Best Defense Of Our Brains Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. #20, Smells Like ML with Salma Mayorquin and Terry Rodriguez of Remyx AI 27:26

14h ago27:26

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In episode 20 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers is joined by Salma Mayorquin and Terry Rodriguez of Remyx AI. Together they unpack Remyx's mission to democratize machine learning by addressing common hurdles like data scarcity and resource limitations. The episode also highlights the critical balance between automation and human judgment, emphasiz…

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o11ycast - Ep. #73, AI’s Impact on Observability with Animesh Koratana of PlayerZero 39:16

40m ago39:16

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In episode 73 of o11ycast, Jessica Kerr, Martin Thwaites, and Austin Parker speak with Animesh Koratana, founder and CEO of PlayerZero, about the future of observability with AI. Discover how PlayerZero leverages LLMs to democratize institutional knowledge, improve software quality, and make problem-solving more accessible to all engineers.…

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Generationship - Ep. #20, Smells Like ML with Salma Mayorquin and Terry Rodriguez of Remyx AI 27:25

1h ago27:25

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In episode 20 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers is joined by Salma Mayorquin and Terry Rodriguez of Remyx AI. Together they unpack Remyx's mission to democratize machine learning by addressing common hurdles like data scarcity and resource limitations. The episode also highlights the critical balance between automation and human judgment, emphasiz…

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Ep. #73, AI’s Impact on Observability with Animesh Koratana of PlayerZero 39:14

15h ago39:14

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In episode 73 of o11ycast, Jessica Kerr, Martin Thwaites, and Austin Parker speak with Animesh Koratana, founder and CEO of PlayerZero, about the future of observability with AI. Discover how PlayerZero leverages LLMs to democratize institutional knowledge, improve software quality, and make problem-solving more accessible to all engineers. The pos…

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S5E43: Poland, Procedures and Parting Ways! 30:08

7h ago30:08

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This week on the podcast, I share all the highlights from my amazing trip to Poland, including my friend's beautiful wedding. I also dive into my experience with the LLETZ procedure, what to expect, and why regular health checks are crucial for women. Plus, I talk about letting go of bad clients and the importance of protecting both your brand and …

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399. Toddler to Table: How to set your little people up for life through connection and food experiences. 1:09:07

23m ago1:09:07

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Did you feel like kids connected with kids and adults with adults regarding food? Separate times, separate tables, dumbed-down ‘fun’ food? This week we are talking food and little people - Toddlers to be specific given the wonderful Luka from Book to Food has a new book available for pre-order and soon for real “Toddler to Table”. It is a stunner o…

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Engaging Sex Buyers to End Exploitation 1:07:40

2d ago1:07:40

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Justin Euteneier is the Program Director at Epik Project, an organization that works to disrupt the demand for commercial sexual exploitation. In this Consider Before Consuming podcast episode, Justin shares the efforts the Epik project is using, including engaging with sex buyers to talk about the choices they're making, collaborating with law enf…

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398. Beyond academics and accomplishments: What Truly Matters for Teens with Maggie Dent 1:17:52

4d ago1:17:52

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Being a teen is harder than ever before and it’s showing in the stats and research. BUT, this is not about going down the fear road, nor is it all about crying “it’s social media” as an over simplified solution. We also need to do a LOT more to diversify the ‘success’ picture during school years, help them matter, feel the love and find themselves …

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Al Posamentier and Christian Speitzer, “The Mathematics of Everyday Life” (Prometheus Books, 2018) 54:18

5d ago54:18

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Today I talked to Al Posamentier about his books (co-authored with Christian Speitzer) The Mathematics of Everyday Life (Prometheus Books, 2018). We all are told – practically from the moment we enter school – that mathematics is important because it permeates practically all aspects of our lives. But, for the most part, we don’t really notice it e…

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Cannabis Psychosis to Violence - Bob Schwartz and Bryn Spejcher 1:05:28

