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Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

Sean Carroll | Wondery

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Ever wanted to know how music affects your brain, what quantum mechanics really is, or how black holes work? Do you wonder why you get emotional each time you see a certain movie, or how on earth video games are designed? Then you’ve come to the right place. Each week, Sean Carroll will host conversations with some of the most interesting thinkers in the world. From neuroscientists and engineers to authors and television producers, Sean and his guests talk about the biggest ideas in science, ...
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Raw Talk Podcast

Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto

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Raw Talk is a graduate student-run podcast at the University of Toronto about medical science, and the people who make it happen. We focus on the journeys, perspectives, and expertise of health researchers, professionals, students, patients, and community members at the University of Toronto and beyond. Our mission is to promote the research culture within the Institute of Medical Science, the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, and broader life sciences community; provide guidance to current and p ...
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PeerView Gastroenterology CME/CNE/CPE Audio Podcast

PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education

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PeerView (PVI) is a leading provider of high-quality, innovative continuing education (CME/CE/CPE and MOC) for clinicians and their interprofessional teams. Combining evidence-based medicine and instructional expertise, PeerView activities improve the knowledge, skills, and strategies that support clinical performance and patient outcomes. PeerView makes its educational programming and expert-led presentations and symposia available through its network of popular podcast channels to support ...
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ReGEN Podcast

Bobby Gordon

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The Sanford Stem Cell Institute (SSCI) ReGen Podcast features engaging and innovative discussions with a focus on the following topics: stem cell science; regenerative medicine; clinical trials; research outcomes; and, space and low Earth orbit-based research. Guests include UC San Diego Sanford SSCI experts and team members, academic luminaries, Nobel laureates, and industry and government leaders in the field. The ReGen Podcast is based in San Diego, CA, and is hosted by SSCI team member B ...
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Science in Translation

Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute

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Science in Translation is a podcast from the Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences (NUCATS) Institute. On this show, you’ll hear from NUCATS scientists who are dedicated to accelerating how fast they can move a transformational finding in a lab into a treatment, cure, or solution that will improve human health. You will also discover tools and resources available through NUCATS to catalyze, accelerate, and transform translational science. Funded by the NIH’s National Ce ...
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CTSI Discovery Radio

CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin

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CTSI Discovery Radio is a unique facet of the Clinical & Translation Science Institute (CTSI) of Southeast Wisconsin. Each 30-minute monthly show informs and educates listeners about translational research relative to current health topics, clinical studies and advancements in biomedical research leading to better outcomes. CTSI Discovery Radio is hosted and produced by award-winning veteran radio personality Bryan Belmer. Visit the CTSI website at https://ctsi.mcw.edu
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Converging Dialogues

Converging Dialogues

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Converging Dialogues is a podcast that is designed to have honest and authentic conversations with a diversity of thoughts and opinions. Wide-ranging topics include philosophy, psychology, politics, and social commentary. A spirit of civility, respect, and open-mindedness is the guiding compass. convergingdialogues.substack.com
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PeerView Gastroenterology CME/CNE/CPE Video Podcast

PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education

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PeerView (PVI) is a leading provider of high-quality, innovative continuing education (CME/CE/CPE and MOC) for clinicians and their interprofessional teams. Combining evidence-based medicine and instructional expertise, PeerView activities improve the knowledge, skills, and strategies that support clinical performance and patient outcomes. PeerView makes its educational programming and expert-led presentations and symposia available through its network of popular podcast channels to support ...
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The Evidence-to-Impact Podcast

The Social Science Research Institute

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The Evidence-to-Impact Podcast brings together academic researchers, government partners and others outside of academia to talk about research insights and real-world policy solutions in Pennsylvania and beyond. This podcast series is supported by the Pennsylvania State University's Social Science Research Institute, the Clinical and Translational Science Institute, the Administrative Data Accelerator, the Office of Vice President of Research, and the College of Health and Human Development.
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Products of Pittsburgh

Pitt Clinical & Translational Science Institute

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A show about the people of Pittsburgh – innovators, scientists, community leaders – and the remarkable stories behind how they came to be and the work they have produced. http://www.ctsi.pitt.edu/education-podcast.html
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Space4U

Space Foundation

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Space is for everyone. Listen to casual and non-technical conversations with space professionals telling their part of the space story, and explore how space is also for you!
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Clinical relevance of awakening

