If you missed my advance post on my Sustain What conversation with Laura Grego, a longtime analyst of nuclear war risks, strategies and technologies, here’s your chance to watch and weigh in over the weekend. There’s little here that is reassuring. Grego, drawing on two decades of deep diving, says:I would argue that I think things are about as dangerous as they’ve ever been – at least since the Cuban Missile Crisis. The risks of war are higher. There’s a war in Europe that threatens to pull nuclear

Today's episode explores the role of inhibitory neurons & the Sonic Hedgehog (SHH) gene in shaping the Autistic phenotype, focusing on the excitation-inhibition imbalance that drives sensory hypersensitivity and cognitive challenges. Through a neuroscience lens, the episode connects these mechanisms to heightened gamma activity.Ben Ari Episode https://youtu.be/jo-ffwF9u0YParvalbumin Interneurons episode https://youtu.be/PBHVssvoQkM?si=t8WYGlcHcv7WiE-TVisual Thinking Part 1

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and former Wall Street Journal publisher Karen Elliott House, author of the new book The Man Who Would Be King: Mohammed bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia, talks to Adam Lowenstein about how Saudi Arabia has changed under the crown prince; whether MBS’s gamble on economic and social freedoms alongside civil and political repression is politically—or environmentally—sustainable; how Saudi Arabia’s oil and petrochemical industries serve its geopolitical

BCC Episode #348.5 | A Terrifying Tale declassified from BCC: The Other Side! What is the dark history of Dudleytown, CT? was it cursed? Haunted by strange monsters? Or is it just a spooky place that's full of lore... but signifying nothing? Michael and Riley explore the secrets lurking in Dark Entry Forest in... The Doom of Dudleytown!This episode was originally released as BCC: The Other Side Episode #301. Like this episode? Join us on  Supercast! Earth is Lonely Local Radio DJ vs

The history of witches has ancient connections to women as the primary users of magic, which is revered by some and feared by many. The idea of the evil "witch" evolved over time, particularly with the medieval association of witchcraft with Devil worship, which fueled the widespread persecution of women. Today, the image of the witch has transformed. One woman, who is not intimidated or shamed by being called a witch, is Rissa Miller.  Her expertise stems from being raised in a nontraditional

In this episode, we explore the tension between the fast-paced, task-driven nature of social work and the deeper need for presence, reflection, and meaning. Rhian Taylor shares insights from her recent blog on why it’s so hard for practitioners to stop—and how doing so can radically improve our wellbeing and the quality of our practice. We talk about: The systemic pressures that reward constant “doing”The emotional and professional cost of never stoppingHow rest, reflection, and inner a...

Deborah Cartwright obtained a BA Honours degree in Modern Continental Philosophy andPhenomenology and studied esoteric psychology through the Theosophical Society. Becoming apublished author on self-development and esoteric psychology in 1999, with her non-fiction bookThe Inward Revolution, published by Warner, Little Brown and co-authored with popular novelistStorm Constantine. The book stands as a unique perspective of alternative psychology, self-help and modern existentialism.She is best known

Explore the chilling mystery of the Mothman with researcher Steve Ward as we revisit Point Pleasant, the town forever changed by the legendary winged creature. Discover insights into John Keel’s groundbreaking investigations that inspired The Mothman Prophecies, and take a closer look inside the world-famous Mothman Museum, where the legend lives on. Uncover eyewitness accounts, paranormal theories, and the lasting impact of one of America’s most fascinating cryptid stories#Mothman, #SteveWard,

Your grandmother was right — you should sit up straight. Posture affects far more than your appearance. It influences your mood, productivity, and even how well you think. I begin this episode with surprising research showing how simply improving your posture can boost everything from confidence to cognitive performance. https://www.deseret.com/2023/10/24/23930242/dont-slouch-minding-your-posture-good-mental-health-productivityWe often hear that creativity is the key to success — but is it really

Yes you can! Self-improvement, two simple words that fuel a multi-million dollar industry of books, videos and seminars. But personal growth needn't be expensive or complicated. Liana's friend Bianca of Myself and Comics on YouTube, talks about her journey to self-empowerment, which started from an unexpected place!

