Best Transdisciplinary Podcasts (2024)

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126: Infrastructure for Sustainability with Marty Anderies. 1:06:27

1h ago1:06:27

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In this episode, Michael talks with Marty Anderies, Professor in the School of Sustainability at Arizona State University. They discuss a book that Marty co-authored with Marco Janssen, a colleague of his at Arizona State, entitled Infrastructure for Sustainability. The book is designed to introduce readers to the work of Elinor “Lin” Ostrom and he…

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Shifting Basslines #3: Dance Floors as Portals | Camille Sapara Barton 57:16

14d ago57:16

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Shifting Basslines is a podcast series about sustainability and club culture. It is s dedicated to creating awareness, sharing knowledge and diving into the complex relationship between the planet and raving.In this episode facilitator, collective care practitioner, and music nerd Sarj Lynch finds old cassette tapes in the basement and wonders how …

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Shifting Basslines #2: Clouds Are More Than Water | Sarj 58:12

4d ago58:12

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Shifting Basslines is a podcast series about sustainability and club culture. It is s dedicated to creating awareness, sharing knowledge and diving into the complex relationship between the planet and raving.In this episode facilitator, collective care practitioner, and music nerd Sarj Lynch finds old cassette tapes in the basement and wonders how …

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Shifting Basslines #1: Grounded Travel On Space Ways | Nono Gigsta 43:48

14d ago43:48

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Shifting Basslines is a podcast series about sustainability and club culture. It is s dedicated to creating awareness, sharing knowledge and diving into the complex relationship between the planet and raving.In this episode musician and climate campaigner Nono Gigsta takes us on a grounded journey over land and sea to visit places and people that c…

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Shifting Basslines #Editor's Notes: We Cannot Do It Alone | Kerstin Meißner 34:24

3d ago34:24

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Shifting Basslines is dedicated to creating awareness, sharing knowledge and diving into the complex relationship between the planet and raving. The project centres on a three-part podcast series. In this additional recording, researcher and initiator of the project, Kerstin Meissner, shares some thoughts on the background of her research-based pod…

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WuPiG #6: Passt der Green Deal in die Blue Economy? Mit Felix Leinemann und Florian Lennert 42:35

13d ago42:35

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Der Begriff der „Blue Economy“ ist jetzt in Mode, aber welche Sektoren verbergen sich tatsächlich hinter dieser „blauen Wirtschaft“? Und welchen Einfluss hat die Energiewende auf Bereiche wie Meeresschutz, maritimen Transport oder Fischerei? Sind Elektro-Containerschiffe in naher Zukunft vorstellbar?Dies ist das Thema der sechsten Episode des Podca…

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The Future of Female Healthcare with Ariella Heffernan-Marks from Ovum AI | #11 1:20:39

12d ago1:20:39

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When Ariella Heffernan-Marks traded her stethoscope for a Software Startup, she didn't just shift careers—she went on a mission to redefine women's healthcare through the power of AI. Our latest episode welcomes this tenacious CEO to share her story of resilience, defying sceptics to lead a platform that's transforming the way female health literac…

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WuPiG #5: Fußball: „Die nachhaltigste EM aller Zeiten“? Mit Michael Jopp und Jutta Katthage 36:19

28d ago36:19

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Ein Gespräch mit Michael Jopp, (Senatsverwaltung Berlin) und Jutta Katthage (Bundesinstitut für Sportwissenschaft).Die UEFA und der DFB haben nichts weniger versprochen, als „dienachhaltigste Fußball-Europameisterschaft aller Zeiten“ zu organisieren. Aber welche konkreten Maßnahmen sind damit gemeint? Welche Sektoren kann das Organisationskomitee i…

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CAL106 On STOP - the purposeful pause (solo) 13:59

17d ago13:59

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In this short solo episode a share a simple yet powerful technique, S.T.O.P., for taking a purposeful pause throughout your every day. Stop, Take a breath, Observe, Proceed. 00:29 Motivating STOP 01:50 What is STOP 04:37 Using STOP 11:19 Towards making STOP a habit 13:58 End This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartab…

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FFM #4: Fisheries consulting with Andrew Johnson 46:34

