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CEOs and business leaders, management consulting senior partners, ground-breaking professors, thought-provoking writers and journalists, record-setting athletes and coaches, and award-winning actors and celebrities discuss the key issues facing the business world and broader society. Get free access to our newsletter, Monday Morning at 8 am, along with sample episodes from our training programs on www.strategytraining.com. Go to https://www.firmsconsulting.com/promo.
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Curated Questions: Conversations Celebrating the Power of Questions Hosted by Ken Woodward, Curated Questions is a thought-provoking podcast that celebrates the art and science of asking profound questions. This podcast is for curious minds who understand that the right question can unlock new perspectives and drive personal growth. What to Expect Insightful Conversations: Experts from diverse fields share their journey in mastering the craft of inquiry, revealing how it has transformed thei ...
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Join our thought leaders and special guests, as they explore and debate the themes, trends and opportunities shaping markets, and how these may translate for investors. This content is for institutional investors and information purposes only. It does not contain investment, financial, legal, tax or any other advice and should not be relied upon for this purpose. The materials are not tailored to your particular personal and/or financial position. If you require advice based on your specific ...
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Thinking Clearly

Bob Froehlich-Retired Chemist, Counselor, Psychology Professor and Julia Mi

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In this age of fake news, alternative facts and information overload, this podcast offers cognitive self-defense strategies and topics that will help you understand and master critical thinking in forming your claims beliefs and opinions.
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There are a thousand podcasts you can listen to. This one listens back. Alive with Steve Burns continues the conversation you began all those years ago. Back then it was letters and numbers and graham crackers. Now it’s death, sex, taxes, and all the big, messy questions of being alive. Why does money stress us out? Is the American dream dead? What’s the future of truth? Each week, a new guest drops by Steve’s window for a genuine and respectful dialogue between two people just trying to fig ...
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American Socrates

Charles M. Rupert

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Think Deeper. Live Better. Tired of shallow takes and surface-level answers? American Socrates helps you cut through the noise and see the world more clearly. This is a podcast for anyone who wants to think for themselves, challenge assumptions, and live a more intentional, meaningful life. Host Charles M. Rupert brings the power of critical thinking and timeless philosophical insight into everyday questions—like how to find purpose, make good decisions, grow as a person, and navigate a worl ...
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Navigate The Day

Navigate The Day

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Still struggling with your thought patterns? Tune in to Navigate the Day, a daily podcast where I share my personal journey learning stoicism in pursuit of self-mastery, perseverance, and wisdom. You'll learn how to control your thoughts and live a more content life. Listen now! Meditations and Prompts are based on Ryan Holidays The Daily Stoic book and companion journal. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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Paranoid Planet

Burden Of Proof Media

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PARANOID PLANET is a podcast about conspiracy theories, paradigm shifts, and critical thinking that offers serious and lighthearted conversations with people who believe in conspiracy theories, and with the skeptics who critique them. We also explore historical, philosophical, artistic, psychological, and scientific themes related to conspiracies and the study of knowledge. Whether you are an avid conspiracy follower or a hardened skeptic, our aim is to help you become a better critical thin ...
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Temporally Scripted

Temporally Scripted

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Ever notice how the people who claim to have all the answers usually have the most boring lives? We spent our twenties in underground clubs and festival fields, then built businesses in Vietnam. Now we're watching Western culture implode from 8,000 miles away. From historical figures to simulation theory, from AI's impact to why clever people often end up miserable - we tackle questions that keep curious minds awake. We're not experts claiming to have it all figured out, just two guys naviga ...
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Discerning What Is Best with Dr Rex M Rogers is a podcast applying unchanging biblical principles in a rapidly changing world, doing Christian critical thinking, or spiritual discernment, about current issues, culture, and everyday life (Phil. 1:9-11). Rogers is former longtime president of Cornerstone University and now President of mission ministry SAT-7 USA. He is the author of "Gambling: Don't Bet On It," "Christian Liberty: Living for God in a Changing Culture" and its ebook "Living for ...
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A wordsmith of over 30 years, best-selling memoirist, former POW/MIA and paramilitary officer Cork Graham has covered wars, psychology, politics, world events, environment and conservation issues beginning with his start as an 18-year-old combat photojournalist in Southeast Asia in 1983, which led to his being held as a POW/MIA, eight years after the fall of Saigon, and his resulting first international bestselling memoir, The Bamboo Chest (2004). He has two other Youtube channels that cover ...
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Welcome to Gothic Land

