Best Nicholas Ferguson Podcasts (2024)

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The Neuroscience of Creativity with DR. BEN SHOFTY 17:34

10h ago17:34

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“When you think about the evolution of the human brain–just like other animals that have specialized in speed or keeping warm or gathering food–I feel our brain sort of specialized being creative and flexible and being able to generate different solutions to a given problem. To me, this is probably the most fascinating thought process that happens …

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Assembling Tomorrow: A Guide to Designing a Thriving Future - SCOTT DOORLEY & CARISSA CARTER - Directors of Stanford’s d.School 21:08

7d ago21:08

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“Today, someone is putting the finishing touches on a machine- learning algorithm that will change the way you relate to your family. Someone is trying to design a way to communicate with animals in their own language. Someone is designing a gene that alters bacteria to turn your poop bright blue when it’s time to see the doctor. Someone is cleani…

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How Can Museums Stay Relevant & Engage with Communities? - Highlights - STEPHEN REILY

2d ago

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How can museums remain relevant in the digital age, where visual imagery is more accessible than ever? What role do museums play in fostering creativity and innovation in their communities? Stephen Reily is the Founding Director of Remuseum, an independent research project housed at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas. F…

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The Future of Museums - STEPHEN REILY, Founding Director of Remuseum on Transforming Cultural Spaces

2d ago

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How can museums remain relevant in the digital age, where visual imagery is more accessible than ever? What role do museums play in fostering creativity and innovation in their communities? Stephen Reily is the Founding Director of Remuseum, an independent research project housed at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas. F…

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How Can Museums Stay Relevant & Engage with Communities? - STEPHEN REILY 16:06

17d ago16:06

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“The opportunity is that we have never had a public that is more passionate and obsessed with visual imagery. If the owners of the best original imagery in the world can't figure out how to take advantage of the fact that the world has now become obsessed with these treasures that we have to offer as museums, then shame on us. This is the opportuni…

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Curiosity, Cognition & Creativity with Neuroscientist DR. JACQUELINE GOTTLIEB 16:00

24d ago16:00

16:00

“I came to neuroscience from a humanistic perspective. I was very interested to find out who we are. What do we know? What do we think we know? Why do we think we know certain things? How do we see things? How do we perceive them? Ultimately, the question behind curiosity is what things we find interesting in our environment. The way I think about …

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Wetlands, Methane & Restoring Earth’s Garden of Eden with EUAN NISBET

14d ago

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Have we entered what Earth scientists call a “termination event,” and what can we do to avoid the worst outcomes? How can a spiritual connection to nature guide us toward better environmental stewardship? What can ancient wisdom teach us about living harmoniously with the Earth? How have wetlands become both crucial carbon sinks and colossal methan…

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Entrevue avec Véronique Picard et François Desmarais 15:27

29d ago15:27

15:27

Le projet multidisciplinaire « Tissés serrés » est un survol du cours d’histoire de troisième secondaire, en parcourant les événements, les personnages et les us et coutumes, de Jacques Cartier en 1534, à Lord Durham en 1839.Dans cette série de balados, la Société Histoire Canada s'est entretenue avec les finalistes francophones de 2024 du Prix d'h…

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Entrevue avec Adèle Robitaille et Julien Baby-Cormier 10:29

23d ago10:29

10:29

À la façon d’enquêteurs, les élèves ont fait des collectes d’informations sur des sujets directement reliés aux enjeux de leur quartier pour ensuite être en mesure de présenter le fruit de leurs découvertes à l’écrit comme à l’oral.Dans cette série de balados, la Société Histoire Canada s'est entretenue avec les finalistes francophones de 2024 du P…

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Entrevue avec Pierre-Rock Archambault 9:06

1M ago9:06

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Des élèves écrivent des articles sur l'histoire de leur cour d'école en grand réaménagement en interrogeant le personnel, en explorant des archives visuelles et en analysant les plans de la nouvelle cour.Dans cette série de balados, la Société Histoire Canada s'est entretenue avec les finalistes francophones de 2024 du Prix d'histoire du Gouverneur…

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Entrevue avec Julie Gaudreault 27:38

1M ago27:38

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Dans le cadre de ce projet, le personnage historique de Louis Cyr a servi de fil conducteur et a su capter l’intérêt des élèves.Dans cette série de balados, la Société Histoire Canada s'est entretenue avec les finalistes francophones de 2024 du Prix d'histoire du Gouverneur général pour l'excellence en enseignement.…

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Entrevue avec Nicholas M. Théoret 13:17