25d ago46:34

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This is the fourth episode in our Future Fisheries Management series, which we are running in collaboration with the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and the Center for Governance and Markets at the University of Pittsburgh. In this episode, Michael speaks with Andrew Johnson, the CEO of MarFishEco, a consultant-based organization that pr…

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The Lab Manual: Navigating the Challenges of Building Lab Space with Aaron Budai from Amicus | #10 1:16:07

1M ago1:16:07

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Prepare to be schooled by the lab virtuoso himself, Aaron Budai from Amicus Labline, as he takes us under his wing, imparting wisdom on the subtleties of lab creation. This episode promises to equip you with the knowledge needed to navigate the nuanced landscape of lab design, avoiding the dreaded pitfalls that often besiege the unwary as they vent…

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WuPiG #4: Wie wollen wir in Zukunft wohnen? Mit E. Kaiser (SPD) & E. Roswag-Klinge (TU Berlin) 42:23

1M ago42:23

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Ein Gespräch zum „Nachhaltigen Bauen“ mit Elisabeth Kaiser (SPD) und Eike Roswag-Klinge (TU Berlin) Wie kann das Gebäudesektor seine Klimaziele überhaupt erreichen? Ist das Ziel der Bundesregierung 400 000 neue Wohnungen pro Jahr zu bauen überhaupt sinnvoll und nachhaltig? Welche realistischen Baustoffalternativen gibt es für den Klimasünder Beton?…

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WuPiG #3: Gibt's KI auch in Grün? Mit Maximilian Funke-Kaiser (FDP) und Stefanie Kunkel (RIFS) 43:40

2M ago43:40

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Mit Maximilian Funke-Kaiser (FDP) und Stefanie Kunkel (RIFS) Die Benutzung der Künstlichen Intelligenz gehört in vielen Bereichen inzwischen zum Alltag, aber gibt es schon genug wissenschaftlichen Daten, um ihre Auswirkungen auf Nachhaltigkeit zu messen? Und wo sollte die Politik den Cursor platzieren, um die Entwicklungen der KI zu regulieren?Dies…

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Remembering Volkmar Pipek - on being curious, being you 16:08

2M ago16:08

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Volkmar Pipek was a highly influential researcher from Uni of Siegen who sadly passed away in Jan 2024 after a long illness. This short episode draws from a written interview he gave to Mateusz Dolata on the occasion of his 2023 EUSSET-ISSI Lifetime Achievement Award. I read an extract where he shares his advice about becoming and being a researche…

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WuPiG #2: Kiezblocks – Wem gehört die Stadt? Mit Almut Neumann und Dirk von Schneidemesser 36:15

2M ago36:15

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Barcelona, London und jetzt Berlin: die „Kiezblocks“ (Wohngebiete ohne Durchgangsverkehr) sind nicht mehr nur Experimente der Mobilitätspolitik, sie sind Realität geworden in mehreren europäischen Metropolen und ernten Lob und Kritik in der Bevölkerung. Welche Mobilitätswende ist in der Hauptstadt möglich?Dies ist das Thema der zweiten Episode des …

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WuPiG #1: Kann Demokratie Nachhaltigkeit? Mit Doris Fuchs und Andreas Jung 45:21

2M ago45:21

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Letzte Generation, Bauernproteste oder Einhaltung der Klimaziele: Es gibt viele Dossiers, um die nachhaltige Entwicklung auf die Agenda unserer politischen Vertreter und Verterinnen zu setzen. Aber ist der politische Rhythmus mit der Zeitskala kompatibel, in der die Herausforderungen unseres Planeten noch zu schaffen sind? Welche konkreten Vorschlä…

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Liam Bannon (Part 1) on a career outside the box 1:07:09

2M ago1:07:09

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Liam Bannon is a Professor Emeritus and founder and director of the Interaction Design Centre at the University of Limerick in Ireland. Liam has been a hugely influential thinker writer and researcher since the 1980s, along with various collaborators, in shaping work around technology and design. Recorded in-person in 2017, he reflects on his inter…

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Jean Paul (Part 2) on leading virtual transdisciplinary teams and stakeholder engagement 41:57

