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Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

Sean Carroll | Wondery

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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, ...

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Medicine and Science from The BMJ

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The BMJ brings you interviews with the people who are shaping medicine and science around the world.

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Sidedoor

Smithsonian Institution

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More than 154 million treasures fill the Smithsonian’s vaults. But where the public’s view ends, Sidedoor begins. With the help of biologists, artists, historians, archaeologists, zookeepers and astrophysicists, host Lizzie Peabody sneaks listeners through the Smithsonian’s side door, telling stories that can’t be heard anywhere else. Check out si.edu/sidedoor and follow @SidedoorPod for more info.

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Exile

Leo Baeck Institute – New York | Berlin and Antica Productions

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Welcome to Exile, a podcast about Jewish lives under the shadow of fascism. Narrated by award-winning screen and stage actor, Mandy Patinkin. Untold stories and firsthand accounts drawn from intimate letters, diaries and interviews found in the Leo Baeck Institute’s vast archive. Each episode, a story of beauty and danger that brings history to life. Because the past is always present. Starting November 1, episodes are released weekly every Tuesday. The Leo Baeck Institute, New York | Berlin ...

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Uncommon Knowledge

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For more than two decades the Hoover Institution has been producing Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson, a series hosted by Hoover fellow Peter Robinson as an outlet for political leaders, scholars, journalists, and today’s big thinkers to share their views with the world.

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No Such Thing As A Fish

No Such Thing As A Fish

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Award-winning podcast from the QI offices in which the writers of the hit BBC show discuss the best things they've found out this week. Hosted by Dan Schreiber (@schreiberland) with James Harkin (@jamesharkin), Andrew Hunter Murray (@andrewhunterm), and Anna Ptaszynski (#GetAnnaOnTwitter)

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None Of The Above

Institute for Global Affairs

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As the United States confronts an ever-changing set of international challenges, our foreign policy leaders continue to offer the same old answers. But what are the alternatives? In None Of The Above, the Eurasia Group Institute for Global Affairs' Mark Hannah asks leading global thinkers for new answers and new ideas to guide an America increasingly adrift in the world. www.noneoftheabovepodcast.org

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Van Leer Institute Series on Ideas

New Books Network

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Interviews with thought-leaders about their new books. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/van-leer-institute

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Distillations | Science History Institute

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Distillations is the Science History Institute’s critically acclaimed flagship podcast. We take deep dives into stories that range from the serious to the eccentric, all to help listeners better understand the surprising science that is all around us. Hear about everything from the crisis in Alzheimer’s research to New England’s 19th-century vampire panic in compelling, sometimes-funny, documentary-style audio stories.

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Worldview Legacy | The Think Institute

The Think Institute

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The show that helps Christian men become the worldview leaders their families and churches need. Join Joel Settecase as he answers the questions the world is asking and discusses the Christian worldview with teachers, preachers and theologians. Together, they will help you build a legacy for your family: you, your kids and your wife will be able to confidently give answers from the Bible and see Jesus change lives as you share your faith. Presented by The Think Institute (https://thethink.in ...

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Human Centered

Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences

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Conversations about projects and research undertaken by scholars & affiliates of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (CASBS) at Stanford University; interviews with renowned fellows from CASBS history; and audio versions of occasional CASBS live events. CASBS is a scholarly community like no other for collaborative, cross-disciplinary, generative research. It brings together deep thinkers to address wicked problems and significant societal challenges. It empowers them to ...

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Mind Matters

Discovery Institute Center on Natural and Artificial Intelligence

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On the Mind Matters podcast, Discovery Institute’s Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence considers the implications and misconceptions, the opportunities and limitations, and the applications and challenges presented by intelligent agents and their algorithms. Episode notes and archives available at mindmatters.ai/podcast.

