The age of outcomes based learning has severely undermined the broad education afforded by the liberal arts. How can Shakespeare survive in the age of the algorithm? On this episode, Dr. Gayle Greene discussed her book, Immeasurable Outcomes.
Topics: science, humanities, Shakespeare, outcomes, technology, groks
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Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be taxing on many fronts, but the psychological and mental health aspects are often not effectively addressed. On this episode, Dr. Sophia Edwards-Bennett discussed her book, The Path to Soul Immunity.
Topics: science, psychology, cancer, mental health, groks
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Koalas are an amazing species found across Australia, but their natural history and uncertain future remain largely unknown to most. On this episode, Dr. Danielle Clode discussed her new book, Koala.
Topics: science, biology, koala, conservation, natural history, groks
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The decision by the Supreme Court in the Dobbs decision has turned back the clock. But, the history of the fight for reproductive rights and justice has often been a local one. On this episode, Dr. Felicia Kornbluh discussed her book, A Woman's Life is a Human Life.
Topics: science, Dobbs, Roe, abortion, sterilization, reproductive rights, reproductive justice, activism,...
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Major depressive disorders affect millions of individuals daily, but some of the most effective treatments still have an uncertain stigma surrounding them. How do we break the stigma surrounding treatments for depression? On this episode, Dr. Michael Henry discussed his new book, Brain Reboot.
Topics: science, depression, neurology, psychiatry, ECT, ketamine, TMS, groks
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How does our expectation of events affect the physiology of our bodies? New scientific advances have shown a profound effect. On this episode, David Robson discussed his new book, The Expectation Effect.
Topics: science, psychology, neuroscience, expectation, groks
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Pop psychology often addresses a gamut of claims from extrasensory perception to brain training games. How do we evaluate these different claims? On this episode, Dr. Stephen Hupp discussed his new book, Investigating Pop Psychology.
Topics: science, psychology, pseudoscience, skeptics, groks
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The conflict between science and religion can be traced to several observations in cosmology dating back millennia. What are the origins of these ideas about the universe? On this episode, Ira Mark Egdall discussed his new book, Cosmic Roots.
Topics: science, cosmology, astronomy, evolution, religion, groks
The gut microbiome can greatly influence the health of the organism, but is often overlooked when considering lifestyle dietary choices. On this episode, Dr. William Davis discussed his new book, Super Gut.
Topics: science, metabolism, gut, microbiome, diet, fermentation, groks
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Although the chronological age of an individual may be indicative of overall health, a better measure of biological age may be found in DNA methylation patterns. On this episode, Kara Fitzgerald discussed her new book, Younger You.
Topics: science, methylation, DNA, longevity, youth, biology, aging, groks
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Is it possible to tell what someone is really thinking? How can you tell if someone is lying to you? On this episode, Dr. David J. Lieberman discussed his new book, Mindreader.
Topics: science, mindreader, lie detection, psychology, groks
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The American continents are often referred to as the New World by anthropologists. But could civilization have started far earlier than most experts think? On this episode, Graham Hancock discusses his hypothesis of a lost civilization that preceded the Native Americans who settled here around 13,000 years ago.
Topics: Americas, anthropology, history, migration, Alaska, DNA
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Sir Ernest Shackleton's journey to Antartica is best known for the heroic and epic tale of survival that ensued following the initial disasters that were encountered. On this program, Tim Jarvis discussed recreating Sir Ernest Shackleton's epic voyage of survival.
Topics: science, survival, Shackleton, Tim Jarvis, groks
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How could an aspiring supervillain take over the world? Are the comic book schemes of supervillainy supported by modern science? On this episode, Ryan North discussed his new book, How to Take Over the World.
Topics: science, comics, supervillain, groks
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Inflammation is at the root of many human disorders, but sometimes the extent of the inflammation is not obvious? How do we prevent and treat hidden inflammation? On this episode, Dr. Shilpa Ravella discussed her new book, A Silent Fire.
