Best Humanists Work Podcasts (2024)

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Sacred Tobacco: Ancient Plant Wisdom 27:22

18m ago27:22

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Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSOoF-w9d3Y9_-2dXNImjqQ/join Welcome to an enlightening episode of "The Wisdom Path of the Jaguar & the Deer," where Angell Deer and Marita One Who Catches Lightning dive into "Sacred Tobacco: Ancient Plant Wisdom." Uncover the profound teachings of tobacco, a sacred plant r…

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Plants, Animals, and Mythical Beings: The Secrets of Shamanic Herbalism with Matthew Wood 1:09:32

1h ago1:09:32

1:09:32

Join renowned herbalist Matthew Wood & Angell Deer as they uncover the mysteries of shamanic herbalism in an eye-opening interview discussing Matthew's new book, "A Shamanic Herbal: Plant Teachers and Animal Medicines." Explore the ancient doctrine of signatures, discover the profound connections between plants and animal medicines, and learn how t…

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S4E2 Ephemeral Applications and AGI 1:06:03

1h ago1:06:03

1:06:03

We're entering an age when software will be written on-the-fly, by machines, to meet individual needs—an era of ephemeral applications. This will have a massive impact on the emergence of artificial general intelligence (also called AGI or singularity) and Ben Goertzel returns for a lively discussion about the scope of this dawning era. Ben helped …

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EP 117 The Language of Chai - Identity, Integrity & Empowerment/Uppma Virdi 43:40

9h ago43:40

43:40

In this episode of Business in Colour, I talk to Uppma Virdi who is a trailblazing female entrepreneur. Just when her legal career in a disruptive start-up was about to take off, she made the decision to run her own business called Chai Walli. She built this business from the ground up, making it her and her team’s mission to preserve the Indian cu…

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The Wind, Magic & Mystery (Spiritual Insights) 18:12

3d ago18:12

18:12

Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSOoF-w9d3Y9_-2dXNImjqQ/join Welcome to the concluding episode of our 4-part series on the elements in "Wisdom Path of the Jaguar & the Deer." Join Angell Deer and Marita One Who Catches Lightning as they explore "The Wind, Magic & Mystery." Discover the profound teachings o…

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The Path of the Sacred Soldier, From Army Veteran to Psychedelic Medicine Ceremonies 1:07:08

7d ago1:07:08

1:07:08

Join us on Sanctuary for an inspiring interview with Josh Halu, the Founder & CEO of Psychex & Sacred Soldier. In this episode, titled "The Path of the Sacred Soldier, From Army Veteran to Psychedelic Medicine Ceremonies," we explore Josh's remarkable journey from a distinguished military career to becoming an advocate for mental health and psyched…

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Future Proofing Leadership Season 1 Episode 14 11:32

4d ago11:32

11:32

What does it mean to futureproof our leadership? How can we ensure we are on the leading edge of people first leadership guiding others to lead change and embrace transformation? Find out more.By Cheryl Cran - Founder of NextMapping

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S4E1 Organizational AGI 1:00:37

1h ago1:00:37

1:00:37

How do AI agents fit into a strategy for increasing a business' longevity? Imagine having a conversational operating system for your organization that was always learning. The advanced orchestration of AI agents can create a broader technology ecosystem that sets a trajectory for organizational AGI. Whereas artificial general intelligence, or AGI, …

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Miguel Escobar Varela, "Theater as Data: Computational Journeys Into Theater Research" (U Michigan Press, 2021) 36:21

4h ago36:21

36:21

In Theater As Data: Computational Journeys Into Theater Research (U Michigan Press, 2021), Miguel Escobar Varela explores the use of computational methods and digital data in theater research. He considers the implications of these new approaches, and explains the roles that statistics and visualizations play. Reflecting on recent debates in the hu…

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EP 116 The Rise of the Interim Executive & Power Skills/Jacinta Whelan 44:43

5h ago44:43

44:43

In this episode of Business in Colour, Sadhana and I talk to Jacinta Whelan, a partner with Watermark Executive Search. Jacinta is an award-winning author, thought leader and popular speaker on the concept of Interim Executives, Portfolio Careers and future ways of working. She leads the Melbourne office of Watermark and has over 25 years’ experien…

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Navigating Chaos: Spiritual Awakening with Grandmother Threecrow 1:14:35

