Best Fast Talk Labs Podcasts (2025)

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Lefties, righties and mixed-handers: The psychology of brain asymmetry, with Sebastian Ocklenburg, PhD 36:46

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Left-handers make up about 10.6 percent of the world’s population. Sebastian Ocklenburg, PhD, talks about why handedness and other brain asymmetries exist; the genetic and environmental factors that influence handedness; whether there’s any truth to the stereotype that lefties are more creative; why “pawedness” is common in cats, dogs, and other no…

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How can the grid help AI, and how can AI help the grid? Live from NYU at New York Climate Week, featuring leaders from Nvidia and Amazon | Energy Gang Live from Climate Week 1:08:25

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Recorded in front of a packed room at NYU’s Kimmel Center during Climate Week NYC, Ed Crooks and Amy Myers Jaffe moderate a debate on the high-stakes topic of AI and energy. They dig deep into the questions raised by the surge of investment in data centers: what it means for grid stability and electricity bills, and how new technologies and market …

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95 | Bloating, Brain Fog, or Weight Gain? The 10 “Healthy” Foods That Can Make Perimenopause Symptoms Worse [AYTM Flashback] 24:15

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Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Whole grains, hummus, and meatless burgers…what if your go-to “healthy” foods are actually keeping your hormonal symptoms stuck on repeat? It’s more common than you think–thanks to hormone shifts in midlife that can change how our bodi…

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Airbags for Aircraft, ChatGPT Confidants, Cassette Comebacks and Cyber Seas Under Siege. 1:01:00

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Cushioned Crashes: Can Cocooning with AI Create Safer Skies? Chatbot Chill or Chatbot Chill-out: Confronting the Crisis of AI-Fuelled Delusions. ChatGPT’s Changing Chat: From Career Companion to Casual Confidant. Hallucinations in the Halls: AI, Accuracy and the Administration of Justice. Silicon Surge: Slimmer, Stronger Batteries Shaping Smartphon…

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What do China’s climate commitments mean for energy? 50:41

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For COP30, the international climate talks in Brazil in November, the countries of the world are supposed to roll out their new Nationally Determined Contributions or NDCs: their commitments to cut emissions. China’s NDC is particularly eagerly awaited: it is the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases. Its NDC has been described as the most im…

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Everyone is talking (again!) about a coming revival in nuclear power. What needs to change to make it happen? | More from New York Climate Week 47:50

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At Climate Week NYC continues, the hottest topic is the question of how to meet growing demand for electricity while cutting emissions. In New York State, electricity use is expected to increase by 25% over the next 15 years. To meet that demand, the state plans to add tens of gigawatts or renewables. But that is not enough. It also wants more “dis…

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Teens, AI and the science of risky decisions, with Valerie Reyna, PhD 34:33

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You might think the best way to make decisions is to know all the facts. But psychologists’ research suggests that getting the “gist” – the core meaning behind the facts – is more important than focusing on every last detail. Valerie Reyna, PhD, talks about why gist matters; how it explains why teens make so many risky decisions; how understanding …

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As the pressure for climate action fades, what is driving investment in clean energy? | The big talking points from New York Climate Week 36:03

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It’s New York Climate Week this week, and we’re bringing you highlights from all the key debates and discussions. Climate Week NYC is one of the most important gatherings in the energy calendar, bringing together business leaders, investors, scientists, campaigners and policymakers to discuss the global effort to prevent catastrophic global warming…

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94 | 😵‍💫 Joint Pain or Leg Cramps at Night? Fast Fixes for Sleep Issues in Perimenopause (Quick Tip Bonus Episode) 8:51

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No More Guessing. No More Overwhelm. Just Your Own 30-Day Hormone Game Plan, Customized To You. Book Your Hormone Balance Breakthru Call (limited spots available): https://bit.ly/hormonebreakthru Ever feel like your body is staging a protest while you’re trying to sleep? In this week’s bonus tip episode, I share 2 quick fixes to help women in perim…

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Carbon capture could be an important tool for tackling climate change. Can we find productive ways to use that carbon? 42:58

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As fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, there is renewed interest in what can be done to capture carbon dioxide. Until now, most of the investment in carbon capture has gone into projects to take those emissions and store them underground forever. But what if we could make use of that captured carbon? To find out what role…

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From Click-to-Focus Specs to Scam-Smart Screens and BMW Battery Breakthroughs to Wi-Fi Tracking Hearts. 59:04