5d ago1:05:28

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One evening in Thousand Oaks, California, life took a tragic turn after Bryn started her career as a Doctor of Audiology at UCLA. Bryn experimented with cannabis, unaware of its potential dangers. Unbeknownst to her, she inhaled a large hit of highly potent THC, which triggered a rapid descent into psychosis. In her altered state, her perception of…

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Generationship - Ep. #19, Auditability Matters with Stefan Krawczyk of DAGWorks 26:44

15d ago26:44

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In episode 19 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers is joined by Stefan Krawczyk, co-founder and CEO of DAGWorks. They dive into Hamilton and Burr, shedding light on how they revolutionize data workflows and AI code auditability. From the genesis of these frameworks to their practical applications, Stefan shares insights on how they help data practiti…

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Ep. #19, Auditability Matters with Stefan Krawczyk of DAGWorks 26:42

14d ago26:42

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In episode 19 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers is joined by Stefan Krawczyk, co-founder and CEO of DAGWorks. They dive into Hamilton and Burr, shedding light on how they revolutionize data workflows and AI code auditability. From the genesis of these frameworks to their practical applications, Stefan shares insights on how they help data practiti…

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S4E4 In Defense of Bad Science and the Philosophy of Being 42:48

13d ago42:48

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What role does science play in shaping our laws? How do we distinguish between good science and bad science? Where does science hit its limits due to our human nature? And how do we separate orthodox belief from true knowledge? These are just some of the thought-provoking questions we'll explore in our upcoming philosophical conversation on science…

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Kostas Kampourakis, "Darwin Mythology: Debunking Myths, Correcting Falsehoods" (Cambridge UP, 2024) 44:41

10d ago44:41

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Many historical ﬁgures have their lives and works shrouded in myth, both in life and long after their deaths. Charles Darwin (1809–82) is no exception to this phenomenon and his hero-worship has become an accepted narrative. Darwin Mythology: Debunking Myths, Correcting Falsehoods (Cambridge UP, 2024) unpacks this narrative to rehumanize Darwin's s…

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Brian Clegg, "Ten Patterns That Explain the Universe" (MIT Press, 2021) 52:08

11d ago52:08

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Our universe might appear chaotic, but deep down it's simply a myriad of rules working independently to create patterns of action, force, and consequence. In Ten Patterns That Explain the Universe (MIT Press, 2021), Brian Clegg explores the phenomena that make up the very fabric of our world by examining ten essential sequenced systems. From diagra…

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397. How to test your hormones - The nuance, age, stage, timing and situation: All the gold you’d expect with Dr Leah Hechtman 1:14:07

16d ago1:14:07

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If you’ve been confused about hormone testing - this week’s show is here to help. @drleahhechtman PhD, takes us through hormone testing options for age, stage and situation, as well as things that impact the accuracy of a test. We cover: Saliva, Urine and Blood testing - when which one or all are helpful and for whom. What reference ranges are base…

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Jamstack Radio - Ep. #150, The Evolution of Jamstack: An Eight-Year Journey 34:59

15d ago34:59

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Join Brian Douglas in this final episode of Jamstack Radio as he chats with Matt Biilmann, CEO of Netlify. Together they discuss the evolution of the Jamstack over the past eight years and its impact on the development landscape. Matt shares insights on the current state of Netlify and the exciting new developments on the horizon. Lastly, they disc…

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Ep. #150, The Evolution of Jamstack: An Eight-Year Journey 34:56

20d ago34:56

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Join Brian Douglas for this final episode of Jamstack Radio as he chats with Matt Biilmann, CEO of Netlify. Together they discuss the evolution of the Jamstack over the past eight years and its impact on the development landscape. Matt shares insights on the current state of Netlify and the exciting new developments on the horizon. Lastly, they dis…

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S5E42: Medispa, Mates and Mounjaro! 32:29

15d ago32:29

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This week on the podcast, I dive into a powerful skin treatment combo: IPL paired with the Erbium Cool Peel Laser. We also explore Mounjaro for weight loss—breaking down its benefits and side effects. Plus, I share tips on how to choose supportive friends and establish healthy boundaries in your relationships. Tune in for insights on beauty, health…