3d ago1:14:35

1:14:35

Join us for a heartfelt and enlightening interview with Grandmother Threecrow, where we delve into various profound topics surrounding spirituality, inner peace, and unity in a divided world. Below is an outline of the key topics covered in this conversation: The Journey to Inner Peace Grandmother Threecrow shares her personal journey towards achie…

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The Sacred Wisdom of Water 19:52

5m ago19:52

19:52

Join this channel to get access to the perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSOoF-w9d3Y9_-2dXNImjqQ/join Join Angell Deer and Marita One Who Catches Lightning in this captivating episode of "Wisdom of The Jaguar & The Deer" as they dive into the mystical realm of water in "Earth (Working with the Elementals)." Explore the deep, interconnected na…

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BONUS EPISODE: Building an Autonomous Company with AI Agents 53:34

2d ago53:34

53:34

In April, our co-host Robb Wilson was asked to join Jess Larsen on the Innovation & Leadership podcast to discuss AI agents and taking an agentic approach to workflow automation at an organizational level. As AI agents take center stage, we're reposting this conversation here to spread the word on the pitfalls orgs can avoid—and the best practices …

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From Corporate to Connected: How to Embrace Ancient Wisdom to Experience Fulfillment in your Life 51:55

3d ago51:55

51:55

In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into a transformative journey with Angell Deer, a wisdom keeper and spiritual guide. Discover how Angell transitioned from the corporate world to a life of deep connection and fulfillment by embracing ancient wisdom. Learn practical tips and profound insights that you can apply to your own life to find gre…

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EARTH (Working with the Elementals - Part 1 of 4) - The Wisdom Path (The Jaguar & The Deer) - Ep.13 16:06

6d ago16:06

16:06

Welcome to a transformative episode of "Wisdom Talk of the Jaguar of the Deer," where Angell Deer and Marita One Who Catches Lightning embark on a mystical exploration titled "Earth (Working with the Elementals)." Dive into the profound connections between humans and the Earth elementals, unraveling the essential teachings that guide us to live in …

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From Darkness to Light: The Shaman’s Wife Mystical Journey and Transformational Healing 1:04:22

11d ago1:04:22

1:04:22

Join Angell Deer as he interviews Alicia Rodriguez in "The Shaman's Wife, A Mystical Journey of Surrender & Self-Discovery." Dive deep into Alicia's transformative journey and spiritual awakening, guided by the mystical teachings of her shamanic partner. Explore themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the mystical path of surrender. Main Topics E…

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Jason Hannan, "Trolling Ourselves to Death: Democracy in the Age of Social Media" (Oxford UP, 2023) 47:09

30d ago47:09

47:09

We commonly think of trolls as anonymous online pranksters who hide behind clever avatars and screen names. In Trolling Ourselves to Death: Democracy in the Age of Social Media (Oxford UP, 2024), Jason Hannan reveals how the trolls have emerged from the cave and now walk in the clear light of day. Once limited to the darker corners of the internet,…

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Sacred Foraging & Relationship with Plants - The Wisdom Path (The Jaguar & The Deer) - Episode 12 16:32

29d ago16:32

16:32

Join Angell Deer and Marita One Who Catches Lightning in this captivating episode of "Wisdom Talk of the Jaguar of the Deer" as they delve into the profound and sacred practice of foraging. Titled "Sacred Foraging, Sacred Relationship with Plants," this talk explores the deep connection humans can cultivate with the plant kingdom. Main Topics Explo…

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Ancient Shamanic Wisdom to Climb up the Internal Career Ladder with Angell Deer 52:48

18d ago52:48

52:48

🎙️ Welcome to a truly inspiring episode of The Art of Slowing Down Podcast! Today, we have a special guest, Angell Deer—a remarkable individual dedicated to holistic wellness, environmental conservation, and spiritual enlightenment. 🌲 Angell is the founder of The Sanctuary, a renowned shamanic healing center located in the serene Catskill Mountains…

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Creating from the Unseen & the Unknown - The Wisdom Path (The Jaguar & The Deer) - Episode 11 17:03

24d ago17:03

17:03

In this enlightening talk, Marita One Who Catches Lightning and Angell Deer explore the profound wisdom of creation from diverse cultural cosmologies. They delve into the sacred Andean and indigenous perspectives, contrasting them with Western approaches to creativity. Learn how to connect with unseen realms, the womb of creation, and the importanc…