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Bifocal Breakthrough: Crystal-Clever, Click-to-Focus Specs. Toilet-Time Tech Troubles: Smartphone Scroll & Stalk Swells Your Sit Risks. Pulse-Fi: Wi-Fi’s Wonderful Wave of Wear-free Wellness. Heart-Smart Horizons: Digital Twin Tech Taking Ticks to Tomorrow. Stain-Stopping Spot+Scrub: Dyson’s Determined Dirt-Detecting Dynamo. Sharent or Share-Not? S…

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How to support children after traumatic events, with Robin Gurwitch, PhD 31:12

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From hurricanes to wildfires to gun violence, trauma and disaster touch the lives of millions of children each year. Robin Gurwitch, PhD, discusses how disasters affect children’s mental health, how to support children and teens in the aftermath of disasters, and how parents can talk to their children about traumatic events in the news. Learn more …

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Data centers for AI will need to embrace flexibility if our electricity system is going to cope. How can large loads support the grid? 50:43

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AI is adding to US electricity consumption at a pace not seen in decades. That demand growth is creating new strains on the grid in many parts of the country. But what if AI could instead help keep the system running? Varun Sivaram is a founder & CEO of Emerald AI and a Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. He says that far from underm…

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93 | Hormones Waking You Up at Night? Fast Fixes for Insomnia, Hot Flashes, Anxiety & More in Perimenopause 21:05

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Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Sleeping used to be effortless—but then, perimenopause hit. Now, one hot flash or a couple of middle-of-the-night bathroom trips is all it takes to hijack your sleep completely. It’s not just you. Studies show that up to 80% of women e…

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AI Stethoscopes to Bin Bots, Porn-Proof Phones to Icy Batteries and NBN Speed Jumps and Bumps. 1:04:25

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Smart Stethoscopes: Sounding Out Silent Heart Struggles. Bin Bots, Battery Bins and a Better Bin-Day. Future-Proof Fuse: The ‘Pornography-Proof’ Phone for Persistent Protection. Modem Mayhem Meets Mega-Mbps: Navigating NBN’s Next-Gen Upgrades. Pivoting Project Pivo: The Portrait-Portrait-Powerful Prototype. Anguilla’s .ai Alchemy: From Island Ident…

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Financial scams: Why some older adults are at risk, with Duke Han, PhD 24:46

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Financial scams targeting people over age 60 cost victims more than $3.4 billion in 2023. Neuropsychologist Duke Han, PhD, talks about why some older adults are at risk, financial vulnerability as an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, and how people can protect themselves and their loved ones from falling victim to a scammer. Learn more about your …

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92 | Sitting All Day? 5 Tips to Boost Metabolism, Lose Weight + Get Your Energy Back in Perimenopause 18:45

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Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz What if I told you the biggest threat to your midlife metabolism isn’t your age or your diet—it’s your office chair? It’s true. Sitting for hours can double your risk for hormone-related metabolic issues in midlife like insulin resista…

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Ring’s Wild Aussie Animals, Rogue Robo-Vac, EcoFlow’s Fast Charge, PHEV Surge and Mars Mutts 56:23

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Wildlife Watch: Ring’s Rip-Roaring Ring-In of Aussie Animals. Vacuum’s Vivid Vanishing: Robo-Runner Runs Rogue. Power Packed Performance: EcoFlow’s Rapid Recharge Revolution. Dissolvable Designs: 3D-Printed PCB Prototypes for Plastic-Friendly Prototyping. Spreadsheet Showdown: Spreadsheet-Savvy Stars Scrutinise Excel Excellence. Robot Rhapsody or H…

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91 | Quick Tip Bonus Episode: The Hidden Hormone Disruptor in Your Go-To Hair Styling Product 5:46

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No More Guessing. No More Overwhelm. Just Your Own 30-Day Hormone Game Plan, Customized To You. Book Your Hormone Balance Breakthru Call (limited spots available): https://bit.ly/getyourhormonebreakthru Hair on point—but your hormones are all over the place? In this week’s bonus tip episode, I share a hidden hormone disruptor—common in many hairsty…

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Hot flashes, heart health and hormones: Rethinking menopause, with Rebecca Thurston, PhD 33:18

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For many women, the shifting hormones of midlife bring troubling symptoms like hot flashes, mood and memory changes. Now, researchers are learning more about the short- and long-term health effects of menopause. Clinical health psychologist Rebecca Thurston, PhD, discusses links between menopause symptoms and long-term cardiovascular and Alzheimer’…