3M ago41:57

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Jean Paul is a senior scientist at the Medical University of Innsbruck. In part 2 of our conversation, Jean discusses her experience leading an impact-led transcdisciplinary research project focused on supporting families with mental health issues. She highlights the challenges of stakeholder engagement, distributed team management, and transdiscip…

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From PFAS Removal to Sterile Surfaces, with Vignesh from PuriflOH | #9 55:11

3M ago55:11

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Join us as we dive into a discussion with one of our long-time members, Vignesh from Purifloh. We explore the multitude of applications for purifying water, sterilising surfaces, destroying PFAS, and even improving how we preserve food. Tune in and discover the interplay of natural principles and human ingenuity that's shaping a cleaner, healthier …

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125: Boundary spanning with Stephen Posner 47:45

3M ago47:45

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In this episode, Michael speaks with Stephen Posner, the Director of Pathways to Planetary Health at the Garrison Institute. The Garrison Institute is located in Garrison, New York along the Hudson River. Its mission is to apply the skills and wisdom cultivated through contemplative practice, together with the insights emerging from science, to tod…

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WuPiG Trailer: Wissenschaft und Politik im Gespräch 4:26

3M ago4:26

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Willkommen bei "WuPig - Wissenschaft und Politik im Gespräch". Hier treffen sich Wissenschaftler:innen und Politiker:innen, um in gesellschaftlich relevante Themen einzutauchen.Hören Sie mit, wenn wir über die Kiezblöcke in Berlin plaudern oder uns den Herausforderungen einer nachhaltigen Digitalisierung stellen.Die Gespräche sollen den Forschenden…

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Jean Paul (Part 1) on Sandpit funding & impact-focussed research 57:48

3M ago57:48

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Jean Paul is a Senior Scientist at the Medical University of Innsbruck in Austria. Jean discusses her involvement in a unique research funding process called a sandpit or an ideas factory. Having then taken on the leadership of the project, she provides insights into the challenges and benefits of transdisciplinary research, stakeholder engagement,…

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124: Social capital and community resilience with Daniel Aldrich 58:45

3M ago58:45

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In this episode, Stefan speaks with Daniel Aldrich. Daniel is a Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at Northeastern University in Boston. He received his PhD from Harvard University, and has published over 70 peer-reviewed articles and 5 books on topics related to social capital and community resilience in relation to disaster risk red…

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123: Co-production and creativity with Josie Chambers 58:58

3M ago58:58

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In this episode, Stefan speaks with Josephine Chambers. Josie is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University in the Netherlands, situated within the Urban Futures Studio at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development. Her research develops and examines approaches to questioning so-called ‘inevitable’ unjust futures and fostering collective…

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Bridging Worlds: Technology's Impact on Society with Physicist-Turned-Entrepreneur Aqeel Akber | #8 1:21:31

4M ago1:21:31

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We recently reconnected with Aqeel Akber, a nuclear physicist turned entrepreneur and co-founder of AI and Data consultancy Thaum. 15 minutes into our catch-up at Market Lane over a batch brew, we decided to jump behind the mic for an impromptu exploration into the heart of technology's impact on society. It's not every day that you meet a kindred …

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Funding & Research Culture (podcast extract) 30:53

4M ago30:53

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This episode is an edited extract from a ‘Beyond Phrenology’ podcast episode where Dr Madhur Mangalam chatted with me about the impacts of research funding challenges on academic culture and individual well-being. The conversation addresses the need for a shift towards more supportive and diverse cultures, the complexities of academic career paths,…

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FFM #3: Mapping coastal fisheries with Paige Roberts 49:14

4M ago49:14

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This is the third episode in our Future Fisheries Management series, which we are running in collaboration with the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and the Center for Governance and Markets at the University of Pittsburgh. In this episode, Michael speaks with Paige Roberts, a fisheries ecologist and geographic information systems, or GIS…

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CoLabs Updates #1 - Monash Precinct Developments, Civic Science Hub Relaunch and Member Updates with Andrew Gray and Samuel Wines 39:27

4M ago39:27

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We're experimenting with a first for us on the podcast: a shorter, condensed version where we (Andrew and Sam) cover off what has been happening recently in and around the lab. This conversation includes updates on: Our new site that is being built in the Monash Precinct Our civic science hub, BioQuisitive and it's relaunch Two of our members that …

