Best Christopher McKenzie Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 196: Out of Time w/ Colin Strong 57:48

3d ago57:48

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Philip welcomes Colin Strong to the show where they discuss his book Out of Time. In their conversation, they tackle the meaning of time, literally and figuratively, and how it impacts how we know and understand our place in the world. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and cre…

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Ep. 23 - Marna Banggara: Rewilding Narungga Country with the Yalgi 41:41

9d ago41:41

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Marna Banggara means "healthy, prosperous country," and it's the fitting name of an ambitious rewilding project on Narungga Country, Yorke Peninsula. The project is reintroducing the Yalgi, or brush-tailed bettong, which was once widespread across the region. In this episode, we sit down with Chloe Frick, a PhD candidate whose research focuses on t…

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Episode 195: Puerto Rico: A National History w/ Jorell Melendez-Badillo 59:51

16d ago59:51

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Philip welcomes Jorell Melendez-Badillo author of Puerto Rico: A National History to the show. In their conversation they discuss the pre-colonial and colonial history of Puerto Rico and what the island nation teaches us about the legacy and current status of American Empire. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty…

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Episode 194: Thinking about Entanglement w/ Anthea Lawson 1:18:58

27d ago1:18:58

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Philip welcomes Anthea Lawson, author of The Entangled Activist to The Deep Dive. In their conversation, they discuss the meaning and weight of the word activist and how to confront the limitations, contradictions and setbacks that come from working in activist spaces in order to better create an environment for change. The Drop – The segment of th…

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Episode 193: Practical Radicals and Changing the World w/ Stephanie Luce 1:05:02

2M ago1:05:02

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Philip welcomes Stephanie Luce to the show to discuss her book Practical Radicals: Seven Strategies to Change the World. In their conversation they discuss the history of movement politics and discern how to make change against opposing perspectives and support radical agendas. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tas…

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Episode 192: To Build a Black Future w/ Christopher Paul Harris 1:02:30

2M ago1:02:30

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Philip welcomes Christopher Paul Harris to the show to discuss his book To Build a Black Future. In their conversation, they work through that do potential future(s) look like that inhabit a safe and rewarding world for Black people and centers Black culture. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intel…

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Episode 191: Campus Wars: Then & Now w/ Lauren Lassabe Shepherd 58:49

2M ago58:49

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Philip welcomes Lauren Lassabe Shepherd to the show to discuss her book Resistance from the Right: Conservatives & The Campus Wars in Modern America. In their conversation, they look at how the current campus uprising and the university and media response takes its cues from the conservative reaction to progressive movements from the 60s to current…

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Episode 190: Combee, Harriet Tubman & Black Freedom w/ Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black 1:04:35

3M ago1:04:35

1:04:35

Philip welcomes Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black to discuss her new book , COMBEE: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War. In their conversation they explore the historical impact of enslaved Blacks on the wealth creation of the South and the legacy of Harriet Tubman in the fight against slavery and the Confederacy.…

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Episode 189: The AI Dilemna w/ Juliette Powell & Sean Gayle 1:32:45

3M ago1:32:45

1:32:45

Philip welcomes long time friends and deep thinkers Juliette Powell & Sean Gayle to the show. In our conversation we discuss Juliette’s book The AI Dilemna: 7 Principles for Responsible Technology. Collectively we engage to parse and dissect the way AI and Big Tech are moving in the world of culture and society. The Drop – The segment of the show w…

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Ep. 22 - Snake sex: Groundbreaking research from Megan Folwell 38:16

3M ago38:16

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Join us as we sit down with Megan Folwell, a Ph.D. student from the University of Adelaide, whose groundbreaking research made headlines in 2022. Megan, along with her supervisors, made waves with their unprecedented discovery: snakes have clitorises. In this episode, we embark on a journey with Megan as she unveils the intricacies of snake clitori…

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Episode 188: Cultural Intelligence for Marketers w/ Dr. Anastasia Karklina Gabriel 53:44

3M ago53:44

53:44

Philip welcomes 2x guest Dr. Anastasia Karklina Gabriel back to The Deep Dive to discuss the release of her first book: Cultural Intelligence for Marketers. In their conversation they discuss cultural fluency, the multiplicity of identity, and whether marketers are ready to embrace cultural intelligence. The Drop – The segment of the show where Phi…

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Episode 187: Everest Inc & Climbing Culture w/ Will Cockrell 53:55

3M ago53:55

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Philip welcomes Will Cockrell climber/author to The Deep Dive to discuss how book Everest Inc. In their conversation, they explore the sometimes harsh realities behind the growing climbing industry and how Mt. Everest in particular has become the epicenter of the global climbing rush. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest sh…

