Podcast appearances and mentions of David Quammen

“L'origine delle specie” ha rivoluzionato il mondo della biologia, e il modo di studiare e di avvicinarsi alla scienza. Ma il saggio, pubblicato nel 1859, ha conosciuto una gestazione lunghissima, a causa della riluttanza dell'autore nel mettere le sue ricerche nero su bianco. E quando lo ha fatto, il suo lavoro è inizialmente passato inosservato. Il divulgatore scientifico David Quammen ripropone il suo fortunato “L'evoluzionista riluttante”, ritratto privato di Charles Darwin e la nascita della teoria dell'evoluzione, a vent'anni dalla prima pubblicazione (Raffaello Cortina editore). Una nuova traduzione e la prefazione del Prof. Telmo Pievani, per comprendere come quella figura, che ha riscritto la storia del mondo naturale che ci circonda, sia ancora oggi largamente incompresa. Non si può collocare Darwin al di fuori del suo tempo e della realtà vicino a lui. E' necessario comprendere dubbi, incertezze, ritrosie del naturalista ed esploratore britannico per posizionare davvero il suo pensiero nella giusta prospettiva.

David Quammen, il famoso giornalista scientifico autore di Spillover, parla dello stato della scienza negli Stati Uniti e dei timori suscitati dall'amministrazione Trump. Lo abbiamo incontrato al Salone del Libro di Torino, in occasione della nuova edizione del suo libro su Darwin: "L'evoluzionista riluttante" 

Vittorio Lingiardi, Isabella Saggio"One Health"Pensare le emergenze del pianetail Saggiatorewww.ilsaggiatore.comLa sfida più grande del nostro tempo è la salute. Non solo quella di noi umani, ma anche quella di fauna e flora, dei mari, dell'aria, della terra; quella fisica e quella mentale. Per prenderci cura della salute di ognuno dobbiamo però moltiplicare i punti di vista. L'approccio One Health, ufficializzato nel 2017 dall'OMS, si basa sull'integrazione di discipline diverse, sul superamento della frammentazione dei saperi e sul riconoscimento che la salute umana, quella animale e quella dell'ecosistema sono legate indissolubilmente. Questo volume, curato da Vittorio Lingiardi e Isabella Saggio, ci permette di conoscere il paradigma One Health attraverso i contributi di diversi studiosi, scienziati e intellettuali: dalla lezione di David Quammen, che mostra il legame tra deforestazione, allevamenti intensivi ed epidemie, alle riflessioni di Paolo Giordano sulle ferite che i conflitti lasciano sui corpi, le città e gli ecosistemi; dalle parole di Stefano Boeri su quanto sia necessario riprogettare gli spazi urbani per combattere riscaldamento globale e disuguaglianze, all'appello di Giovanna Melandri a trasformare l'economia, l'impresa e la finanza in agenti generativi di valore. One Health ci invita ad abbracciare la complessità del mondo, a trasformare ogni gesto in cura, a partecipare attivamente alla costruzione di un mondo più equo e sostenibile, perché la Terra chiede aiuto e noi forse siamo ancora in tempo per riscriverne il futuro.Con i contributi di: Stefano Boeri, Mattia Crespi, Simonetta Fraschetti, Paolo Giordano, Massimo Labra, Andrea Lenzi, Vittorio Lingiardi, Marianna Liotti, Giovanna Melandri, Massimo Mercati, Daniela Minerva, Barbara Pezzini, Telmo Pievani, David Quammen, Isabella Saggio, Francesco Vaccarino, Giovanna Zucconi.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarewww.ilpostodelleparole.itDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.

We spoke with ecologist Dr. Meredith Palmer and embedded engineer Akiba about lions, terror, and technology.  Akiba works for FreakLabs.org on global conservation projects. We talked about their Boombox which Meredith uses to create experiments to map the landscape of fear in predator/prey relationships. While this may look like pranking animals with jump scares, well, there is real science being done.  What would it look like to be smooched by a lioness? (Video) Bird hears lion, decides to go over there (Video) Checking the reflexes of some zebras and other critters (Video) These are lots of fun to watch and you can find the freshest ones and help out science by categorizing some at Snapshot Safari. Or skip to using the data on Lila.science (Snapshot Safari 2024 data). Check out Meredith's website for more github and Data Dryad links to data and science.  If you want to get involved, Wildlabs.net has discussions around conservation technology. There is also a Slack group by Sara Beery focusing on AI for conservation. Elecia mentioned David Quammen, an author who writes a lot about biology and ecology. And now, a guy gives birth to a botfly.  Transcript If you're interested in the intersection of neuroscience and engineering, you might want to check out what Mouser Electronics is doing with Brain-Computer Interfaces. It's all about how you can control machines with your mind, and it's one of the coolest areas of innovation right now. Mouser's Empowering Innovation Together site has great content on BCIs, from videos to in-depth articles and podcasts that break down the tech. If this piques your curiosity, head over to Mouser.com/empowering-innovation and explore what's happening with BCI and other exciting developments in the world of design and engineering.