Lisa Dale Miller, LMFT

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David Vago, PhD and Lisa Dale Miller, LMFT, LPCC, SEP tackle the traditional Buddhist concept of "enlightenment" from their modern clinical points of view in a stimulating and fun discussion. Part 2 focuses on S-ART, David's neurobiological framework for describing the positive effects of meditation on self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-transcendence; Theravada, Mahāyāna and Vajrayāna notions of awakening and not-self; secular mental training; different interventions for different psy ...
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Clinical relevance of awakening part 2

Lisa Dale Miller, LMFT

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David Vago, PhD and Lisa Dale Miller, LMFT, LPCC, SEP tackle the traditional Buddhist concept of "enlightenment" from their modern clinical points of view in a stimulating and fun discussion. Part 2 focuses on S-ART, David's neurobiological framework for describing the positive effects of meditation on self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-transcendence; Theravada, Mahāyāna and Vajrayāna notions of awakening and not-self; secular mental training; different interventions for different psy ...
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Episode #134 - The NIH: A Blueprint for the Future of Biomedical Science 30:00

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The National Institutes of Health have a new Director…one with vision, defined goals, and a bold reform agenda. Meet our nation’s new top biomedical scientist and discover his ‘Blueprint for the Future of Biomedical Research," inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!By CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Stem Cells 101 with Dr. Sheldon Morris, UC San Diego 21:34

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Our conversation with Dr. Sheldon Morris, M.D., MPH, includes an overview of stem cells and some of the basics of regenerative medicine. Our Stem Cells 101 episode provides listeners with high-level, foundational knowledge about research and therapeutic treatments, clinical trials and related work from Dr. Morris and his team at the UC San Diego Sa…
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318 | Edward Miguel on the Developing Practice of Development Economics 1:20:39

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Economics is seeing an upsurge in the importance of controlled, reproducible empirical studies. One area where this has had a great impact is on development economics, which studies the economies of low- and middle-income societies. Edward Miguel has been at the forefront of both the revolution in empirical methods, and in applying those techniques…
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#430 - The Rise and Spread of Mass Education: A Dialogue with Agustina Paglayan 1:44:28

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Agustina Paglayan about mass education around the world. They discuss education as a tool for political and social order, theories of education, and explicit aims of government education. They also talk about early critical thinking, nationalism, and education worldwide. They discuss mass educatio…
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#429 - Translation Multiples: A Dialogue with Kasia Szymanska 1:16:12

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Kasia Szymanska about translation of texts. They discuss how many translations can diverge from one source, translating into English, post-1989 Poland and translation, ethics of translation, the poem VIA, A Clockwork Orange translations, and many more topics. Kasia Szymanska is Lecturer in transla…
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#131: A Strong Start: Microbiome Milestones in Early Life 46:10

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The human microbiome has been a hot topic of discourse – but what do we really know about it? This diverse ecosystem of microbes can be thought of as its own organ, interacting and influencing many physiological processes. Understanding what contributes to its strong formation is a multi-disciplinary and growing field of research. To learn more abo…
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317 | Nicole Rust on Why Neuroscience Hasn't Solved Brain Disorders 1:14:50

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The human brain is extremely complicated, but decades of careful neuroscientific research have revealed quite a bit about how it works, including how certain genes affect particular brain behaviors. Nevertheless, this progress has not led to quite as much improvement in the treatment of brain disorders as we might expect. I talk with neuroscientist…
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#428 - Iran's Grand Political Strategy: A Dialogue with Vali Nasr 1:43:55

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Vali Nasr about the recent political history of Iran. They give an overview of Iran’s political motives and strategy, impact of the Persian empire and Shia Islam, and Reza Khan and Iranian nationalism. They talk about the impact of “Kemalism,” the 1979 Iranian revolution, the Iran-Iraq war, rise o…
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#427 - A History of the Irish Famine: A Dialogue with Padraic Scanlan 1:12:32

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Padraic Scanlan about the Irish famine. They provide an overview of the Irish famine, discuss the relationship between Ireland and Britain and how British colonialism impacted the Irish famine. They talk about potatoes in Ireland, formation of the United Kingdom, variables leading up to the Irish …
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Marla Dubinsky, MD / Bruce Sands, MD, MS - Evolving Methods for Precision Care in IBD Management and Targeting TL1A 55:00

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Marla Dubinsky, MD / Bruce Sands, MD, MS - Evolving Methods for Precision Care in IBD Management and Targeting TL1A 55:00

