Best Tim Horgan Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 68: Bringing Friends Together - The History of US-Canada Military Relations 50:18

6d ago50:18

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It has long been said that the United States has benefited from its geography, when it comes to national security. This is attributed to vast oceans to the east and west, along with friendly neighbors to the north and south. The same can be said for Canada, with Santa being a pretty friendly neighbor to the north, one would assume. Do to this share…

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Episode 67: Making the Case for NATO 36:47

1M ago36:47

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With the NATO Summit, celebrating 75 years of this alliance, coming up in July, it is an important time to continue to make the case for the importance of NATO. While some question the usefulness of this alliance, the undeniable fact is that having a strong set of allies in the world sets the United States apart from its competitors. Russia and Chi…

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Episode 66: Pakistan's Role in the World 29:18

2M ago29:18

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For the past 77 years, since the founding of Pakistan at the partition of British held India, the United States and Pakistan have worked together to try and bring stability to this region of the world. As the fifth largest country in the world, as measured by population, and sitting at a geopolitical strategic crossroads, Pakistan remains an import…

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Episode 65: What U.S. Support Means to Ukraine 34:28

3M ago34:28

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On the heels of the latest aid package for Ukraine from the United States, the Global in the Granite State reached out to one of our exchange alumni, Member of Parliament Nataliya Pipa, from Ukraine to hear about what life is currently like in the country and what this latest round of support will mean for their ongoing fight against Russia. Provid…

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Episode 64: What Russia Wants out of the Middle East 31:09

4M ago31:09

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While much attention is paid to the illegal invasion of Ukraine by Russia, it is important to note that Russia continues to try and exert influence across the world. This is particularly true across the Middle East, where Russia has tried to center itself as the reliable partner for autocratic leaders throughout the region. Russia has a long histor…

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Episode 63: The Crisis and Hope of Haiti 39:44

5M ago39:44

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Haiti is a country that has suffered through a long, hard history. From disasters, both natural and man-made, the people of Haiti continue to strive to create a bright future for themselves. However, today that goal seems further away than ever and many people would be hard pressed to see the light at the end of the tunnel. How did a land that was …

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Episode 62: Who in the World are the Houthis 36:45

6M ago36:45

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You may have heard the name before, when they burst onto the international scene in the wake of the Arab Spring, challenged the central government and eventually a Saudi led international response. However, with the civil war winding down in Yemen, the Houthis name recognition seemed on the decline. The war in Gaza has brought this group back to th…

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Episode 61: The Weaponization of Migration 37:59

7M ago37:59

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Over the past couple of years the idea of weaponizing migration has come to the forefront, particularly as the current case of Russia enabling migrants to access the Russia Finnish border and Belarus using travel agents to bring migrants to their border with Poland in 2021. However, this "hybrid warfare tactic", as several targeted states have term…

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Episode 60: Government Disfunction Hampers Global Leadership 28:27

10M ago28:27

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The United States of America's government faces a funding deadline of November 17th of this year to pass a full budget or a continuing resolution, or shut down non-essential operations. In what has seemingly become a yearly tradition, the two Parties cannot come together on a number of issues and have missed their self imposed deadline to fund the …

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Episode 59: The Ongoing Crisis in Derna, Libya 31:25

10M ago31:25

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Last month the city of Derna, Libya was destroyed by an intense hurricane that hit the city and surrounding mountains. Two dams, built in the 1970s and not maintained since 2002, burst overnight, sending a 23-foot high wall of water rushing through the city. Over 25% of the city's infrastructure got destroyed and thousands of people were swept out …

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Episode 58: Coup Part Two - Gabon's Turn 35:06

11M ago35:06

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Another month, another African coup led by the Presidential Guard, this time in Gabon. This month we talk with Jean Hakuzimana, a journalist and immigration advocate, who provides insights into why this coup occurred, the challenges that face Gabon, and what this means for the wider region. On August 30th, hours after the election results gave a la…

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Episode 57: Coup are You? Niger's Fate 37:19

12M ago37:19

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In this episode, we delve into the recent coup in Niger, analyzing its implications and underscoring its significance on the global stage. On July 26th, the Presidential Guard took a daring step by placing President Mohamed Bazoum under house arrest, sealing the borders, imposing airspace restrictions, and boldly proclaiming the seizure of power. T…

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Episode 56: Moving A.I. Forward in a Responsible Way 30:57

