan in his field would definitely be an understatement! In this 20 cha ...
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Thinking Clearly
Bob Froehlich-Retired Chemist, Counselor, Psychology Professor and Julia Minton-Technology Consultant
In this age of fake news, alternative facts and information overload, this podcast offers cognitive self-defense strategies and topics that will help you understand and master critical thinking in forming your claims beliefs and opinions.
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Conversations with visionary scholars and thinkers from the Harvard PhD community
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Earth to Humans is a bi-weekly interview series featuring conversations with some of the amazing humans who are fighting for a brighter and more just future for all of Earth's inhabitants. https://earthtohumanspod.com Join private conversations with top authors and access exclusive bonus content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. earthtohumanspodcast.substack.com
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This podcast explores the neuroscience of Hacking Human Nature to find better ways to make breakthroughs and unlock your true potential in life and work. UPWIRE is presented by Robert Cooper, Ph.D., a neuroscientist, leadership advisor, New York Times bestselling author (with over 4 million books sold), and founder of the acclaimed 12 Leaders® program. UPWIRE will feature stories and wisdom from Dr. Cooper, along with his latest thoughts and ideas, interviews, and newest research findings. C ...
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Humanity is an evolved species whose behavior is shaped by factors ignored by the social sciences and by mainstream journalists. Culture and economics are important, but so are genes, brains, hormones, body language, reproductive strategies, life histories and human biodiversity. Human Nature News reports and interprets events from the perspective of human behavioral biology, presenting interviews with scientists and other observers.
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Mongabay's award-winning podcast features inspiring scientists, authors, journalists and activists discussing global environmental issues from climate change to biodiversity, rainforests, wildlife conservation, animal behavior, marine biology and more.
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Dr Peter Millican gives a series of lectures looking at Scottish 18th Century Philosopher David Hume and the first book of his Treatise of Human Nature.
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Art is Human Nature is a podcast hosted by Toronto based visual artist Alexander Robinson where he speaks with people who know a lot about the ideas he tries to capture in his work. A podcast with the aim of redefining what an arts education can be. If you’d like to see the artwork shared in each episode visit artbyrobinson {.com}
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British poet Helen Wing has spent the past 20 years living between the UK, China and the Middle East, experiencing first-hand the human impact of poetry across borders. On The Elixir Poetry Podcast, she asks anonymous individuals from around the world to read the poem that has touched them the most, and to unveil why. (Each episode includes original music)
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A top international science-focused podcast about health, psychology, human nature and more with André Sturesson. Listen to explore, learn and affect your life in a positive way.
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Interviews with Psychologists about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology
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Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown is a quirky, informative, and interactive podcast breaking down the myths and misunderstandings about mental health and emotional well-being. Neuroscientist Mayim Bialik combines her academic background with vast personal experience to provide listeners with valuable practical advice focusing on removing the stigma surrounding mental health and encouraging an understanding of the mind-body connection. Nothing is off limits as Mayim breaks it down with an amazing coll ...
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Tuning In: Unconventional Conversations About Human Nature at Work
Cathy Presland and Maren Enkelmann
Most challenges in our organisations and systems are human challenges at their core. Join Cathy Presland and Maren Enkelmann in conversation as they bring an unconventional perspective to human nature at work. Be more of who you are and achieve more of what you want.
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This weekly podcast dives into the agbioscience sector, where agriculture, life sciences innovation and cutting-edge technology converge. Agbioscience is an in-depth conversation with leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs across food, animal health. plant science and agtech. Learn more about industry innovation and where it's heading from those leading the way.
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Our award-winning podcasts bring the latest in geographical research to your classroom from a host of experts. The experts involved present their own opinions, which should not be interpreted as the Society's point of view.
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From Earth orbit to the Moon and Mars, explore the world of human spaceflight with NASA each week on the official podcast of the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Listen to in-depth conversations with the astronauts, scientists and engineers who make it possible.
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Host Jean Ponzi presents information, education and conversation with activists and experts on environmental issues and all things "green." Produced in the studios of KDHX Community Media in St. Louis, MO.
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Join How to Be a Better Human as we take a look within and beyond ourselves. How to Be a Better Human isn’t your average self improvement podcast. Each week join comedian Chris Duffy in conversation with guests and past speakers as they uncover sharp insights and give clear takeaways on how YOU can be a better human. From your work to your home and your head to your heart, How to Be a Better Human looks in unexpected places for new ways to improve and show up for one another. Inspired by the ...