Topics: science, nutrition, inflammation, hidden inflammation, diet, groks
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Exploration of the polar region has been one of many triumphs and tragedies, none more so than the Karluk expedition. On this episode, Budy Levy discussed his new book, Empire of Ice and Stone.
Topics: science, polar, expedition, Karluk, exploration, history, groks
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Parsing scientific fact from fiction has become increasingly difficult in the age of misinformation. On this episode, R. Philip Bouchard discussed his book, The Stickler's Guide to Science in the Age of Misinformation.
Topics: science, technology, groks
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The changes to the global environment seem daunting to those who wish to act. Can part of the solution be in our own backyard gardens? On this episode, Emily Murphy discussed her book, Grow Now.
Topics: science, gardening, botany, environment, groks
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Heartbreak can be a devastating experience, but one where science is beginning to make new discoveries as to its biological origins. On this episode, Florence Williams discussed her new book, Heartbreak.
Topics: science, heartbreak, loneliness, psychology, neuroscience, groks
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The history of ancient human civilization is mysterious almost by definition. While many archaeologists agree with the general timeline taught in school, others believe something is drastically wrong with this theory. On this episode, journalist Graham Hancock presents an alternative story of civilization’s past. using evidence from geology, archaeology, and global myths
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Topics: Graham Hancock, geology, archaeology, history, ancient, civilization, comet, atlantis
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Our understanding of the brain owes to several foundational discoveries by the Spanish neuroscientist, Santiago Ramon y Cajal. On this episode, Benjamin Ehrlich discussed his life and new book, The Brain in Search of Itself.
Topics: science, Cajal, neuroscience, neuron, neuron doctrine, groks
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Months after Hurricane Maria the Puerto Rico, the island faces food, water, and electricity shortages. On this episode, Ingrid Montes discusses the recovery efforts on Puerto Rico and shares her thoughts on science and society.
Topics: Puerto Rico, Hurricane Maria, natural disaster, water, food, electricity, recovery, climate change,...
Our emotional health is intimately related to the proper operations of evolutionarily ancient parts of our brain. How can our sex lives be a window into these critical aspects of our brains? On this episode, Dr. Nan Wise discussed her book, Why Good Sex Matters.
Topics: science, sex, brain, neuroscience, emotion, groks
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Did the early Christian church inherit a psychedelic Eucharist from the Greeks? What evidence exist from the historical record and archeological chemistry? On this episode, Brian C. Muraresku discussed his new book, The Immortality Key.
Topics: science, christianity, psychedelics, groks, chemistry
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Although the inequities across the globe require philanthropic solutions, most projects can do more harm than good. Is there another way? On this episode, Prof. Kirk Bowman discussed his new book, Reimagining Global Philanthropy.
Topics: science, philanthropy, community bank, groks
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The big questions of existence continue to be investigated by many areas of science. What does physics tell us about existence? On this episode, Dr. Sabine Hossenfelder discussed her new book, Existential Physics.
Topics: science, physics, existence, groks
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Space has held a special place in the American psyche as a final frontier for exploration in both real life and popular media. How has this fascination with space evolved over time? On this episode, Dr. Margaret Weitekamp discussed her new book, Space Craze.
Topics: science, space, Americana, NASA, Smithsonian, groks
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The world is full of chaotic and unexpected events. So, what is the best method for dealing with a crisis? On this episode, Dr. Jim Taylor discussed his new book, How to Survive and Thrive When Bad Things Happen.
Topics: science, crisis, psychology, mindset, groks
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Anxiety can be a debilitating issue for many, but how can we manage anxiety effectively? On this episode, Elke Scholz discussed her book, Anxiety Warrior.
Topics: science, anxiety, psychology, groks
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The aging demographics will put tremendous pressures on modern societies. How can the world adapt to the aging of the populace? On this episode, Bradley Schurman discussed his book, The Super Age: Decoding Our Demographic Destiny.
