The Thought Lounge Podcast is an audio podcast aimed at promoting the art of in-person dialogue, sparking thought and conversation on big questions, bringing forward less-heard perspectives, and pursuing innovative ideas. Learn more or sign up for a TL Session at thoughtlounge.org
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This week's episode (episode 6) features a question posed by Lorri Sulpizio, an activist for women in leadership, as well as a professor of leadership at USD and the CEO of the Lotus Leadership Institute, about polarization in America, answered by six diverse guests (see below):The recent election has showed a more divided and polarized America tha…
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This week's episode (episode 5) features a question posed by Brian Kim, writer for the California Magazine, about American morality, answered by six diverse guests (see below):Is it environmentally moral to be an American? How about in regards to American foreign policy?The guests featured in this episode are Lorri Sulpizio (CEO of the Lotus Leader…
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This week's episode (episode 4) features a question posed by Mauro Sifuentes, a Youth Program Manager at a domestic violence nonprofit, about Sexual Violence, answered by six diverse guests (see below):Recent news is showing a big push to hold individuals accountable for acts of sexual harassment and sexual violence. Do you think that the degree of…
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This week's episode (episode 3) features a question posed by Justin Brooks, Director of the California Innocence Project, on prison systems, answered by six diverse guests (see below). What role, if any, should victims and their families play in the criminal justice system? Should they be allowed to testify at sentencings about the impact the crime…
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This week's episode (Episode 2) features a question posed by Stephanie Caughlin, the CEO of Seabreeze Organic Farm, about feeding the masses, answered by six diverse guests (see below):The world’s human population is expected to increase from current 7.3 billion people to 8.5 billion in 14 years. By whom and how might food be produced to feed the m…
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We Need To Talk Series (Episode 1). The question on this week's episode was posed by Lorri Sulpizio, a professor of Leadership at USD and Founder of the Lotus Leadership Institute: Leadership continues to be viewed as the same thing as roles of authority (CEO, Boss, Senator), and “leadership” roles are still held predominantly by white, heterosexua…
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A conversation on listening without judgment. Conversation led by professor of design thinking at UC Berkeley, Clark Kellogg. Joining Clark in the conversation were Antonio Montalban (UC Berkeley professor of mathematics), Sarah Brazier (Bay Area actress), Michael Ranney (UC Berkeley professor of cognitive science), and Axel Cramer (Founder of Thou…
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A conversation on "otherizing" and the election. How can we come together across difference? Conversation led by Bay Area Actress Sarah Brazier. Episode hosted by Thought Lounge Founder, Axel Cramer. Featured guests including Antonio Montalban (UC Berkeley professor of mathematics), Clark Kellogg (UC Berkeley professor of design thinking), Michael …
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Professor of mathematics at UC Berkeley, Antonio Montalban, leads a conversation with other Berkeley professors on deciphering truth in media.Joining him in the conversation is Sarah Brazier (Bay Area actress), Michael Ranney (professor of cognitive science at UC Berkeley), Clark Kellogg (professor of design thinking at UC Berkeley), and Axel Crame…
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Professor of cognitive science at UC Berkeley, Michael Ranney, leads a conversation on the nature of understanding as it relates to climate change. Joining him in the conversation are Sarah Brazier (Bay Area actress), Antonio Montalbon (professor of mathematics at UC Berkeley), Clark Kellogg (professor of design thinking at UC Berkeley), and Axel C…
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On this episode we have an excerpt from a Thought Lounge Session with Sven Neth on cognitive bias. Sven played a key role in the early development of Thought Lounge and is currently pursuing a PhD in psychology at UC Berkeley. Be sure to subscribe on iTunes to be the first to listen to our latest series entitled “We Need To Talk” where we showcase …
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On this episode we have an excerpt from a Thought Lounge Session with Ted Miguel, a professor of Economics at UC Berkeley on the topic of climate change.Ted earned degrees in both Economics and Mathematics from MIT and received a Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard University. He was awarded the 2005 Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship, and was the winner of th…
