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Human beings are primates, and primates are political animals. Our brains, therefore, are designed not just to hunt and gather but also to help us get ahead socially, often via deception and self-deception. But while we may be self-interested schemers, we benefit by pretending otherwise. The less we know about our own ugly motives, the better - and thus, we don't like to talk, or even think, about the extent of our selfishness. This is "the elephant in the brain". 

For more than four decades after gaining independence, India, with its massive size and population, staggering poverty and slow rate of growth, was associated with the plodding, somnolent elephant, comfortably resting on its achievements of centuries gone by. Then in the early 1990s the elephant...

Wir sind Mirja Gabathuler und Charlotte Theile und in diesem Podcast sprechen wir mit bekannten Menschen über die Dinge, für die sie nicht bekannt sind. Jeder Gast beantwortet die Frage: «Welche Geschichte ist wichtig für dich und dein Leben – aber bisher weiss kaum jemand davon?» https://elephantstories.ch/elephant-in-the-room/ Für saubere Wäsche und zehn Prozent Rabatt: https://www.bluuwash.com/?ref=elephant10

Completely revised and updated to tackle today’s issues, the 10th Anniversary Edition not only explains what framing is and how it works but also reveals why, after a brief stint of winning the framing wars in the 2008 elections, the Democrats have gone back to losing them, and what can be done about it. In this powerful new volume, George Lakoff delves into the issues that will dominate the midterm elections in 2014, the coming presidential elections, and beyond.

Globe-trotting sports nut Oly Bennet explores elephant polo's wild journey from boozy invention to controversial extinction. From drunk Brits founding a sport on a Nepalese airstrip to the ethical reckoning that stopped it all, discover why humans once thought riding five-ton animals while swinging mallets was brilliant entertainment. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Join host Lucien Graves as he unravels the secrets behind Harry Houdini's legendary 1918 vanishing elephant illusion. Explore the stagecraft, competing theories, and audacious spectacle that made this trick both a triumph and an enduring mystery. Each episode reveals a different layer of misdirection surrounding magic's most ambitious performance. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Globe-trotting sports fanatic Oly Bennett dives into elephant soccer, from Thailand's giant kickabouts to Nepal's festival matches. Explore the bonkers history of pachyderm athletics where the beautiful game gets supersized, chaotic, and unforgettable. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

The Magical Story of a toy Stuffed Elephant, As he travels from the work shop of Santa, to the nice warm home of a small boy, and experiences many Adventures! - Summary by Gabriella Sasscer

According to legend, the elephant knows when the end is near. Rather than trying to stick with the herd and potentially slowing them down, the elephant heads for the elephant graveyard. Here he can not only die in peace, but his descendants can easily locate him and visit his remains in the future.Abuda is an old elephant, the human kind, who has retreated to his sacred place. Each episode, he reflects on life as he prepares for his death."They say that somewhere in Africa the elephants have a secret grave where they go to lie down, unburden their wrinkled gray bodies, and soar away, light ...

In this series of podcasts, actor Libby McArthur, life coach Ross Hyslop and motivational speaker Anne Hughes talk about the things we hardly ever talk about. The things we refer to as, ‘The Elephant in the Room’. Each episode is jampacked with thought-provoking chat as our three deep thinkers attempt to unpack the obvious, important enormous life topics, questions, and controversial issues that all of us know about, but no one hardly ever mentions or wants to discuss, because it makes at least some of us feel uncomfortable. In this first episode the group analyse the issues surrounding ...

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The discussion around awkward moments and the comedy, lessons, and stories they bring. Sometimes it's good to feel like you're not alone, we often go through things that make us feel that way. Phillip Conley Jr as the host, talks about awkward moments that many don't talk about and the responses he's observed through time. Get comfortable and ready to laugh because awkward moments have a way of making us do, think, and say some amazing things.

Join us as we explore the fascinating world of Mortimer Q. Thomson, an American journalist and humorist known for his clever wit and intriguing stories. Writing under the pen name Q. K. Philander Doesticks, Thomsons journey began in Riga, New York, and took him through the halls of Michigan University, where he was expelled—rumored to be for his daring spirit and involvement in secret societies. After a brief stint in theater, he turned to journalism and lectures, captivating audiences with his unique style. This podcast delves into the whimsical adventures of the Elephant Club, a group ...

Where all the elephants in the room are welcome. But instead of ignoring them, or feeling tense and looking away; Here, we let them be. We let them make as much noise as they need to. We sit down and we welcome them to the table. Welcome to the Elephant Room.

In un mondo pieno di voci famose, qui a The Pink Elephant raccontiamo quelle che non si sentono mai. Racconti sinceri, imperfetti, che forse un giorno ti faranno compagnia proprio quando ne avrai più bisogno🎙️✨

This touching tale set in colonial India explores the evolving bond between a boy and his elephant, Kari. Along with a playful monkey, they face challenges in the forest while learning about loyalty, nature, and the blurred lines between animal and human societies.

The More Elephant podcast celebrates and activates the change within us by saying less and intentionally listening to others share how they are changing the world for the better, one idea at a time. By listening and learning from each other, we can become change agents, individually and collectively, as we craft a more human, empathetic lived experience for all. To be More Elephant is to challenge us to Listen. Learn. Live. Better.

Have you ever noticed a blind person using a mobile phone? A wheelchair user stretching their legs? What about a deaf person conversing eloquently? Purple elephant brings the proverbial elephant to the table to deconstruct ableism, prejudice and misconceptions. In order to help you become a better Human being. Sassy Wyatt a blind travel blogger, journalist and speaker deep dives into taboo topics with esteemed guests to encourage us all to open the dialogue on topics that we generally shy away from.

Dive into the rich history of beekeeping with the American Bee Journal, the oldest bee publication in America, founded in 1861. This second issue explores fascinating topics including the Dzierzon Theory, the origin and nature of honeydew, a chemical analysis of royal jelly, and insights on the Italian bee, among others. Join Larry Wilson as he summarizes these intriguing subjects, blending science with the art of bee culture.

一個由 Gwei、烏冬同 Denim 主持嘅廣東話 Podcast，營運超過三年仲未諗到主題， 慶幸依然健在，多謝大家嘅厚愛！ 每逢星期三（放心啦，冇可能準時），我哋會同大家暢談各種elephant in the room嘅話題。 記得follow埋我哋嘅 Instagram：@wed.elephant.room