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WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR MEMOIR 2026 LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2025 ‘The best book I have read this year’ DAVID NICHOLLS ‘Masterly … I'm in awe’ SALMAN RUSHDIE ‘Beautiful’ DOUGLAS STUART ‘Extraordinary’ SARAH MOSS ‘A formidable testament...

Brought to you by Penguin. Discover the many lives of Peter Matthiessen – writer, naturalist, activist, CIA agent, Zen master – in this kaleidoscopic biography of an American literary giant. Author of The Snow Leopard, co-founder of the Paris Review and the only writer to have ever won the...

Natalie Angier knows all that scientists know—and sometimes more—about the power of symmetry in sexual relations, about the brutal courting habits of dolphins, about the grand deceit of orchids, about the impact of female and male preferences on evolution. She knows how scientists go about their work, and she describes their ways, their visions, and their arguments. Perhaps most poignantly, she understands the complexities and the sad necessity of death.

Noted transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau spent two years, two months, and two days chronicling his near-isolation in the small cabin he built in the woods near Walden Pond on land owned by his mentor, the father of Transcendentalism, Ralph Waldo Emerson. Immersing himself in nature and solitude, Thoreau sought to develop a greater understanding of society amidst a life of self-reliance and simplicity. Originally published in 1854, Walden remains one of the most celebrated works in American literature.

Brought to you by Penguin. How much light is too much light? The Darkness Manifesto urges us to cherish natural darkness for the sake of the environment, our own wellbeing, and all life on earth. The world's flora and fauna have evolved to operate in the natural cycle of day and night. But...

In this podcast episode we dive deep in conversation on what being a men is to us in middle of a forest on vacation.

In How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life, Roberts examines Smith’s forgotten masterpiece, and finds a treasure trove of timeless, practical wisdom. Smith’s insights into human nature are just as relevant today as they were 300 years ago. What does it take to be truly happy? Should we pursue fame and fortune or the respect of our friends and family? How can we make the world a better place?

For many of us, the great scientific discoveries of the modern age—the Big Bang, evolution, quantum physics, relativity—point to an existence that is bleak, devoid of meaning, pointless. But in The Sacred Depths of Nature, eminent biologist Ursula Goodenough shows us that the scientific world view need not be a source of despair. Indeed, it can be a wellspring of solace and hope. This volume reconciles the modern scientific understanding of reality with our timeless spiritual yearnings for reverence and continuity.

Spiritual Strength for a Life of Action and the Power to Transform the World The Dalai Lama once said, “We must find a new spirituality … one that addresses human issues … and human needs.” On Natural Freedom, spiritual activist Alan Clements gives voice to what may very well be this new...

This show, co-hosted by Josiah Kilburn and Labindra Singh Dhami (an entomologist from Colorado, USA; and an author from Kathmandu, Nepal), takes a deep dive into the world of Christian Theology and daily life. Each episode is recorded outside with one (or multiple) water bottle of tea. Each episode is designed around a specific topic and will include a passage of scripture and sometimes personal poetic works and reflections. Expect the hosts to get reasonably distracted and have fascinating conversations with various guests...

This podcast discusses the history of scientific thought and tells stories about the greatest scientific discoveries and the scientists who made them. There may also be an inordinate amount of Xennial-related references thrown in along the way. Episodes will be released every two weeks on Fridays! Thanks for listening.

Curiosus Animus is a podcast intended to entertain and educate the listener by providing good faith discourse with interesting people about unusual subject matter. The aim is to provide the viewership with Ideas, concepts, and mental exercises to assist with the expansion of one's own mental horizon.Come and explore our world with me, all you need to bring is your Curiosus Animus.

A tale about a cub brought up in an influential society. We speak about different psychological aspects of the animals living in the forest, correlative to human society. The story will give you positive traits in life. Zeus studio is a digital creative team. This podcast is sponsored by Ziota Digital agency and co-sponsored by Digital Workers Organization.

Lifeworlds is an intimate dialogue with our planet’s ecologies and with those who are translators and bridges between the human and beyond-human.Our guests are farmers, lawyers, scientists, investors, indigenous scholars, artists, and many more — with them, we explore the mindsets, skills and actions required to forge deep connections with nature and to enter into close relationship with the lifeworlds of other beings.We begin to change the world when we change our ways of seeing and being. Lifeworlds points us towards a deeper reformulation of core human identities, asking who it is we ...

A podcast where we dive from the ordinary, leap into the extraordinary, and tell things how it is! We have a lot of fun, and you should too!So, what are you waiting for? Join us in our adventure!

Join Billabong Retreat and Church of Kindness Founder Paul von Bergen in this radically honest and wild exploration of love, life, pleasure, sexuality, God, spirituality, science and death. What does it mean to be alive? Who Am I? How can I reduce suffering and dis-ease? What should I do to live a life of no regrets? Am I scared of dying? How can I manifest more abundance and more pleasure? What is God? Presented by Paul von Bergen and his friends, therapists, teachers and facilitators. www.paulvonbergen.com www.billabongretreat.com.au