1y ago30:57

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In this month’s episode we explore the challenges surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the need for global cooperation to minimize potential negative outcomes. By speaking with Ben Porter of Prometheus Endeavor, a technology think-tank, the conversation provides a balanced viewpoint of the challenges and opportunities surrounding the develo…

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Episode 55: What Global Poverty Reduction is Missing 34:22

1y ago34:22

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With over 719 million people across the world living below the international poverty line and the current data indicating the world will miss its target of eliminating poverty by 2030, we dive into the issues facing these efforts, what international organizations are missing, and why it is so important to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (S…

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Episode 54: Israel at 75 - A Look at the Challenges and Opportunities 34:02

1+ y ago34:02

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Things have never been easy for the modern state of Israel over the past 75 years, including today where the government faces a wide variety of external and internal pressures. Over the past four years the government has struggled to build a lasting coalition, having five elections in that timeframe and watching countrywide protests erupt over thei…

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Episode 53: Creating a Just Energy Transition 31:10

1+ y ago31:10

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Seemingly forever, the world has debated what to do about climate change. The arguments on both sides are well worn and movement towards incorporating more green technology into the energy system continues to gain momentum. However, as this transition begins, one issue to consider, which has not seen robust public discussion is the idea of bringing…

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Episode 52: Fighting Hate is Your Job, Too 25:01

1+ y ago25:01

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"Never again" has turned into "Again and Again", or "Never Happened". In the wake of the holocaust, the world committed to never forgetting the atrocities and never letting something like this happen again. 75 years later, the world continues to see new genocides begin and concerted efforts to deny that these atrocities ever even happened. As hate …

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Episode 51: Going Global, Changing Lives 30:14

1+ y ago30:14

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Not only do global experiences open your eyes to the world around you, they also help you better understand who you are and they let you explore who you want to be. Whether it is through study abroad, the Peace Corps, agri- or volun-tourism, or any extended trip abroad, you gain so much from engaging with the world, changing your life and the lives…

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Episode 50: This Sticky Issue of Immigration 43:29

1+ y ago43:29

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If you want to start a heated debate, pretty much anywhere in the Western world today, just bring up the topic of immigration. While there are plenty of policy issues that drive partisanship today, few are as sticky as the immigration issue. From the arguments of protecting the border and rule of law, to the need to protect immigrant rights and the…

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Episode 49: The Protests that Changed Chinese Policy 28:22

1+ y ago28:22

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Over the past two years the Chinese Communist Party has worked to keep the COIVD pandemic at bay through a series of policies requiring strict quarantines, sometimes of millions of people at the same time, that reduced the opportunity for community spread. Over the past couple of weeks, the Chinese public has come out into the streets to demand the…

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Episode 48: Sports and Human Rights: Who is Responsible? 40:50

1+ y ago40:50

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The Global in the Granite State brings you a extra special, bonus episode, through a collaboration with the Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice. In this episode, Dr. Katrina Lantos Swett and Tim Horgan join forces for a dynamic conversation about the complex and often problematic ways in which the world of sports intersects and interacts…

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Episode 48: Finding Another Global Connection in New Hampshire 26:34

1+ y ago26:34

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Throughout our work, the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire tries to identify unique and amazing connections to the world from right here in the granite state. From nonprofits doing work across the globe, to stories of international connections fostered by our global exchange programs, it never ceases to amaze the many ways that granite staters…

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Episode 47: What the What Between Azerbaijan and Armenia 26:03

2y ago26:03

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As with many other wars and conflicts that grew out of the collapse of the Soviet Union, there is a much deeper history to what is going on between Azerbaijan and Armenia. You have to understand the historical context to understand why these two countries cannot get together and come to a lasting agreement over their border and what to do with Nago…

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Episode 46: The Future of Work is Collaborative 41:00

2y ago41:00

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The nature of work has consistently changed and morphed, through technological innovation and societal upheavals. Currently, the world sees both factors pushing new ways for people to work, as well as what employees value in their work lives. We speak with Kevin Cassidy, Director and Representative to the Bretton Woods and Multilateral Organization…

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Episode 45: Understanding the Fall of Sri Lanka 45:56

2y ago45:56

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Over the past few month, Sri Lanka has undergone massive protests that have led to the dissolution of the Cabinet, the resignation of the Prime Minister, and the fleeing of the President. Protests were fueled by rising inflation, inaccessible basic goods, corruption, and a feeling that the government was more interested in serving itself than the p…