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122: Decolonizing Conservation with Mathew Mabele 1:15:52

4M ago1:15:52

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In this episode, Divya speaks with Mathew Mabele. Mathew is a Conservation Social Scientist, currently appointed as a lecturer in the Department of Geography at the University of Dodoma in Tanzania. Mathew’s research uses the lenses of political ecology and decolonial thinking to shed light on the systemic structures and processes driving socio-eco…

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Celebrating 100! 19:45

4M ago19:45

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Taking this time to celebrate CAL100 – the 100th episode for the Changing Academic Life podcast series (actually 109th episode if we count the nine related work episodes) and thanks to all the people who have been part of making it happen. To update and correct the information about Dr Paddy Barrett who inspired this podcast: His original podcast w…

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Improving Female Fertility Outcomes using Lab-On-A-Chip Technology with Edgar Charry, co-founder of Symex Labs | #7 1:00:26

4M ago1:00:26

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For this episode, we sat down with Edgar Charry, the co-founder of Symex Labs, to explore the nuanced and deeply personal world of reproductive health. This episode brings forth a candid account of Edgar's startup journey, driven by his own fertility challenges. Together, we chart the human experiences that fuel scientific breakthroughs, and how Ed…

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On research identity, meaningful work and funding (solo) 26:56

5M ago26:56

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Triggered by a comment from Katta Spiel in an earlier podcast, in this solo episode I explore the tensions between the autonomy and freedom we have to shape our research identities and do meaningful work, and the systemic constraints from funding and promotion opportunities. The tensions particularly arise when research interests don’t align well w…

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FFM #2: Reality-based fisheries policy with Bubba Cook 58:31

5M ago58:31

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This is the second in the Future Fisheries Management series that we are producing in collaboration with the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and the Center for Governance and Markets at the University of Pittsburgh. In this episode, Michael speaks with Bubba Cook, the Western and Central Pacific Tuna Programme Manager at the World Wildli…

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A Deep Dive into Synthetic Biological Intelligence with Hon Weng Chong from Cortical Labs | #6 1:25:51

5M ago1:25:51

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Have you ever wondered what happens when the frontiers of biology and technology collide? Hon Weng Chong, the CEO of Cortical Labs, sits down with us and takes us on a recap of his journey thus far. Starting with his transition from being a medical doctor, through to being a tech innovator, Hon takes us through the crests and troughs of startup lif…

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Jan-Claas Dajka - Turning the Tables on the Podcast Host 42:13

5M ago42:13

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In the new year, Kim Peters surprises podcast host Jan and turns the tables on him. She Interviews him on: what got him to HIFMB, a quick look into Jan's work on marine biodiversity at the science-policy interface, the wonderful people he got to learn from and work with, and even the Olympics 2028!! Happy 2024 everyone, enjoy!…

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Katta Spiel (Part 2) on neurodivergence & different ways of being and knowing 38:06

5M ago38:06

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Dr Katta Spiel is an Assistant Professor at TU Wien, a recent ERC Starting Grant recipient, and a good colleague of mine. In part two of our conversation, Katta discusses being neurodivergent, and experiences with ADHD, and being an activist for change with an example of how gender is dealt with in research, and about 'epistemic plurality and the i…

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121: An end-of-year pod with the editors of the International Journal of the Commons 42:30

6M ago42:30

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In our final episode of 2023, Michael speaks with the editors of the International Journal of the Commons, which In Common has worked with for the past few years, producing podcast episodes based on articles published there. Today’s guests are Frank van Laerhoven, Associate Professor at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development at Utrecht…

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Reflecting on 2023 13:26

6M ago13:26

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In this short episode I reflect on the podcast season so far and on my own year of transitions. And I offer some prompt questions to help us reflect on what we have achieved and learnt this past year and encourage us to take some time to savour and celebrate it. Overview: 00:05 Introduction 01:32 Podcast highlights 05:50 Transitioning to a new phas…

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Kristin Tietje - (Finally) Full-Time Science Coordinator 42:34

6M ago42:34

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Kristin (or Tine) Tietje has not only got a super Northern-German sounding name but also recently got a full-time position as the science coordinator of the Marine Governance Group here at HIFMB. She talks about the long winding road that she took to get here and tells us what it means to coordinate science and, more importantly, scientists - which…