Topics: science, aging, population, demographics, sociology, groks
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Although there are many claims for improving our ability to think and brain health, how can we assess which of these claims have validity? On this episode, Dr. Emily Willingham discussed her book, The Tailored Brain.
Topics: science, neuroscience, brain health, groks
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Although the nature of reality may appear to be solidly constructed, our conscious experiences may arise from other fundamental properties of nature. On this episode, Dr. Howard Eisenberg discussed his book, Dream It to Do It.
Topics: science, consciousness, dream, reality, groks
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The incredible ubiquity of Amazon in our current economy has influenced not just online retailing, but other areas as well. What is the data driven approach employed by this company? On this episode, Brian Dumaine discussed his new book, Bezonomics.
Topics: science, bezonomics, Amazon, data, AI, groks
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Have you ever noticed that people behave strangely in elevators? Dr. Dario Maestripieri, author of 'Games Primates Play: An Undercover Investigation of the Evolution and Economics of Human Relationships,' joins us to discuss how studying the behavior of rhesus monkeys and other non-human primates can help us understand why humans act the way we do.
Topics: groks, science, psychology, maestripieri, primates
The opioid epidemic continues to have severe repercussions in society, enabled by both giant pharmaceutical companies and unscrupulous physicians who profited from these drugs. On this episode, Charlotte Bismuth discussed her book, Bad Medicine.
Topics: science, opioid, medicine, law, groks
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Particulates in the air act as nucleation sites for the formation of rain clouds. But what are they made of? On this episode, Dr. Mary Gilles discussed their discovery of potassium salts and fungi as seeds for clouds.
Topics: atmospheric chemistry, terpenes, volatile organics, soot, LBL, Berkeley Labs, Advanced Light...
The search for the physical basis of consciousness continues to challenge scientists. Wherein lies the mind? On this episode, Dr. Thomas R. Verny discussed his book, The Embodied Mind.
Topics: science, psychology, neuroscience, mind, groks
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Mental illnesses contribute significantly to the health burden in the country, but finding good treatments is often more difficult than necessary. On this episode, Dr. Margaret Chisolm discussed her book, From Survive to Thrive.
Topics: science, psychology, psychiatry, mental health, mental illness, groks
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Condensed matter physics deals with the interactions of matter at microscopic scales. On this program, Nobel laureate, Prof. Douglas Osheroff, discussed condensed matter physics.
Topics: Science, physics, condensed matter, Nobel
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Spy technology has been integral to the operations of CIA agents from the period of the cold war until the present day. On this program, Robert Wallace discussed the secret world of spycraft.
Topics: science, espionage, technology, spyware, eavesdrop, CIA, security, groks
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What is the best way to solve an everyday problem? On this episode, Randall Munroe, creator of xkcd, discussed his new book, How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems.
Topics: science, technology, groks. problems, xkcd
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Developing a complete intelligence requires more than just learning facts and figures. Teaching emotional intelligence in children is equally important. On this episode, Rachel Katz discussed, The Emotionally Intelligent Child.
Topics: science, emotion intelligence, children, development, groks
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Although we spend nearly one-third of our lives sleeping, our attention to good sleep health is often overlooked. How do we promote good sleep? On this episode, Dr. Aric Prather discussed his book, The Sleep Prescription.
Topics: science, medicine, psychology, CBT, sleep, sleeping, groks
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The Nobel Prizes 2005. Professor Barney Grubbs discussed his father winning the Chemistry Prize. Professor Yuen-Ron Shen discussed the Physics Prize. And, Mary Miller joined us to to talk about the Nobel Prize Exhibit on display at the Exploratorium.
Topic: Science
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Bacteria are everywhere. They have been on Earth for 4 billion years, and have permeated every environmental niche on the planet, including our own bodies! We are, after all, composed of 10 trillion human cells and 100 trillion bacterial cells. But how do you study the Earth's microbiome, and what influence do these bacteria have on our daily lives? On this episode, microbial ecologist Jack Gilbert joins us to discuss a very exciting collaborative study, the "Earth Microbiome Project."
