Journey from Darwin’s fossil-free world of 1871 to today’s treasure trove of human ancestry with renowned paleoanthropologist Dr. Yohannes Haile-Selassie. When Darwin published “The Descent of Man,” he had virtually no fossil evidence to support...
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Explore the deep roots of human morality in Chapter Three of A Most Interesting Problem with evolutionary psychologist Dr. Brian Hare. Journey back to Darwin’s original insights about sympathy, social instincts, and cooperation, and discover how modern...
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Journey into the most complex structure in the known universe—the human brain—as we explore Chapter Two of “A Most Interesting Problem” with renowned neuroscientist Dr. Suzana Herculano-Houzel. Darwin believed our mental powers evolved gradually from...
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What happens when a virus born in the forests of Tanzania hitchhikes across continents? In this episode, we unravel the story of Chikungunya—a mosquito-borne virus that causes debilitating joint pain and fever, and has sparked...
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She lit up screens with quiet intensity—from The Walking Dead to indie gems that whispered truths louder than blockbusters ever could. But behind Kelley Mack’s rising star was a story that ended far too soon....
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Step back in time to the Victorian era as our host unravels the remarkable evidence for human evolution that Charles Darwin first assembled without ever seeing a strand of DNA. In this debut episode of...
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Explore the profound story of Islam’s arrival in Iran and its immediate aftermath. For decades, Abdul Hossein Zarinkoob’s influential book, “Two Centuries of Silence,” has shaped our understanding of this pivotal era, especially the first...
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A comprehensive overview of Louis XIV’s life and reign, focusing on his ambition and obsession with magnificence. It details the construction and expansion of the Palace of Versailles, highlighting the king’s desire to demonstrate his absolute power and establish France...
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Ready to keep the momentum going beyond the podcast? In Episode 8 of “HMW: Turning Problems into Possibilities,” hosts deliver the ultimate innovation step-by-step guide for embedding the “How Might We” mindset into your own...
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What happens when fame meets an invisible enemy? In this episode, we spotlight Justin Timberlake’s struggle with Lyme disease to explore how it impacts lives—from red carpets to remote hiking trails. Learn practical ways to...
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