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Beyond the Paradigm

Paul Breckell

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A voyage of discovery into the world of Conspiracy theories, Aliens, Ufo's, Cryptids, Giants, Unsolved Murders and Mysteries, Ancient Megaliths, Out of place artifacts, the Elite, the unseen world and much more. History is not what we have been told, discover just how fake the World really is as we go deep down in to the rabbit hole to discover the truth. Looking through a biblical worldview an alternative examination of what is beyond the modern day Paradigm. A UK Based Podcast.

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All Things Policy

Takshashila Institution

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Ever wondered how automation will change the world? Maybe you puzzle over what India could do to ease traffic congestion, or how China's aircraft carriers will transform Indian Ocean geopolitics? All Things Policy, a daily podcast brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, brings you all the answers. Every weekday, our researchers break down complex economic and geopolitical ideas through the lens of current events. For everyone from the busy executive to the curious student, All Things ...

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Political Economy with Jim Pethokoukis

AEI Podcasts

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Tune in each week as James Pethokoukis interviews economists, business leaders, academics and others on the most important and interesting issues of the day. You can find all episodes at AEI, Ricochet, and wherever podcasts are downloaded, and look for follow-up transcripts and blog posts at aei.org.

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UCD Humanities Institute Podcast

UCD Humanities Institute

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This podcast series features recordings of academic papers from workshops, conferences and seminars in the University College Dublin Humanities Institute. The UCD Humanities Institute provides a creative architectural and conceptual space for interdisciplinary research in the humanities and allied disciplines. The Institute forms an integral element within UCD's strategic mission to develop as a research intensive university and has set itself the objective of enhancing the critical mass and ...

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Clinical neurology with KD

Krishnadas N C

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Clinical Neurology with KD is a podcast hosted by Dr Krishnadas N C, Senior Consultant Neurologist at Meitra Hospital, Kerala, India, a National Board Neurology Teaching Institute. It is one of the top 20 International neurology podcasts, according to Feedspot. Dr Krishnadas has over 15 years of experience in teaching medical students. In this podcast, he will discuss how to localize a neurological lesion based on history taking and physical examination. The podcast is meant for medical stud ...

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Diverse Joy

Diverse Joy

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Infusing science, practical skills, and joy into diversity discussions! Follow @DiverseJoy on social media! In each episode, Dr. William T. L. Cox and Dr. Amber Nelson share something that is bringing them joy, talk about a diversity topic, share stories, teach a bias habit-breaking skill, and give a media recommendation of something that brings them joy. Their goal is jointly to provide entertainment and education, and they infuse science, practicality, and most of all, joy into conversatio ...

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Reframing History

American Association for State and Local History

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As the public debates around history grow louder, it seems there’s a gap between how history practitioners understand their work and what the public thinks history is. We need a more productive public conversation about history. But how do we get on the same page? Over the course of this series, we’ll be speaking to historians, history communicators, and educators from around the country about the language we use to communicate history to the public. Hosted by Christy Coleman and Jason Stein ...

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American Institute of Indian Studies Podcast

The American Institute of Indian Studies

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The American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS) was founded nearly sixty years ago to further the knowledge of India in the United States by supporting American scholarship on India. The programs of AIIS foster the production of and engagement with scholarship on India, and promote and advance mutual understanding between the citizens of the United States and of India. AIIS seeks to provide access to scholarship about India to a wide and diverse audience.Through this podcast series, we hope ...

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Ideas

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IDEAS is a place for people who like to think. If you value deep conversation and unexpected reveals, this show is for you. From the roots and rise of authoritarianism to near-death experiences to the history of toilets, no topic is off-limits. Hosted by Nahlah Ayed, we’re home to immersive documentaries and fascinating interviews with some of the most consequential thinkers of our time. With an award-winning team, our podcast has proud roots in its 60-year history with CBC Radio, exploring ...

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Root of Conflict

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Why are some places affected by violence and disorder while others enjoy peace and stability? From the University of Chicago Public Policy Podcasts, “Root of Conflict” analyzes violent conflict around the world, and the people, societies, and policy issues it affects. We meet with leading experts to discuss what can be done to create more peaceful societies. This series is produced in partnership with the Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts at the Harris School ...