Topics: groks, Jack Gilbert, ecology, microbiology, microbe, bacteria, microbiome, big data
Creativity is an elusive feature of the human mind that many would like to harness. How does it arise and how can we cultivate it? On this episode, Matt Richtel discussed his new book, Inspired.
Topics: science, inspiration, creativity, neuroscience, psychology, groks
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The video game industry of the early 80s was dominated for a time by the Atari VCS. But, the fall of the industry has been attributed to one video game, E.T. On this episode, Howard Scott Warshaw discussed his new book, Once Upon Atari.
Topics: science, computers, video games, Atari, ET, groks
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The ability to track time has been a hallmark achievement of human ingenuity. How has the history of timekeeping evolved? On this episode, Dr. Chad Orzel discussed his book, A Brief History of Timekeeping.
Topics: science, physics, time, timekeeping, clocks, groks
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Treatments for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias continue to be developed, but with poor outcomes. What is the best way forward? On this episode, Dr. Daniel R. George discussed his book, American Dementia.
Topics: science, dementia, Alzheimer's, sociology, groks
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The laws of thermodynamics and quantum physics may seem to operate at completely different physical scales, but is it possible to combine these different physical principles? On this episode, Dr. Nicole Junger Halpern discussed her book, Quantum Steampunk.
Topics: science, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, quantum thermodynamics, physics, information, groks
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In April, 2013, the Obama administration unveiled an ambitious plan to better understand the human brain and the causes of its dysfunction. They called it the BRAIN initiative. How can scientists rise to this momentus challenge? What can we reasonably expect in the next few years? Our guest, neuroscientist Partha Mitra, offers background and insight.
Topics: BRAIN initiative, Groks, Partha Mitra, neuroscience
What is the future of cargo delivery? Two brothers think it's in drones. On this episode, brothers Svilen and Konstantin Rangelov talk about their drone project "The Black Swan" that can transport 800 pounds of cargo over 1500 miles.
Topics: drones, cargo, unmanned, delivery
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Changes to the global environment are now causing major economic changes across the globe. How are economic issues influencing the climate debate? On this episode, Bob Keefe, discussed his book, Climatenomics.
Topics: science, economics, climate change, climatenomics, groks
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Advances in the science of aging are revealing new approaches to extending and enhancing the lifespan. On this episode, Dr. Michael Roizen discussed his book, The Great Age Reboot.
Topics: science, aging, longevity, medicine, health, vitality, groks
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Bram Cohen, the visionary behind Chia.net and BitTorrent, is at it again. In spite of their potential, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have not met the promise of a global money standard. On this episode, he discusses sustainable blockchain for next generation digital currency and his new startup.
Topics: blockchains, bitcoin, cryptocurrency, bit torrent, digital money
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The concept of sin is one that has evolved from the middle ages to the present day. How have we arrived at our current concept of sin? On this episode, Dr. David Salomon discussed his new book, The Seven Deadly Sins: How Sin Influenced the West from the Middle Ages to the Modern Era.
Topics: science, history, sin, philosophy, groks
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Apollo 13 holds a unique place in the history of the early space missions. The lunar pilot on the flight had a unique perspective on the mission and the evolution of the space program. On this episode, Fred Haise discussed his new book, Never Panic Early.
Topics: science, Apollo 13, NASA, space program, moon, groks
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The production of meat is an inefficient process that can be substantially improved using modern biotechnology methods. On this episode, Dr. Karthik Sekar discussed his new book, After Meat.
Topics: science, bioreactor, meat, biotechnology, groks
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The life and times of mathematician John F. Nash Jr. have garnered a great deal of attention since the release of the popular movie, A Beautiful Mind, chronicled events in his life. This show featured an interview with Sylvia Nassar, the author of Nash's biography, who discussed Nash's struggles with math, schizophrenia, and the Nobel Prize.
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Developing the infrastructure of poor urban environments remains a major challenge for sustainable growth. On this program, Dr. Timothy Campbell discussed capacity building and urban development.