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Episode 186: When the World Is A Bezzle w/ Cory Doctorow 1:20:40

4M ago1:20:40

1:20:40

Philip welcomes prolific writer and thinker Cory Doctrow to the show where they discuss two of Cory’s latest books, The Bezzle and The InternetCon as well as the general “enshittification” of our institutions. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Dr…

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Episode 185: Hodge Podge, Gaps & Cracks w/ Dan Hill 1:22:08

4M ago1:22:08

1:22:08

Philip welcomes Dan Hill, Director, Melbourne School of Design to the show and they take a rambling journey through the worlds of architecture, design, music and all the gaps and cracks they can manage. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: Sho…

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Episode 184: They Called It Peace w/ Lauren Benton 58:10

4M ago58:10

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Philip welcomes historian and author Lauren Benton to the show to discuss her latest book They Called it Peace: Worlds of Imperial Violence. In their conversation, they explore how empire, small wars and plunder are key elements of how we think about peace. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intelle…

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Episode 183: Resisting Racial Capitalism w/ Ida Danewid 58:43

5M ago58:43

58:43

Philip welcomes lecturer and author Ida Danewid to the show to discuss her work Resisting Racial Capitalism. In their conversation, they explore Ida’s scholarship and how it confronts the way we think of racial capitalism and challenge our current governing structures and organizations. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest …

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Episode 182: Design Social Change w/ Lesley-Ann Noel 53:02

5M ago53:02

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Philip welcomes design scholar Lesley-Ann Noel back to The Deep Dive to discuss her latest book Design Social Change. In their conversation they discuss how design intentionally done can be a catalyst for driving social change. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative mu…

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Episode 181: Disneyland on the Mountain w/ Greg Glasgow & Kathryn Mayer 54:25

5M ago54:25

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Philip welcomes authors Greg Glasgow & Kathryn Mayer to discuss their book Disneyland on the Mountain. Their conversation examines Disney at a remarkable time in its history and how its ambition helped launch the modern environmental movement. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness…

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Episode 180: After One Hundred Winters w/ Margaret D. Jacobs 58:18

5M ago58:18

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Philip welcomes historian Margaret D. Jacobs author of One Hundred Winters: In Search of Reconciliation on America’s Stolen Lands. In their conversation, they discuss the history of stolen lands in the foundation of America and the possibility of reconciliation against the colonial settler legacy. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and…

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Episode 179: Blood in the Machine w/ Brian Merchant 1:15:37

6M ago1:15:37

1:15:37

Philip welcomes columnist/writer Brian Merchant to the show to discuss his latest book, Blood in the Machine. In their conversation they trace the history of the Luddite movement and how it connects to the current pushback against Silicon Valley and tech titans. Special Guest: Brian Merchant.By Philip McKenzie

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Ep. 21 - Tara McKenzie and Adelaide’s Brushtail Possums 28:48

6M ago28:48

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Are possum parties disrupting your slumber? We sit down with Tara McKenzie, a PhD student from the University of Adelaide, and delve into the nocturnal antics of urban brushtail possums. In this enlightening podcast, Tara unpacks her research on these adaptable creatures and their secret urban lives. Despite their common presence, she exposes the c…

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Episode 178: New Bones Abolition w/ Joy James 56:27

6M ago56:27

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Philip welcomes back Joy James to The Deep Dive to discuss her latest book New Bones Abolition: Captive Maternal and the (after)life of Erica Garner. In their conversation, they discuss the power and scope of the abolition movement, the dismissal of Harvard President Claudine Gay and more. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his gue…

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Episode 177: We Are Not Users w/ Eswaran Subrahmanian & Yoram Reich 1:16:31

6M ago1:16:31

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Philip spends time with the authors of We Are Not Users exploring the importance of our being human against the disembodied narrative of people merely as “users” of technology and services. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: High on the Hog …

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Episode 176: Back to the Future w/ Indy Johar 1:12:22

6M ago1:12:22

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Philip spends time with long time friend and collaborator Indy Johar. This kickoff conversation to 2024 highlights the possibilities of an emergent future and the creation of abundance and boundless possibilities. Special Guest: Indy Johar.By Philip McKenzie

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Episode 175: The Reality of Feminist Design w/ Alison Place 1:00:31

7M ago1:00:31

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Philip spends time with Alison Place, scholar and editor of Feminist Designer: On the Personal and the Political in Design. In their conversation they discuss the myriad ways in which the values and ideas of feminist design influence and shape the design world. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of int…