1M ago13:17

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Le projet « Les cartes de la mémoire : le Canada dans les guerres mondiales » cherche à faire comprendre aux élèves les contributions des unités militaires canadiennes et de leurs membres pendant les guerres mondiales.Dans cette série de balados, la Société Histoire Canada s'est entretenue avec les finalistes francophones de 2024 du Prix d'histoire…

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Entrevue avec Veronique Corbeil 15:35

1M ago15:35

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Que diriez-vous de conscientiser les jeunes apprenants à l’importance de prendre soin de l’environnement, et ce, en devenant des prospecteurs écolos ? Par le biais du journal intime d’un chercheur d’or, les élèves découvrent cet événement historique.Dans cette série de balados, la Société Histoire Canada s'est entretenue avec les finalistes francop…

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Interview with Heather Howell 17:43

1M ago17:43

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Through this project, students learn about the importance of the horticultural history in Burlington while doing hands-on gardening work on the grounds of the Ireland House Museum.This episode of the Teaching Canada’s History podcast is part of our series speaking with the finalists of the 2024 Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Tea…

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Interview with Jessica McIntyre 27:34

1M ago27:34

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Jessica McIntyre implemented Project True North in order to engage students in primary document research, to challenge accepted versions of Canadian history, and to share these stories with the country.This episode of the Teaching Canada’s History podcast is part of our series speaking with the finalists of the 2024 Governor General’s History Award…

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Interview with Ben Gross and Dan Kunanec 32:36

1M ago32:36

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Anchoring learning in food history, Ben Gross and Dan Kunanec's students studied Ashkenazi and Sephardic life in Europe and how that history travelled to Canada with survivors of the Holocaust.This episode of the Teaching Canada’s History podcast is part of our series speaking with the finalists of the 2024 Governor General’s History Award for Exce…

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Interview with Sarah Stewart 10:38

1M ago10:38

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Sarah Stewart asked her students to explore topics such as the ‘60s Scoop, the Métis struggle for recognition, the 1969 "White Paper,” and the High Arctic Relocation for an awareness campaign project.This episode of the Teaching Canada’s History podcast is part of our series speaking with the finalists of the 2024 Governor General’s History Award f…

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Interview with Michele Schwab 12:09

1M ago12:09

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Michele Schwab led a project that included preservation of traditional knowledge, community engagement, empowerment of elders, and intergenerational connections by bringing in kehte-aya (old ones or knowledge carriers) to capture their viewpoints and teachings on a variety of subjects.This episode of the Teaching Canada’s History podcast is part of…

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Interview with LouAnn Davis 10:36

1M ago10:36

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LouAnn Davis and fellow primary teachers used songs as a springboard for thinking about and discussing residential schools and students' Mi’kmaq culture and language.This episode of the Teaching Canada’s History podcast is part of our series speaking with the finalists of the 2024 Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching. This aw…

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Interview with Jason Vander Meulen 9:30

1M ago9:30

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In Jason Vander Meulen’s grade 10 history project, students developed an Investor Pitch for an early 20th century invention to communicate historical findings.This episode of the Teaching Canada’s History podcast is part of our series speaking with the finalists of the 2024 Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching. This award rec…

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Interview with Debbie Mar 31:41

1M ago31:41

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Debbie Mar’s grade three/four class paid tribute to local WWII veterans by educating their school and community about the special friendship between Canada and the Netherlands.This episode of the Teaching Canada’s History podcast is part of our series speaking with the finalists of the 2024 Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teachin…

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Interview with Christopher Martinello 18:07

1M ago18:07

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Christopher Martinello’s students re-created Indigenous technologies like atlatl spear throwers through the Wendat Village Educational Archaeology Outreach Program.This episode of the Teaching Canada’s History podcast is part of our series speaking with the finalists of the 2024 Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching. This awar…

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Interview with Alysa Ferguson 24:07

1M ago24:07

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This inclusive initiative of Alysa Ferguson unites Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, Knowledge Keepers, Elders, community members, organizations, and School District of Mystery Lake representatives.This episode of the Teaching Canada’s History podcast is part of our series speaking with the finalists of the 2024 Governor General’s History Awa…

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Interview with Alma Bernier 25:57

1M ago25:57

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The goal of Alma Bernier's project was for her Indigenous students to identify who they are, where they came from, and how their history continues to affect their lives.This episode of the Teaching Canada’s History podcast is part of our series speaking with the finalists of the 2024 Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching. This…

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Interview with Connie Shea 10:40

