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Brave New Planet

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Varsity Blues Scandal
Human-Centered Design
World Happiness Report
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Rabies
George Floyd
Vaccines
Wildlife
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Louis Pasteur

Utopia or dystopia? It’s up to us.In the 21st century, powerful technologies have been appearing at a breathtaking pace—related to the internet, artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, and more. They have amazing potential upsides, but we can’t ignore the serious risks that come with them.Brave New Planet is a podcast that delves deep into the most exciting and challenging scientific frontie... more

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Recent Guests

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Episode: Preview: Into the Scatterbrained Minds of Team Revisionist History
Jan-Emmanuel De Neve
Professor of Economics and Behavioral Science at the University of Oxford and Editor of the World Happiness Report
University of Oxford
Episode: The Harms of Eating Alone: An International Day of Happiness Special from The Happiness Lab
Dr. Anne Fischel
Associate professor at Harvard Medical School and advocate for shared meals
Harvard Medical School
Episode: The Harms of Eating Alone: An International Day of Happiness Special from The Happiness Lab
Monica Murphy
A veterinarian and co-author of 'Rabid', a cultural history of rabies.
Episode: Rabies: When Monsters are Real
Kathy Nelson
Wildlife biologist and operation supervisor for the National Rabies Management Program.
US Department of Agriculture
Episode: Rabies: When Monsters are Real

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 619 ratings
  • Never too old to learn …

    So much to consider ! This is an outstanding podcast . It’s engaging and fascinating stuff ! Great host, great guests !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gillgeordie
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Highly recommended!

    Insightful, incredibly relevant and inspiring at the same time. I am looking forward to many more episodes and topics. Thanks Eric Lander for doing this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Natalie Jaeger
    Germany4 years ago
  • Thank you for telling me what to think.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Peter R.
    5 years ago
  • Stewardship

    An amazing podcast that will stir you to take ownership of this planet that we all share and want to leave behind as a healthy planet for the generations coming after us . Thank you for doing this .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lololullaby
    United States5 years ago
  • Interesting idea, but…

    This podcast is an interesting idea and could be great. But the editing is not good and the hosting is hard to stand. Pleases get a voice coach or you should change the host. Very irritating and ruins the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Max10207
    United States5 years ago

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#229
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#39
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#120
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#211
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From College Matters: Mr. Varsity Blues Claps Back
Q: You mentioned your son. I think he was probably in his 20s, I think, when the FBI approached you. Do I have that about right?
Singer discusses the difficult conversations about his family's involvement with the FBI and expresses their longstanding distrust of federal authorities.
From College Matters: Mr. Varsity Blues Claps Back
Q: At some point when these other methods weren't working out, decided I'm going to pay somebody else to take this test for my client's kid? Was that a big decision for you?
Singer acknowledges that he rationalized his actions as helping only one student and did not initially consider the larger implications of cheating.
From College Matters: Mr. Varsity Blues Claps Back
Q: When you look back on this, is there something in particular that still haunts you about it?
Rick Singer expresses regret for not being able to contact those affected by his actions, feeling remorse for any reputational damage caused.
The Harms of Eating Alone: An International Day of Happiness Special from The Happiness Lab
Q: What strategies can help manage conflict at the dinner table?
Focus on light-hearted topics, ensure everyone has a chance to talk without interruption, and consider structured conversation starters.
The Harms of Eating Alone: An International Day of Happiness Special from The Happiness Lab
Q: What is the importance of flexible courses during family meals?
Flexible courses can cater to different schedules within the family and ensure everyone has a chance to share a meal together, even at different times.

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