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Community (Stepping in...) - The Wisdom Path (The Jaguar & The Deer) - Episode 10 20:08

2M ago20:08

20:08

Welcome to "The Wisdom Path of the Jaguar & the Deer," where Angell Deer and Marita One Who Catches Lightning dive deep into the essence of "Community." In this enlightening talk, they explore the traditional and contemporary perspectives of community, the challenges of forming genuine connections in the modern Western world, and the profound lesso…

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Perspectives Thesis 2024-2025 1:19:55

2M ago1:19:55

1:19:55

This piece takes up the youth Palestine solidarity movement, the global threat of Trump 2.0, Russia's war on Ukraine, and the worldwide drive toward fascism resulting from a crisis in thought. A look at how an earlier crisis drove Lenin to re-examine Marx and Hegel. What does that tell us about the tasks we have before us today?…

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S3E22 AI is a UX Term with Tanmay Bakshi, AI & Application Architect at IBM 59:16

30d ago59:16

59:16

Tanmay Bakshi is a technology wunderkind. He started coding when he was only four years old and his first iOS app was released just five years later, when he was nine. An autodidact and deeply curious technologist, Tanmay works as an AI and application architect for IBM, where he's been involved with ongoing automation efforts with McDonald's. Tanm…

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Embracing AI to Drive Organizational Change - Season 1 Episode 13 32:35

2M ago32:35

32:35

Unlock the secrets of harnessing AI to revolutionize your organization with our latest episode, featuring my co-founder Brad Breininger. We explore the current landscape of AI adoption across various industries, from media buying to healthcare, and dive deep into the critical role data plays in these initiatives. Together, we address the common app…

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Animals as Wisdom Keepers - The Wisdom Path (The Jaguar & The Deer) - Episode 9 19:09

1M ago19:09

19:09

In this episode of "The Wisdom Path of the Jaguar and the Deer," Marita One Who Catches Lightning and Angell Deer delve into the profound topic of animals as wisdom keepers. The discussion centers on the invaluable lessons humans can learn by connecting deeply with the animal kingdom. From the smallest insects to the largest predators, Marita and A…

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S3E21 Forging Humanistic AI with Tom Gruber, Co-Founder of Siri 55:49

1M ago55:49

55:49

Journey into the innovative mind of Tom Gruber, co-founder of Siri and Chief AI Strategy Officer of Sherpa.ai. Robb and Josh welcome Tom for an enlightening exploration of humanistic AI—systems that augment and collaborate with humans, rather than replacing or competing with them. Using federated machine learning, Tom is working with Sherpa.ai to t…

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EP 115 The Choice to Feed Fearlessly - Mumamoo/Miriam Weir 39:38

2M ago39:38

39:38

In this episode of Business in Colour we talk to Miriam Weir who is one of four Directors and co-owners of Mumamoo, a premium, scientifically designed, grass-fed, cows milk product. Proudly South Australian owned and Australian made. They are the National Winner 2024 Accelerating Women’s category of the Telstra Best of Business Awards. Along with C…

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AI and the Humanities: Nina Beguš DIscusses "Artificial Humanities" 49:26

2M ago49:26

49:26

In this debut conversation, we speak to Dr. Nina Beguš, a researcher at UC Berkeley and the founder of InterpretAI who holds a PhD in Comparative Literature from Harvard University. Listen to learn about Nina’s path at the intersection of AI and the humanities, the challenges and rewards of working across disciplines, what questions to ask as an et…

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Challenging New Age Myths: Authentic Shamanism (Hosted by Bram from Ayahuasca Alchemy) 1:12:53

1M ago1:12:53

1:12:53

In "Challenging New Age Myths: Authentic Shamanism," we explore what true shamanic practices entail beyond the surface of contemporary New Age interpretations. Hosted by Bram from Ayahuasca Alchemy, the podcast features an enlightening conversation with Angell Deer, the caretaker and founder of The Sanctuary, located in Upstate New York. Conversati…

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Grounding & Belonging - The Wisdom Path (The Jaguar & The Deer) - Episode 8 17:21