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AMA | June 2025 3:23:07

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Welcome to the June 2025 Ask Me Anything episode of Mindscape! These monthly excursions are funded by Patreon supporters (who are also the ones asking the questions). We take questions asked by Patreons, whittle them down to a more manageable number -- based primarily on whether I have anything interesting to say about them, not whether the questio…
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#426 - A History of Free Speech: A Dialogue with Jacob Mchangama 1:42:19

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Jacob Mchangama about the history of free speech. They discuss free speech in Europe, defining free speech, limits of free speech and ethics of free speech. They also talk about the free speech recession, origins of free speech, Athenian and Roman empires, Abbasid Caliphate, ancient India, printin…
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Davide Marotta, Ph.D.: Science on the International Space Station 35:05

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The Sanford Stem Cell Institute’s Bobby Gordon sits down with Davide Marotta, Ph.D., program director of in-space biomanufacturing at the International Space Station National Laboratory (ISSNL), to discuss the innovative low-Earth orbit economy and the future of science in space. We also discuss ISSNL's collaborations with UC San Diego's Sanford St…
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#425 - What Russians Believe About Russia: A Dialogue with Paul Chaisty & Stephen Whitefield 1:30:35

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Paul Chaisty and Stephen Whitefield about public opinion in Russia. They discuss Russia’s transformation since the fall of the Soviet Union, Consolidation and contestation within Russia’s hybrid political economy, and generational changes under Putin. They talk about authoritarianism, collecting p…
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316 | Niayesh Afshordi and Phil Halper 1:28:50

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Einstein's general theory of relativity, plus some reasonable assumptions about the universe and what it's made of, has a remarkable implication: that as we trace cosmic evolution into the far past, we ultimately hit a singularity of infinite density and curvature, the Big Bang. Did that really happen? Einstein's theory is classical, after all, and…
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#424 - Reforming Our Institutions: A Dialogue with Yuval Levin 1:10:13

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Yuval Levin about the importance of reforming our institutions. They discuss why institutions are important, individuals and institutions, slow change with institutions, and the mistrust and dislike of institutions. They also make the case for elites, building broad political coalitions, Trump’s 2…
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#423 - Changing Personality: A Dialogue with Olga Khazan 59:46

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Olga Khazan on whether one could change their personality. They discuss why someone would want to change their personality, constancy over the lifespan, and why she used the BIG-5. They talk about extroversion and connection, neuroticism and mindfulness, openness to experience, conscientiousness, …
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Sara A. Hurvitz, MD, FACP - From Innovation to Implementation: Unlocking the Full Potential of Antibody-Drug Conjugates in Solid Tumors 1:25:44

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Sara A. Hurvitz, MD, FACP - From Innovation to Implementation: Unlocking the Full Potential of Antibody-Drug Conjugates in Solid Tumors 1:25:44

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#130: Plant-Based Diets & Supplements: Truth or Trend? 56:57

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Are plant-based diets really healthier—or just another social media trend? Between #WhatIEatInADay videos and influencers pushing “miracle” supplements, it’s hard to separate the science from the marketing. In this episode of Raw Talk Podcast, we sit down with three experts to cut through the hype. Dr. Zahra Kassam, a radiation oncologist and co-fo…
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#129: Lights, Camera, Healing: Medicine On Screen 57:28

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In the words of Robert Mckee, our appetite for story is a reflection of the profound human need to grasp the patterns of living, not merely as an intellectual exercise, but within a very personal, emotional experience. Storytelling and narrative play a huge role in medicine. Many physicians are also artists, writers, actors, and musicians, and use …
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315 | Branden Fitelson on the Logic and Use of Probability 1:28:55

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Every time you see an apple spontaneously break away from a tree, it falls downward. You therefore claim that there is a law of physics: apples fall downward from trees. But how can you really know? After all, tomorrow you might see an apple that falls upward. How is science possible at all? Philosophers, as you might expect, have thought hard abou…
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#422 - The Power of Behavioral Genetics: A Dialogue with Robert Plomin 1:45:08

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Robert Plomin on behavioral genetics. They discuss why behavioral genetics has explanatory power, heritability, genetics and psychological research, SNPs, GWAS, and epigenetics. They also talk about shared and non-shared environments, twin models and adoption models, heritability and cognitive abi…
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Jessica Pham: Making Space-Based Cancer Research Possible 26:19