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No specific background required. I'll be your guide on a journey of the mind, a journey in which we take a hard, unflinching look at the nature of the human condition through the eyes of some of history's greatest philosophers.
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Everyone has a story, join Noah on an audio journey each month as we explore compelling human stories one interview at a time!
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Unseeable forces control human behavior and shape our ideas, beliefs, and assumptions. Invisibilia—Latin for invisible things—fuses narrative storytelling with science that will make you see your own life differently.
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There’s a lot going on up there. Join space reporter Brendan Byrne each week as he explores space exploration. From efforts to launch humans into deep space, to the probes exploring our solar system, "Are We There Yet?" brings you the latest in news from the space beat. Listen to interviews with astronauts, engineers and visionaries as humanity takes its next giant leap exploring our universe.
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This podcast's for anyone wanting to explore the big issues, stretching your thinking in relatable ways. Well known personalities, Stuart ‘The Wildman’ Mabbutt and photographer William Mankelow, who aren't experts, but have opinions, authentic views and no scripts. Join them on meandering conversations about nature, philosophy, climate, the human condition, sustainability, and social justice. Sometimes joined by guests, or discussing listener questions between themselves. Always full of fun ...
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Welcome to The Human Experience Podcast. A place where we explore the full potential of life on Earth.
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Delve into topical issues in zoology, conservation and the environment, from saving species and protecting the planet, to finding out about the animals living across the globe, including in London’s own river Thames. Learn more about the science behind the conservation work being done by ZSL and others, in this podcast from ZSL’s Institute of Zoology. Hosted previously by Dr Monni Böhm and Ellie Darbey, and now by Harriet McAra.
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An open-air dialogue in the North Woods of Minnesota
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A podcast about the history of NASA human spaceflight. New episodes every other Thursday.
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Human Atavist Podcast - Human Atavist
Sven Craun: Ancestral Nutrition & Fitness Expert | Traditional & Wild Foods Enthusiast
This Podcast is a resource for those searching for a more wild and primal life. ReWilding underpins the theme for all of the info, from happiness, fulfillment, and purpose, to nutrition, fitness and lifestyle design. If you love natural movement, traditional diets and how to implement such ideas, subscribe and join this movement. All this and more can be found at HumanAtavi.st/Podcast.
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BEST OF conversation with Gwendolyn Wallace author "Joy Takes Root"
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At this back-to-school, change-of-seasons moment, I thought we would all enjoy a good bedtime-story vibe. Enjoy this Best of CP conversation with Gwendolyn Wallace. Gwendolyn Wallace is a gardener, a student, a teacher, a historian, and the author of two new works of illustrated children’s literature. Joy Takes Root, and The Light She Feels Inside …
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Experts on How to Improve Your Vision Naturally : 1196
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In this episode of The Human Upgrade, vision expert Claudia Muehlenweg and strength coach Mark Bell join Dave Asprey to explore the intersection of natural vision improvement and physical performance. Claudia shares her expertise in the Bates Method and techniques like palming, which help restore clarity and reduce eye strain. Mark Bell highlights …
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Send us a Text Message.By Alessandro de Rubertis
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Review: Thucydides on Justice, Power, and Human Nature edited by Paul Woodruff
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In this episode I look at the conflict between Democracy and Oligarchy in the Peloponnesian War as described by Thucydides and translated and abridged by Paul Woodruff.By Dylan John
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The Nature of the Underground Railroad with Anthony Cohen
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Anthony Cohen is a historian, author and expert on the Underground Railroad who has taken a truly unique approach towards researching and teaching history. His career was launched in 1996 when he traveled 1,200 miles by foot, boat and rail to retrace one of the routes of the Underground Railroad. Since completing this remarkable journey, Anthony ha…
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Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram talk all about swimming. They discuss the history of human swimming; whether humans are natural-born swimmers, evidence for swimming in the past and physiological adaptations found in swimming and diving cultures. They discuss the four classic swimming strokes as well as other ways to move in t…
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11. The Brutality Of War: "This Is The Dark Truth About Human Nature!" (with Richard)
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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Richard about an extract from book 22 of the Iliad by Homer. Richard explains the tale of Achilles, and hones in on the brutality of war which the story portrays. Richard is reminded of the Iliad by the violence he sees in the modern world as a war correspondent. How does Homer's work affect us today? …
