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Why did humans abandon hunting and gathering for sedentary communities dependent on livestock and cereal grains and governed by precursors of today's states? Most people believe that plant and animal domestication allowed humans, finally, to settle down and form agricultural villages, towns, and states, which made possible civilization, law, public order, and a presumably secure way of living. But archaeological and historical evidence challenges this narrative.

Dive deep into the minds of those who dared to defy convention in Against the Grain, a compelling exploration of wisdom, vulnerability and visionary thinking. Through conversations with luminaries like A.R. Rahman, Uday Kotak, Nandan Nilekani, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Naval Ravikant and many more...

Originally published in 1966, Susan Sontag's first collection of essays is a modern classic and includes the famous essays "Notes on Camp" and "Against Interpretation", as well as, her impassioned discussions of Sartre, Camus, Simone Weil, Godard, Beckett, Levi-Strauss, science-fiction movies, psychoanalysis, and contemporary religious thought.

Everything you've been told about your career might be wrong. We challenge the conventional wisdom about college, work, and success with data and real stories. College isn't for everyone. Side hustles drain your life. Remote work isn't the dream. Join us as we question the narratives everyone just accepts as truth, for anyone tired of one-size-fits-all career advice. New episodes weekly. Subscribe and challenge everything.

Acclaimed program of ideas, in-depth analysis, and commentary on a variety of matters—political, economic, social, and cultural—important to progressive and radical thinking and activism. Against the Grain is produced and hosted by Sasha Lilley.

Farmers in some of the world's oldest agricultural areas were toiling year after year, only to find that modern industrial agriculture was turning on itself. Industrial agriculture's effects on our climate and environment were multiplying and worsening, until the very families growing the world's food were starving.

Going against the cultureand preserving our salt as the light of the world.

In Against the Grain, Bill Courtney shares his convictions on the fundamental tenets of character, commitment, service, leadership, civility, and others that, in his decades of success as an entrepreneur and educator, have proven to be the keys to a winning and meaningful life and career.

Pushing past modern restrictions and ideologies by promoting men to live to their full potential - Against the Grain.

Started by Rice Students, this podcast covers Rice Athletics and Houston sports in an engaging and informative manner.

"Against the Grain" isn't just another podcast – it's a gateway to a realm of diverse perspectives, unconventional wisdom, and deep exploration. From global events to the enigma of crop circles, from ancient megalithic monuments to the mysteries of the paranormal, we invite you to embark on a journey where curiosity knows no bounds. With a philosophical lens, we navigate through these subjects, shedding light on their nuances and offering a deeper understanding of the world around us. Join us as we challenge the status quo and delve into the unknown.

Despite the fat furphy we've been fed, there's no ‘one way’ or ‘right way’ to do life, and nor is there a ‘one size fits all’ approach to success and fulfillment.The Against The Grain podcast is for the jaded woman who is done feeling discontent with her lukewarm life and can sense her inner rebellion rising.The woman who knows she is meant for more. She's ready to courageously ditch the rule book and willingly take action to lead a life that is different to what's expected. A life that energises and excites her. A life that she's proud of and pumped about!Tune in to hear Louise ...

Spiritual Son talks Faith and Footy.

The Official Podcast Of The Everglades Golf Course Superintendents Association! ‎ Your ultimate source for the latest chapter news, exciting events, and in-depth industry interviews. In each episode, we'll keep you informed about the most recent developments within the Everglades GCSA. ‎ We'll ensure you never miss a beat, from upcoming tournaments and networking events to educational workshops and groundbreaking initiatives.

A Coeliac Society of Ireland podcast which is dedicated to helping make Ireland the best place in the world to live gluten free!

Everyone has a podcast, but do they perform well? We don’t either, but we. can promis you this; we’re about spitting the truth and spreading premium octane knowledge. That’s going against the grain. It’s not that hard to be a contrarian, but it sure is hard being a contrarian… Hosted by yours truly, Skye Day along with Jordan Watson, Nolan Willmon and Andrew Adamo. Along the way we’ll figure it out so enjoy the ride. Let’s get it

Against The Grain is a faith-based podcast where, primarily using the bible as a guide, we attempt to show how the normal and accepted path people follow every day is most frequently immoral, inefficient, or even anti-faith. We will attempt to show an alternative, one that we pray is a more moral way to live like the Son of God, Jesus Christ, the ultimate guide on how to live a perfect life. Published by Casey William Lynn White

Today's political world ranted and raved about from unique "against the narrative perspective"

A controversial call to arms, Against Empathy argues that the natural impulse to share the feelings of others can lead to immoral choices in both public policy and in our intimate relationships with friends and family. Most people, including many policy makers, activists, scientists, and...

“THE BOOK THAT DORIAN GRAY LOVED AND THAT INSPIRED OSCAR WILDE”. Such is the enticing epigraph of one early translation of Huysmans’ cult novel of 1884, which is also routinely called the Bible of Decadence. Accurate descriptions, both, of this bizarre masterpiece which has reverberated ever since through high and popular culture.“Against Nature” (or in this version “Against The Grain”) explores to the furthest limit the life of the world-rejecting aesthete living a reclusive existence devoted entirely to artificial paradises of his own devising. This is no solemn tract, however:...