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The story of human civilization can be read most deeply in the materials we have found or created, used or abused. They have dictated how we build, eat, communicate, wage war, create art, travel, and worship. Some, such as stone, iron, and bronze, lend their names to the ages. Others, such as gold, silver, and diamond, contributed to the rise and fall of great empires.

L'odissea nera di John von Neumann, l'uomo che disegnò la mappa infernale del mondo che oggi abitiamo, nel nuovo straordinario libro di Benjamín Labatut. Quando alla fine della seconda guerra mondiale John von Neumann concepisce il MANIAC – un calcolatore universale che doveva, nelle intenzioni del suo creatore, «afferrare la scienza alla gola scatenando un potere di calcolo illimitato» –, sono in pochi a rendersi conto che il mondo sta per cambiare per sempre.

Athena Aktipis of Arizona State University is a self-professed apocalypse enthusiast, and as the host of the podcast Zombified, she knows the undead inside and out. With Zombified: Real-World Lessons from Fictional Apocalypses, she’s compiled her research and insights into a fascinating Audible Original that will have you thinking deeper about all those shambling, brain-hungry corpses in pop culture—not to mention our everyday lives. Drawing on years of research on zombies and zombification, these six lessons offer a fun way to explore and understand the many forces that influence us.

The Why Files covers mysteries, myths and legends. We tell stories and seek the truth in a fun and lighthearted way. Our content is heavily researched; we don't release an episode unless we're sure we can bring something new to a topic.

The Ape That Understood the Universe is the story of the strangest animal in the world: the human animal. It opens with a question: How would an alien scientist view our species? What would it make of our sex differences, our sexual behavior, our child-rearing patterns, our moral codes, our religions, our languages, and science? The book tackles these issues by drawing on ideas from two major schools of thought: evolutionary psychology and cultural evolutionary theory.

Bringing his cosmic perspective to civilization on Earth, Neil deGrasse Tyson, bestselling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, shines new light on the crucial fault lines of our time–war, politics, religion, truth, beauty, gender, race, and tribalism–in a way that stimulates a...

Ever wanted to know how music affects your brain, what quantum mechanics really is, or how black holes work? Do you wonder why you get emotional each time you see a certain movie, or how on earth video games are designed? Then you've come to the right place. Each week, Sean Carroll will host conversations with some of the most interesting thinkers in the world. From neuroscientists and engineers to authors and television producers, Sean and his guests talk about the biggest ideas in science, philosophy, culture and much more.

How is it possible for the disciplines of cosmology, geology, anthropology, biology, and history to fit together? These 48 lectures answer that question by weaving a single story from accounts of the past developed by a variety of scholarly disciplines. The result is a story stretching from the origins of the universe to the present day and beyond, in which human history is seen as part of the history of our Earth and biosphere, and the Earth's history, in turn, is seen as part of the history of the universe.

Amazingly interesting fact podcasts. From most amazing people to future technology creations to facts about amazing mysteries, if it’s amazing, we'll explore it. Oh, and there's a splash of humor thrown in too. You'll be amazed at our mind-blowing array of fun facts and condensed lists.

What does it mean to call a place home? Who is allowed to become a member of a community? When can we say that we truly belong? These are some of the questions of place and belonging that renowned cultural critic Bell Hooks examines in Belonging: A Culture of Place. Traversing past and present, Belonging charts a cyclical journey in which Hooks moves from place to place, only to end where she began—her old Kentucky home.

One of the New York Times Book Review's Ten Best Books of the Year Winner of the James Beard Award Author of #1 New York Times Bestsellers In Defense of Food and Food Rules What should we have for dinner? Ten years ago, Michael Pollan confronted us with this seemingly simple question and, with...

Why do Internet, financial service, and beer commercials dominate Super Bowl advertising? How do political ceremonies establish authority? Why does repetition characterize anthems and ritual speech? Why were circular forms favored for public festivals during the French Revolution? This book answers these questions using a single concept: common knowledge.

"Plants of the Gods: Hallucinogens, Healing, Culture and Conservation" is a new and unique podcast focusing on the hallucinogenic plants and fungi whose impact on world culture and religion – and healing potential - is only now beginning to be appreciated as never before. Unlike other podcasts relating to these issues, "Plants of the Gods" is hosted by renowned ethnobotanist Dr. Mark Plotkin, a Harvard and Yale-trained scientist who has been studying the healing plants and shamans of the Amazon rainforest for almost four decades. An award-winning scientist and best selling author, Dr, ...

A prize-winning science writer reveals the intricate ways that the elements are woven into our culture, history, and language in stories of discovery and discoverers; of rituals and values; of exploitation and celebration; and of superstition as well as science Like the alphabet, the calendar or...

In a rare attempt to understand the Indianness of Indians-among the most intelligent people in the world, but also, to a dispassionate eye, perhaps the most baffling-V. Raghunathan uses the props of game theory and behavioral economics to provide an insight into the difficult conundrum...

Nature Out West podcast explores a range of nature related subjects including: seasonal updates, local flora/fauna sightings, a local community member’s nature journey, a spotlight on a local species or biodiversity hotspot, a reflective nature invitation (meditation, poetry, or walks) and a calendar of local environmental events to join.

Behind every case, there is a record.Tape & Testimony features real police interrogations, interviews, witness statements, and courtroom testimony from some of the most famous and compelling criminal cases. Through official recordings and public record materials, each episode takes you inside the moments where stories change, pressure builds, and the truth begins to surface. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life in Fife is an online archive and podcast documenting Fife and all its people from ex-miners to artists and everything in between. Fife has so much to offer and there are so many great stories in this Kingdom that have never been told, until now. These are businesses, charities, creatives, community groups, and individuals with a story to tell. Each episode is like a mini documentary creatively produced with the interviews and archive content that have been edited into shorter, enjoyable and easy-to-listen-to episodes.I’ll record local anniversaries, discussions about former industries ...

Lars Scheimann ist Deutschlands erster Cannabis-Blüten-Patient, Tourette-Betroffener und Gründer von Doktor Hanf. Zusammen. Er über Cannabis als Medizin, Legalisierung und die Geschichten hinter den Schlagzeilen – aus über 20 Jahren Erfahrung als Patient, Aktivist und Unternehmer. Investigativ, ehrlich, ohne Moralisierung. Lars Scheimann wächst in Duisburg auf – einer Stadt im Herzen des Ruhrgebiets, geprägt von Industriekultur, Arbeiterstolz und einer Direktheit, die auch seine spätere Art zu kommunizieren prägen wird. Schon früh zeigt sich, dass Lars anders ist als andere Kinder...

C’è un luogo in Europa dove l'acqua scorre ancora senza barriere. È il bacino della Vjosa, l’ultimo grande fiume selvaggio del nostro continente. Un miracolo naturalistico lungo 272 km diventato un Parco nazionale che attraversa i canyon e le valli nel sud dell’Albania, custodendo specie ed ecosistemi unici e culture millenarie. Il suo futuro, però, è appeso a un equilibrio fragilissimo. Lo minacciano le contraddizioni dello sviluppo: lo sfruttamento delle sue acque, i grandi progetti per il turismo di massa e l'inquinamento. "Vjosa. L’ultimo fiume selvaggio d’Europa" è un ...