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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.

Merchants of Doubt has been praised—and attacked—around the world, for reasons easy to understand. This book tells, with “brutal clarity” (Huffington Post), the disquieting story of how a loose-knit group of high-level scientists and scientific advisers, with deep connections in politics and industry, ran effective campaigns to mislead the public and deny well-established scientific knowledge over four decades.

Join neuroscientist, philosopher, and five-time New York Times best-selling author Sam Harris as he explores important and controversial questions about the mind, society, current events, moral philosophy, religion, and rationality—with an overarching focus on how a growing understanding of ourselves and the world is changing our sense of how we should live. Sam is also the creator of the Waking Up app. Combining Sam's decades of mindfulness practice, profound wisdom from varied philosophical and contemplative traditions, and a commitment to a secular, scientific worldview, Waking Up is a ...

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...

In this new podcast by KU Leuven, we use the tools of Economics to look at society as a whole. Together with various professors and researchers from KU Leuven's Economics department we'll cover a range of subjects and fields, to broaden your understanding of Economics and the world around us. The episodes with be in English or Dutch, depending on the topic at hand. Production is by Simon Ghiotto (KU Leuven), logo design by Arne Wolfox.

I discuss the latest research on romance, love and marriage

Explore the extraordinary bond between humans and dogs with host Juniper Snout. Discover how our four-legged companions heal us, connect us, and redefine modern life through emotional support, therapy breakthroughs, and the science of loyalty and love. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

Through conversations with top thinkers in the social sciences and beyond, economist Shruti Rajagopalan explores the ideas that will propel India forward.

The American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy is the premier membership organization for professionals working in cell and gene therapy. On this network, we're sharing exciting stories from our members and the greater scientific community.

The Telepathy Tapes is a podcast that explores the origins of consciousness and the unexplained abilities of ESP through science, verifiable experience, formal testing, and human story. In Season One, non-speaking individuals with autism reveal striking telepathic abilities that challenge everything we thought we knew about the mind. In Season Two, the lens widens to extraordinary experiences that invite us to rethink reality itself. From near death experiences to telepathic communication with animals, energy healing to plant intelligence, and the origins of creativity to sudden savant ...

Join host Lucien Graves as he investigates medicine's most baffling outlier cases—from teeth growing in tumors to patients waking up speaking foreign languages. Each episode explores rare medical anomalies, revealing the human stories and diagnostic detective work behind conditions so bizarre they rewrite the textbook. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

In a bewildering twist of fate, young Gregor Samsa awakens one morning to find himself transformed into a gigantic insect. This surreal tale delves into the struggles of Gregor and his family as they navigate the absurdity of their new reality, offering a poignant exploration of themes such as alienation, identity, and the complexities of familial relationships. - Summary by David Derida

This seminal work by John Dewey delves into the pivotal role of public education within a democracy, sparking a transformative shift in educational thought. Dewey champions the importance of growth, experience, and active participation as core components in cultivating democratic values among both students and educators. (Introduction by timferreira)

Storytelling, a tradition that built human civilization, may soon destroy it Humans are storytelling animals. Stories are what make our societies possible. Countless books celebrate their virtues. But Jonathan Gottschall, an expert on the science of stories, argues that there is a dark side to...

Hosted by Lenny Vaughn, this series explores white noise and ambient sound—what millions use to sleep, focus, and relax. Episodes unpack the neuroscience of static, creators behind YouTube tracks, and the surprising culture and economy of background sound. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Griffin Rowe explores why we endlessly rewatch beloved TV shows, uncovering ancient mythological patterns in our comfort viewing. Through psychology and archetype analysis, discover how familiar stories offer emotional sanctuary and connect us to timeless human needs for narrative stability. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Griffin Rowe explores television's most primal suspense device, tracing cliffhangers through mythology, psychology, and modern storytelling. Each standalone episode examines why unresolved tension captivates humanity, from neurological hijacking to algorithmic manipulation in binge culture. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Benvenuti a L’eco degli antenati, il podcast che esplora le radici invisibili della nostra storia.Ogni episodio è un viaggio tra costellazioni familiari, psicogenealogia e scienze sistemiche, alla scoperta dei legami nascosti che risuonano nella nostra vita.Indaghiamo come le esperienze, i traumi e le scelte delle generazioni precedenti possano influenzare emozioni, relazioni e destini. Attraverso interviste, racconti e riflessioni, daremo voce alle storie che abitano la nostra memoria inconscia. Impareremo a riconoscere i fili che ci uniscono e a sciogliere quelli che ci trattengono. Dalla...

Espatriate è un podcast in 5 puntate dedicato alle testimonianze di dieci donne che hanno lasciato l'Emilia-Romagna per trasferirsi in Canada.Si riflette grazie a loro sui percorsi di chi oggi se ne va dall’Italia per costruirsi un futuro all’estero.Espatriate nasce da un progetto di ricerca coordinato da Pina Lalli e realizzato presso il Dipartimento Scienze Politiche e Sociali dell'Università di Bologna, da Chiara Gius, in collaborazione con Michela Zingone e in partnership con l'Associazione Amarcord Emiliano-Romagnoli dell'Ontario e la società cooperativa Indici Opponibili di ...

Racconti e pensieri di scrittrici, scrittori, studentesse e studenti dopo l’alluvione di maggio 2023 in Emilia Romagna. Dodici riflessioni che raccolgono i pensieri di chi ha vissuto quell’evento emergenziale e di chi lo ha affrontato nei giorni successivi, per fare memoria, raccontare una comunità e un territorio, sensibilizzare sulle conseguenze del cambiamento climatico.