Best Rupert Sheldrake Podcasts (2025)

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Science, Spirituality & the Practices That Transform Us, with Dr. Jessica Harland 1:07:40

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Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0_Lkku3QH-c What if gratitude isn't just good manners, but measurably changes your wellbeing? What if the medieval Christians were right about nature being alive, and we've spent the last 400 years getting it fundamentally wrong? And why are half a million people now walking ancient pilgrimage routes across Europe…

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A Dog's Life Archive: Rupert Sheldrak 31:03

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In this classic episode (and Anna's personal favourite) the eminent biologist and author of Dogs That Know When Their Owners Are Coming Home talks to Anna about the science behind our pets' 'sixth sense'. Thank you to the good people at Antinol. We're super proud to be collaborating with them and you can enjoy at 10% discount on your purchase by us…

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Joe Bagley the House Plant Doctor 38:05

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This week Anna chats to the ‘House Plant Doctor, Joe Bagley, on the huge benefits of bringing house plants into our homes, adding that important Vitamin G - for green! More than a third (36%) of people say they miss the greenery outdoors during autumn and winter, while 65% spend more time inside and as little as 5% of people go outside for leisure …

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Halloween SPECIAL | The philosophy of the apocalypse 44:25

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Why are we fascinated by apocalyptic stories? Join the team at the IAI for a reading of four Halloween-themed articles, written by historian and philosopher Natalie Lawrence, professor of political philosophy Matthew Festenstein, and professor of comparative literature Florian Mussgnug. From the allure of the end times to the symbolic value of mons…

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The importance of giving up | Adam Phillips 27:14

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Einstein was called “slow” at school, J. K. Rowling collected a dozen rejections, and Walt Disney was once fired for “lacking imagination.” We love stories of perseverance—but what’s the cost of never letting go? In this conversation, psychoanalyst Adam Phillips argues that our obsession with endurance can have hidden, corrosive effects. He invites…

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Ode to Joy Podcast. A conversation with Paul Wilkinson and Mark Vernon. Music That Shapes Us podcast 36:10

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A psychotherapist, philosopher and writer drawn to the wellsprings of both ancient and modern philosophy and the illumination of the inner life. His work moves between the timeless and the modern, exploring friendship and belief, wellbeing and wonder, and the quiet art of living with depth in a restless age. His recent books trace paths through the…

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William Blake Masterclass at the Unherd Club. With Esmé Partridge, Mark Vernon and Florence Read 1:14:21

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At a time of renewed interest in the spiritual, what could challenge the uninspiring notion of ‘cultural Christianity’? One answer is by embracing the esoteric. William Blake, the painter and poet, has become a model for a new kind of rebellious spirituality. Though he spent his life in poverty and obscurity, Blake’s radical vision of the divine is…

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Sophia Money-Coutts 41:40

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This week Anna is chuffed to have chatted to Journalist and Author, Sophia Money-Coutts, about her new book - The Year of the Dog. It’s the funniest, most heart warming ‘memoir’ of bringing ‘Dennis’ - the Parsons Russell Terrier pup into her life just over a year ago. Approaching a landmark birthday, it’s the roller coaster journey of how he has ch…

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Slavoj Žižek on philosophy today | The madness of reality 38:03

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Slavoj Žižek is back in a new interview where he takes us through his thoughts on the role of philosophy, the future of sex, his fear and love of AI and, as always, so much more. Tune in to hear one of contemporary philosophy's most original and darkly comedic minds expose his thoughts on the present and where we are heading - though that is imposs…

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How to fathom timelessness | Peter Sjöstedt-Hughes 31:23

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What should time mean to us? Peter Sjöstedt-Hughes is a philosopher of mind who specialises in the thought of Alfred North Whitehead, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Benedict de Spinoza, and in fields pertaining to panpsychism and altered states of mind. In this talk, he combines insights from psychedelic experiences with an intriguing view put forward by…

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Dr Nick Thompson comes back 46:05

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We’re joined by Dr Nick Thompson talking about the integrative principle, based on a holistic viewpoint where different modalities including diet, acupuncture, herbs, homeopathy, red light therapy and physical therapies combine to offer a tool kit to help the natural healing process, whilst keeping your pet’s body burden to a minimum. We discuss th…

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After postmodernism | Hilary Lawson, Robin van den Akker, Abby Innes, Sophie Scott-Brown 47:13