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Katta Spiel (Part 1) on career uncertainties, gender identity and health issues 43:24

6M ago43:24

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Dr Katta Spiel is an Assistant Professor at TU Wien, a recent ERC Starting Grant recipient, and a good colleague of mine. In the first part of this two-part conversation Katta shares their experiences on a range of topics like career uncertainty, rejection of proposals, coming out as queer, having a formal gender change, dealing with chronic health…

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120: Land use, agriculture and the anthropocene with Billie Turner II 1:01:37

6M ago1:01:37

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In this episode, Michael speaks with Billie Turner II, Regents Professor at the School of Sustainability at Arizona State University. Billie holds other positions as well, including Distinguished Global Futures Scientist at the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory, also at Arizona State, member of the US National Academy of Sciences, and Ass…

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119: The Duty to Consult with Victoria A. Bikowski 52:37

7M ago52:37

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In this episode, Michael speaks with Victoria Bikowski, a PhD student in the Department of Politics at York University in Toronto, Canada, and a consultant for Suslop Incorporated, a consulting firm that specializes in sustainability and community development. The conversation primarily focuses on the main topic of Victoria’s PhD dissertation: the …

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Dissecting Media Bias and AI's Role in Research and Innovation with Ben Field and Juistin Beaconsfield from Raava | #5 1:35:16

7M ago1:35:16

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Ready to delve into the world of AI startups, media bias, and the future of research and education? This episode promises an enlightening conversation with Ben and Justin, a.k.a 'the AI boys' the brains (and potential boy band) behind Rava, an emerging AI startup and impact member at CoLabs Australia. We explore their journey into this fascinating …

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Revisiting Irina part 2 5:26

7M ago5:26

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There were some technical hiccups in Part 2 of my conversation with Irina Shklovski, making the original audio I released very choppy (a lesson in not relying on smart tools!). I’ve uploaded new audio version that is much easier to listen to and doesn't chop off words. So this is an encouragement to you to listen to this now as it is such an import…

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On Self Compassion 20:24

7M ago20:24

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In this short episode I pick on the notion of self-compassion from the discussion with Mark Reed last week, and go back to Kristin Neff’s work and other related self-compassion researcher to unpack the three components of self-compassion and some practices for cultivating self-compassion and also point to some of the research evidence base for the …

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FFM #1: Ocean policy with Elizabeth Mendenhall 1:05:22

7M ago1:05:22

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This is the first episode in a new series on the Future of Fisheries Management (FFM), conducted in collaboration with the Mercatus Center at George Mason University as well as the Center for Governance and Markets at the University of Pittsburgh. In this episode, Michael speaks with Elizabeth Mendenhall, Associate Professor of Marine Affairs at th…

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Mark Reed on mental health, love and impact 52:57

7M ago52:57

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Professor Mark Reed is an academic, author, podcaster, consultant, trainer, policy advisor among his many roles. His research area is on ecosystem markets and environmental governance, and he studies how researchers can generate and share their knowledge so they can change the world. Reflecting both of these strands, he is both an academic, co-dire…

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118: Using games to teach about collective action and the commons with Eric Klopfer 1:19:46

7M ago1:19:46

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In this episode, Michael speaks with Eric Klopfer, the chair of the department of Comparative Media Studies and Writing at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or MIT. At MIT Eric is also the director of the Scheller Teacher Education program as well as the Education Arcade. Eric is a leader in the space of game design for education. He recen…

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On choosing the park 7:11

7M ago7:11

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In this very short 7mins episode, I talk about choosing to go to the park instead of doing a longer episode as I had planned - making good enough choices and honouring other areas of my life. I also point to related older podcasts that talked about issues around burnout, obsessive vs harmonious passion, self care, planning: Jolanta Burke on burnout…

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Creating Regenerative Materials Economies: A Conversation with Tina Funder from Alt.Leather | #4 52:09

8M ago52:09

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Imagine a future where materials like leather are sustainable, ethical, and biobased, harming no animals in its production. Imagine a world where your leather handbag could be thrown in your garden at the end of its life, where it could decompose and actively regenerate the soil. Luckily for us, this vision of an entangled future where nature-grown…

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