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Jessica Pham — manager of Dr. Catriona Jamieson’s lab at the University of California San Diego and Stellar Mission Specialist at its Sanford Stem Cell Institute — has successfully prepared seven research payloads for transport to the International Space Station. There, astronaut-scientists have used the tumor organoids she creates from the stem ce…
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Episode #133 - On the Road: ACTS Translational Science 2025 Conference 30:00

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Listen and learn from expert insights on a variety of topics at the Association for Clinical & Translational Science (ACTS) conference in our nation’s capitol. We’re taking our show on the road…and you’re coming with us…inside this special edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!By CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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#421 - Beauty and the gods: A Dialogue with Hugo Shakeshaft 1:04:36

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Hugo Shakeshaft about ancient greeks ideas about beauty and the gods. They discuss beauty in ancient Greece and its impact on modern times, architecture and beauty, beauty and aesthetics, and the gods and beauty. They talk about the relationship between humans and the gods, superficial and deeper …
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#420 - Translating Homer's The Odyssey: A Dialogue with Daniel Mendelsohn 1:20:52

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Daniel Mendelsohn on his new English translation of Homer’s The Odyssey. They discuss the massive impact of The Odyssey, major themes in the Odyssey, authorship, and translation for our time. They talk about the lines and meter of the Odyssey in English, oral to written form, adapting the Odyssey,…
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314 | Karen Lloyd on the Deep Underground Biosphere 1:09:18

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There are living creatures dwelling deep below the surface of the Earth, as deep as we are able to drill. These hearty microorganisms are related to more familiar life forms on land and under water, but the operate and survive in ways that are quite different from what we're familiar with. They live off of nutrients that have penetrated from the su…
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#419 - Resisting Groupthink, Embracing Nuance: A Dialogue with Jenara Nerenberg 1:23:04

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Jenara Nerenberg about the importance of nuance thinking and healthy dialogue with others. They discuss self-censoring, groupthink, rise of gurus, podcasters, and influencer culture. They also talk about heterodox thinking, ethics of speaking to a larger audience, healthy dialogue with others, and…
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313 | Eric Topol on the Changing Face of Medicine and Aging 1:12:03

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Medical science is advancing at an astonishing rate. Today we talk with leading expert Eric Topol about two aspects of this story. First, the use of artificial intelligence in medicine, especially in diagnostics. This is an area that is a perfect match between an important question and the capabilities of machine learning, to the point where AI can…
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#418 - Sex Is A Spectrum: A Dialogue with Agustín Fuentes 1:26:36

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Agustín Fuentes about biological sex. They talk about the history of sex evolution, the importance of gametes, intersex individuals, and history of sex binary. They talk about gonads and hormones, sex variation in the animal kingdom, spectrum question, gender, gender and sports, gender and bathroo…
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Dr. John Dick on Stem Cells & Blood Cancer 38:22

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Our conversation explores the work of John E. Dick, Ph.D., FRS, senior scientist and cancer research chair at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and McEwen Centre for Regenerative Medicine, of the University Health Network; professor of molecular genetics at the University of Toronto; and co-leader of the Acute Leukemia Translational Research Init…
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#128: Male Contraceptives: A Shared Responsibility 56:46

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Male contraceptives are on the horizon, promising to revolutionize reproductive health, expand contraceptive options beyond condoms and vasectomies, and shift the burden of birth control. In this episode, we explore the current landscape and science behind male contraception, the challenges of bringing new methods to market, and what the future hol…
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AMA | May 2025 3:38:06

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Welcome to the May 2025 Ask Me Anything episode of Mindscape! These monthly excursions are funded by Patreon supporters (who are also the ones asking the questions). We take questions asked by Patreons, whittle them down to a more manageable number -- based primarily on whether I have anything interesting to say about them, not whether the question…
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#417 - The Golden Road: Ancient India and the World: A Dialogue with William Dalrymple 58:56

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with William Dalrymple about India and the Golden Road. They define the Golden Road of ancient India, discuss evidence other cultures interacted with India, and discuss the spread of Buddhism out of India. They talk about similarities and differences with the Silk Road, Kushans and Scythians, Hinduism,…
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312 | Thomas Levenson on the Mutual History of Humans and Germs 1:31:28

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The germ theory of disease is a crowning achievement of science, up there with modern physics, continental drift, and evolution via natural selection. (Even if there will always be cranky skeptics.) But the road to widespread acceptance isn't always an easy one. Why did it take so long between Anton van Leeuwenhoek seeing "animalcules" in a microsc…
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