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Forever Curious: An Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Podcast

OLLI - UW

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Does learning just stop when you hit 22 or 25? Of course not! So why should it stop at 50 or 70 or ever? The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Washington is for people who are truly lifelong learners. For those who are forever curious about the world around us, past, present, and future. This podcast, Forever Curious, will be full of discussions with experts, free lectures, conversations with OLLI-UW members and more. We hope you'll join us here, as we listen to lectures ...

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The Sentience Institute Podcast

Sentience Institute

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Interviews with activists, social scientists, entrepreneurs and change-makers about the most effective strategies to expand humanity’s moral circle, with an emphasis on expanding the circle to farmed animals. Host Jamie Harris, a researcher at moral expansion think tank Sentience Institute, takes a deep dive with guests into advocacy strategies from political initiatives to corporate campaigns to technological innovation to consumer interventions, and discusses advocacy lessons from history, ...

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Sideways Sociology: UK Anti-Racism

The Sociological Review Foundation

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Three activists. Their ideas, their work, their lasting importance. In this special short series of audio essays from the Sociological Review Foundation, three expert guests introduce us to key figures in the story of UK anti-racism, illuminating how they show us what that term really means – and what it takes – but also how their work and ideas speak to sociology, too, and deserve to be better known. Starting the series, John Narayan – Chair of the Council of the Institute of Race Relations ...

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Public Anthropologist Podcast

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PUAN podcast features ideas and thoughts about issues that concern the public. Conversations are brief and entail translation of complex social idea or theory into intelligible language. It is hosted by Dr. Antonio De Lauri, Research Professor at Chr. Michelsen Institute (CMI), Norway and Saumya Pandey, doctoral researcher at CMI.

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Artifacts

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A variety of artifacts of history and science will be discussed. These podcasts are meant for parents and teachers to discuss with their children and students.

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World Resources Institute Podcasts Plus

WRI's Big Ideas Into Action podcast

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"Big Ideas Into Action" is the relaunched podcast from the World Resources Institute, bringing you the big ideas that combat the world's most pressing environmental and developmental challenges. You'll hear the voices of those meeting the challenges on the ground across the globe and find out about the way we're finding the answers and translating them into action. We'll be podcasting in series of six to eight at a time, once a week, with occasional special episodes to add our insights and a ...

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Aquinas 101 - Science and Faith

The Thomistic Institute

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Has modern science made faith in God impossible? Does belief in miracles and traditional dogmas require us to deny scientific evidence, or abandon the scientific method? Does Schrodinger’s cat invalidate the principle of non-contradiction? The Catholic faith does not need to fear contemporary science. In fact, great believing minds have steered the scientific project until today, and still have much to say about the harmony of science and divine faith.

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Medical Humanities Podcast

BMJ Group

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The Medical Humanities podcast offers the latest discussions in the field of medical humanities. Each episode features in-depth interviews with experts talking about a broad range of topics in the field. The podcast transcript is also available on the journal’s blog. Medical Humanities - mh.bmj.com - is an international journal from the BMJ Group and the Institute of Medical Ethics (IME) publishing studies on the history of medicine, cultures of medicine, disability, gender, bioethics & medi ...

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Explorers Institute - Let's Explore!

Jonathan Knowles

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All things science, technology, innovation and exploration. Let's Explore! The Explorers Institute is committed to inspiring everyone to discover their inner explorer. We believe in the power of science, technology, and innovation to change our world for the better through personal connection and meaningful storytelling.

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Initial Conditions: A Physics History Podcast

Niels Bohr Library & Archives

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Initial conditions provide the context in which physics happens. Likewise, in Initial Conditions: a Physics History Podcast, we provide the context in which physical discoveries happened. We dive into the collections of the Niels Bohr Library & Archives at the American Institute of Physics to uncover the unexpected stories behind the physics we know. Through these stories, we hope to challenge the conventional history of what it means to be a physicist.

