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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.

Sadhguru, founder of Isha Foundation is a yogi, mystic and spiritual master with a difference. An arresting blend of profundity and pragmatism, his life and work serve as a reminder that inner sciences are not esoteric philosophies from an outdated past, but a contemporary science vitally relevant to our times.

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 story is about life some millions of light-years away from our galaxy which plans to take the solar energy to generate its own power thereby weakening the sun and expediting the process of sun's self burning theory putting the living beings on earth at risk. The story is set centuries ahead of us, the space travel and add to a love triangle.Narrator : Pavan PSP New Episodes every Monday and WednesdayProduced by TeluguOne.For Sponsorships and Promotions reach out to us at teluguonepodcasts@gmail.com✨ Contact - +91 9160311880Radio : www.teluguoneradio.comTelugu One : https://...

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.

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.

Dive into the world of Beautiful and Damned, where Anthony Patch, a 1920s socialite and heir to a vast fortune, navigates the tumultuous waters of love, ambition, and excess. Explore his complex relationship with his wife, Gloria, his struggles with alcoholism, and the realities of life after serving in the army.

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.

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...

The Go-to Podcast for Biotech Scientists Who Want to Master Biopharma CMC Development and Biomanufacturing.**TOP 10 LIFE SCIENCES PODCAST**Are you ready to simplify bioprocess development and scale with confidence to reduce time to market?Are you feeling overwhelmed by the complexity and guesswork of biologics development and biomanufacturing?Do you wish you had more time to enjoy the beauty of science, without worrying about failing your cell culture process development and commercialization?There's a way to simplify and streamline so you can remove complexity, skip trials and errors, deliver...

Life is boring: filled with meetings and traffic, errands and emails. Nothing we'd ever call fun. But what if we've gotten fun wrong? In Play Anything, visionary game designer and philosopher Ian Bogost shows how we can overcome our daily anxiety; transforming the boring, ordinary world around us into one of endless, playful possibilities. The key to this playful mindset lies in discovering the secret truth of fun and games.

The world is never finished catching up with Vaclav Smil. In his latest and perhaps most digestible book, Invention and Innovation, the prolific author—a favorite of Bill Gates—pens an insightful and fact-filled jaunt through the history of human invention. Impatient with the hype that so often accompanies innovation, Smil offers in this book a clear-eyed corrective to the overpromises that accompany everything from new cures for diseases to AI.

In Twilight of the Idols, Nietzsche offers a powerful critique of the old truths that have long dominated our thinking. As he notes in Ecce Homo, this work serves as a swift guide to understanding how the world has been turned upside down before his time. The “Idols” he refers to represent the outdated beliefs that are now crumbling. This book stands as a vital resource for anyone seeking to grasp the essence of Nietzsche’s philosophy. Here, he masterfully engages in the transvaluation of values, wielding his language with precision and depth. However, be warned this is not an easy read....

Volcanoes. Trees. Drunk butterflies. Mars missions. Slug sex. Death. Beauty standards. Anxiety busters. Beer science. Bee drama. Take away a pocket full of science knowledge and charming, bizarre stories about what fuels these professional -ologists' obsessions. Humorist and science correspondent Alie Ward asks smart people stupid questions and the answers might change your life.

The book that helped make Michael Pollan, the New York Times bestselling author of Cooked and The Omnivore’s Dilemma, one of the most trusted food experts in America In 1637, one Dutchman paid as much for a single tulip bulb as the going price of a town house in Amsterdam. Three and a...

This is the podcast of Pedro URIA-RECIO's book "How AI Will Shape Our Future". Buy it now on Amazon or Audible."A fascinating journey into the future of AI, providing a unique perspective that combines technology, economics, geopolitics, and history." — PASCAL BORNET, Technology Influencer, 2 million followers.Written in an accessible style for all audiences, “How AI Will Shape Our Future” anchors readers in the history and evolution of Artificial Intelligence, laying the groundwork for a deeper understanding of its trajectory. This equips readers to engage more thoughtfully with the ...

This podcast episode explores the concept of the multiverse, comparing and contrasting its presence in modern science and ancient Hindu mythology. The episode delves into the Hindu understanding of the cosmos, particularly its multilayered structure of "lokas" or realms, and how stories from the Mahabharata and Ramayana depict the interaction between these different realms. It further highlights examples from Hindu scriptures, like the story of Lord Krishna and King Muchukunda, to showcase how the idea of multiple realities is embedded in their narratives. The episode also touches upon the ...

Sacred Economics traces the history of money from ancient gift economies to modern capitalism, revealing how the money system has contributed to alienation, competition, and scarcity, destroyed community, and necessitated endless growth. Today, these trends have reached their extreme—but in...

The groundbreaking science of how and why we talk, and how this ability impacts every area of our lives Humans are the only species that can transform internal ideas into talk, whether through speech, writing, or sign language. But why do we have this almost magical, special talent? It turns out...

Welcome to "Ganesha Puranam", a podcast exploring the divine stories and teachings of Lord Ganesha.The Ganesha Purana is a sacred Hindu text that celebrates Ganesha as the remover of obstacles and giver of wisdom.This podcast, narrated by the esteemed Vaddiparti Padmakar, brings you inspiring tales, life lessons, and practical ways to incorporate Ganesh's wisdom into daily life. Perfect for devotees and spiritual seekers alike!Released on Every Wednesday.Produced by Telugu One.For Sponsorships and Promotions reach out to us at teluguonepodcasts@gmail.com✨ Contact - +91 ...