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Iris Berent, "The Blind Storyteller: How We Reason about Human Nature" (Oxford UP, 2020)
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Do newborns think-do they know that 'three' is greater than 'two'? Do they prefer 'right' to 'wrong'? What about emotions--do newborns recognize happiness or anger? If they do, then how are our inborn thoughts and feelings encoded in our bodies? Could they persist after we die? Going all the way back to ancient Greece, human nature and the mind-bod…
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#5 - Cameron Rosin: Aligning With Your Path, A Return To Nature
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In a time marked by confusion and lack of clear direction, it is imperative that we find ways to navigate and find our path amidst the noise of the world. On today's show, Cameron Rosin and I drop deep into the intelligence of the body as our instrument of sense-making and reconnecting to what it really means to be human. As Cam states, it is throu…
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191 - STS-98 - Destiny Manifest (ISS 5A: Destiny)
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On STS-98 it’s time for the ISS crew to meet its Destiny. Oh wait, does everyone make that joke? How about “Destiny is on the manifest”? No, I already used that in the title. OK, let’s go with “humanity’s Destiny is off the planet”. Yeah, that works! Show notes: https://thespaceabove.us/episodes/ep191_sts-98 The Space Above Us website: https://thes…
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318. Mitch Frazier recaps the Rally Innovation Conference, talks Producer-Led Innovation Challenge and more
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AgriNovus CEO, Mitch Frazier, recaps August with highlights from the Rally Innovation Conference, the upcoming Producer-Led Innovation Challenge, Field Atlas hitting college campuses across Indiana and events coming up for you to join!By AgriNovus Indiana
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The ‘Invisible Threat’ Contaminating Our Water
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent, they’re everywhere, and they're probably bad for you. PFAS are probably bad for you. Some of the detrimental health effects associated with the chemical compounds include liver disease, decreased fertility and hypertension in pregnant women, immune and developmental effects in children incl…
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What do you wish you had learned in school? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice go back to school to answer questions about simulation theory, time dilation, white holes, the sound of space, and more! NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show…
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NASA nutrition scientists discuss how a daily B vitamin supplement might prevent vision changes in astronauts during long-duration space missions. HWHAP Episode 351.By Abby Graf
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Over 50,000 years ago on what is now the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, someone climbed a towering rock formation and painted a mysterious image on a cave ceiling. The painting shows three half-human, half-animal figures and a large wild pig. The image, dated to 51,200 years old, is now the oldest known visual story in the world. In this episode, a…
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In 1977 astronomers recorded a brief and strange radio transmission that looked like it perhaps had even come from an alien civilization. It was named the Wow! signal – because that’s what astronomer Jerry Ehman wrote on the computer printout upon its discovery. But now a team including Abel Méndez of the University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo have c…
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Suppress, Switch, Engage: The neuro-mechanics of your inner voice and how to fuel your purpose – Season 4 Ep 7
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In my interview with Michelle “MACE” Curran, we dive into the neural architecture behind the idea of our inner critic, imposter syndrome, and what it means to live life from a place of striving and opening towards what we desire, rather than from a place of fear of rejection and failure. We talk specifically about how these systems play out in our …
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After reading the synopsis for the film Kelp! I headed straight to their website - it featured so many things I’m passionate about that I had to watch it immediately! I hit the play button, sat back and enjoyed half an hour of pure hope and joy - something it can sometimes be a bit tricky to find within the environmental space. I was aware of seawe…
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You Will Get Through This: Real-World Coping Strategies for Common Mental Health Struggles
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You Will Get Through This: A Mental Health First-Aid Kit (Experiment, 2024) was written by three practicing therapists to serve as a tool kit. Drawing on the techniques the book’s authors Julie Radico, Nicole Halverson and Charity O’Reilly use with their own clients, You Will Get Through This offers a holistic understanding of more than twenty comm…
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#8 - Blake Chalfant: From Probability to Possibility, Unlock Your Full Expression
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Chances are you are living your life through the lens of probability, and it is keeping you stuck. Every decision, thought, and behavior is filtered through your past's data set, which completely diminishes any chance of possibility or change. Although it is unknown and requires trust, as we move from probability back towards possibility we open up…
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Ep 163: Are Lungs Outside the Body?