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Hugely influential in the latter decades of the 20th century, postmodernism transformed many academic disciplines and culture at large. Associated with an attack on objective truth and the uniqueness of meaning, it called into question the whole edifice of knowledge which Western culture had previously glorified. But it left many lost, and in the w…

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Can Animals Predict Natural Disasters? London Society for Psychical Research 34:05

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By Rupert Sheldrake

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The language of the unconscious: Pyschoanalysis and AI | Alenka Zupančič 29:46

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Cloud 9 52:08

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We’re joined by Lisbet Stuer-Lauridsen and Amber Synnott from Cloud 9 Vets who have launched a service dedicated to offering at home euthanasia for all pets, but mainly dogs and cats. They conducted a survey recently that revealed that two thirds of pet owners had no idea that it was possible to help your pet cross to the rainbow bridge at home. Cl…

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The Wisdom of the Imagination 34:58

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The imagination is often regarded as a valuable but fanciful capacity. But what if imagination were not an optional extra, or even the possession of human beings alone, but a fundamental feature of reality? In this episode of the Sheldrake-Vernon Dialogues, Rupert Sheldrake and Mark Vernon draw on the ideas of William Blake to explore Blake’s insis…

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India Hamilton on Jersey's food and farming culture and the impact of events like the Regen Gathering 39:57

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At this year's Regen Gathering on the island of Jersey, our CEO, Patrick Holden, had the chance to meet with the event's co-founder, India Hamilton, for the latest episode of the SFT Podcast. Alongside founding Jersey's Regen Gathering – an annual event which brings together a diverse range of people and ideas to discuss the innovative food, farmin…

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The Enlightenment is racist (and why) | Kehinde Andrews 20:38

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The Enlightenment has faced a lot of criticism in recent years - its defenders and detractors often come head to head, scrambling to articulate its ultimate value or lack thereof to contemporary society. This podcast contributes to this wider debate and question facing all those interested in philosophy and politics: Are Enlightenment ideas salvage…

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A Dog's Life Archive: Dr Paul Koudounaris 1:20:26

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In this classic episode from the archive, we’re joined by Dr Paul Koudounaris talking about his book ‘Faithful until Death’. As a first in terms of investigating Pet Cemeteries all around the world, Paul admits this was a labour of love of 11 years. Revealing the history of pet ownership as in the late Victorian era industrialisation meant more fol…

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Cunk'd: The Movie - Cunk on Life 2:04:16

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Nick, Skadooosch, and Jake are back in the studio to celebrate the Cunk cinematic event! It's feature-length Philomena, as the crew is back together to talk about the state of the pod, hear from our friends at the Two Asian Blokes podcast, talk about the future of the show, and dive into the Emmy Award-Winning Cunk On Life. Cunk'd is the newest sho…

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Rouze Up Souls of the New Age! A conversation with Malcolm Guite on William Blake 1:01:54

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“Man has no Body distinct from his Soul,” declared William Blake. “Nature is imagination itself!” The human face is the “countenance divine”. Inspiring, yes. But what can we make of his sayings? Mark Vernon sat down with poet Malcolm Guite to discuss how Blake’s ideas about the imagination challenge modern ways of perceiving the world. They stress …

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The Wisdom of the Imagination. A conversation with Rupert Sheldrake 34:58

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Note: This upload is a correction to the previous file uploaded under this title! The imagination is often regarded as a valuable but fanciful capacity. But what if imagination were not an optional extra, or even the possession of human beings alone, but a fundamental feature of reality? In this episode of the Sheldrake-Vernon Dialogues, Rupert She…

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Consciousness and the Mysteries of Everyday Life – How the Light Gets In Festival 40:53

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What if the “weird” feelings we shrug off—being watched, knowing who’s calling, waking seconds before an alarm—aren’t glitches but signals? In this talk, given at the How The Light Gets In festival, September 21st, 2025, Rupert Sheldrake argues that these everyday hunches point to mind-to-world reach (projective vision), mind-to-mind links (telepat…

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Paul A Young 58:29

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In this classic episode, Anna talks to Chocolatier, Paul A. Young in his small shop in Camden Passage, Islington, London. As well as the UK's leading maker of fine chocolate, Paul is an author and more importantly proud dad to Billy, a minature Dachshund. Chocolate is obviously bad for dogs but not for Pet Parents. Paul and Anna sample some of his …