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Laila Mickelwait's Fight to Shut Down Pornhub, Pt. 2 43:12

16d ago43:12

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Trigger Warning *The following episode contains descriptions of disturbing porn themes, discussions of child sexual abuse and sex trafficking. Listener discretion is advised Laila Mickelwait is an anti-trafficking activist, Founder and CEO of the Justice Defense Fund, Founder of the Traffickinghub movement, and author of "Take Down: Inside the Figh…

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Directions of Peer Review in Software Engineering 1:10:34

17d ago1:10:34

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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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Cyrus Mody on the Importance of Square (as in NOT COOL) Scientists and Engineers 1:11:56

18d ago1:11:56

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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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Church Shooting - Cannabis Induced Mental Illness 57:08

25d ago57:08

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On May 5, 2024, Pastor Glenn Germany was preaching at his church, Jesus Dwelling Place, when I young man approached him, pointed a gun at his head and pulled the trigger. The bullet became logged in the gun and Pastor Glenn was able to duck behind a stand. This young man was then restrained by church members and Pastor Glenn while they waited for t…

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396. The Body's Breached Defenses: Unmasking Leaky Gut, Brain, and Skin, with microbiologist Kiran Krishnan with microbiologist Kiran Krishnan 1:19:50

19d ago1:19:50

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As promised: Part 2 is here, with microbiologist @kiranbiome and it is a deep dive into the mechanism for “leakiness” of our body’s barrier functions. He took my nightclub bouncer and ran with it and I think you’ll find more empowerment when it comes to understanding and working with issues related to: Leaky Gut Leaky Skin Leaky Brain …as we explor…

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Nick Chater, "The Mind Is Flat: The Remarkable Shallowness of the Improvising Brain" (Yale UP, 2019) 1:42:59

20d ago1:42:59

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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 Haddad, "The Last Butterflies: A Scientist's Quest to Save a Rare and Vanishing Creature" (Princeton UP, 2019) 59:01

21d ago59:01

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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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S5E41:Disputes, Defensiveness and Dread! 28:52

22d ago28:52

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This week on the podcast, I dive into managing anxiety in the workplace and explore effective ways to resolve workplace conflicts. We’ll discuss strategies for handling defensiveness and how to approach it constructively.By James

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Generationship - Ep. #18, Intelligence on Tap with Shawn "swyx" Wang 37:01

22d ago37:01

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In episode 18 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers sits down with Shawn "swyx" Wang to unpack AI Engineering. Shawn shares his journey from popularizing the term "AI Engineer" to navigating the rapid advancements in AI technology. Together, they explore the evolving demands and opportunities in AI, offering unparalleled insights into the future of th…

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Ep. #18, Intelligence on Tap with Shawn "swyx" Wang 36:58

24d ago36:58

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In episode 18 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers sits down with Shawn "swyx" Wang to delve into AI Engineering. Shawn shares his journey from popularizing the term "AI Engineer" to navigating the rapid advancements in AI technology. Together, they explore the evolving demands and opportunities in AI, offering unparalleled insights into the future o…

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o11ycast - Ep. #72, Mobile Observability with Hanson Ho of Embrace 43:09

23d ago43:09

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Episode 72 of o11ycast explores the world of mobile observability with Hanson Ho, Android Architect at Embrace. Hanson unpacks how mobile's diverse device landscape impacts data collection and performance monitoring, the role of OpenTelemetry in simplifying these challenges, and the importance of tailoring observability strategies to real-world use…

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Ep. #72, Mobile Observability with Hanson Ho of Embrace 43:06

24d ago43:06

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Episode 72 of o11ycast explores the world of mobile observability with Hanson Ho, Android Architect at Embrace. Hanson unpacks how mobile's diverse device landscape impacts data collection and performance monitoring, the role of OpenTelemetry in simplifying these challenges, and the importance of tailoring observability strategies to real-world use…

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395. Beyond the Carton: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Milk and Mylk, with Matthew Evans 56:29

