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Unravel the enigmatic depths of Albert Einstein's mind in "Ideas and Opinions." This captivating collection, compiled by the master himself, unveils his diverse perspectives on science, philosophy, social issues, and even religion. Delve into the workings of relativity, ponder his nuanced views on faith, and journey with him as he advocates for peace, justice, and societal transformation.

In a book that is both groundbreaking and accessible, Daniel C. Dennett, whom Chet Raymo of The Boston Globe calls "one of the most provocative thinkers on the planet", focuses his unerringly logical mind on the theory of natural selection, showing how Darwin's great idea transforms and illuminates our traditional view of humanity's place in the universe. Dennett vividly describes the theory itself and then extends Darwin's vision with impeccable arguments to their often surprising conclusions, challenging the views of some of the most famous scientists of our day.

Learn about the nature of Extinction with iMinds insightful knowledge series. Extinction means the death of a species of animal or plant. When you think of extinct species, you probably think of dinosaurs. So it may amaze you to know that 99% of all species that once lived on the earth are now extinct!

The latest volume in the bestselling series from Edge.org—dubbed “the world’s smartest website” by The Guardian—brings together 206 of the world’s most innovative thinkers to discuss the scientific concepts that everyone should know. As science informs public policy, decision making...

Authors Paul Warde, Libby Robin, and Sverker Sörlin trace the emergence of the concept of the environment following World War II, a period characterized by both hope for a new global order and fear of humans' capacity for almost limitless destruction. It was at this moment that a new idea and a new narrative about the planet-wide impact of people's behavior emerged, closely allied to anxieties for the future. With the rise of "the environment", the authors argue, came new expertise, making certain kinds of knowledge crucial to understanding the future of our planet.

The latest volume in the bestselling series from Edge.org—dubbed “the world’s smartest website” by The Guardian—brings together 175 of the world’s most innovative and brilliant thinkers to discuss recent scientific breakthroughs that will shape the future. Scientific developments...

L’Arka delle Idee è il podcast ufficiale di Green Ark dedicato a chi sogna, e aspira a costruire costruisce, un futuro più sostenibile. Ogni episodio è un viaggio tra visioni, soluzioni e tecnologie che possono cambiare il destino del pianeta. 🎙️ A cura di Marcello Guelpa, esploriamo idee coraggiose e voci autorevoli: imprenditori, scienziati, designer e innovatori che stanno già lasciando un segno. Un contenitore di pensiero libero, concreto, necessario. Per chi non si accontenta di osservare il cambiamento, ma vuole farne parte. 👉 Ascolta, rifletti, agisci.

Welcome to the IDEA Ireland project podcast series which looks at the offshore wind farm industry featuring experts on key aspects of the design and operation of a floating offshore wind farm. Through the series, you will get an overview of the industry, the stakeholders involved in developing a floating wind farm, and the opportunities and challenges that floating wind presents. Gain open access to designs, data and guidelines to help researchers and industry move forward in planning and building large-scale floating wind farms in Irish waters. The podcast is brought to you by a ...

The Wild Idea is an exploration of the intersection of wild nature and our own human nature. The hosts, Bill Hodge and Anders Reynolds, through conversations with experts and thought leaders will dive into the ways that humans have both embraced and impact the function and vitality of our remaining wild places.

IDEA Collider explores how asymmetric learning drives bold innovation in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. Hosted by Mike Rea, CEO of IDEA Pharma & Head of Strategy and Thought Leadership at SAI MedPartners, the podcast features conversations with top thinkers, scientists, and strategists who challenge the status quo to spark real progress in drug development, biotech, and healthcare. Each episode dives into how organizations can make smarter decisions earlier, reimagine R&D, and unlock competitive advantage through differentiated thinking. Questions We Explore * What is ...

Henry Markram is the Elon Musk of neuroscience, the man behind the billion-dollar Blue Brain Project to build a supercomputer model of the brain. He has set the goal of decoding all disturbances of the mind within a generation. This quest is personal for him. The driving force behind his grand ambition has been his son Kai, who has autism. Raising Kai made Henry Markram question all that he thought he knew about neuroscience, and then inspired his groundbreaking research that would upend the conventional wisdom about autism, expressed in his now-famous theory of Intense World Syndrome.