Alice in Gothic Land

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“Welcome to Gothic Land” is a video podcast created by Alice in Gothic Land. It is a place where we analyse the psychology behind Gothic productions and elements so we can find our balance. I help you find balance in the transitional through the analysis of literary productions, TV shows, songs and other artistic representations. In other words, the analysis of Gothic psychology.
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Hosted by Mike Smithgall, Atheistville explores atheism, deconversion, and secular life through open, respectful conversation. The channel features two signature shows: Mike Drop – weekly commentary on religion, politics, and culture from a reasoned, secular perspective. Breakfast with a Heathen – a relaxed Sunday Q&A that tackles listener and Reddit questions about belief, honesty, and living without faith. Together, they create a space for candid dialogue about leaving belief behind, think ...
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The Truth Seekers

Worleybird Innovation Works

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Truth Seekers: Where Data Meets Reality Tired of sensational headlines and conflicting health advice? Join Alex Barrett and Bill Morrison as they cut through the noise to uncover what scientific research actually says about the claims flooding your social media feed. Each week, Alex and Bill tackle a different health, nutrition, or wellness claim that everyone's talking about. From "blue light ruins your sleep" to "seed oils are toxic," they dig into the actual studies, examine the methodolo ...
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Philosophy, Ideas, Critical Thinking, Ethics & Morality: The Creative Process: Philosophers, Writers, Educators, Creative Thinkers, Spiritual Leaders, Environmentalists & Bioethicists

Philosophers, Writers, Educators, Creative Thinkers, Spiritual Leaders, Environmentalists & Bioethicists · Creative Process Original Series

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Philosophy episodes of the popular The Creative Process podcast. We speak to philosophers, writers, educators, spiritual leaders, environmentalists, bioethicists, artists & creative thinkers in other. disciplines To listen to ALL arts & education episodes of “The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society”, you’ll find our main podcast on Apple: tinyurl.com/thecreativepod, Spotify: tinyurl.com/thecreativespotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Exploring the fascinating minds of creative ...
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The Chuck and Julie Show are longtime radio hosts and commentators. Their program is a live Internet call-in talk show providing thought provoking information, conversation and entertainment. They are dedicated to free speech and critical thinking and any and all opinions are welcome. If you want the truth straight up and enjoy passionate debate this is the show for you.
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Preconceived

Snack Labs

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Preconceived, hosted by Zale Mednick, dives deep into the intricacies of human experience, challenging the assumptions that shape our understanding of the world. In each episode, Zale engages with leading experts, thought leaders, and individuals with unique perspectives to uncover the layers beneath societal norms and expectations. From exploring cultural phenomena to dissecting scientific breakthroughs, Preconceived invites its listeners to question their preconceptions about love, life, t ...
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Wild Geese

Anna Howard | Podcast Strategist

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Welcome to Wild Geese! Think of this as your little plot in the woods where you can lay down a picnic blanket, gather with your friends, and gab! I’m your host, Anna Corinne - a NYC based podcast strategist and actress. Every other Tuesday, I’m doing deep dives on creativity, community organizing, activism, and more. I want listening to Wild Geese to feel like night in a fluffy chair, cat purring at your feet, warm light creating a glow, and all of your friends in one room together.
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Question Everything is where a retired Detroit water treatment chemist with 26 years inside the system exposes what they don't want you knowing about your health, wealth, and freedom. From suppressed medical treatments and water contamination cover-ups to financial system manipulations and the AI takeover timeline, we dig into whistleblower testimonies, buried scientific studies, and FOIA documents mainstream media ignores. This isn't conspiracy entertainment; it's actionable intelligence fo ...
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Can you recognize bad thinking, manipulative advertising and tricky arguments when you see them? How about your kids - how will they know whether the memes they're seeing on social media are really true? Critical thinking is the most important skill you can have when you’re living in a world that seems to have lost its mind. Everyone out there is trying to tell you WHAT to think, I want to teach you HOW to think! In every episode, I’m exposing the logical fallacies & cognitive biases being u ...
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Awake at the Wheel

