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The Infinite Monkey Cage, the legendary BBC Radio 4 programme, brings you this irreverent celebration of scientific marvels. Join us on a hectic leap through the grand and bizarre ideas conjured up by human imagination, from dark matter to consciousness via neutrinos and earthworms. Professor...

Described by Jeffrey Masson as "the single best introduction to animal rights ever written," this new book by Tom Regan will structure the animal rights debate for generations to come. In a style at once simple and elegant, Regan dispels the negative image of animal rights advocates perpetrated by the mass media, unmasks the fraudulent rhetoric of "humane treatment" favored by animal exploiters, and explains why existing laws function to legitimize institutional cruelty.

In The Glass Cage, bestselling author Nicholas Carr digs behind the headlines about factory robots and self-driving cars, wearable computers and digitized medicine, as he explores the hidden costs of granting software dominion over our work and our leisure. Even as they bring ease to our lives, these programs are stealing something essential from us.

At a time when a lasting peace between the Palestinians and the Israelis seems unattainable, understanding the roots of their conflict is an essential step in restoring hope to the region. In The Iron Cage, Rashid Khalidi provides a lucid context for the realities on the ground today, a context that has been, until now, notably lacking in our discourse.

Golden Cage Dream is a podcast created to give a voice to immigrants from all around the world. Here, we share the stories of those who left their countries in search of the American dream — their challenges, sacrifices, and triumphs in a new land. Through each interview, we uncover the reasons that led them to emigrate, the obstacles they faced, and ultimately, whether the sacrifice was worth it in exchange for achieving the dream of living in the Golden Cage.

The official story is that the United States has no political prisoners. The reality is that there are hundreds of people rounded up, placed behind bars, and kept there for inordinately long sentences because of their political beliefs and activities. A project of abolitionist Josh Davidson and political prisoner Eric King, this book is filled with the experience and wisdom of over thirty current and former North American political prisoners.

Behind the locked doors of three mansions in London's exclusive Kensington Palace Gardens neighborhood, the British Secret Service established a highly secret prison in 1940: the London Cage. Here recalcitrant German prisoners of war were subjected to "special intelligence treatment." The stakes were high: the war's outcome could hinge on obtaining information German prisoners were determined to withhold. After the war, high-ranking Nazi war criminals were housed in the Cage, revamped as an important center for investigating German war crimes.

Celebrating the wonders of the universe since 2009, The Infinite Monkey Cage combines wit and wisdom to explore scientific concepts in an entertaining, accessible way. In these four series, physicist Brian Cox and comedian Robin Ince are back to 'put a smile on the face of science' (The Independent). They're joined by a wealth of boffins, brainiacs and celebrity science enthusiasts, all keen to share their hard facts, soft theories and bold comic deviations.

Inside the Invisible Cage uses unique longitudinal data to investigate how digital labor platforms use algorithms to dictate the actions of high-skilled workers by determining accepted behaviors, work opportunities, and even success. As Hatim Rahman explains, employers can use algorithms to shift rules and guidelines without notice, explanation, or recourse for workers. The invisible cage signals a profound shift in the way markets and organizations categorize and ultimately control people.

Brian Cox and Robin Ince present a witty, irreverent look at the world according to science. The Infinite Monkey Cage has become one of BBC Radio 4’s most popular science-based programmes. In each episode, physicist Brian Cox and comedian Robin Ince delve into a particular field of science, with the help of guests from the worlds of science, academia and entertainment. These 25 episodes feature subjects ranging from music to Frankenstein, from particle physics to the science of sleep, and from astronauts to insects. Also included are the 2016 and 2017 Christmas Special episodes.

When a mixed martial arts (MMA) gym moves in across the street from his office, Jonathan Gottschall sees a challenge and an opportunity. Pushing 40, out of shape, and disenchanted with his job as an adjunct English professor, part of him yearns to cross the street and join up. The other part is terrified.

Lean, mean talking machine. עקבו אחרינו והצטרפו לקהילת המאזינים של פודקאסט ספורט הלחימה הגדול בישראל

Una persona, un voto: la democrazia si basa su una promessa di uguaglianza che troppo spesso si infrange sul muro del denaro. Finanziamento delle campagne elettorali, donazioni ai partiti politici, controllo dei media: da decenni la vita democratica è prigioniera degli interessi privati.

Beyond The cage, A Podcast Hosted by Jitesh Banjan, tries to understand the lives of people inside and outside their own Cages, may it be an MMA Octagon, an Office Cubicle, or the Work-From-Home desk. Join Jitesh in his conversations to expand your understanding of concepts ranging from Combat Sports to Spirituality, from Business to Culture, and from Money To Philosophy. Welcome to Beyond the Cage Podcast.

In a world where iron bars cant truly imprison a man‚Aîonly his body‚Aîthere lie deeper, more insidious forms of confinement. As police embrace cutting-edge technology, they must still confront the age-old struggle of human nature, perpetually capable of committing unspeakable acts. Will the hypo-gun replace the nightstick, and is prison the ultimate solution? Immerse yourself in this captivating tale by Randall Garrett and explore the complexities of justice and freedom.

Du son pour les cages à miel, c’est votre nouveau podcast musique qui va vous faire aimer le bruit ! Nos trois compères, Clem, Redg et Lohẽn, aux univers musicaux bien différents, se retrouvent sur un point d’accord : une passion pour les musiques qui tabassent !Métal, hardcore, punk, rock, ils vous en parlent en disséquant les événements, les albums, les vies d’artistes, mais aussi les impacts sociaux et culturels des musiques extrêmes.Ils expriment également leur amour de cette musique à travers des anecdotes, des ressentis ou des analyses complètement subjectives ! ...

Saying it how we see it.

Stories cause us to see the unseen. They dare us to dream and to hope for more than a meaningless mechanized world. Enjoy inspiring real-life stories designed to spark your imagination and cause you to ponder deeper things through laughter and tears all in under ten minutes

Every 1st and 15th of the month take a audio ride with Shawn and Kenny as they lock-in to a free state of mind and exchange their thoughts and ideas on various topics, current concerns and other recent events!

To help the world get rid of racism and work together as one, to bring a change. Without everyone having equal right racism will never leave. These are my opinions of how I would like to see Black/African People unite and stick together.