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Episode 174: Essential Work, Disposable Workers w/ Mostafa Henaway 58:21

8M ago58:21

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Philip spends time with activist/community organizer and author Mostafa Henaway. They discuss his book Essential Work, Disposable Workers and how the precarity of late stage capitalism effects labor and the future of work. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings…

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Episode 173: Handbook of Tyranny w/ Theo Deutinger 1:06:31

8M ago1:06:31

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Philip spends time with architect and author Theo Deutinger as they break down his thought provoking and visually stunning book The Handbook of Tyranny. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: Happy Valley (S3) – AMC+ Theo’s Drop: Constant’s New …

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Episode 172: Constraints, Complexity & Context (Oh My!) w/ Alicia Juarrero 57:59

8M ago57:59

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Philip spends time with educator/writer/philosopher Alicia Juarrero discussing her latest book Context Changes Everything: How Constraints Create Coherence. In their conversation, they cover how complexity has become a widely used but largely misunderstood term, the significance of context and different ways of knowing. The Drop – The segment of th…

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Episode 171: Of Black Study w/ Joshua Myers 1:01:07

8M ago1:01:07

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Philip spends time with Howard University professor, scholar and author Joshua Myers. Their conversation focused on Joshua’s latest book, On Black Study a deeply engaging look at the history and meaning of Black scholarship, Black studies and its place within and beyond academia. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share t…

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Episode 170: Patagonia at 50: Reflections and Forward w/ Vincent Stanley 58:00

9M ago58:00

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Philip spends time with Vincent Stanley, Chief Philosophy Officer, Patagonia. In their conversation they discuss his new book, co-authored with Patagonia’s CEO The Future of the Responsible Company. At the 50 year mark they take a look back at Patagonia’s journey but most importantly look forward to the challenges ahead. The Drop – The segment of t…

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Episode 169: The Birth of Computer Vision w/ James E. Dobson 52:18

9M ago52:18

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Philip spends time with James E. Dobson and discusses his latest work The Birth of Computer Vision. In their conversation, they trace the origins of computer vision as a concept and technology and how it effects the technological, economic and social structures of society The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty mor…

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Episode 168: Thinking Through Design Research w/ Joyce Yee & Paul A. Rodgers 57:24

9M ago57:24

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Philip spends time with scholars and co-editors Joyce Yee & Paul A. Rodgers discussing the 2nd edition of The Routledge Companion to Design Research. In their conversation, they highlight why they felt a 2nd edition was needed, how they identified new voices and the current state of the field of design research. The Drop – The segment of the show w…

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Episode 167: Feminist Futures of Work w/ Usha Raman & Payal Arora 1:08:03

9M ago1:08:03

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Philip spends time with scholars/thinkers/activist Usha Raman & Payal Arora. They are two of the co-editors of Feminist Futures of Work: Reimagining Labour in the Digital Economy. In this conversation, they cover the meaning of work (and leisure) and how it intersects with feminist futures across different backgrounds and circumstances. The Drop – …

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Episode 166: The World of Experience Design w/ Abraham Burickson 55:39

10M ago55:39

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Philip spends time with Abraham Burickson, designer, teacher, and consultant. He is the author of the new book, Experience Design: A Participatory Manifesto. In their conversation, they discuss the nature of experiences and how design plays an essential role in elevating what we know of experience(s) The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip …

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Episode 165: The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy w/ Robert P. Jones 1:01:21

10M ago1:01:21

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Philip spends time with Robert P. Jones, President and founder of Public Religion Research Institute. In their conversation, they discuss his latest book The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and how tracing the historical legacy of white supremacy is essential to moving forward as a society. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his gu…

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Episode 164: Design for Identity w/ Jessica Bantom 55:40

10M ago55:40

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Philip spends time with author, speaker and consultant Jessica Bantom. In their conversation, they explore Jessica’s new book, Design for Identity: How to Design Authentically for a Diverse World. What does it mean to deeply consider identity when designing spaces? What opportunities are revealed when taking a collaborative approach to design and i…

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Episode 163: The Rise of The New Designer w/ Manuel Lima 47:53

10M ago47:53

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Philip spends time with designer and author Manuel Lima. In their conversation they discuss his latest book, The New Designer: Rejecting Myths, Embracing Culture. In this rich discussion they cover how design needs to adjust in order to maintain relevance in how we build and create around us. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his …

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Episode 162: Colorblind Tools & Global Technologies w/ Marzia Milazzo 1:09:18