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Biomechanist Katy Bowman talks with biologist Jeannette Loram about lung movement. Katy and Jeannette debate whether the lung surfaces are actually outside the body, similar to the tubes of the gut, and discuss how lung movement is not only important for breathing but also for immunity. They discuss the anatomy of our lungs and the mechanics of lun…
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13. "The Beautiful, Magical, Fantastic Power Of This Poem Will Carry You." - Emma
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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Emma about ‘Lord Ullin’s Daughter’ by Thomas Campbell (1777 – 1844) They discuss: Emma's connection to the poem through her mother Authoritarian fathers The "freshness" of Thomas Campbell's poem: the early work of young artists The power of hearing poetry read out The loss of a child Discover poetry th…
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The science of Polaris Dawn and water under the surface of Mars
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Scientists will study the crew of SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission analyzing how the human body reacts to the environment of space and Mars has water hidden under its surface.By Marian Summerall, Brendan Byrne
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How coastal communities are adapting to rising seas naturally with Living Shorelines
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Homeowners and towns along the U.S. East Coast are increasingly building “living shorelines” to adapt to sea level rise and boost wildlife habitat in a more economical and less carbon-intensive way than concrete seawalls. These projects protect shorelines using a clever mix of native plants, driftwood, holiday trees, and other organic materials. Pe…
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#97-How to Navigate the Challenges of Living in a Divided Nation-with guest Tania Israel
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Second time Thinking Clearly guest, Tania Israel, Professor of Counseling Psychology at UC Santa Barbara, guides us through how to overcome the toxic effects of consuming politicized news and social media in this current, highly polarized American environment and discusses how to more effectively communicate with people holding opposing views to ou…
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Exploring Polymathy, Biohacking, and Consciousness with Robert Edward Grant : 1195
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In this enlightening episode of The Human Upgrade, Dave Asprey is joined by polymath and visionary Robert Edward Grant. Known for his groundbreaking work in fields ranging from mathematics and cryptography to art and consciousness, Robert shares insights into how his diverse expertise has shaped his understanding of the interconnectedness of scienc…
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Directions of Peer Review in Software Engineering
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Listen to this interview of Bram Adams, Professor at the School of Computing, Queen's University, Canada. We talk about current developments in peer review, as it is practised in software engineering research. Bram Adams : "As an editor, one thing you want to see in a review is a summary that clearly says, 'Okay, my overall scoring is this, and my …
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Dr. Andrew Weil: Eat These Foods Everyday to Reduce Inflammation, Heal Disease, and Extend Your Life
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SHOCKING TRUTHS Conventional Medicine Doesn’t Want You to Know - Trailblazing Pioneer in integrative medicine, Dr. Andrew Weil, reveals why so many people are SICK & how we can all use FOOD as MEDICINE to REDUCE INFLAMMATION & HEAL DISEASE. Dr. Andrew Weil (bestselling author, founder and director of Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine) exp…
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Searching for Habitable Worlds with David Kipping
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How do we uncover distant planets’ secrets? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the recent discoveries in exoplanet study, exo-moons, and finding the stars from our sun’s stellar nursery with astronomer and head of Cool Worlds Lab, David Kipping. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https:/…
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It’s an age-old question - are people innately good or bad? Watching the news and constantly consuming social media, many of us are cynical about human nature. Psychologist Jamil Zaki suggests that we may be being fooled, that empathy is all around us - we just have to pay a little more attention. Jamil and Chris discuss the power of empathy, posit…
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317. Toph Day on the Rally Innovation Conference + the disparate stakeholder driving creative collisions
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Venture capital has become synonymous with innovation. And one firm is turning to an event featuring world renowned artists, actors, athletes and innovators (plus a multi-million-dollar pitch competition) to drive new creative collisions. Toph Day, CEO of Elevate Ventures and mastermind of the Rally Innovation Conference, joins today to talk the st…
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Cyrus Mody on the Importance of Square (as in NOT COOL) Scientists and Engineers
