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The Southwest’s Wildest Outdoor Art: From Lightning Fields to Sun Tunnels 30:55

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A secret field that summons lightning. A massive spiral that disappears into a salt lake. A celestial observatory carved into a volcano. Meet the wild—and sometimes explosive—world of land art, where artists craft masterpieces with dynamite and bulldozers. In our Season 2 premiere, guest Dylan Thuras, cofounder of Atlas Obscura, takes us off road and into the minds of the artists who literally reshaped parts of the Southwest. These works aren’t meant to be easy to reach—or to explain—but they just might change how you see the world. Land art you’ll visit in this episode: - Double Negative and City by Michael Heizer (Garden Valley, Nevada) - Spiral Jetty by Robert Smithson (Great Salt Lake, Utah) - Sun Tunnels by Nancy Holt (Great Basin Desert, Utah) - Lightning Field by Walter De Maria (Catron County, New Mexico) - Roden Crater by James Turrell (Painted Desert, Arizona) Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group.…

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How do we arrive at the choices that we do and how is the brain wired to assess the value of these choices? On this episode, Dr. Emily Falk discussed her book, What We Value.

Oodles of Utils?

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How do we arrive at the choices that we do and how is the brain wired to assess the value of these choices? On this episode, Dr. Emily Falk discussed her book, What We Value.

Oodles of Utils?

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Lab Dogs

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Global scientific research often employs experimental animals. The American beagle may be one of the most influential in the history of modern science. On this episode , Dr. Brad Bolman discussed his book, Lab Dog. R U Sirius?… LISTEN TO EPISODE

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Taming Dopamine

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Addictive behaviors are becoming endemic in modern society, driven by excessive activation of the brain’s dopamine system. Is it possible to tame our neurobiology? On this episode , Michael Long discussed his book, Taming the Molecule of More. Bear trap? LISTEN TO EPISODE

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Snake Biology

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Snakes may elicit either fascination or revulsion, but what do we know about the biology of these remarkable creatures? On this episode , Stephen S. Hall discussed his book, Slither. Slide? LISTEN TO EPISODE

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Value Choice

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How do we arrive at the choices that we do and how is the brain wired to assess the value of these choices? On this episode , Dr. Emily Falk discussed her book, What We Value. Oodles of Utils? LISTEN TO EPISODE

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Biological Moods

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What are the biological processes that govern our moods and behaviors? Are we wired to be unhappy? On this episode , Dr. Loretta Breuning discussed her book, Why You’re Unhappy. Don’t worry… LISTEN TO EPISODE

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Fatal Abstraction

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How do financial incentives in the technology industry lead to disastrous products that can rapidly impact billions of lives? On this episode , Darryl Campbell discussed his book, Fatal Abstraction. Don’t look up… LISTEN TO EPISODE

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Generative Science

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Generative AI has revamped the manner in which science is conducted, but will it influence the scientific display of information? On this episode , Felice Frankel discussed the role of AI in scientific images. Runtime error? LISTEN TO EPISODE

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Altruistic Brains

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How exactly is the brain wired for altruism? And, if it is so beneficial, why can it be so rare in human society? On this episode , Nicole Karlis discussed her book, Your Brain on Altruism. Peace out… LISTEN TO EPISODE

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Gabriel Variable

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Artificial intelligence is advancing at a breakneck pace. How could these advancements change society? On this episode, Dr. Chase Cunningham discussed his books, Gabriel and Variable. X=? LISTEN TO EPISODE

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Empowering Shame

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Shame is often viewed as a negative emotion, but can it be used to empower our personal development. On this episode , Dr. Abbie Marono discussed her book, Work in Progress: The Road to Empowerment, The Journey Through Shame. Down the road… LISTEN TO EPISODE

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