Showing results for "The Birches" in Politics & Social Sciences

Can octopuses feel pain and pleasure? What about crabs, shrimps, insects, or spiders? How do we tell whether a person unresponsive after severe brain injury might be suffering? When does a fetus in the womb start to have conscious experiences? Could there even be rudimentary feelings in miniature models of the human brain, grown from human stem cells? And what about AI? These are questions about the edge of sentience, and they are subject to enormous, disorienting uncertainty. We desperately want certainty, but it is out of reach.

Deeply unsettling radio signals are detected across the globe, leaving scientists at a loss. As mysterious earthquakes strike, oceans swell, and deserts inexplicably sink, the world is thrown into chaos. Amid a high-stakes summit in Washington, a chilling voice over the airwaves claims responsibility for these cataclysmic events, threatening to annihilate humanity unless he is crowned Emperor of Earth. (Summary by Barry Eads)

Money is changing and this may mean a new world order. David Birch sets out the economic and technological imperatives concerning digital money, discussing the potential impact of it and the tensions involved - between public and private and between East and West - to contribute to the high-level debate that we must have to begin to shape the International Monetary and Financial System of the near future.

Monthly podcast produced by the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce that focuses on news, events, happenings and small business in Birch Bay, Washington. Birch Bay has been a featured vacation destination for over 100 years and has been named the most tax-friendly spot for retirees in the entire State of Washington. Featuring miles of pristine beaches, a vibrant small town feel, loads of water activities, and the most beautiful sunsets in the NW, it’s no wonder that people flock to Birch Bay both for vacation and to live permanently.

A podcast for the families and school community of River Birch Elementary. In a storytelling format, we invite you in to hear more about the magic behind the curtain so you feel connected, informed, and inspired as you learn more about culture and climate of our school. Amazing things happen here!

Welcome to Big Mum Energy – the podcast for real mums who are done with the fake highlight reels. This is where the honest conversations about motherhood, mental load, marriage, and the chaos of parenting actually happen.We’re talking: ✔ The juggle of working mums. ✔ Parenting fails, sleep deprivation, and school drama ✔ Why marriage, friendships, and self-care feel impossible sometimes ✔ The funny, raw, and relatable truth about being a mum in today’s worldNo filters. No judgment. Just wine-down chats, big laughs, and real-life stories from everyday women who’ve yelled, cried,...

The birch tree bends, and well, rarely breaks. This gritty and honest podcast is about stories of human resilience, grit, and courage. As an Indigenous Mi’kmaq woman, I am also very connected to Mother Earth who is my creator and gives me healing energy. Wela’lin for listening! 

Being Human is a short-run podcast series exploring the moments that shape us.Hosted by Nadia, this series features raw and reflective conversations with authors, creatives, activists, and coaches about transformation, self-doubt, resilience, and personal growth.Through deep, honest discussions, guests share how they’ve navigated change, redefined success, and found confidence in their own journeys. Each episode offers insights and practical wisdom to help listeners embrace uncertainty, break patterns, and step into their own evolution.About the Host:Nadia Birch, a multidisciplinary creative...

Where research meets woo and where symptoms are experiences to be believed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to my podcast, I am your host Cathy B and I'll be sharing my experiences as both a salon owner and a mum. As someone who wears multiple hats, I understand the unique challenges that come with juggling these two roles. Through this podcast, I hope to provide insights, tips, and inspiration to fellow salon owners and mum's, as well as anyone else who might be interested in learning from my experiences. Whether you're looking for advice on managing your business while raising a family or just want to hear some relatable stories, this podcast has something for you. So, sit back, relax, and...

For the curious, deep divers navigating the multilayered After of coming out. Personal story & question-based, inviting conversation & community.

Velkommen til Den Halve Verden. En podcastserie, der mixer lydbølger af dissonans, nye stemmer og tænksomme toner fra sportsfolk, politikere og forskere. Hvordan lyder ligestilling i 2023? Den Halve Verden er en del af initiativet ‘Unge-ambassadør Beijing +30’ som FN-forbundet og Kvindernes U-landsudvalg står bag. Podcasten er produceret i samarbejde med GRØN og med støtte fra Tuborgfondet.

The podcast all about navigating the world as a mixed-race person.Hosted by Maria Birch-Morunga and Kate Robinson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Louisa, Alfie and Molly as they take you through their journey into adulthood. Talking all things s*x, relationships, gossip and diva moments. Follow us on instagram for future updates @itsthe_formepodcast

How a notorious far right organization set the Republican Party on a long march toward extremism At the height of the John Birch Society’s activity in the 1960s, critics dismissed its members as a paranoid fringe. After all, “Birchers” believed that a vast communist conspiracy existed in...

Award-winning investigative journalist Liz Collin sets the record straight. She uncovers what really happened on a street in Minneapolis that set off the riots, the demands to defund the police, and the skyrocketing crime across the country. Based on conversations with those who were there—including Derek Chauvin, Thomas Lane, and other Minneapolis police officers who’ve never spoken out before—Liz exposes how the media and the Left manipulated the facts to dupe and divide America.

The role of women in the Christian Church is the subject of heated debate. In this powerful book Julia Ogilvy interviews twelve of the most notable Christian women of our time, providing a telling and at times shocking analysis of the situation today. The women – from the Dean of York and the Presiding Bishop in America to Helena Kennedy QC and Dr Elaine Storkey – share some of the pain, disappointment and hurt they have experienced and reflect on the impact of a patriarchal Church on the suffering of women across the world.

Marriage is the institution through which our lives are defined: We are married, divorced, single, or widowed. It gives shape to our family relationships. Through marriage, we have access to the words for the closest connections in our lives, such as aunts and uncles, grandparents and step-children. Marriage is an internationally recognized institution that eases international travel and work for spouses. It formalizes a union using traditions we have built up and treasure.

Acts of the Apostles tells the story of a disparate group of men who, against the odds, came to spearhead an international movement. Jane Williams examines the central messages of Acts and how and why they matter to us. The How to Believe series of books explores the teachings, philosophies, and beliefs of major thinkers and religious texts. In a short, easy-to-access format, leading writers present new understandings of these perennially important ideas.

John Donne is well known as one of literature’s great love poets. But his writing is also infused with a deep-yet-playful philosophy. Satirist and cleric both, in Roz Kaveney’s engrossing ebook, John Donne is the man who thought too much - about love and death and his rejection of the choices of his family to rise up the church's ranks.