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The struggle for the good life | Massimo Pigliucci on ancient philosophy for the modern era 29:29

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We all want to live the good life. But how many of us can claim to be truly content? Join philosopher and evolutionary biologist Massimo Pigliucci as he argues that pleasure, character, and a healthy dose of doubt, form the basis of the good life, and that purpose in life is crucial to realising our potential. Massimo Pigliucci is a renowned philos…

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Ancestors and Pilgrimages, with Bishop Marc Andrus at Hollyhock 52:49

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A dialogue on praying for ancestors and on pilgrimage: Hollyhock, Cortes Island, BC; August, 2016. See Rupert’s Substack for the Latest articles and early access to videos 👉 https://rupertsheldrake.substack.comBy Rupert Sheldrake

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Grace Olson and her Sheep! 34:00

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We’re joined by Author Grace Olson who is talking about her latest series of children’s book about her sheep. These are sheep that have turned into therapists and work alongside Grace in helping people. Complementing Grace’s horses that have for many years been offering intuitive comfort and healing to Grace’s human clients. We talk about how sheep…

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Psychedelics and the structure of reality | Julian Baggini, Eileen Hall, and James Rucker 46:51

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Truth, delusion and psychedelic reality Do psychedelics reveal hidden layers of reality, or are we simply tripping? Psychedelics are back in the cultural zeitgeist, this time as a treatment for mental health issues. However, critics argue that psychedelics only work by replacing mental illness with a distorted view of reality - but, is this an accu…

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The unconscious mind: Is the unconscious real? 48:58

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The unconscious has become a well-known feature of our human lived experience since Freud. We often refer to unwanted impulses, suppressed thoughts, unconscious desires, and the like. But what IS the unconscious? Is it just an easy excuse for our behaviour? Or is it a necessary piece of what it means to be human? Join our diverse and rich panel as …

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The Responsible Dog Ownership Course 41:14

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This week we’re joined by Jason Cortis who facilitates courses for Blue Cross and works directly with police forces. Dog-related incidents reported to police have risen sharply, up from 30,500 in 2023 to over 32,500 in 2024, with the broader category of dogs being out of control, including injuries to people, adding another 23,000 cases annually. M…

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A landscape of consciousness | Robert Lawrence Kuhn and Hilary Lawson 41:19

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Will we ever reach a conclusive, agreed-upon theory of consciousness? Over the millennia of recorded history, countless stories, theories, and arguments have emerged to explain the origins of consciousness. And yet, here we are in 2025 - post-Plato, post-Descartes, post-scientific revolution - and still we don't understand the phenomenon of conscio…

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Molly Biddell on rewilding at Knepp estate and measuring social impacts 38:47

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After both appearing on the Grazing for Good: Livestock and Biodiversity in the UK panel at ORFC earlier this year, SFT CEO, Patrick Holden, sat down once again with Molly Biddell, Head of Natural Capital at Knepp Estate – a 3,500-acre rewilding project in West Sussex – for an episode of the SFT Podcast. Her work involves leveraging nature markets …

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Full-strength imagination. Romanticism come of age. Mark Vernon & Robert Rowland Smith talk Blake 35:24

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Awake! William Blake and the Power of the Imagination is now available worldwide. To celebrate, Mark Vernon and Robert Rowland Smith discuss all things Blake from angels and images, to poetry and prophecy. For more on the book see https://www.markvernon.com/books/awake-william-blake-and-the-power-of-the-imagination…

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Hannah Molloy and Louisa Lytton 45:02

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Thank you to the good people at Antinol. We're super proud to be collaborating with them and you can enjoy at 10% discount on your purchase by using our promocode ANNAWEBB. Remember - you're supporting A Dog's Life by supporting our proud sponsor! If you want to switch to a raw diet for your dog, you can't do better than Paleo Ridge. Find out more …

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Will psychedelics revolutionize mental health treatment? | Matthew Johnson, Shayla Love, and Kevin Sabet 49:34

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The psychedelic revolution Will LSD, Psilocybin, MDMA, and Ketamine treatments live up to the hype? For decades, psychedelics were derided as dangerous recreational drugs; now many claim they have the potential to revolutionise the treatment of mental health. With hundreds of clinical trials now taking place, the psychedelic therapeutic market is p…

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Cunk'd Special Presentation: Interview with Dr. Prokar Dasgupta 39:02