1M ago17:21

17:21

In this episode of "The Wisdom Path with the Jaguar & The Deer," titled "Grounding & Belonging," Angell Deer and Marita One Who Catches Lightning explore the profound concept of grounding and its significance in our lives. They delve deeply into what grounding means and discuss personal practices, philosophies, and ways of being grounded. Key Topic…

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S3E20 AI Agents at Work with Greg Vert, Deloitte 1:16:32

2M ago1:16:32

1:16:32

Greg Vert, Principal and HR Transformation Leader at Deloitte, returns to Invisible Machines to discuss the ways AI agents are changing the way enterprises approach HR. Building on the conversation they had in back in season one—in the wake of OpenAI's release of ChatGPT— Robb and Josh invite Greg to explore how the simple idea of AI as the UI will…

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Joanna Guldi, "The Dangerous Art of Text Mining: A Methodology for Digital History" (Cambridge UP, 2022) 1:07:40

2M ago1:07:40

1:07:40

The Dangerous Art of Text Mining: A Methodology for Digital History (Cambridge UP, 2022) celebrates the bold new research now possible because of text mining: the art of counting words over time. However, this book also presents a warning: without help from the humanities, data science can distort the past and lead to perilous errors. The book open…

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Listening to the Moon - The Wisdom Path (The Jaguar & The Deer) - Episode 7 16:52

2M ago16:52

16:52

In the video "Listening to the Moon" from "The Wisdom of the Jaguar & The Deer," Marita One Who Catches Lightning and Angell Deer delve into the profound connection humans can cultivate with the moon. They share insights on how to sync with the lunar cycles, emphasizing that the moon's influence is not limited to its full phase but extends through …

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Beyond the Known: Welcoming Mysteries, Becoming Whole 1:16:46

2M ago1:16:46

1:16:46

In this episode, we sink into some important depths of the human experience, honoring life's transformative trials and tribulations along the journey toward wholeness. Join us as we tenderly traverse the terrain, uncovering invaluable qualities forged amidst adversity and exploring the distinction between mere knowledge and embodied wisdom. Togethe…

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S3E19 Behind the Curtain with Kara Swisher 34:19

2M ago34:19

34:19

Legendary tech journalist Kara Swisher joins Robb and Josh for a discussion about the early days of Silicon Valley and the shape of things to come. Her Boom Town column in The Wall Street Journal covered the early days of the internet, giving her access to key players like Marc Andreessen, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Sheryl Sandberg, and Ma…

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Surrender (Tool for the Spiritual Practice) - The Wisdom Path (The Jaguar & The Deer) - Episode 6 16:00

2M ago16:00

16:00

In this enthralling episode titled "Surrender," hosts Angell Deer and Marita One Who Catches Lightning delve deep into the dynamic concept of surrender, exploring its active essence contrary to common belief of passivity. The dialogue opens with a vibrant touch, setting the stage for a profound discussion that redefines surrender as an immensely al…

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Black bookstore forced to close 3:22

3M ago3:22

3:22

Liberation Station, a Black-owned children’s bookstore in Raleigh, N.C., is closing less than a year after it opened on Juneteenth 2023, due to a series of threats.By lanewsandletters

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S3E18 AI Agents in Action 44:18

3M ago44:18

44:18

Learn about the inner workings of AI agents by watching conversational experiences in action. Annie Harshberger, Lead Experience Architect at OneReach.ai (https://onereach.ai/) takes Robb and Josh through an interactive demo of AI agents swarming together to automate complex scheduling requests. Annie has designed hundreds of conversational experie…

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Catherine D'Ignazio, "Counting Feminicide: Data Feminism in Action" (MIT Press, 2024) 53:42

3M ago53:42

53:42

What isn't counted doesn't count. And mainstream institutions systematically fail to account for feminicide, the gender-related killing of women and girls, including cisgender and transgender women. Against this failure, Counting Feminicide: Data Feminism in Action (MIT Press, 2024) brings to the fore the work of data activists across the Americas …

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EP 114 Active Followership & Humanistic Leadership/Lee Goddard 49:39

3M ago49:39

49:39

In this episode of Business in Colour Sadhana and I talk to Lee Goddard who was appointed as the inaugural Executive Director and CEO of the Australian Missile Corporation. He is also a Non-Executive Director of AUSTAL and the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation, and an Advisor to the Minderoo Foundation. Prior to assuming his current industry …

