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Peter Noce & Harry Posner

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It’s an open secret that Peter’s co-host Harry is obsessed with the game of chess, as is The Sill’s interview guest, Kyle Creamer, who harry met at the Bluenose Open chess tournament in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Kyle’s first published book chronicl
Following Harry’s recent talk at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Peter reached out to him by phone to discuss the highlights of the presentation and celebrate the release of Harry’s latest poetry book titled ‘Fractures’.Duration: 2
Dreams can become a reality. In this informative and very expressive episode of travel adventures abroad, join our guest and world traveler, Stefania Ingrosso, as she shares her experiences and insights on embarking on her transformative journe
The hosts reminisce on their formative years growing up in the 50’s, 60’, and 70’s, culminating in the question: Was life more straightforward and less fragmented in those days, as compared to life today? Duration: 31:17Credit: YouTube Segment
The notion of evil is nothing new, but the word itself has become an increasing part of our daily lexicon. Is this word overused? Should we modify our understanding of this word and the way we apply it in our daily life?Duration: 31:27Credit: Y
In acknowledgement of the exponential growth of podcast listeners around the world, The Sill presents a montage of episode segments for those of you who are new to our podcast. This episode includes excerpts from some of our past ‘Planetary Pos
In this post - not - post period of the Covid Chapter, it seems clear that there’s still no absolute clarity about the impact this chapter is having on our individual and collective well being. What happened and how do we gain perspective on th
A conversation exploring the physiological and psychological effects of a hurried lifestyle on people's innate and natural rhythms. As life’s tempo accelerates exponentially around us, how can we, not only cope, but also thrive in this frenetic
Last rights, or last rites? Before the curtain is drawn, somber or joyful, which would you choose?Duration: 25:18Posted: December 31, 2023Highlights:* Preferences for own funerals and ways to celebrate life and honour the deceased* Personal exp
Automation’s impact on our everyday life. A wolf in sheep’s clothing?Duration: 21:41Music Credit: Flight Of The Conchords - RobotsPosted: December 17, 2023Highlights:Impact of automation on societyHistorical context of automation and the indust
Unpacking the idea of freedom in a world seemingly bound by restrictions and limitations. Breaking the shackles.Duration: 21:42Posted: December 3, 2023Highlights:Limitations of freedom of speech and self-censorship in societySocietal norms and
From the Humongous Fungus of Oregon to the wave of human migration spreading across our planet, life has become more dependent than ever on the value of connectivity.Duration: 28:19VoxBox: Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web.Posted:
Is it live or is it Memorex? Sifting through a world of facsimile in a quest for authenticity.Duration: 18:58Music Credit: Ella Fitzgerald singing behind, ‘Is it live or is it Memorex?’.Posted: November 5, 2023Highlights:Lack of authenticity in
Modern western medicine would be wise to embrace and integrate the traditional art of healing.Duration: 24:25Posted: October 22, 2023Highlights:Benefits of natural remedies and integrative medicineImportance of considering weight, lifestyle, an
The short answer is yes… The sonic landscapes through which we move offer us both challenges to, and opportunities for, our general health.Duration: 24:32Posted: October 8, 2023HighlightsImpact of technology on sound and noise levelsEffects of
Ageism is the new social prejudice, at a time when people over 65 are beginning to outnumber those under 15. Coping with the disadvantages of aging, while cherishing the advantages a long life can bring.Duration: 22:16Posted: September 24, 2023
For millennia, lullabies have lulled children into slumber land. From ancient Egypt to modern day, tunes like Twinkle,Twinkle, Little Star and their relative importance often goes unnoticed or unappreciated.Duration: 22:41VoxBox: Audio segments
Solo bassoonist, Nadina Mackie is the most widely recorded Canadian bassoonist in history, with 17 new works for solo bassoon and orchestra written for her in the last decade. Nadina intimately describes her journey.
Nadina Mackie: https://nad
For almost fifteen hundred years, the largest basilica in the world, Hagia Sophia, was at the spiritual centre of both the Christian and Muslim worlds. An architectural wonder, it inspired builders and designers of sacred spaces for centuries.D
The early industrial revolution spawned a spirit of experimentation and invention, and gave birth to innovative individuals - as noted in this podcast - Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse. These inventors, among others, were in
Two of the most fundamental human activities, rocking and rolling, have catalyzed human behaviour and invention for thousands of years. From technological developments to popular toys, their influence is immeasurable.Duration - 27:17Credit: You
Getting old is inevitable, and yet we struggle with accepting this very natural process. As a society, how do we navigate the minefield of social obligations, economic necessities and physical reality of a fast growing sector of the population?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is enveloping humankind like an uncertain cloud. From its unofficial origins in 1940’s wartime Europe to the modern day furor over ChatGPT, advancements in AI magnify the critical questions about human evolution and
Much of what we take for granted in the affluent West is a direct result or consequence of the impulse to protest injustices and other forms of oppression. There are more ways than ever, in the modern world, to express and actualize our discont
From ancient Etruscan jewelry to barbed wire to submarine cables criss-crossing the world’s oceans, the ubiquity of wire in underpinning our current way of life is undeniable. Not only is the history of wire fascinating, it’s the precursor to t
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