1M ago10:40

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“The Hidden Histories Project” was a student-led public history and art initiative showcasing significant historical figures and events from marginalized and diverse communities in New Brunswick and Wabanaki Territory.This episode of the Teaching Canada’s History podcast is part of our series speaking with the finalists of the 2024 Governor General…

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Interview with David Lynch 33:16

1M ago33:16

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“Through their Eyes” engages students with the historical thinking concepts as they explore twentieth-century Canadian history through the real-life experiences of 225+ (extra)ordinary Canadians.This episode of the Teaching Canada’s History podcast is part of our series speaking with the finalists of the 2024 Governor General’s History Award for Ex…

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Interview with Jo Anne Broders 20:23

1M ago20:23

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Led by grade 8 students in Jo Anne Broders’s class, this emotionally powerful project remembers the Mi’kmaq people and their valued contributions to local history in Gambo, Newfoundland and Labrador.This episode of the Teaching Canada’s History podcast is part of our series speaking with the finalists of the 2024 Governor General’s History Award fo…

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Interview with Laurie Thompson 21:58

1M ago21:58

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This project brings together students and elders, exploring both traditional cultural experiences and the history of the Kikino Métis Settlement.This episode of the Teaching Canada’s History podcast is part of our series speaking with the finalists of the 2024 Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching. This award recognizes excell…

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Interview with Suzanne Uher 23:01

1M ago23:01

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The Canadian Roundtable Debate project brings to light the major issues in Canada "today" while putting Suzanne Uher’s students into the shoes of Canadian politicians.This episode of the Teaching Canada’s History podcast is part of our series speaking with the finalists of the 2024 Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching. This a…

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How can journalism make people care about crises & create solutions? - Highlights - NICHOLAS KRISTOF

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How can journalism make people care and bring about solutions? What role does storytelling play in shining a light on injustice and crises and creating a catalyst for change? Nicholas D. Kristof is a two-time Pulitzer-winning journalist and Op-ed columnist for The New York Times, where he was previously bureau chief in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Tokyo…

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Chasing Hope: A Reporter's Life w/ Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist NICHOLAS KRISTOF 16:26

1M ago16:26

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"I'm trying to get people to care about a crisis in ways that may bring solutions to it. And that's also how I deal with the terror and the fear to find a sense of purpose in what I do. It's incredibly heartbreaking to see some of the things and hear some of the stories, but at the end of the day, it feels like–inconsistently here and there–you can…

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Chasing Hope: A Reporter's Life w/ Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist NICHOLAS KRISTOF

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How can journalism make people care and bring about solutions? What role does storytelling play in shining a light on injustice and crises and creating a catalyst for change? Nicholas D. Kristof is a two-time Pulitzer-winning journalist and Op-ed columnist for The New York Times, where he was previously bureau chief in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Tokyo…

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Natural Magic: Emily Dickinson, Charles Darwin, and the Dawn of Modern Science with RENÉE BERGLAND

1M ago

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How do the works of Emily Dickinson and Charles Darwin continue to influence our understanding of nature, ecological interdependence, and the human experience? How does understanding history help us address current social and environmental issues. How can dialogues between the arts and sciences foster holistic, sustainable solutions to global crise…

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How would Jesus Vote? 1:00:33

1M ago1:00:33

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In this 71st episode of Beyond the Vow, Nick and Janelle discuss how Christians should handle politics by looking at the early church. Is the party greater than the Bible? How should we vote?

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Germany's Postwar Legacy: Lessons for Today's Crises - Highlights - FRANK TRENTMANN

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What can we learn from Germany's postwar transformation to help us address today's environmental and humanitarian crises? With the rise of populism, authoritarianism, and digital propaganda, how can history provide insights into the challenges of modern democracy? Frank Trentmann is a Professor of History at Birkbeck, University of London, and at t…

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Out of the Darkness: The Germans 1942 to 2022 with FRANK TRENTMANN

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What can we learn from Germany's postwar transformation to help us address today's environmental and humanitarian crises? With the rise of populism, authoritarianism, and digital propaganda, how can history provide insights into the challenges of modern democracy? Frank Trentmann is a Professor of History at Birkbeck, University of London, and at t…

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Germany's Postwar Legacy: Lessons for Today's Crises - FRANK TRENTMANN 12:34

1M ago12:34

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“The bridge between Out of the Darkness and my previous work, which looked at the transformation of consumer culture in the world, is morality. One thing that became clear in writing Empire of Things was that there's virtually no time or place in history where consumption isn't heavily moralized. Our lifestyle is treated as a mirror of our virtue a…

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