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Handicap This - April 17 6:12

3M ago6:12

6:12

Takes up: The World Health Organization (WHO) report, ‘Measuring Violence Against Women With Disability’; World Bipolar Day; the “We Are Here” rally in Missouri calling for higher pay for care assistants; and three organizations in Asia sponsoring the UN’s 2024 Project Zero Conference for inclusive education and employment for those with disabiliti…

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Patience (Tool for the Spiritual Practice) - The Wisdom Path (The Jaguar & The Deer) - Episode 5 11:15

2M ago11:15

11:15

In a thoughtful discussion between Angell Deer and Marita, the topic of patience—particularly as a vital skill on the spiritual path—is extensively explored. They open by acknowledging the pressure our modern culture places on speed in almost every aspect of life, from food delivery to education and transportation, highlighting how these expectatio…

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EP 113 "Act on Values, Kindness, Wise Optimism & a Very Clear Vision" /Colin Mackey 42:07

3M ago42:07

42:07

In this episode of Business in Colour, Sadhana and I talk with Colin Mackey, a mining engineer and procurement executive who has recently returned to Australia from living and working in Serbia. Colin shares the influence of his upbringing in the UK and his time working on major construction projects. We are lucky enough to have Colin walk us throu…

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Exploring AI Agents S3E17 32:27

3M ago32:27

32:27

As the second wave of AI-led disruption takes shape, we're seeing and hearing a lot more about AI agents. Analogous to the Intelligent Digital Workers (IDWs) described in Age of Invisible Machines, AI Agents are more complex that they appear and many organizations are discovering that they aren't structured to allow these agents to perform meaningf…

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Discipline (Tool for the Spiritual Practice) - The Wisdom Path (The Jaguar & The Deer) - Episode 4 14:08

2M ago14:08

14:08

Join Angell Deer and Marita One Who Catches Lightning for an enlightening conversation in "Discipline, Skill for the Spiritual Practice." In this discussion, they delve into the often misunderstood concept of discipline, exploring how it's more than just a set of rules or restrictions—it's a path to aligning with your true essence. Marita shares in…

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S3E16 Building a Journaling Bot with Academics Daniel Lametti and Joanna Kuc 25:47

3M ago25:47

25:47

Daniel Lametti and Joanna Kuc join Robb and Josh to share the advanced chatbot they created for a research project in mental health. Dan Lametti is an Associate Professor of Cognitive Psychology at Acadia University in Nova Scotia, Canada. Dan taught and conducted research in experimental psychology at the University of Oxford, and is also the Dire…

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Queer Notes - April 17 4:02

3M ago4:02

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Takes up: The shutting down of Great Britain’s Rainbow Badge Scheme, designed to reduce barriers Queer people face in healthcare; the beating and sexual assault of a Gay man and Lesbian by Serbian police; and the imprisonment of British-Mexican Gay man Manuel Guerrero Avina in Qatar.By lanewsandletters

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Energy is the Secret to Time Management - Lead With Energy Intelligence - Season 1 Episode 12 46:36

3M ago46:36

46:36

Join me with Brad Breininger where we discuss the secret currency to success in today and the future of work 'energy'. Much of us get caught up in urgency when in fact time is about what gives us energy, boundaries and have a 'heck yes' to what we agree to do.By Cheryl Cran - Founder of NextMapping

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Intuition, Channeling, Who is really speaking to us? - The Wisdom Path (The Jaguar & The Deer) - Episode 3 16:53

3M ago16:53

16:53

In this evocative episode of "The Wisdom Path of The Jaguar & The Deer," hosts Marita One Who Catches Lightning and Angell Deer dive deep into the realms of intuition and channeling to explore the essence of spiritual communication and the discernment required in distinguishing between genuine guidance and misleading entities. Their conversation sh…

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Natalia Grincheva and Elizabeth Stainforth, "Geopolitics of Digital Heritage" (Cambridge UP, 2024) 56:30

3M ago56:30

56:30

How are digital platforms transforming heritage? In Geopolitics of Digital Heritage (Cambridge UP, 2023), Dr Natalia Grincheva, Program Leader of the BA (Hons) Arts Management at the University of the Arts Singapore and Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne, and Dr Elizabeth Stainforth, a lecturer in the School of Fine Art,…

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