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Dylan Bier and Collin Walker are action-oriented thought leaders in the dialogue movement. They worked together between January 2015 and August 2016 to develop Thought Lounge, a social innovation aimed at fostering the practice of intentional, in-person dialogue in the college campus sphere. In this podcast, listeners are given a brutally honest lo…
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As the Thought Lounge Podcast transitions to a new era we put your ears at ease with the voice of the new host and producer of the Thought Lounge Podcast, Axel Cramer in a TL Session on the topic of the conscious use of technology.By Thought Lounge Podcast
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Dean Nelson, Director of the Journalism program at Point Loma Nazarene University and the host of the Writers Symposium by the Sea speaks on storytelling.By Thought Lounge Podcast
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On this episode we have an excerpt from a thought lounge session with Dylan Bier on Motivating Change.By Thought Lounge Podcast
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Mike Dorrell, Professor of Biology at Point Loma Nazarine University discusses the intersection of science and faith.By Thought Lounge Podcast
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This week we have Dr. Roxanne Kymaani, a professor at National University, speak on the complexity of conversation at Thought Lounge's 2nd annual gala.Dr. Kymaani is a leader in the development and implementation of change initiatives in business and educational operations. She specializes in team effectiveness, dialogue, group problem solving, and…
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CEO and Founder of Thought Lounge, Axel Cramer, gives an update on the organization and future plans. To donate go to thoughtlounge.org, click on "about", then click "donate".If you prefer to write a check, make the payment to "Mission Edge San Diego" with the memo "Thought Lounge". Send to 4422 Caminito Pedernal, San Diego 92117. We really appreci…
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In our Big Questions series, we invite 6 people to answer 6 big questions. Each episode is one question. Our guests in series 2 are: Eric Silverman, Gary McIntire, Logan Mitchell, Olivia Light, Leo Hurtado and Andy Felando. On this episode, our guests answer the question, “What is you most hilarious life story?”…
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In our Big Questions series, we invite 6 people to answer 6 big questions. Each episode is one question. Our guests in series 2 are: Eric Silverman, Gary McIntire, Logan Mitchell, Olivia Light, Leo Hurtado and Andy Felando. On this episode, our guests answer the question, “Who would you drink with?”By Thought Lounge Podcast
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In our Big Questions series, we invite 6 people to answer 6 big questions. Each episode is one question. Our guests in series 2 are: Eric Silverman, Gary McIntire, Logan Mitchell, Olivia Light, Leo Hurtado and Andy Felando. On this episode, our guests answer the question, “Why is life worth or not worth living?”…
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In our Big Questions series, we invite 6 people to answer 6 big questions. Each episode is one question. Our guests in series 2 are: Eric Silverman, Gary McIntire, Logan Mitchell, Olivia Light, Leo Hurtado and Andy Felando. On this episode, our guests answer the question, “What do you think about when you are alone?”…
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In our Big Questions series, we invite 6 people to answer 6 big questions. Each episode is one question. Our guests this week are Dave Ellison, Axel Cramer, Sten Walker, Reza Palizban and Larry Zeiger. On this episode, our guests answer the question, "What is the toughest decision you've ever made?"By Thought Lounge Podcast
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In our Big Questions series, we invite 6 people to answer 6 big questions. Each episode is one question. Our guests in series 2 are: Eric Silverman, Gary McIntire, Logan Mitchell, Olivia Light, Leo Hurtado and Andy Felando. On this episode, our guests answer the question, “What did you learn from your Father?”…
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Welcome to a brand new Big Questions Series! In our Big Questions series, we invite 6 people to answer 6 big questions. Each episode is one question. Our guests in series 2 are: Eric Silverman, Gary McIntire, Logan Mitchell, Olivia Light, Leo Hurtado and Andy Felando. On this episode, our guests answer the question, “What is the biggest mistake you…