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90 | Is Your Shampoo Making You Fat? 5 Hormone Disruptors Driving Weight Gain in Perimenopause 18:50

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No More Guessing. No More Overwhelm. Just Your Own 30-Day Hormone Game Plan, Customized To You. Book your Hormone Balance Breakthru Call (limited spots available): https://bit.ly/getyourhormonebreakthru Still trusting “clean beauty” labels? That might be your first mistake. From "fragrance" loopholes to endocrine-disrupting chemicals, your skincare…

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The Revolution in Cystic Fibrosis Care That is Changing Lives 28:05

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In 1964, the future for children born with Cystic Fibrosis was grim - most faced a life cut tragically short. Today, the majority of people living with CF in the UK are adults, a testament to extraordinary medical progress. We meet Annabelle who lives with Cystic Fibrosis, and once believed she might not see her 18th birthday. And we hear from Dr I…

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What will the COP30 climate talks mean for energy? 49:58

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#172 | Levers of (Food) Satiety | Dr Ted Naiman 51:00

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Professional Supplements for Wise Athletes (click to see the always discount) Dr Ted Naiman Bio: Dr. Ted Naiman is a board-certified Family Medicine physician in the department of Primary Care at a leading major medical center in Seattle. Dr. Naiman holds an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering, which influences his analytical approach to…

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Polestar Pushes Range, AI Dubbing Rises, Plushy Pals have Personality, Robotic Cows & Solar Breakthroughs 52:10

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Polestar’s Polished Performance: Polestar 3 Pushes Past Predicted Range. Power Paywall: VW’s ID.3 Performance on Permission. Dubbing's Digital Dawn: AI Brings Blockbusters Beyond Borders. Plushy Pals with Personality: Play-time Meets Programming. Sim-Sized Speed: Mini SSD Makes Moon-Sized Moves. Sweat-Smart Saris: Bacterial-Cellulose Jacket That Th…

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89 | Quick Tip Bonus Episode: 3 Better-Than-Coffee Energy Boosters In Perimenopause 4:15

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No More Guessing. No More Overwhelm. Just Your Own 30-Day Hormone Game Plan, Customized To You. Book Your Hormone Balance Breakthru Call (limited spots available):https://bit.ly/getyourhormonebreakthru Tired by 2pm—even after coffee? You’re not alone. In this week’s NEW bonus tip episode, I’m sharing 3 better-than-coffee energy boosters to help you…

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Why “boy" culture is creating a crisis of connection, with Niobe Way, PhD 41:52

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Many boys form deep friendships in childhood. But as they become teens, they report fewer close, rich friendships. Niobe Way, PhD, author of “Rebels With a Cause: Reimagining Boys, Ourselves and Our Culture,” discusses “boy" culture; why boys are naturally as emotionally intelligent as girls; the societal pressures that lead to disconnection among …

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88 | Surviving on Caffeine? 5 Hacks To Boost Energy, Balance Hormones in Perimenopause Without Giving Up Coffee 15:50

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No More Guesswork. No More Labwork. Just your own personal hormone game plan, customized to you. Book your Hormone Balance Breakthru Call (limited spots available): https://bit.ly/getyourhormonebreakthru What if the reason you're really exhausted, restless, or lying awake at 2am… is your morning coffee? Sounds crazy, right?...but multiple studies s…

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Potential Break Through in Dementia Treatment 28:10

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Dementia is now the UK’s leading cause of death - but could a vaccine one day help prevent it? New data from Wales suggests the shingles vaccine is linked to a 20% lower risk of developing dementia in later life, adding to evidence that viral infections can influence brain health. Dr. Pascal Geldsetzer, Assistant Prof of Medicine at Stanford Univer…

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Hydrogen Dreams Fizzling, Brainwaves Whispering Secrets, Titanium Tanks Rolling and Utes Going Electric. 1:02:38

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Ford’s Frugal Future: $30K Electric Pickup Poised for 2027. Hydrogen Hype Halts: The Fading Fuel Furore. Battery Boom Bumps Battery-Behemoth. AI Aids Authority: Jersey’s Justice Jumps Ahead. Stimulation Solution: Southampton’s Smart Sleeve Soothes Stiffness. Chatbots Checked: Illinois Checks AI in Counselling. Brainwave Beacon: Breakthrough in ICU …

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153: DHH – Omarchy and Designing Your Own OS on Arch Linux 1:16:25