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Alien Crash Site

Caitlin McShea

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A new InterPlanetary interview series from the Santa Fe Institute takes a page from the Strugatsky brothers' classic Soviet sci-fi novel, Roadside Picnic, to discuss a variety of transformative alien artifacts. Thirteen years ago, an alien civilization visited our planet, and left behind myriad, mysterious materials in their crash sites. These areas, Zones, behave very strangely, but the interplanetary items they contain could change the trajectory of our technological advancement. What appe ...

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Chatter

Lawfare

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Weekly long-form conversations with fascinating people at the creative edges of national security. Unscripted. Informal. Always fresh. Chatter guests roll with the punches to describe artistic endeavors related to national security and jump into cutting-edge thinking at the frontiers where defense and foreign policy overlap with technology, intelligence, climate change, history, sports, culture, and beyond. Each week, listeners get a no-holds-barred dialogue at an intersection between Lawfar ...

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Meeting Street

Cogut Institute for the Humanities

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Host Amanda Anderson explores topics of vital societal interest through conversations with scholars and writers whose voices have helped define issues and shape debates. Special focus on the forms of knowledge that characterize the humanities. Produced by the Cogut Institute for the Humanities at Brown University.

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Geneva Intl.

Students of the Graduate Institute, Geneva

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This series is developed by students, staff, research centers and the faculty at the Graduate Institute of International Studies and Development (IHEID). It will host podcasts on a plethora of topics that range from research and studying to aspects of international life in Geneva and at the Institute.

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Integral [+] Facticity

Erik Haines

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The Integral [+] Facticity podcast is produced & supported by the Metapattern Institute located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Thanks for tuning in! Erik Haines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Perspectives: A Canadian Journal of Political Economy and Social Democracy

Broadbent Institute

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The Perspectives Journal Podcast complements the journal and opinions content of Perspectives: A Canadian Journal of Political Economy and Social Democracy, to bring out left-wing ideas and strategy in a new and ever-evolving format. The podcast features interviews with policy experts, to dig deeper into the progressive angles of the issues affecting working-class, ordinary Canadians. Hosted by editor-in-chief, Clement Nocos, the Perspectives Journal Podcast aims to bring forward timely anal ...

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The Commons

CiRCE Institute Podcast Network

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The Commons, hosted by Brian Phillips, features conversations and contemplations about school life and leadership. Whether you are a headmaster or a homeschooling mom, these conversations are here to help your vocation with purpose, wisdom, and virtue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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playing god?

Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics

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Life-and-death dilemmas. New medical technologies. Controversial treatments. In playing god? we hear from the patients whose lives were transformed—and sometimes saved—by medical innovations and the bioethicists who help guide complex decisions. Ventilators can keep critically ill people alive, but when is it acceptable to turn the machines off? Organ transplants save lives, but when demand outpaces supply, how do we decide who gets them? Novel reproductive technologies can help people have ...

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Today's Neuroscience, Tomorrow's History - Professor Geoffrey Burnstock

Professor Geoffrey Burnstock

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Supported by a Wellcome Trust Public Engagement grant (2006-2008) in the History of Medicine to Professor Tilli Tansey (QMUL) and Professor Leslie Iversen (Oxford), the History of Modern Biomedicine Research Group at Queen Mary, University of London presents a series of podcasts on the history of neuroscience featuring eminent people in the field: Professor Burnstock returned to London in 1975, becoming Head of Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology at University College London and ...