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Episode 44: Russia, Ukraine, & Lithuania, a View from Abroad 27:07

2y ago27:07

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The war in Ukraine continues to rage, despite international efforts to end it. Russia has redefined their end goals, while Ukrainians continue to fight for their homes. NATO and its allies have continued to support the war effort, while punishing Russia through one of the largest sanctions regimes the world has seen. However, other countries contin…

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Episode 43: Turkey - Strategic Partner or Strategic Headache 37:08

2y ago37:08

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Over the years, the United States has worked with many different international partners. Some of these partnerships have grown out of a shared sense of values and understanding of the world. Other partnerships have been merely for a narrow set of strategic goals, while ignoring the challenges these partners have posed. Turkey, particularly in the p…

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Episode 42: Direct from NH to Rwanda 28:16

2+ y ago28:16

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You never know when your next global connection will happen. While host and executive director, Tim Horgan, took his daughter to a play group, he met the leader of a twice yearly service trip to Rwanda right here in New Hampshire. After talking about the program and how it is a true grassroots effort, Tim wanted to tell the story of how the people …

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Episode 41: Russia and China: A Relationship with No Limits 30:18

2+ y ago30:18

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On February 4th Russia and China announced a renewed relationship that "has no limits". Three weeks later Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, violating the territorial sovereignty of an independent nation. In this month's episode we explore the relationship between these two countries and what the invasion signals for the future. Sarwar Kasmeri, …

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Episode 40: Women V. Authoritarians 24:45

2+ y ago24:45

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In a recent article for Foreign Affairs, Erica Chenoweth and Zoe Marks argue that Authoritarians repress women's rights for more than just chauvinism, but because they actually "fear" the power women hold in creating lasting democratic change through pro-democracy movements. In this episode, we discuss why women help to make these movements so succ…

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Episode 39: Olympic Boycotts Explored 29:44

2+ y ago29:44

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In this month's episode, we take a look at the ongoing diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Olympic Games held in Beijing. As a part of the wider geopolitical competition between the US and China, this effort to highlight human rights abuses in China has been met with mixed success. We talk with former Olympian and NH resident, Julia Ford, former US Olym…

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Episode 38: Why the Uyghurs Matter 28:41

2+ y ago28:41

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The World Affairs Council of New Hampshire sat down with Vikram Mansharamani to gain his insights into why the Uyghurs matter. This discussion dives into the history of the Uyghur lands, why China views them as a problem, and the geopolitical standoff that is occurring around these people. With competing narratives around what is actually happening…

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Episode 37: Escape from Afghanistan 31:54

2+ y ago31:54

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Over the past several years the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire has hosted a number of exchange participants from Afghanistan to talk with them about ways to improve their countries. From government officials to nonprofit leaders, these people have left a lasting impact on the people of New Hampshire. In this episode, WACNH executive directo…

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Episode 36: Drivers of the Perilous Northern Migration 29:10

3y ago29:10

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It seems that everyday a story about the crisis at the border bubbles to the surface, either eliciting sympathy or stoking fears. However, what drives people to make the journey north for an opportunity to enter the United States, where there are so many perils along the way. Dehydration, starvation, exposure, rape, kidnapping, and even murder occu…

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Episode 35: Breaking Down the Ethiopian Civil War 34:58

3y ago34:58

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There is a long and complex history that helps to explain the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia today. It is a diverse country with many different ethnic groups, all of whom have competing interests. Those in power call for unity, while those without it call for respect of cultures and diffuse power structures. An understanding of the country's history …

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Consolations of Physics (John Horgan & Sabine Hossenfelder) 1:00:00

3y ago1:00:00

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Sabine inspires John's quantum experiment ... Sabine previews her book-in-progress ... Isn't quantum mechanics non-deterministic? ... Is consciousness conserved? ... John and Sabine tangle over free will ... Physics creationism ... Will quantum mechanics be replaced? ...By meaningoflife.tv

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Episode 34: Rethinking the China - U.S. Relationship 27:09

3y ago27:09

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For the past several decades, foreign policy experts have been sounding the alarm bells about a rising China who would one day pose a threat to the United States of America as a global leader. Those bells seemingly ring louder each and every day. Whether it is a trade war, war of words, or something worse, the relationship between the two countries…

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Episode 33: The Dark Side of Residential Education 27:23