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Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks to Cyrus Mody, Professor in the History of Science, Technology, and Innovation and Director of the STS Program at Maastricht University, about his book, The Squares: US Physical and Engineering Scientists in the Long 1970s (MIT Press, 2022). Many narratives about contemporary technologies, especially digital…
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Musical Extract: 'The Ruin' an Anglo-Saxon poem from The Exeter Book
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Extract of 'The Ruin' an Anglo-Saxon poem from The Exeter Book. It is read by Kate and the musical underscore is composed by Tom Platts. Excerpt taken from Episode 1. The Ruin: "I Feel Less Lonely When I Read This Poem" - Kate Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsl…
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In this episode of The People's Countryside Environmental Debate Podcast, co-hosts Stuart 'The Wildman' Mabbutt and William Mankelow tackle a thought-provoking question from the 2023 live incarnation of this podcast, Environmental Debate Live & Unscripted, which was set at the Bothy Vineyard in Oxfordshire, England. Sylvia, an audience member, rais…
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Barnaby Barratt, "Beyond Psychotherapy: On Becoming a (Radical) Psychoanalyst" (Routledge, 2019)
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In Beyond Psychotherapy: On Becoming a (Radical) Psychoanalyst (Routledge, 2019), Barnaby Barratt illuminates a new perspective on the radicality of genuinely psychoanalytic discourse as the unique science of healing. Starting with an incisive critique of the ideological conformism of psychotherapy, Barratt defines the method of psychoanalysis agai…
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Regina G. Kunzel, "In the Shadow of Diagnosis: Psychiatric Power and Queer Life" (U Chicago Press, 2024)
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In the mid-twentieth century, American psychiatrists proclaimed homosexuality a mental disorder, one that was treatable and amenable to cure. Drawing on a collection of previously unexamined case files from St. Elizabeths Hospital, In the Shadow of Diagnosis: Psychiatric Power and Queer Life (U Chicago Press, 2024) explores the encounter between ps…
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Nick Chater, "The Mind Is Flat: The Remarkable Shallowness of the Improvising Brain" (Yale UP, 2019)
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Psychologists and neuroscientists struggle with how best to interpret human motivation and decision making. The assumption is that below a mental “surface” of conscious awareness lies a deep and complex set of inner beliefs, values, and desires that govern our thoughts, ideas, and actions, and that to know this depth is to know ourselves. In the Th…
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Nick Chater, "The Mind Is Flat: The Remarkable Shallowness of the Improvising Brain" (Yale UP, 2019)
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Psychologists and neuroscientists struggle with how best to interpret human motivation and decision making. The assumption is that below a mental “surface” of conscious awareness lies a deep and complex set of inner beliefs, values, and desires that govern our thoughts, ideas, and actions, and that to know this depth is to know ourselves. In the Th…
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You’re being tested. You don’t know the criteria used to determine your score—or even your results. The test is being administered not by a human teacher or moderator, but by machines. And it’s going on 24 hours a day, every day of your life. Harvard Griffin GSAS historian Juhee Kang traces the emergence of the obsession with mass-data collection i…
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The Fat You Didn’t Know You Needed : 1194
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In this episode of The Human Upgrade, Dave Asprey is joined by Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson, a veterinary epidemiologist and co-founder of Seraphina Therapeutics, to explore the groundbreaking discovery of C15, also known as Pentadecanoic acid. This episode uncovers how Dr. Venn-Watson's work with aging dolphins in the U.S. Navy led to the surprising …
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Nick Haddad, "The Last Butterflies: A Scientist's Quest to Save a Rare and Vanishing Creature" (Princeton UP, 2019)
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Butterflies have long captivated the imagination of humans, from naturalists to children to poets. Indeed it would be hard to imagine a world without butterflies. And yet their populations are declining at an alarming rate, to the extent that even the seemingly ubiquitous Monarch could conceivably go the way of the Passenger Pigeon. Many other, mor…
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Julie Kliegman, "Mind Game: An Inside Look at the Mental Health Playbook of Elite Athletes" (Rowman & Littlefield, 2024)
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In growing numbers, athletes are speaking up about their struggles with mental illness—including high-profile stars such as Michael Phelps, Kevin Love, Simone Biles, and Naomi Osaka. More disclosures are surely on the way, as athletes recognize that their openness can help others and inspire those around them. In Mind Game: An Inside Look at the Me…
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NASA astronaut Don Pettit discusses his life and career ahead of his fourth flight to the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 350.By Abby Graf
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