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The three ingredients in an autocrat's recipe for power 54:34

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There are three components that could end constitutional democracy as we know it, says scholar Peter L. Biro — fear and its weaponization, habituation which involves the consequence of not noticing, and the 'stupidification' of our minds and of our discourse. He argues that we, as law-abiding average citizens, have the power to save our democracy a…

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Ep 104: Conspiracies and the War for Truth with Doug Van Dorn 1:08:58

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I sit down with pastor, author, and theologian Doug Van Dorn to explore conspiracy theories through a distinctly Christian lens. From ancient secret societies to modern-day deception, Doug unpacks how spiritual warfare, biblical prophecy, and historical patterns all intersect with today's most controversial ideas. Is there a biblical framework for …

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When AI Gets Too Smart: Pull the Plug (Or Sabotage First)? 47:41

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In this episode of All Things Policy, Rijesh Panicker, Bharath Reddy, and Ashwin Prasad discuss the strategic future of humanity with AI, based on the Superintelligence strategy paper. What will the future with AI look like? When might AI achieve critically dangerous capabilities? If one country's AI project threatens global stability, should rival…

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583: No Such Thing As A Tuna Macchiato 56:56

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Minerals Online Roundtable IV - Extractivism and Material Histories. 1:12:04

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Minerals Online Roundtable IV - 'Extractivism and Material Histories' took place on 28 April 2025. Featuring - Madhavi Jha, Oliver Tappe, Nicholas Y. H. Wong, Sarah Comyn, and Ge Tang (Chair). Funded by the Irish Research Council MINERALS Laureate project.By UCD Humanities Institute

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Minerals Online Roundtable III - Extraction and Forms of Representation. 1:23:04

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Minerals Online Roundtable III - 'Extraction and Forms of Representation' took place on 7 April 2025. Featured - Adelene Buckland, Julia Ditter, Nathan K. Hensley, Charlotte Rogers, Sarah Comyn, and Ge Tang (Chair). Funded by the Irish Research Council MINERALS Laureate project.By UCD Humanities Institute

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Why Our Minds Are More Than “Meat Computers”

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Some scientists and philosophers hold the view that our brains are basically brains made of meat. Today, Dr. Eric Holloway and Dr. Robert J. Marks explain what’s wrong with this idea in the concluding segment of their conversation with guest host Patrick Flynn. For starters, the computational theory of mind may be incompatible with materialism or p…

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A pig was shot dead in 1859. It sparked a British-U.S. war 54:34

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India's Overcrowded and Overburdened Prison System 42:39

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This episode will take a closer look at India’s mechanism to release prisoners, particularly in light of the reality of prison overcrowding and the significant number of people in jail awaiting completion of their trials. According to a Supreme Court estimate, India has over 5.7 lakh prisoners confined in various jails across the country, of which …

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Sideways Sociology: UK Anti-Racism is a special mini-series featuring expert guests John Narayan, A.S. Francis and Hannah Ishmael. They introduce us to three key figures in the story of UK anti-racism – Ambalavaner Sivanandan, Gerlin Bean and Len Garrison – illuminating how their work and ideas speak to sociology, showing us what it means to be ant…

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The trailblazing all-Black baseball team that made history 54:34

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More than ninety years ago, led by “Boomer” Harding, “Flat” Chase, and King Terrell, the Chatham Coloured All-Stars became the first all-Black team to win the Ontario baseball championship. Now the story of their historic 1934 season, including the racist treatment they endured and their exploits on the field has resurfaced in an online project, an…

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Zoo's Clues 41:21

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The Curious Case of the Dizzy Kudu. Rhinos with an unexplained skin disease. A lion that could barely chew. Who do you call when there's a mystery at the zoo? The Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute's anatomical pathologists. These highly-skilled vets search for clues to investigate animal disease and death — sometimes encou…

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Pretty Art, Ugly Footprint: Building Sustainable AI 25:03

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In today's episode of "All Things Policy," Adya Madhavan and Anwesha Sen delve into the escalating energy demands of Artificial Intelligence. They discuss how the rapid growth of AI, exemplified by tools like ChatGPT, comes with a significant and often overlooked environmental cost due to the immense electricity consumption of data centers. The con…

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Russia’s constant craving for U.S. recognition 54:35

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Historian Sergei Radchenko revisits the Cold War, focusing on what the idea of global power meant to the Soviet Kremlin. He argues that Soviet leaders, from Joseph Stalin to Mikhail Gorbachev, have always had a strong desire to be recognized as a superpower on the world stage, especially from the U.S. For decades, this desire could never be satisfi…