Dr Oren Amitay and Malini Ondrovcik

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Join Clinical Psychologist Dr. Oren Amitay and Registered Psychotherapist Malini Ondrovcik each week as they tackle hot-button issues from every angle. With sharp clinical insights, lived experience, and a bit of out-of-the-box thinking, Malini and Oren dive deep into today’s social and psychological trends, leaving you ready to form your own take. Malini runs a multidisciplinary clinic and specializes in trauma, ADHD, anxiety, chronic pain, and more, with a strong focus on culturally compet ...
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Critically Thinking About Shit

Critically Thinking About Shit

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With everything in the world being completely sensationalized and slightly insane, June is here to give you her critical thoughts on pretty much everything you probably don't really care about. If you're offended, please fuck right off! Yup! I said it!
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The Critical Care Commute Podcast is grateful for your ears, insights and feedback. In return its hosts- Peter Brindley and Leon Byker, two ICU doctors in Alberta, Canada- offer up knowledge and debate with some of the most qualified, interesting, enlightened and provocative folks in Critical Care Medicine, and beyond. We strive to keep it practical and concise. Like you, our overriding goal is to get better, do better and feel better.
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Thinking 2 Think

Michael Antonio Aponte

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How to support what we are doing: https://maaponte.substack.com/ This is Thinking 2 Think the Critical Thinking podcast where we analyze topics such as Civics, History, Culture, Philosophy, Politics, business, and current events through a critical thinkers lens. I am your host, the social studies educator Michael Antonio Aponte also known as Mr. A. About the host: A successful author, motivational speaker, and educator, Michael Antonio Aponte (M.A. Aponte) empowers individuals via critical t ...
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Uncommon Sense

The Sociological Review Foundation

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Our world, through the eyes of sociologists. Brought to you by The Sociological Review Foundation. The podcast that casts a sociological lens on our lives, our world, our crises. Each month, we sit down with an expert guest and grab hold of a commonplace notion – Anxiety! Privilege! Burnout! Fat! – and flip it around to see it differently, more critically, more sociologically. A jargon-free space, led by hosts Rosie Hancock and Alexis Hieu Truong, to question tropes and assumptions – and to ...
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Paris Institute for Critical Thinking