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Cunk'd is back with another special presentation! This time Skadooosch sat down for a one-on-one interview with Dr. Prokar Dasgupta to discuss his now infamous interaction with Diane Morgan during Cunk on Life, and the role and value of humor in high-stakes medicine. Cunk'd is the newest show on the Sheist Podcast Network. Click here to see all the…

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Detoxifying Christianity, with Bishop Marc Andrus at Grace Cathedral 31:03

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For many people, Christianity is like a toxic brand. Why is this so and what can be done about it? A dialogue with Marc Andrus, the Bishop of California, at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco; September, 2015. See Rupert’s Substack for the Latest articles and early access to videos 👉 https://rupertsheldrake.substack.com…

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The illusion of separation | Jessica Frazier on the Monism of Hindu philosophy 24:39

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Indian philosophy and the search for unity In our everyday lives we act as though we are all separate individuals, but is this really the case? Jessica Frazer argues that reality is ultimately unified, and that this shift in perspective can change the way we live our lives. It can help you lose your isolated ego and escape feelings of alienation fr…

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William Blake’s spiritual analysis of our times. A conversation with Jason Whittaker and Mark Vernon 44:15

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I very much enjoyed speaking with Jason Whittaker, a profound lover of Blake, because we have our differences about how Blake speaks to us and, I hope, that is illuminating. We discussed Blake the visionary and mystic, and resisting forcing Blake through the sieve of more recent psychology. We thought about how Blake speaks to us now, as a poet and…

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Doggie Dancing 36:49

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This week Anna chats to Olga Jones who is talking about how her passion for training her own dogs, English Springer Spaniel, Bonnie and Simba, her Border Collie. Passionate about training tricks, Olga began competing in Canine Freestyle seven years ago, and with a strings of wins, competing at Crufts and more. Away from competitions, Olga’s dogs ha…

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Poetry Fetter’d Fetters the Human Race! William Blake on an antidote to the mechanistic imagination 17:04

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Why is the mechanical view of reality so strong? Why does billiard-ball atomism remain the default popular metaphysics? William James was horrified by such “nothing buttery” and the way it substituted bare concepts for rich phenomena. A.N. Whitehead famously – or perhaps not famously enough – described the problem as the “fallacy of misplaced concr…

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The limits of nothingness | Peter van Inwagen 27:44

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From philosophy to science, metaphysics to psychology, the idea of 'nothing' is central to the universe, existence and experience as a whole. But the nature of 'nothing' is even more bewildering than we might first imagine. Parmenides argued that non-being is impossible because thinking about nothing is still something. Join philosopher Peter van I…

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Cunk'd Special Presentation: Interview with Dr. Rupert Sheldrake 43:52

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Cunk'd is back with another special presentation! This time, our very own Skadooosch sat down for a one-on-one interview with Professor Rupert Sheldrake, tackling the professor's thoughts on the existence of god, parapsychology, his experience of sitting down with Diane Morgan, and his abundant work in the field of morphic resonance. If you would l…

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What is a blessing? Is it just wishing someone well, or is there more to it? ...with Marc Andrus 26:06

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A dialogue with Marc Andrus, former Bishop of California, at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, in August of 2016. See Rupert’s Substack for the Latest articles and early access to videos 👉 https://rupertsheldrake.substack.comBy Rupert Sheldrake

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Pet Proov 40:40

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In today’s episode we’re digging into puppy sales online and the founders of a new verification app called Pet Proov. Following a tragic experience Kate Margolis teamed up with Garry Clarke to invent a new system that can verify a breeder online to offer peace of mind that you won’t be scammed. Along with their aim to stop unscrupulous breeding, pr…

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Is free will an illusion? The chemistry of freedom | Patrick Haggard, George Ellis, Jennifer Hornsby 40:10

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The question of free will - and whether we have it or not - is age-old across philosophy, religion, and human thought in general. Having free will allows us to have meaning, responsibility, reward and punishment. Yet discoveries in neuroscience have put our ability to choose, outside of a set of neuronal reactions, in question. Do we have free will…

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From the Archive: Will Green 36:38

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This week we dig into the archive for this classic episode where Anna is joined by Will Green MA, Executive MBA Programme at the University of Winchester and Sales and Marketing Director of Paleo Ridge. We discuss sustainability in the pet industry, focusing on the model adopted by Paleo Ridge as a raw food firm supplier, setting eco-standards in t…