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Publishing in India 31:31

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Why is it a task to get research and books funded and published? From acquiring agents, preparing manuscripts, approaching publishers and finally marketing the written word. In this episode of All Things Policy, Leah Govias and Kavitha Rao, the writer and journalist and the author of 'Spies, Lies and Allies: The Extraordinary Lives of Chatto and Ro…

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314 | Karen Lloyd on the Deep Underground Biosphere 1:09:18

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There are living creatures dwelling deep below the surface of the Earth, as deep as we are able to drill. These hearty microorganisms are related to more familiar life forms on land and under water, but the operate and survive in ways that are quite different from what we're familiar with. They live off of nutrients that have penetrated from the su…

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Her job is to find buried children at residential schools 54:34

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Métis archeologist Kisha Supernant was sometimes called a 'grave robber' when she started her line of work. With an eye to restorative justice, she tries to help Indigenous communities locate the graves of children who died at residential schools. Now, she's called on to find children's graves. In this public lecture, Supernant explains how the use…

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Elaine Pagels, "Miracles and Wonder:The Historical Mystery of Jesus" (Doubleday, 2025) 39:53

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Early in her career, Elaine Pagels changed our understanding of the origins of Christianity with her work in The Gnostic Gospels. Now, in the culmination of a decades-long career, she explores the biggest subject of all, Jesus. In Miracles and Wonder:The Historical Mystery of Jesus (Doubleday, 2025) she sets out to discover how a poor young Jewish …

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India–US Trade in the Trump 2.0 Era 50:02

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Donald Trump's second term as the United States president started on January 20, 2025. India-US trade relations have been in a phase of heightened negotiations and readjustments ever since. In this episode of All Things Policy, Anupam Manur and Sarthak Pradhan talk about various trade-related developments that have dominated the news cycle and disc…

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Ep 103: The Great Blackout Conspiracy 1:18:26

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In this chilling episode, we dive deep into The Great Blackout Conspiracy — the theory that massive, unexplained power outages aren't just accidents or technical glitches, but deliberate events designed to test public response, suppress information, or cover up covert operations. From historical blackouts to sudden, coordinated grid failures. Are t…

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#117 Protestant Reaction to New Pope (Leo XIV) 23:52

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Chicagoan Pope Leo XIV has been elected—and in this video, Joel Settecase of the Think Institute critically examines the office of the papacy through the lens of Scripture, history, and worldview analysis. You'll get a breakdown of Pope Leo XIV's Chicago roots, progressive alignment with Pope Francis, and the controversies surrounding his record. T…

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The power of white evangelical Christians in MAGA politics 54:25

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In the past decade, there has been one stable voting bloc: white evangelical Christians. Their support has been at a constant 80 per cent for Donald Trump, according to historian Kristin Kobes Du Mez. In her book, Jesus and John Wayne, she describes the Trump era as the latest chapter in a long story of exclusion, patriarchy, and Christian national…

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Operation Sindoor: Rethinking India’s Military Doctrine Against Pakistan 31:17

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In this episode of All Things Policy, Aishwaria Sonavane speaks with Dr. Happymon Jacob about Operation Sindoor and its implications for India’s evolving military doctrine against Pakistan. They unpack how the Pahalgam attack has catalysed a strategic shift in India’s response to terrorism, the blurring of conventional and subconventional warfare, …

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582: No Such Thing As Siegfried Bassoon 57:17

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Dan, James, Anna and Andy discuss particles, poems, plums, and Antonio da Ponte. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish or nosuchthingasafish.com/patreon Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Us…

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There's no potential danger of AI discrimination — 'it's here' 54:35

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The grave consequences artificial intelligence poses aren't 'potential' — they are happening now, warns MIT researcher Joy Buolamwini. She argues that encoded discrimination embedded in AI systems — racial bias, sex and gender bias, and ableism — pose unprecedented threats to humankind. Buolamwini has been at the forefront of artificial intelligenc…

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AI Language Models: Real Intelligence Or Creative Thievery?