LASER ripropone una intervista al divulgatore scientifico David Quammen, realizzata cinque anni fa durante la pandemia di Covid. Il tema viene trattato per tutta la settimana da Alphaville.® La pandemia lo ha catapultato in vetta alle classifiche e ora è un bestseller mondiale. The Spillover, pubblicato nel 2012 è diventato un libro di divulgazione per molti versi imprescindibile. Si tratta di un'inchiesta, durata ben 6 anni, al seguito degli scienziati “cacciatori di virus”. David Quammen trasse 8 anni fa delle conclusioni che oggi sembrano profetiche, ma che rispondono semplicemente alla logica induttiva: da quello che poté constatare, il disastro era nell'aria. Ci raccontò che il Big One, la pandemia globale, era solo una questione di tempo, che sarebbe verosimilmente nata in un wet market del sud della Cina in seguito a una contaminazione proveniente da un tipo di pipistrello presente nelle aree della provincia dello Yunnan. E che con la globalizzazione l'epidemia sarebbe divenuta presto una pandemia mondiale. 8 anni più tardi tutto questo è realtà. David Quammen è specialista delle zoonosi, i virus provenienti dagli animali in questo caso selvatici: zoonosi furono ad esempio sia l'ebola, sia la peste bubbonica del medioevo o l'influenza spagnola di 100 anni fa. Stando a questo studioso americano il degrado ambientale favorisce il moltiplicarsi dei virus: la distruzione degli ecosistemi sembra avere tra le sue conseguenze la sempre più frequente comparsa di patogeni in ambiti più vasti di quelli originari perché un parassita (virus, fungo, batterio ecc..) disturbato nella sua quotidianità ha due possibilità: trovare una nuova casa, un nuovo tipo di casa, o estinguersi. Ecco la logica darwiniana dello “spillover” a cui il mondo intero è oggi confrontato.Prima emissione 2 aprile 2020

Today's guest is Paula Whyman, author of the wonderful new book, Bad Naturalist. Paula takes us on an adventure as she describes how she transformed 200 acres of disconnected pastureland in Virginia into a thriving meadow filled with native trees and plants for wildlife. For link to Isabella Tree's book, The Book of Wilding: A Practical Guide to Rewilding, Big and Small, go to isabellatree.com. For link to The Song of the Dodo by David Quammen go to davidquammen.com. Join Catherine Greenleaf, a certified wildlife rehabilitator with 20 years of experience rescuing and rehabilitating injured wildlife, for twice-monthly discussions about restoring native habitat and helping the birds in your backyard. Access the BIRD HUGGER Newsletter here: www.birdhuggerpodcast.com. Send your questions about birds and native gardening to birdhuggerpodcast@gmail.com. (PG-13) St. Dymphna Press, LLC.

Een gediscrimineerde diergroep. Zo werden insecten in 1991 genoemd in een advies van de Natuurbeschermingsraad. Er was alle reden toe, want in het natuurbeheer gold lang het adagium: als de vegetatie op orde is, volgt de fauna vanzelf. Hoe is het nu gesteld met aandacht voor insecten in het natuurbeheer? Anthonie spreekt met Marijn Nijssen, onderzoeker bij Stichting Bargerveen. Marijn heeft een fascinatie voor kleine dieren en onderzoekt ecosysteemherstel vanuit de bril van het voedselweb. Dankzij tal van beheergerichte onderzoeken is er steeds meer aandacht voor insecten en andere ongewervelden in het terreinbeheer. Wat hebben insecten eigenlijk nodig? En hoe kan een beheerder daar rekening mee houden? We bespreken het concept van de 4 V's en ontdekken het belang van goede paraplusoorten. Ook ontrafelen we waarom fasering en gradiënten cruciale pijlers zijn onder het natuurbeheer. Onvermijdelijk komen we ook uit bij drukfactoren. Hoe werkt stikstofdepositie uit op kleine fauna? En waarom is voedselkwaliteit zo'n belangrijk puzzelstuk in dit geheel? En dan is er ook nog het mysterie van enkele iconische insectenetende vogelsoorten die het de laatste jaren heel goed doen, ondanks afname van insecten. Hoe zit dat? Marijn tilt een tipje van de sluier op. Tenslotte staan we stil bij oplossingen. Welke kansen voor insecten worden er nu nog gemist? En is steenmeel inderdaad een oplossing in het tegengaan van de effecten van stikstofdepositie? De leestips van Marijn zijn ‘Erik of het klein insectenboek' door Godfried Bomans en ‘Torenhoog en mijlenbreed' door Tonke Dragt. Ook tipt Marijn ‘Het lied van de dodo' door David Quammen en ‘De uitvinder van de natuur' door Andrea Wulf. De brochure ‘Kansen voor fauna in natuurbeheer' waarover we in deze afleveringen spreken is hier te downloaden. Wil je meer weten over OBN natuurkennis? Op de website natuurkennis.nl lees je over het netwerk en zijn alle onderzoeken terug te vinden. De geschiedenis van 35 jaar OBN lees je hier. We vinden het leuk als je met ons deelt wat deze podcastaflevering je bracht. Of eerdere podcastafleveringen, dat mag natuurlijk ook. Je kunt ons bereiken via onze sociale media, @toekomstnatuur op X en @toekomstvoornatuur op Instagram of door een mailtje te sturen naar toekomstvoornatuur@vlinderstichting.nl.