An ecologist in California claimed that the iron laws of nature locked humanity into destroying our environment. This meant that we must take drastic measures to rein in unfettered capitalism and the American habit of overconsumption, lest we deplete our common resources. That argument made Garrett Hardin one of the most influential and celebrated environmentalists to ever live. Yet, he had a tragic view of the world that turned his green dream into a green nightmare.This is the final episode

An ecologist in California claimed that the iron laws of nature locked humanity into destroying our environment. This meant that we must take drastic measures to rein in unfettered capitalism and the American habit of overconsumption, lest we deplete our common resources. That argument made Garrett Hardin one of the most influential and celebrated environmentalists to ever live. Yet, he had a tragic view of the world that turned his green dream into a green nightmare. This is the final episode

In this episode I sit down with Kate Epstein, an associate professor of history at Rutgers University-Camden, as she details her research on the intersection of defense contracting, intellectual property, and government secrecy in Great Britain and the United States. We talk about her process in researching and writing her latest book Analog Superpowers: How Twentieth-Century Technology Theft Built the National-Security State and how breaking the law, historically speaking, has been important for

In this episode I sit down with Kate Epstein, an associate professor of history at Rutgers University-Camden, as she details her research on the intersection of defense contracting, intellectual property, and government secrecy in Great Britain and the United States. We talk about her process in researching and writing her latest book Analog Superpowers: How Twentieth-Century Technology Theft Built the National-Security State and how breaking the law, historically speaking, has been important for

The period of the "second slavery" was marked by geographic expansion of zones of slavery into the Upper US South, Cuba, and Brazil and chronological expansion into the industrial age. As The Reinvention of Atlantic Slavery: Technology, Labor, Race, and Capitalism in the Greater Caribbean (Oxford UP, 2020) shows, ambitious planters throughout the Greater Caribbean hired a transnational group of chemists, engineers, and other "plantation experts" to assist them in adapting industrial technologies to

“假如有两个很相似的国家，一样的资本、一样的人口、一样的知识储备，但是如果两国的经济社会制度完全不一样，他们的产出就会完全不一样”，美国乔治 • 梅森大学钟伟锋博士说。中国在现行体制之下，有没有可能实现真正的科技创新？如何看 Deepseek 这类“借鉴加创新”模式的可持续问题？美国的科技围堵是否可能反而刺激中国实现科技创新？中国以举国体制押宝到几个特定科技产业，如果短期内看不到经济效益，有没有可能“弯道超车”变成“弯道翻车”？怎样评估科技创新经济的市场前景和潜力？在科技创新经济失败的情况下，有没有可能间接或者直接催生出政治转型诉求？受《中国民主季刊》委托，青年政治学者李聿修先生采访了钟伟锋博士。点击下载全文或《中国民主季刊》2025年第四季完整版：https://chinademocrats.org/?p=5772

In this conversation, Ingy Alireza shares her journey as a behaviour analyst in Bahrain, discussing the challenges and evolution of autism support services in the region. She highlights the cultural influences on education, the role of parents in advocating for their children, and the need for more practitioners and training in behaviour analysis. Ingy emphasizes the importance of mental health in autism support and the potential of technology to enhance services. The discussion also touches on the

The average American household throws away $200 of food each month. How can we get more food onto plates and less into landfills? This hour, changing the food system, from the farm to your kitchen. Guests include food waste expert Dana Gunders, social entrepreneur Jasmine Crowe-Houston, chef and sustainability activist Anthony Myint and behavioral scientist Jiaying Zhao. Original broadcast date: December 6, 2024.TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED

We heard a little bit from El-Sayed in the final episode of our Carbon Bros miniseries, and today we're bringing you the full conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Back to Basics episode of the ABA Business Leaders Podcast, hosts Stephen and April Smith dive into one of the most overlooked parts of running an ABA business: professional boundaries. From saying “no” when needed to building time for self-care, they explore how boundaries aren’t just about protecting your time. They’re about protecting your ability to lead well and avoid burnout. Key Takeaways: Reflecting on Leadership When stepping into leadership, many ABA business owners forget to