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I talk to DHH about Omarchy, the carefully curated distribution of Arch Linux he's been refining for the last few months. We talk about stuff like: How did he discover Arch + Hyprland in the first place? What even is Arch, what even is Hyprland, and how the fuck do you make the mouse show up in Linux? Should you really be afraid of trying to mainta…

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Why numeracy counts in everyday life, with Ellen Peters, PhD 35:22

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From deciding whether to buy a house to weighing the risks and benefits of taking a new medication, many important life decisions hinge on understanding numbers, statistics and probability. Ellen Peters, PhD, author of “Innumeracy in the Wild: Misunderstanding and Misusing Numbers” discusses what it means to be numerate; how numeracyaffects people’…

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87 | “Why Am I So Tired, Foggy, and Moody?” 5 Signs Your Body Is Fighting Inflammation & Needs a Detox to Balance Hormones 21:39

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Do You Know What’s Driving Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Ready To Stop The Guesswork, Fix Your Hormones, And Feel Like “You” Again? Book A FREE Master Your Midlife Hormones Discovery Call: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesfast We blame the co…

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Petrostates, electrostates, and the energy transition. Gerard Reid of the Redefining Energy podcast visits the Energy Gang 1:03:57

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Is the global transition to low-carbon energy accelerating or slowing down? One answer is that it depends where you look. In the US, energy policy has shifted away from support for low-carbon technologies, but China is continuing with record installations of solar, wind, and batteries, and record sales of EVs. With AI emerging as the central arena …

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Is it safe to give kids melatonin? 28:06

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More and more parents are using melatonin to help their children sleep - but there is little research on the long-term effects. So, what do we know about the risks and is it ok to give it to children as an aid to help sleep? James chats to Paul Gringras, professor of children’s sleep medicine and neurodisability at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundati…

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Rolling Laptops, Fire-Breathing Drones, Smart Skeletons and Ice Cream That Breaks the Rules of Science. 49:09

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Lenovo’s Limitless Laptop: The Rise of the Rollable “Tallboy” Tech. Robotic Rosey Rolls In: Clunky But Clever Cleaning Companion Created in China. Helmet-Hunting Hardware: How AI and Altitude Aided a Hiker’s Discovery. Dragon Drones and Fiery Flights: Fighting Flames with Flying Fireballs. Sun-Powered Sentinels: Stealthy Solar Drones Spark Shift in…

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Encore - How science can help you change your behavior for the better, with Katy Milkman, PhD 43:42

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What can you learn from the science of behavior change that can help you make the changes you want to see in your life? Katy Milkman, PhD, a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and author of the book How to Change: The Science of Getting From Where You are to Where You Want to Be, discusses the importance of accurately…

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86 | You'll Never Fix Your Perimenopause Symptoms Until You Address This... [AYTM Flashback] (Back-2-Hormone Basics) 31:25

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Do You Know What’s Driving Your Hormone Symptoms? Take the first step to balance your hormones naturally with my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Ready To Stop The Guesswork, Fix Your Hormones, And Feel Like “You” Again? Book A FREE Master Your Midlife Hormones Discovery Call: bit.ly/fixmyhormonesfast Truth: Half of…

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Can we reverse rising drug deaths? 28:13

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Drug-related deaths are at their highest levels in England and Wales since records began 30 years ago. Scotland has had the highest number of drug deaths in Europe for at least seven years. And the UK has even seen opioid-related deaths surpass the number of people dying in road traffic accidents. So today on Inside Health we’re asking, what's the …

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Flying Solar, Talking Councils & Beating Soccer Shooters: The AI Revolution Rolls On! 1:00:14

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Penalty Prediction Precision: AI Outsmarts the Shot-Stoppers. Paddle-Powered Progress: Ping-Ponging Towards Practicality in AI. Sky-High Skydweller: Soaring Solar Surveillance Soars into the Stratosphere. Geraldine Goes Digital: Council Captures Care with Clever Chatbot. Search Shake-Up: Google's Gemini Gambit Goes Global. Buzzing with Big Brother:…

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Encore -- Why we choose to suffer, with Paul Bloom, PhD 23:18

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Why do people like to watch scary movies or listen to sad songs? Why do we run marathons and raise children, even though both of those pursuits come with struggle and pain? Paul Bloom, PhD, discusses why suffering is linked to meaning in life, the connection between pleasure and pain, and the difference between chosen and unchosen suffering. Please…