Do you want to improve financially, and immediately, while finding solutions and ideas that are scalable and attractive for the future? As you may already know this is what the FSSD Global platform is all about. Its pod “Deep Dive” is no different. It covers hot topics from the list of Dr Karl-Henrik Robért (Kalle) Reflections and delivers the news in an elegant pod format. Easy to listen to and learn from. Pods that, just like the Reflections, are filtered through an absolute and direct code for attractive paths towards your innovative goals. This podcast is AI generated from original ...

What if one idea could change everything? Are you passionate about supporting our planet, creative entrepreneurship, and making a positive impact? Ideas That Inspire brings you real conversations with everyday people doing incredible things—innovators, eco-conscious business owners and passionate individuals who are building businesses and lives with purpose. Hosted by Emily, your go-to cheerleader for turning ideas into impact. I started Ideas That Inspire to showcase people, brands, and businesses making a real difference. As a small business owner, I know how hard it is to stand out, so I...

In today’s world, voices of the marginalized are in the spotlight and people across the globe are recognizing animal rights as a social justice movement. During a time of historic actions and victorious campaigns, Voices for Animal Liberation depicts the full spectrum of animal rights activism that is currently at work to create change. This book offers the words of both new and highly influential voices in the movement today, with the intention of inspiring and educating those who are sparked by the vision of a more ethical world.

Although eugenics is now widely discredited, some groups and individuals claim a new scientific basis for old racist assumptions. Pondering the continuing influence of racist research and thought, despite all evidence to the contrary, Robert Wald Sussman explains why - when it comes to race - too many people still mistake bigotry for science.

Wood Idea, el podcast sobre construcción industrializada y madera técnica de Woodea.Somos una constructora industrializada, digital y de baja huella de carbono. Nos apoyamos en las herramientas y desarrollos del s. XXI para resolver el doble reto de proveer construcciones sostenibles y asequibles a la creciente demanda mundial de viviendas.Conscientes de los problemas actuales del sector (baja calidad, retrabajos, escasez de mano de obra, incertidumbre en la evolución de los precios, cultura del contradictorio, falta de mejora continua, etc.), Woodea nace como una empresa digital, ...

Intelligenza, coscienza, memoria, emozioni affondano le radici nel nostro cervello. Oggi la relazione tra mente e cervello sembra ovvia ma in realtà sono stati necessari molti secoli per affermarla con certezza. Dopo un affascinante excursus storico dalla Grecia antica ai nostri giorni, l'autore ci spiega come è fatto il cervello, come si forma, come funziona, cosa succede quando si guasta e come (e se) è possibile ripararlo. Ricordandoci infine che usiamo il cervello anche quando riteniamo di agire con il cuore.

Cosa sono le cellule staminali? E perché molti scienziati non si accontentano di studiare le staminali adulte e continuano ad interessarsi alle embrionali? Considerate da molti una speranza per risolvere patologie incurabili, queste cellule sono da qualche anno uno dei temi caldi del dibattito pubblico, poiché le loro potenzialità applicative rappresentano un terreno di scontro tra diverse concezioni etiche, giuridiche e religiose.

Barcellona, Manchester o Salonicco, Torino, Bari o Genova: cosa hanno in comune queste città? Il fatto che possono essere considerate smart, misurandole con diversi parametri che vanno dai trasporti all'istruzione, dalla sanità alla sostenibilità ambientale all'innovazione tecnologica. Smart city è dunque una definizione complessa cha allude ad una trasformazione delle nostre attuali città con l'obiettivo non solo del superamento delle emergenze energetiche ed ambientali, ma anche della qualità del vivere per il cittadino e per la comunità, sul piano sociale ed economico.

Encode Ideas authors research on publicly traded micro / small cap healthcare (biotech & medtech) companies. The Plainspoken podcast is an extension of our research, where we will interview executives from micro / small cap health care companies, portfolio managers who invest in micro / small cap healthcare, and key opinion leaders who can offer insights into therapeutics areas of interest to investors. The podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Our research and disclosures can be found at www.encodelp.com. For our most contemporary commentary...