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In our Big Questions series, we invite 6 people to answer 6 big questions. Each episode is one question. Our guests this week are Larry Zeiger, Axel Cramer, Sten Walker, Heidi Cruise and Dave Ellison. On this episode, our guests answer the question, “What is your most hilarious life story?”By Thought Lounge Podcast
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In our Big Questions series, we invite 6 people to answer 6 big questions. Each episode is one question. Our guests this week are Dave Ellison, Sten Walker, Axel Cramer, Larry Zeiger and Heidi Cruise On this episode, our guests answer the question, “What are you ready to let go of?”By Thought Lounge Podcast
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In our Big Questions series, we invite 6 people to answer 6 big questions. Each episode is one question. Our guests this week are Axel Camer, Dave Ellison, Heidi Cruise, Larry Zeiger and, Reza Palizban. On this episode, our guests answer the question, "Can you describe something you believe can greatly help people?"…
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In our Big Questions series, we invite 6 people to answer 6 big questions. Each episode is one question. Our guests this week are Larry Zeiger, Axel Cramer, Dave Ellison, Sten Walker and Heidi Cruise. On this episode, our guests answer the question, "When have you been most scared and have you recovered?"…
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In our Big Questions series, we invite 6 people to answer 6 big questions. Each episode is one question. Our guests this week are Heidi Cruise, Larry Zieger, Sten Walker, Axel Cramer, Dave Ellison, and Reza Palizban. On this episode, our guests answer the question, "What is the closest you've come to perfect communication?"…
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We're very excited to announce our new series starting next week on people around the San Diego area answering Big Questions. Stay tuned next Saturday to check it out!By Thought Lounge Podcast
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Conversation on the importance of collecting stories led by Founder of Thought Lounge, Axel Cramer.By Thought Lounge Podcast
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For more information on Ryan Ratcliff visit: https://www.sandiego.edu/business/directory/biography.php?_focus=1074https://www.sandiego.edu/business/directory/biography.php?_focus=1074Let's draw some groups of college students. Some know what they want to do and learn, and some do not. Of those that do, they pursue knowledge for beauty's sake, or pe…
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San Diego Native and Manager for Transportation Services at UCSD, Curt Lutz on Community.More on the entire Thought Lounge Session by the Host: "On day eighteen of eighteen of a trip to Cuba, a 69-year old man finds himself in tears inexplicably. On St. Patrick's Day, a first-year college student finds himself trapped in his car by middle-aged wome…
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San Diego Tennis Hall of Fame Ed Collin's speaks about his time in Cuba and how aging has affected him during this Thought Lounge Session.More on the entire Thought Lounge Session by the Host: "On day eighteen of eighteen of a trip to Cuba, a 69-year old man finds himself in tears inexplicably. On St. Patrick's Day, a first-year college student fin…
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Contentedness In Nature, ISIS Crisis, Kindness, Everyone’s a Lil’ Bit Psychopathic, C.U.T.
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Participants and topics of this Thought Lounge include: Matthew Huang on Will Humans ever be Content in Nature? (00:52) Professor Gelvin on the ISIS Crisis (13:00) Miggy Betancourt on Kindness (26:20) Rivka Cohen on Everyone is a little bit Psychopathic (41:20) and Axel Cramer on the C.U.T. Manifesto (54:24)For more on Professor James Gelvin visit:…
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Conditioning, Ignorance, Art and Analogy, Green Dot | UC Santa Barbara
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Are we all just living in each other's paranoia?If we just stop an meditate on things long enough and with an open enough mind, will we all come to the same conclusions?What should we mean when we say someone is ignorant?Where in your life do you see something as art where others do not? How does your art make analogous the thing that you're trying…
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Perfect Posture, False Facts, Politics of Time | UC Berkeley
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Imagine a man walking down the streets of Berkeley, California, wearing nothing but trash bags and tattered clothes, with tousled hair and dirt caked all over his nearly soleless shoes... yet he has perfect posture, as if a two-by-four is strapped to his back. This tells a different story about the man. Posture can denote class, confidence, arronga…
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