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What drives human thought? From Plato to Voltaire, Marcus Aurelius to Isaac Newton, Socrates to Descartes, Aristotle to Rousseau – these five-minute snapshots offer powerful insights into the people who shaped our understanding of life. Whether you're commuting, relaxing, or curious to learn something new: These short, vivid biographies offer quick insights, big ideas, and timeless inspiration.

Born on the island of Trinidad in the Caribbean, Wil Roach grew up as a gay black boy in frosty London, learning by degrees about cultural and sexual diversity.

The year was 1957, the month September, and I had just turned eight years old. Dwight Eisenhower was President, but in my life it was the diminutive, intense Sister Mary Lurana who ruled, at least in the third-grade class where I was held captive. For reasons you will soon understand, my parents...

As co-founder and CEO of Dark Watch, author Noel Thomas has led United States law enforcement and the judicial system into the new battleground, where high-tech data analysis is changing how criminals are caught and prosecuted. Dark Traffic arrives on a new wave of media attention and actions at the federal, state, and local government levels, and informs listeners how they can play a role in identifying and helping stop trafficking that occurs in their own neighborhood. Noel’s story of how he became aware of the issue is proof.

Humanity Unscripted is where we explore what it means to be radically human in a world that often demands masks and metrics. From neurodivergent creativity to systemic critique, this podcast lives at the intersection of empathy, inquiry, and collective imagination. This isn’t just a listen—it’s a movement in motion.

Ben Shephard is passionate about people—their lives, their stories and their challenges. Presenting one of the UK's most popular TV breakfast shows, Ben frequently meets people with stories that reaffirm our collective faith in humanity. This is an audiobook about those special stories. It is about the real people Ben has met and their real acts of everyday heroism which inspire and lift us all up, even on the gloomiest days.

In this compelling overview, Adam Jones outlines the history and current extent of key crimes against humanity, and highlights the efforts of popular movements to suppress them. Using examples ranging from the genocides in Darfur and Rwanda to the sex trade of Eastern Europe and the use of torture in the war on terror, Jones explores the progress made in toughening international law, and the stumbling blocks which prevent full compliance with it. Coherent and revealing, this book is essential for anyone interested in the well-being of humanity.

Humanity’s Playbook is where we break down the unwritten rules and quirks that make humans…well, human! Each episode is a play-by-play of the strategies, instincts, and accidental blunders that shape our lives, from navigating relationships to making sense of our own minds. Think of it as the ultimate guide to surviving and maybe even mastering the game of life. So, if you’ve ever wondered why people are so wonderfully weird, or how to crack the code of human nature, grab your headphones and dive in. Life doesn’t come with a manual, but hey, this is the next best thing!

Real stories from our human experience. Join Doug and guests as they discuss the importance of honoring our human qualities, how our differences in perception and processing lead us to unique places and dive into why the human connection is so important.

A little bit of everything Spooky. True Crime, Paranormal, Spooky Reddit Stories, and some Lore/Cult.

Do you ever just lose it in a Walmart parking lot because you remembered that you’re just a speck on a giant floating space rock? Me too... Join Amanda, a hot mess Zillennial, as she navigates her way through life, discusses universal complexities, and participates in utter nonsense. Be ready to bounce from social commentary to foolish games at the blink of an eye because she surely does not have it together.

This unique audiobook from historian and author Geoffrey Giuliano chronicles the life, times, trials, and triumphs of the remarkable scholar, activist, feminist, teacher, and reformer Angela Davis, using informed commentary, but most significantly, the words and wisdom of Ms. Davis herself. Forget the rhetoric, rumors, and urban legends surrounding this polarizing figure and listen directly to Ms. Davis. Prison reform, civil rights, racial equality - all these topics are presented by author and producer Giuliano.

Veil of Humanity is a weekly podcast where we give you a look behind the human-like mask killers wear. Every Wednesday Melonie Yelvington and Kimberly Taylor will tell you about the crimes circling in their heads in a way that puts you right there with them. They will be talking the talk and dissecting the evidence like true detectives. The tales they weave will ensnare you on a journey down a deep, dark hole! So prepare for a peek behind a killer’s veil of humanity!

Join us as we speak out against domestic violence, trafficking, and corruption. We are uniting survivors, advocates, and communities to create change. We provide platforms for survivors to share their stories and advocates to provide information and help in this dangerous and often unjust world.

To enhance mankind with by Johnny E. And (Speedy) as fabricio Rodriguez. Our philosophy is solely based on learning and enhancing ourselves for a better way of life. - Johnny Espin

Marjy Marj - Ghanaian-American author, visionary, and consultant chats with guests about everyday issues impacting humans. For your weekly dose of inspiration, motivation, or human interest stories, listen to Humanity Chats.

This podcast interviews people from all walks of life. Guests share their life stories and how they have found inspiration through life’s ups and downs.We have vulnerable and real conversations about life challenges. They share their beautiful kaleidoscope of experiences and perspectives on life.Humanity ShinesHosted by Shelly NagellEmail: humanityshinespodcast@gmail.cominstagramhttps://instagram.com/humanityshinespodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Connect with Shelly https://instagram.com/shellynagell?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=imdbhttps://m.imdb.com/title/tt26315535/?fbclid=...

With this podcast we give our community the opportunity to get to know the Giraffe Heroes behind the foundation better by gaining deeper insight into their work. Thus you will have an opportunity of a direct encounter with these personalities sticking their necks out for the common good, fighting for the social issues that matter: justice, freedom, our environment. In our podcast, commended Giraffes are talking with us about the issues that count most for them and which drive them “To Stick their Necks Out” for our common good. We offer you a direct and often very personal "look" behind ...

The Nicholas Center presents Agents of Humanity, the podcast that features conversations about being human hosted by individuals who just happen to be on the autism spectrum. In the end, we’ll always ask the question, ”how do you make the world a better place and become an agent of humanity?”

Welcome to our true crime podcast, where we delve into the darkest corners of human behavior and explore some of the most heinous crimes in history. Each episode, we’ll take you on a journey through the criminal underworld, revealing the chilling details of murder, kidnapping, and other unspeakable acts. We’ll piece together the evidence, examine the motives, and attempt to unravel the mysteries surrounding some of the most notorious crimes of our time. From serial killers to white-collar criminals, we’ll leave no stone unturned in our quest for the truth.