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Stefan is an ecologist and biologist who gave a Tedx talk discussing the importance of basic research in the sciences. We get Stefan’s perspective on just why investing early and investing big into scientific research is crucial for humanity’s
For audio, scroll down. Our conversation today is split into two parts. The first is on Mojo Vision the company, their upcoming product the mojo lens, a smart contact lens that will allot humans, both with and without vision impairments, the ab
For audio, scroll down. My guest today is former astronaut Scott Kelly. Scott gives us the three lessons he’s come to learn from his career. He discusses with us the importance of things such as: Finding your inspiration Focusing on what you
For audio, scroll down. We discuss Diane’s book The Gig Economy: The Complete Guide to Getting Better Work, Taking More Time off, and Financing the Life you Want. Diane takes us through: What exactly the gig economy is and why it has come to be
For audio, scroll down. Our conversation today spans Paul’s book Computing, a Concise History. Taking listeners through a brief history of computation and its development. We cover what Paul considers to be the four threads that run throughout
For audio, scroll down. Our conversation spans sports psychology and Jim’s philosophy on it. He covers: Common performance obstacles The difficulty and rewards in working towards your goals, regardless of your outcome The importance of identity
For audio, scroll down. Dave walks us through his story as a musician and the highs and lows and his career. All the while imparting upon us some of the life lessons he’s taken away from his journey thus far. Whether you’re interested in becom
For audio, scroll down. Our conversation spans the daunting question: What is the meaning of life. Frank takes us through highlights and insights from his book A Wonderful Life: Insights for Finding a Meaningful Existence and explains to us alo
For audio, scroll down. Our conversation spans Christie’s book: Good to Go, What the Athlete in All of Us Can Learn About the Strange Science of Recovery. Christie takes us through her book all the while unearthing the many things athletes can
For audio, scroll down. Our conversation spans Robert’s time as a documentary filmmaker along with his thoughts on nuclear energy and the climate crisis. Covering: The major themes prevalent throughout his documentaries The lessons Robert has c
For audio, scroll down. Gerardo walks us through findings from his much reported on recent coauthored paper: Vertebrates on the Brink As Indicators of Biological Annihilation and the Sixth Mass Extinction, which, do not worry he breaks that all
For audio, scroll down. Alexander takes us through: His journey to The Long Now What The Long Now Foundation is and what their goals are His work on a 10,000 year clock currently being assembled within a mountain in West Texas His 3 Big Ideas o
For audio, scroll down. Our conversation spans Dr. Raza’s acclaimed book The First Cell: And the Human Costs of Pursuing Cancer to the Last Azra helps make both a passionate and informed argument for how and why the way society currently attemp
For audio, scroll down. Dr. Matweychuk adheres to, and practices, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Our discussion spans: The practice of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Stoicism How REBT differs from other forms of therapy How RE
For audio, scroll down. Our conversation today spans the National Fund For Workforce Solutions and their mission. Michelle walks us through: Common problems certain segments of the workforce might encounter when attempting to find work The invo
For audio, scroll down. Ted walks us through: The concept of ecomodernism and The Breakthrough Institute’s vision for climate solutions What ecomodernism is How humans can tackle climate change by embracing smart modernization What the energy s
For audio, scroll down. Alisa walks us through: What a startup coach does The common obstacles that startup founders and executives might encounter and how to overcome them The importance of communication with your team and what new founders sh
For audio, scroll down. Our conversation spans establishing sound public health structures. As such we touch on: What public health is How public health aims to provide solutions to medical problems What public health structures should look li
Our conversation is centered around the occurrence of emerging infectious diseases and general pandemic preparedness. We cover: The increased occurrence of infectious diseases What researchers have yet to know about diseases A brief history of
Our conversation today spans: The past present and future of the National Science Foundation The importance of basic research to society What makes the NSF unique in its mission The role that the federal government plays in funding innovation W
Our conversation spans Michael’s book Out There: A Scientific Guide to Alien Life, Antimatter, and Human Space Travel (For the Cosmically Curious) all the while addressing fascinating topics and questions along the way. Questions such as: Are w
“I guess one of the great agonies of life is that we are constantly trying to finish that which is unfinishable” – Martin Luther King Jr. My conversation with Joe spans his company Aspiration Partners and his story as a change agent. We discuss
Michael Brenner’s 3 Big Take aways from Mean People Suck: “Its really the 3 C’s. The 3 C’s are colleagues, customers, and companies and so the 3 ideas really are all joined together and that is happy colleagues create happy customers that deliv
Our conversation spans science and technology policy. Rob walks us through: His time with the The Information Technology & Innovation Foundation ITIF The difficulties in influencing policy makers to fund technology and science investment today
We discuss Anna’s recently co-authored paper with Lawrence Summers, Declining Worker Power and American Economic Performance: An Exploration for the Recent Evolution of the Economy. Anna walks us through An overview of the economic environment
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