27d ago56:29

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This week we talk MILK with @fat_pig_farm Matthew Evans - the dairy kind, the plant kind and the many aspects to consider when considering either. Do you consume dairy products? Do you have issues with lactose, casein or both? Do you think plant milks are nutritious and planet-friendly? Do you think plant milk has a lighter footprint? Do you think …

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S5E40: Ladies nights, Limits and Layover! 27:12

1M ago27:12

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This week on the podcast, I dive into the importance of setting boundaries with your clients and how, as an entrepreneur, it's crucial to carve out personal time outside of work hours. I also discuss proper etiquette for attending a hen party and share tips on how to recover from a hangover. Plus, I explore ways to help your bunnies during their sh…

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Laila Mickelwait's Fight to Shut Down Pornhub, Pt. 1 59:11

1M ago59:11

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Trigger Warning *The following episode contains descriptions of disturbing porn themes, discussions of child sexual abuse and sex trafficking. Listener discretion is advised. Laila Mickelwait is an anti-trafficking activist, Founder and CEO of the Justice Defense Fund, Founder of the Traffickinghub movement, and author of "Take Down: Inside the Fig…

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394. Medicine - Where it needs to be to be better, and how YOU have the ultimate power over your health, Dr Olivia Lesslar 1:26:52

1M ago1:26:52

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Are you frustrated with the medical system when it comes to chronic illness? Perhaps frustrated with the obvious hold industry has over public service institutions? What if you had the power to cultivate a level of safety for your system that helped you feel more well and resilient in today’s world and less reliant on the system in the first place?…

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Iris Berent, "The Blind Storyteller: How We Reason about Human Nature" (Oxford UP, 2020) 56:28

1M ago56:28

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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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Generationship - Ep. #17, How We Gather Our Thoughts with Mark Pesce 30:35

1M ago30:35

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In episode 17 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers is joined by futurist and AI expert Mark Pesce to explore the complex intersection of AI-generated code and copyright law. Mark shares insights from his recent experiments with language models and discusses the flaws he uncovered in AI transformers. Tune in to hear about the challenges of reporting A…

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Ep. #17, How We Gather Our Thoughts with Mark Pesce 30:33

1M ago30:33

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In episode 17 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers is joined by futurist and AI expert Mark Pesce to explore the complex intersection of AI-generated code and copyright law. Mark shares insights from his recent experiments with language models and discusses the flaws he uncovered in AI transformers. Tune in to hear about the challenges of reporting A…

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Jamstack Radio - Ep. #149, Server-Side Swift with Joannis Orlandos of Unbeatable Software 28:26

1M ago28:26

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In episode 149 of Jamstack Radio, Brian sits down with Joannis Orlandos to dive into the world of Server-side Swift. They unpack Swift’s growing adoption, Apple's investment in the language, its strengths on the server, and its future. Tune in to hear Joannis's insights and advice for anyone eager to get started with Swift.…

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Ep. #149, Server-Side Swift with Joannis Orlandos of Unbeatable Software 28:23

1M ago28:23

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In episode 149 of Jamstack Radio, Brian sits down with Joannis Orlandos to dive into the world of Server-side Swift. They unpack Swift’s growing adoption, Apple's investment in the language, its strengths on the server, and its future. Tune in to hear Joannis's insights and advice for anyone eager to get started with Swift. The post appeared first …

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S5E39: Strategies, Safeguards and Settlements! 33:56

1M ago33:56

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This week on the podcast, I dive into the importance of setting healthy boundaries and how to create them for yourself. We’ll explore whether closure is really necessary, and what it truly involves. Plus, I’ll share four strategies to help you wrap up your week on a high note, setting the stage for success in the weeks ahead.…

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393. The Undeniable benefits of Rite of Passages, with Dr Arne Rubinstein 1:06:56

1M ago1:06:56

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What a rite of passage should be: A powerful graduation into a new phase of life - something one grows into and is supported into during the transition. What they often are instead because we lack proper rites of passage? A piss up for your 18th or 21st with gloating about who got the drunkest A sexual encounter you might not feel ready for but ‘al…

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