Topics: science, capacity building, public policy
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The scientific study of consciousness continues to be plagued by a gap in understanding that may be traced to the foundations of modern science. On this episode, Philip Goff discussed the foundations for a new science of consciousness.
Topics: science, neuroscience, panpsychism, consciousness, IIT, groks
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The 50th anniversary of the first landings on the moon mark a notable landmark in the technological achievements of humanity. But, what is the legacy of the Apollo missions? On this episode, Dr. Roger Launius discussed the legacy of the moon landings.
Topics: science, technology, space flight, Apollo missions, moon landings, NASA, groks
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The changes to the global climate are often too vast to accurately comprehend. However, with appropriate visual aids, these changes become readily apparent. On this episode, Dr. Brian Buma discussed his book, The Atlas of a Changing Climate.
Topics: science, climate, atlas, global warming, climate change, groks
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The development of the next generation of medicines will likely benefit from the vast number of compounds produced by plants around the world. On this episode, Dr. Cassandra Leah Quave discussed her new book, The Plant Hunter.
Topics: science, medicine, plants, ethnobotany, natural products, groks
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Space travel has typically relied on conventional high energy routes, known as Hohmann Transfers, to transfer their payloads. However, low energy routes do exist, and are currently being explored. On this program, Dr. Ed Belbruno from NASA discussed low energy space flight.
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Topics: science, NASA, space flight, Hohmann, low energy
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Psychological trauma is often a debilitating condition for those who experience it, but therapies can often be ineffective. Can EMDR therapy help alleviate these problems? On this episode, Dr. Deborah Korn discussed her new book, Every Memory Deserves Respect.
Topics: science, psychology, psychotherapy, trauma, EMDR, groks
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The development of puppies into full grown dogs demonstrates much about both their behavior and our own. On this episode, Dr. Alexandra Horowitz discussed her new book, The Year of the Puppy.
Topics: science, puppy, dog, biology, behavior, development, groks
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Traveling near the speed of light may soon be possible thanks to recent theoretical advances. On this program, Dr. Franklin Felber discussed the physics of near light-speed travel.
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Topics: science, speed of light, physics
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Music has powerful emotive and expressive qualities that transcend its description as a purely physical phenomenon. This is of course due to how the brain processes musical information. On this program, Prof. Daniel Levitin discussed the musical brain.
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Topics: science, music, neurobiology
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Environmental threats from global warming could be dealt with using natural processes occurring on the earth. On this program, Melanie Lenart discussed life in the hothouse.
Topics: science, environment, global warming, groks
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'Based on a true story' isn't a phrase that only applies to books and movies. It also applies to our conceptions of the past. We're constantly compelled to fit what we know, or think we know, about the past into some kind of narrative. Unfortunately, both those facts and that narrative are sometimes wrong. Dr. Marlene Zuk joins us to discuss her book, Paleofantasies: What Evolution Really Tells Us About Sex, Diet, and How We Live.
Topics: Groks, Science, technology, evolution, Zuk, Brennan, Marlene Zuk, crickets, Patricia Brennan,...
Technology often comes into conflict with nature. How has technology changed how we interact with the world? On this episode, Lawrence Millman discussed issues in his book: At The End of the World.
Topics: science, groks, technology
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Alzheimer's disease has become a major issue among the elderly, but how much of the progression of the disease is preventable through lifestyle choices? On this episode, Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai discussed the Alzheimer's Solution.
Topics: science, Alzheimer's, dementia, lifestyle, groks
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Cancer can take its toll on not only the patient, but also on the family, friends and caregivers that surround them. How do people cope with a cancer diagnosis? On this episode, Dr. Steven A. Curley discussed some of these stories in his new book, In My Hands.
Topics: science, cancer, medicine, groks
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Social media has many positive and negative sides. How can we best utilize this technology. On this episode, Dr. Brian Primack discussed his book, You Are What You Click.
Topics: science, social media, psychology, sociology, internet, groks
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