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Are AI language models like ChatGPT, Grok, and Perplexity actually intelligent? Or are they getting away with a creative kind of thievery? Welcome to the Mind Matters News podcast, your source for discussions on all things philosophy of mind and artificial intelligence. Today, guest host Patrick Flynn continues his conversation with Dr. Eric Hollow…

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#116 Reacting to an Atheist’s Debate Strategy: Can You Use Logic Without God? 24:53

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Can logic exist without God? In this episode of the Worldview Legacy Podcast, Joel Settecase, president of the Think Institute, reacts to a recent atheist debate strategy aimed at explaining logic without appealing to God. With a presuppositional approach grounded in Scripture, Joel breaks down where the atheist's reasoning falls short, how the Chr…

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Evolution of Mediation in India 22:40

6d ago22:40

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In this episode of All Things Policy, Astha Rastogi, Programme Manager for Defence and Foreign Affairs, in conversation with Yamini J Kumar, who is the Assistant Programme Manager for Law Enforcement & Policing Fellowship, talks about the evolution of mediation, its challenges in India and suggested policies that could be implemented. From a court-…

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Malaria free China, an academic medicine revolution, and retracted data's impact 36:36

9d ago36:36

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China was declared malaria free in 2021 - and we'll hear how persistence was key to their success, and what new technologies are available to help the rest of the world become malaria free, from Regina Rabinovich, director of the Malaria Elimination Initiative at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health. Sonia Saxena, professor of primary care at …

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The one exception that makes killing civilians legal in war 54:35

6d ago54:35

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International law is clear: warring parties cannot kill civilians. It's a war crime. But there is one exception. An attacker can justify killing them if they’re being used as a shield for military objectives. This means a belligerent could kill a civilian and claim, after the fact, they were being used as shields by the enemy. Increasingly, that ju…

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Episode 7: America's China Gamble 41:25

9d ago41:25

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China’s violent Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989 marked a turning point in US-China relations. After two decades of slowly but steadily nurturing friendly relations, the United States would choose to develop economic ties without insisting on democratic reforms. The prevailing hope was that China’s economic growth would inevitably lead to politic…

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Sandra Matz, "Mindmasters: The Data-Driven Science of Predicting and Changing Human Behavior" (HBRP, 2025) 41:31

6d ago41:31

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A fascinating exploration of how algorithms penetrate the most intimate aspects of our psychology—from the pioneering expert on psychological targeting. There are more pieces of digital data than there are stars in the universe. This data helps us monitor our planet, decipher our genetic code, and take a deep dive into our psychology. As algorithms…

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S2E10: Healing and Understanding Intergenerational and Collective Traumas 1:42:18

9d ago1:42:18

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To celebrate Star Wars Day ("May the Fourth be with you!)", Will and Amber dress in their favorite colors (pink and green) as "Star Wars" characters, and share "Star Wars" related joys. Amber's joy is attending one of Disneyland's After Dark Nites for "Star Wars" last year - with her mom, Will, and producer Eric Roman. Will's joy is the fun "Star W…

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Who Tells Your Phone the Time? 35:43

7d ago35:43

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Your phone needs the right time, but so do robotic vacuum cleaners, drones, and countless other autonomous machines. So, who tells them all? Listen as Avinash Shet and Ashwin Prasad discuss the fascinating technology of timing satellites and their crucial, often invisible, role in synchronising our modern world. The PGP is a comprehensive 48-week h…

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The 2,000-year-old travel list to complete before you die 54:35

7d ago54:35

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More than 2,000 years ago, someone sat down and wrote a travel bucket list for the ancient world — suggesting must-see places that we now call The Seven Wonders of the World. It was kind of a Lonely Planet guide of its time, and included the Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the lighthouse of Alexandria, and the Temple of Artemis, am…

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