Send us a text In this episode we explore a topic that has come up in all our case studies in the different world regions, even though in different forms, namely opposition and resistance to the state’s increasing use of digital tools and AI. From South Africa to Canada, from the Caribbean to South Korea – everywhere there are at parts of the population that do not necessarily agree with how their public administration digitalizes and automates its services. Scholars agree that modern society...

🎙️ The Eisenhower Visitors: Unraveling Decades of Global Extraterrestrial Phenomena and Humanity's CrossroadsStep into the shadows of history and explore the mysteries that have shaped our world. The Eisenhower Visitors podcast dives deep into decades of global extraterrestrial encounters, government secrecy, and the pivotal moments where humanity stands at a crossroads. From alleged presidential meetings with alien beings to suppressed technologies and interstellar diplomacy, each episode

Niels Kerssens (Utrecht University) joins us to talk about the concept of 'platformisation' that came out of Utecht led by Jose Van Dijck in the 2010 and how this is now coming to bear on the classrooms and schools of 2025 We also talk about Niels’ new concept of ‘digital autonomy innovators’ and the growing demand for more collaborative and non-corporate forms of ed-tech. Accompanying reference >>> Kerssens, N. & van Es, K. (2025). Fostering autonomy in the digital c...

Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) built himself a morality framework by writing essays for two decades. His philosophy resembles a house built little by little, using various techniques and materials, and then painted over several times in different colours. On the one hand, Montaigne embraced scepticism, showing very little confidence in the human ability to establish absolute truths. He studied history extensively, especially ancient Rome and ancient Greece, and realised that even the best people

Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) is regarded as the first existentialist philosopher in history because he accepted the inevitability of death, and sought to maximise his happiness in every situation. Instead of fearing death, Montaigne recommended getting acquainted with it, so that it becomes part of our expectations. The consciousness of our limited lifespan can help us make the best of every day and every opportunity. Montaigne’s individualism reinforced his existentialism. He showed little

For historians of philosophy, there is a definite proof that Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) was a forerunner of modern existentialism; they point to Montaigne’s essay titled “To study philosophy is to learn to die” and argue that it contains all key ideas of existentialist philosophy. I cannot deny Montaigne’s position as a precursor of Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980) and Albert Camus (1913-1960), but I want to underline the uniqueness of his ideas. Neither Sartre, Camus, or any other modern

What if equality isn’t just the right thing to do—but the most effective path to growth? This episode explores new evidence from the African Center for Economic Transformation showing how closing gender gaps in access to land, finance, and care work drives productivity and resilience across economies. From rural farms to national policy, we uncover how empowering women unleashes a powerful “gender dividend” — fueling inclusive and sustainable economic transformation.Generated with AI using

I view Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) as the first thinker who realized that scepticism can save one’s life. His insight is still true today, and will remain true for as long as people keep using deceit and misrepresentation to further their interests. Unfortunately, Montaigne’s defence of scepticism is rather messy. In some essays, he rightly refuses to believe other people’s statements when they contradict his own experience. I would call that prudence rather than scepticism, and I consider it a

When historians refer to scepticism in the works by Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592), they point to his general reluctance to accept absolute truths. Taken to extremes, scepticism weakens the confidence in one’s perceptions and ability to reason. Since Montaigne wrote essays during a twenty-year period, his own definition of scepticism shifted from general doubts, to self-doubt, to doubts about society’s institutions. The latter is particularly interesting for modern readers because, as Montaigne put

Plutão é realmente um planeta ou apenas um anão no playground cósmico? Junte-se a nós para desvendar a controvérsia em torno do status planetário de Plutão, desde sua descoberta em 1930 até seu rebaixamento em 2006. Saiba mais sobre os critérios para ser um planeta, as características únicas de Plutão e por que esse mundo gelado ainda captura a imaginação de astrônomos e entusiastas do espaço. Vamos resolver o debate: Plutão é um planeta de verdade?E Se em outros lugares: E Se em Inglês: E Se em