3y ago27:23

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The recent discovery of over 1,000 unmarked graves at the sites of three former residential schools for First Nations people, has brought these institutions back into the spotlight. However, many people were never taught about the history of these programs to wipe out native cultures. In this month's episode we talk with Dr. Ronald Niezen of McGill…

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Episode 32: Iran's Battle for Political Succession 27:21

3y ago27:21

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Iran is a key player in the Middle East and occupies an outsized amount of U.S. attention when it comes to foreign affairs. From proxy wars in Yemen, Syria, and other places, to the ongoing nuclear negotiations, understanding Iran is key to understanding U.S. policy in the region. With an upcoming election in just a few days, it is important to exa…

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Quantum Mechanics and the Quest for Final Knowledge (John Horgan & Philip Ball) 1:00:00

3y ago1:00:00

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Will science ever absorb the arts and humanities? ... Why Phil wrote a book about quantum mechanics ... Knowing quantum math doesn’t necessarily help ... Is "information” the key to quantum mechanics? ... What quantum computing can and can’t do ... The weirdness and arbitrariness of existence ...By meaningoflife.tv

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Episode 31: Understanding Support for Authoritarianism 29:09

3+ y ago29:09

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It is hard to believe, but there is a world leader who laments that previous dictators did not kill more of their countrymen. He also has pretty clear ties to violent militias, including one militia who killed a city councilwoman in Rio. However hard it may be to believe, this is the case with Brazil and their President, Jair Bolsonaro. In this epi…

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Science, Fiction, and the Mind-Body Problem (John Horgan & Erik Hoel) 1:00:00

3+ y ago1:00:00

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Erik's new novel, The Revelations ... How Erik became a writer and a neuroscientist ... Erik defends integrated information theory ... The agnosticism of the novelist ... Should the mind-body problem have a single solutions? ...By meaningoflife.tv

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Episode 30: The Changing Climate and You 26:58

3+ y ago26:58

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Where does the global fight against climate change stand? What can you do about it? Why is it important on both a local and international scale? Speaking with Julie Cerqueira of the US Climate Alliance and Rob Werner, State Director of the League of Conservation Voters, we dive into these questions and more to help you better understand what is nee…

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Explaining Quantum Mechanics (John Horgan & Tim Maudlin) 1:00:00

3+ y ago1:00:00

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Why Tim became a philosopher ... John gets entangled in superposition ... Tim explains Bell’s Theorem with diagrams ... Tim rejects shutting up and calculating ... Will quantum computers lead to a better quantum theory? ...By meaningoflife.tv

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Episode 29: A View From Inside Myanmar 25:15

3+ y ago25:15

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On February 1, 2021, the military instigated a coup of the democratically elected government. In short order, this relatively new democracy went from aspirational to regressive. Protests started immediately and have only grown over the past month. In this episode, we speak with an American who has lived in Myanmar since 2016. She has a close connec…

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Episode 28: Global in the Granite State #28 - The Foreign Policy Legacy of Trump 29:27

3+ y ago29:27

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Like much of the rest of his Presidency, the Trump Administration's Foreign Policy legacy draws quite different reactions based on who you speak with. In this episode, we focus solely on breaking down the successes, failures, and missed opportunities of the past four years. Speaking with Gil Barndollar, Senior Research Fellow at the Center for the …

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Quantum Mechanics and “Reality” (John Horgan & Adam Becker) 1:00:00

3+ y ago1:00:00

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Do you need math to grok quantum mechanics? ... Adam's quibble with Nils Bohr ... Explaining David Bohm’s pilot-wave model ... Defending the many-worlds hypothesis ... Are quantum mechanics and consciousness entangled? ... Will science ever explain the world? ...By meaningoflife.tv

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Episode 27: Global in the Granite State #27 - Forgotten Global Conflicts 35:33

3+ y ago35:33

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Over the past several years, attention has waxed and waned on a number of global conflicts that are more important to global affairs than their coverage seems to give them. In this month's episode, we talk with Alejandro Velasco, Associate Professor at NYU, about the current crisis in Venezuela. We also speak with Elise Guilano about the ongoing co…

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Spooky Action at a Distance (John Horgan & George Musser) 1:00:00

3+ y ago1:00:00

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Is spacetime obsolete? ... Quantum spookiness explained! ... Black holes and the big bang are spooky too. ... What preceded space and time? ... Is physics just poetry with math? ... George’s next book: how mind relates to matter ...By meaningoflife.tv