11M ago1:09:18

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Philip spends time with professor/author Marzia Milazzo. In their conversation, they discuss her new book Colorblind Tools: Global Technologies of Racial Power and how the colorblind ideology effects how we think about race and systems of power The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodnes…

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Episode 161: Class War w/Mark Steven 1:05:42

12M ago1:05:42

1:05:42

Philip spends time with Mark Steven, author of Class War: A Literary History. In their conversation, they discuss how class warfare traces itself through literature, how the notion of “warfare” plays out in class politics and what literature signals for anti-capitalist movements. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share t…

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Episode 160: Closing the Loop w/ Sheryl Cababa 1:02:43

12M ago1:02:43

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Philip spends time with designer and author Sheryl Cababa. Over the course of the episode they spend time discussing her book Closing The Loop: Systems Thinking For Designers and why systems thinking provides a richer context for designers to work their craft. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of inte…

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Episode 159: Reflections on Transformational Change w/ Lina Srivastava 1:05:15

12M ago1:05:15

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Philip spends time with Lina Srivastava, Founder of the Center for Transformational Change, a women of color-led global impact platform. In their conversation, Philip engages with three time guest Lina on her long and ground breaking career as an activist, how to work to create change among under-resourced communities, and insightful reflections on…

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Episode 158: The Space(s) Between w/ Eliza Yvette Esquivel 1:02:18

1y ago1:02:18

1:02:18

Philip spends time with Eliza Yvette Esquivel, Chief Strategy Officer, Barbarian on her 2nd appearance on The Deep Dive. In their conversation they explore the tension in emerging technologies and their underlying ideas. There are space(s) that remain intangible between theory and practice and this conversation attempts to map that territory. The D…

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Episode 157: Visualizing Complexity w/ Darjan Hil 57:55

1y ago57:55

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Philip spends time with information designer, co-founder of Superdot and the co-author of Visualizing Complexity, the Handbook for Modular Information Design. In this episode they discuss his work and latest book and how visual tools can help us better understand and capture the way complexity works. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip …

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Episode 156: Talking White Saviorism w/ Themrise Khan 1:07:10

1y ago1:07:10

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Philip spends time with scholar and author Themrise Khan discussing her work as editor of the book White Saviorism in International Development. Together they breakdown the roots of the white savior complex and what it means to development work globally in the present and the future. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest sha…

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Episode 155: Cancelled & Woke: Real or Imagined w/ Umut Ozkirimli 1:07:57

1y ago1:07:57

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Philip spends time with Umut Ozkirimli, author of the recent book Cancelled: The Left Way Back From Woke. In their conversation, they discuss Umut’s primary thesis regarding “woke” and “cancelled” as operating principles on the left. In turn they navigate through competing perspectives on the meaning and relevance of so-called cancel culture and be…

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Episode 154: Reflecting on Living Colour’s Time’s Up w/ Kimberly Mack 1:03:57

1y ago1:03:57

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Philip spends time with U. of Toldeo professor and author Kimberly Mack. They discuss her book Time’s Up part of the 33 1/3 publishing series that celebrates the seminal and second album from legendary rock group Living Colour. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative mu…

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Episode 153: Facing Our Futures w/ Nikolas Badminton 52:39

1y ago52:39

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Philip spends time with futurist/author Nikolas Badminton. They discuss his new book Facing Our Futures, the efficacy of futures planning and scenario mapping and how one discerns opportunity as they look forward while managing to avoid dystopian perspectives. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of inte…

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Episode 152: Design Fiction Come to Life w/ Julian Bleecker 1:07:45

1y ago1:07:45

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Philip spends time designer Julian Bleecker, author of The Manual of Design Fiction. In their conversation they discuss how the practice of design fiction can help think about potential future(s) and create tangible artifacts that assist in world building. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellec…

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Ep. 20 - Matt Coulter & the Corpse Flower: Giants of Botanical Conservation 46:02

1y ago46:02

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What's big, emits the stench of decaying flesh, and draws crowds of thousands? It's none other than the Amorphophallus titanum, commonly known as the corpse flower! In this episode, our guest Matt Coulter, the horticultural curator for the Botanic Gardens of South Australia, enlightens us about this botanical rockstar and much more. Embark on a dam…

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Episode 151: Making Revolutionary Love w/ Dr. Joy James 1:05:41

1y ago1:05:41

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Philip spends time with scholar Dr. Joy James. In their conversation they discuss her latest work In Pursuit of Revolutionary Love, how Love is a radical political force for activists and organizers and a central principle for making a new world. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodn…

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