Paris Institute for Critical Thinking

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The Paris Institute for Critical Thinking (PICT) is a non-profit educational organization based in Paris, France. Devoted to teaching and research in the humanities and arts, the institute offers a university-quality program of lectures, workshops, conferences, and 18-hour courses, all in the English language. Our aim is to provide a space for all English speakers regardless of background to engage in intellectual reflection and critical conversation. Subscribe above to follow our numerous P ...
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Hi my name is Ilvan. I am a guy who have a lot of concerns and opinions on many things. Politics, foreign affairs, economic, labor relations, and even career and money- those things you will find in my podcast. I am currently working full time as HR Professionals in London
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Technology is reshaping the world at a pace few people, inside or outside the industry, expected. But every so often, you meet someone who has not only witnessed the major waves of technological change, but helped build them. In this conversation, Marcus Fontoura, Technical Fellow and Corporate Vice President at Microsoft, CTO for Azure Core, walks…
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Episode 154: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Joseph and Brandyn talk through the transition from Bug Bounty hunting to Pentesting. We cover diversifying income streams, the challenges of pricing for Pentests, legal considerations, and what Bug Hunters can bring to the Pentesting world Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com…
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I’ve demonstrated that evil doesn’t make God’s existence impossible or even unlikely, but one might wonder why, if God exists, He permits evil. What is the purpose? This is the question of theodicy. I cover five reasons God might permit evil: 1. To better our souls via moral growth (soul-making theodicy) 2. To bring glory to God 3. To make moral fr…
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In this episode of The CEO Perspectives, Mick Dempsey, President of Mercer Investments & Retirement business, sits down with Marc Rowan, CEO of Apollo Global Management, for a candid conversation on the structural forces reshaping private markets. As one of the architects of the convergence between insurance capital and private credit, Marc offers …
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How do writers develop their voice, showing us what is important in life? ADA LIMÓN (24th U.S. Poet Laureate, Startlement, The Carrying) explains that her poetry begins with a bodily sensation or curiosity, not an idea. She values the space and breath poetry offers for unknowing and mystery, finding solace in the making and the mess, not in answers…
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Have you ever seen someone who seems to be on a "hot streak"? Check out how our brains interpret it! Want to test yourself on how well you can recognize fallacies in real life? Take the Meme Fallacy Quiz! www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/quiz Learn more about Crazy Thinkers membership where you can practice critical thinking using real-life memes,…
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In Part 1 of this episode, we learn about Cork Graham's experiences around the world that started with his childhood in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. This formative experience was then followed by six more years in Asia (turning him into a heavily experienced world traveler by the age of 12), based in Singapore, as the son of a Korean War M…
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"Direction often emerges not from knowing what you want, but from finally admitting what you don’t." - Ken Woodward The Inquisitive Almanack: 2026 Edition closes the year with something Curated Questions has never quite done before—an affectionate, slightly irreverent, and deeply thoughtful almanack for the inner life. Inspired by Benjamin Franklin…
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A groundbreaking blood test claims to identify Alzheimer's with 90% accuracy—but what if the headline doesn't tell the whole story? When media celebrated a seemingly revolutionary diagnostic tool, the actual research told a far more nuanced tale. This episode dives deep into a Nature Medicine study that promises hope but reveals critical gaps betwe…
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Send us a text Debt isn’t just money owed — it’s one of the oldest tools of social control. In this episode of American Socrates, we explore David Graeber’s Debt: The First 5,000 Years and traces the history of debt from ancient Mesopotamia to modern America. We unpack how debt has always carried moral weight, shaping who obeys, who suffers, and wh…
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This week, we’re taking a deep breath for the holidays, so we’re sharing an episode of Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know. Hasan sits down with documentary legend Ken Burns for a conversation that feels a bit like American history class — if history class were funny, generous, and quietly profound. Ken joins Hasan to talk about his new film on the American …
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Send us a text 🎄 MERRY CHRISTMAS from Temporally Scripted! 🎄 Our festive special covers everything from Ozempic launching in India to robo-taxis invading London, plus the most chaotic Christmas blunders in history. Grab your eggnog and settle in! 🎅 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro - Festive Vibes & Dollar Store Christmas Trees 03:06 Ozempic Launches in Indi…