जब आपका पेट ठीक से काम कर रहा होता है, तब शायद आप इसके बारे में सोचते भी नहीं हैं। पर जब ये बिगड़ने लगता है, तब आप इसे नज़रंदाज़ नहीं कर सकते। और अभी, ये ज़रूर आपसे बातें कर रहा होगा। क्योंकि अचानक आपके पेट का एसिड ग़ायब हो गया है। क्यों ये संक्रमण की वजह बन सकता है? पेट का एसिड कितना ताक़तवर होता है? और, क्या आपके शरीर से खाना साबुत बाहर आएगा?क्या हो अगर, छोटी डॉक्यूमेंट्रीज़ की एक सीरीज है जो आपको काल्पनिक दुनिया और संभावनाओं के एक दिलचस्प सफ़र पर ले जाती है। आइये, इस काल्पनिक रोमांच पर हमारे साथ

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Alternative to meditation: Inspiration! Politics and cognitive ability, and new bully bystander stuff

Here are links to some of the sources mentioned in the video:The statement/nonstatement from the US Department of State: https://www.danas.rs/svet/stejt-department-o-ukidanju-sankcija-dodiku/Dodik’s lobbying campaign targeting individuals in the Tr*mp inner circle: https://n1info.ba/vijesti/nyt-lobisti-prikazali-dodika-kao-zrtvu-politickih-progona-uz-cijenu-lobiranja-od-300-hiljada-dolara-mjesecno/That weird text by Roger Stone: http://bit.ly/4oOXA6m This is a public episode. If you would like to

When I first learned about evidence-based practice, I remember staring at that glossy triangle — the research hierarchy pyramid — with meta-analyses gleaming at the top like sacred scripture.It was comforting at first. Finally, a clear map of what counts as truth.But once I entered practice, that tidy hierarchy started to crumble under the weight of real people’s lives.Human beings aren’t controlled variables, and occupation doesn’t fit neatly into double-blind trials.The Trouble with the Old

This video answers the question: Can I analyze the case of Lorenz Kraus? Support Dr. Grande on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/drgrande⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Grande’s book Harm Reduction: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Harm-Reduction-Todd-Grande-PhD/dp/1950057313⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Grande's book Psychology of Notorious Serial Killers: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Notorious-Serial-Killers-Intersection/dp/1950057259⁠⁠ Check out Dr. Grande’s

Kenneth Bo Nielsen is Associate Professor of Social Anthropology at the University of Oslo and leader of the Centre for South Asian Democracy. M. Sudhir Selvaraj is Assistant Professor at the Department of Peace Studies and International Development at the University of Bradford. Kathinka Frøystad is Professor of South Asia Studies at the University of Oslo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member

Dr. Carolyn J. Godfrey is a professor of nursing at St. Louis Community College at Forest Park (MO), where she has spent the past 21 years teaching maternal–newborn nursing. With a career that began in labor and delivery, she went on to earn her PhD in Nursing Education and has since been recognized with awards such as Teacher of the Year, the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award, and the March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Heroes Award. Dr. Godfrey is passionate about the art of scholarship in nursing

Happy Halloween from FRE Lunch! While millions of people around the U.S. are getting ready to celebrate and fill their trick or treating bags with delicious candy, the FRE Lunch podcast sat down with UF Double Gator and Master of Agribusiness alumni Joshua Jantz to learn more about how the implementation of precision agriculture technology by his company, U.S. Sugar is helping maximize efficiency and sustainability in the production of sugarcane, one of the sweeteners responsible for many of ...

This episode explores humanity’s fascination with lucky and unlucky days, from Friday the 13th and the fear of the number 4 to the celebration of the number 8 and auspicious dates. It explains how psychological mechanisms like pattern perception, confirmation bias, and the illusion of control lead people to assign meaning to random dates and events. The episode shows how culture, religion, and emotion shape our relationship with time, turning calendars into systems of hope and caution. Ultimately,