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Listen to the explanation at the beginning of this episode to understand why you will be hearing a replay of episode #86. The danger of disinformation to our social fabric, and to our democracy, are the focus of this discussion with philosopher, educator and author, Lee McIntyre. Lee holds a Ph.D. in philosophy and is currently a Research Fellow at…
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Books Mentioned: - The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd- The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston- Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut - Martyr by Kaveh Akbar- Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin- The Book Thief by Markus ZusakEssays Mentioned: - In defense of pretension by Ayan Artan- Fake Fairness is Killing Our Relationships - And It's Everywhere by …
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Christmas is a time of year when many families and friends come together for a period of joy, peace and goodwill. The story of the birth of Jesus Christ has been translated into thousands of languages over thousands of years. And while you may hear it differently, the message is the same. From carols to conversations, Christmas reminds us how unite…
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Send us a text Headlines claim a religious revival is happening, but the data tells a different story. Today on the Mike Drop, we’re looking at the "Zombie Store" of global faith. Using new research from Nature Communications and the latest 2025 Pew Global Sweep, I break down the 3-stage P-I-B model (Participation, Importance, Belonging) that prove…
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Uncover the shocking truth behind sea moss, the viral 'superfood' taking over social media. Despite influencers and celebrities claiming miraculous benefits for acne, anxiety, and weight loss, this episode reveals a startling reality: zero human clinical trials support these dramatic health claims. Experts expose how a single unverified number abou…
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The Israel - Palestinian conflict has been a perennial one for almost the last one hundred years. Of course the roots of the conflict reach back many centuries earlier. Since Israel became a recognized nation state in 1948 and the people called Palestinians lived mostly in the West Bank and Gaza, calls for a separate, independent Palestinian state …
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In this episode, Dr. Julia Garcia explains why hope is a habit and why it is critical for us to remove what blocks hope. She describes what happens inside teams when leaders lose hope, including "the culture that creates, the burnout that leads to, the discouragement and defeat." Julia shows how unprocessed emotions drain leaders even when they app…
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Say Hello Stake Your Own Claim is a reminder that philosophy only matters when it becomes personal. In this episode of Navigate the Day, I reflect on Seneca’s challenge to stop living secondhand through borrowed ideas and begin taking responsibility for my own thinking, choices, and character. It’s easy to quote wise words, to journal about growth,…
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Date: Dec 17, 2025 Reference: Pagnini F, et al. Unexpected events and prosocial behavior: the Batman effect. npj Mental Health Research. November 2025 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Dennis Ren is a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Children’s National in Washington, DC. You may also know him as the host of SGEM Peds. Case: It’s been a dark, […] The pos…
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“Welcome to Gothic Land” is a video podcast created by Alice in Gothic Land. It's a place where we analyze the psychology behind Gothic productions and elements so we can find our balance. I help you find equilibrium during transitions by analyzing literary works, television programs, songs, and other artistic representations. In other words, an an…
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Can you really 'reset' your brain's dopamine system in just seven days by avoiding all pleasure? Social media wellness trends promise a miraculous digital detox that'll cure phone addiction—but neuroscience tells a dramatically different story. This episode demolishes the viral 'dopamine detox' myth by revealing how this trendy approach fundamental…
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“What is the effect of receiving something from someone who is not your biological kin?” Anthropologist Delwar Hussain introduces his new project on Queer Inheritance, born when a friend welcomed Delwar and his partner to enjoy items belonging to her late uncle – a man they had never met. This led Delwar to wonder: how are queer people today prepar…
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Antisemitism is surging the world over, including in the United States. The result is harassment, threats, and violence toward Jews, by far most of them with no known contact with the perpetrator. It's just a person who hates Jews and acts on it. Antisemitism is evil, another form of sin, whether it is generated on the Left or Right. No moral justi…
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Episode 153: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Matt Brown returns to talk with us about hacking robots, IOT hackbots, and his Zero-to-Hero Hardware Hacking Guide. Follow us on twitter at: https://x.com/ctbbpodcast Got any ideas and suggestions? Feel free to send us any feedback here: [email protected] Shoutout …
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"Not being a hundred percent sure all the time is a weird strength." - Haru Yamada In this episode of Curated Questions, Ken Woodward is in conversation with Dr. Haru Yamada, a sociolinguist, intercultural communication scholar, and author of Kiku: The Japanese Art of Good Listening, to explore what it really means to listen. Haru traces her early …
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The 'sleepy girl mocktail' has taken TikTok by storm, with influencers claiming magnesium is a miracle cure for sleep and anxiety. But what does the science really show? A groundbreaking German study reveals a shocking truth: the much-hyped supplement offers only modest benefits. While magnesium did improve sleep severity scores, the effect was sma…
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In this conversation, Anthony Vinci explains that "AI is going to be able to do more and more of what people do." He describes a future where "AI is going to get better and better at doing what people do," and highlights that leaders must understand "how do you figure out what AI is good at and then implement it to do that" and "how do you manage y…
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Send us a text In this episode of American Socrates, we explore the myths about poverty in the United States. Poverty isn’t caused by laziness or bad choices—it’s built into the system. From outdated government definitions of poverty to wage stagnation, skyrocketing housing and healthcare costs, and the decline of unions, we break down the forces t…
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In this short thoughtful episode, we highlight an important Australian tradition: the Acknowledgement of Country. This brief statement, often given at the start of meetings, gatherings, and public events, recognizes the Traditional Custodians of the land, honors their enduring cultural connection to it, and shows respect for Elders past and present…
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Daryl shares his incredible experience of engaging right-wing extremists with Steve—and how he convinced many of them to open their worldview. Dr. Daryl Davis is a blues musician, author, and activist. Daryl received awards and acclaim for his book Klan-Destine Relationships and his award-winning film documentary Accidental Courtesy. As a musician,…
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In this 300th episode of Preconceived, we dive deep into the intricate world of wokeness—a term that has sparked both fervent support and intense debate. What does it truly mean to be 'woke'? How has this cultural phenomenon reshaped our conversations around identity, free speech, and societal norms? Join us as we unravel these questions with our g…
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In November gunmen seized more than 300 pupils and a dozen teachers from a Catholic school in northern Nigeria. While authorities have rescued around 100 children, many remain missing. Kidnapping has become a recurring reality in many parts of the country, and in late 2025 President Bola Tinubu declared the crisis a national security emergency. He …
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A shocking medical headline claimed weight loss drugs like Ozempic could slash Alzheimer's risk by 45% - but what if the story was too good to be true? This episode unravels a critical medical mystery, exposing how a sensational claim derived from observational studies completely fell apart when rigorous clinical trials were conducted. Listeners wi…
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Christian Zionism is a theological and political movement that supports the return of Jewish people to the land of Israel and the modern state of Israel, based upon interpretation of biblical passages. The term is complicated in use, some employing it as a label and verbal political insult, others for those accused of being anti-Palestinian, and st…
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When was the last time you played, really played? For Cas Holman, founder and chief designer of Heroes Will Rise and star of Netflix's Abstract: The Art of Design, play isn't childish. It's the foundation of human creativity, resilience, and connection. She worked with LEGO, Disney Imagineering, and the LEGO Foundation and on a mission to help adul…
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Say Hello In this episode of Navigate the Day, I reflect on what it means to regain balance when life knocks us off course. Inspired by Marcus Aurelius’ reminder that losing composure is human—but staying lost is a choice—I explore the idea of rhythm: the steady inner cadence we return to again and again, even when circumstances are chaotic. This p…
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Send us a text A baby seal walks into a bar... no really, it happened. Plus: the UK's staggering COVID fraud scandal, mutant animals thriving in Chernobyl, and a 61-year-old legend who built a 123mph garden shed. 🔥 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro - Old People, Missing Billions & Bar Seals 01:00 France's Aging Crisis: 1 in 3 Will Be Over 65 by 2070 05:00 CO…
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Reference: Binder ZW et al. “Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Block for Pediatric Femur Fractures in the Emergency Department: A Prospective Multi-Center Study.” Academic Emergency Medicine, 2025. Date: November 24, 2025 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Lauren Westafer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Me…
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On this miscellany episode I cover: -- How the NYC mayoral race helps us think through our voting philosophy -- What gerrymandering is, why it's a danger to our democracy, and which party does it the most -- Don't assume that those who believe different than you do so because of a spiritual problem. -- Stop worrying about people being offended. -- …
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How can we use negative spaces in fiction to engage with readers’ imaginations? How are memory and trauma passed onto us through language? How do we become more than the stories we tell ourselves? KATIE KITAMURA (Author, Audition, Intimacies) emphasizes that a book is created in collaboration with the reader, using negative spaces in the narrative …
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