Eleonora Barbieri"Il volto selvaggio della natura"David QuammenTraduzione di Milena Zemira CiccimarraAdelphi www.adelphi.itNella «vita precedente» a quella che lo avrebbe eletto massima autorità sul Covid-19 – pandemia di cui sarebbe diventato l'involontario profeta – David Quammen è stato anche, se non soprattutto, un avventuriero audace e insieme scanzonato. E, in quella veste, autore di una serie di memorabili reportage per «National Geographic», che nell'arco di vent'anni lo hanno portato nei luoghi più riposti (e spesso meno affabili) del pianeta: dall'«abisso verde» di paludi del Congo alle giungle impenetrabili del Gabon, fino alla Patagonia e alla Kamčatka. Scritti con taglio e stile memori dell'amato modello faulkneriano, quei reportage sono vere immersioni visionarie, non di rado esilaranti, nella «natura selvaggia» e nella sua abbagliante – ma ogni giorno più precaria – esibizione di biodiversità. Alcune regioni di questo tour de force sono già familiari ai lettori di altri libri di Quammen, a cominciare da Spillover. Qui, però, l'esotismo allucinato e la fauna variegata di quei luoghi non sono inquadrati come «serbatoi di terrore» nella nostra problematica convivenza coi virus; piuttosto, come un labirinto di delicati ecosistemi, sempre più minacciati dall'invadenza antropica. Questo libro si presta dunque a essere letto in molti modi: come «una serie di dispacci da una battaglia all'ultimo sangue» – la battaglia per il futuro della diversità biologica sul nostro pianeta – travestita da romanzo di avventure, o viceversa. Ma anche come un invito a risintonizzare il nostro battito cardiaco con quello nascosto nelle vastità dimenticate della natura di cui siamo parte. Dopotutto, scrive Quammen, è ancora possibile, basta restare in ascolto.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarewww.ilpostodelleparole.itDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.

È ricordato per aver previsto la pandemia di Coronavirus del 2019, prospettiva raccontata nel libro Spillover (Adelphi, 2014). Lo scrittore saggista e divulgatore statunitense David Quammen ci propone un viaggio straordinario attraverso realtà selvagge, magnifiche e fragilissime in giro per il mondo. Lo fa attraverso una nuova pubblicazione (Il cuore selvaggio della natura, Adelphi 2024) e raccontando la propria esperienza in angoli sconosciuti del pianeta, ma messi in pericolo dall'attività umana e dalla scarsa attenzione che la popolazione globale dedica al tema della biodiversità e all'equilibrio con la flora e la fauna. Dal Serengeti al Gabon, dalla penisola russa della Kamchatka alla Repubblica Democratica del Congo, Quammen ci porta con lui ad esplorare mondi lontanissimi e affascinanti ma allo stesso tempo messi in pericolo dal nostro comportamento.

Today, Dr. Jennifer Goff of the Department of Chemistry at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry joins the #QualityQuorum to discuss her laboratory's work studying the relationship between microbes in metal, as well as her path in the microbial sciences. Host: Mark O. Martin Guest: Jennifer Goff Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode  A fine remembrance of Carl Woese from the journal Nature. A wonderful book by the great David Quammen that emphasizes the impact Carl Woese had on biology. An article by yours truly on the impact Carl Woese has on my students. An overview of biogeochemistry. The carbon cycle and how the microbial world is involved with the process. The nitrogen cycle and how the microbial world is involved with the process. An article about tellurium and microbes. An older overview of how microbes are involved in mining, as well as a more recent article on that topic. A review of metals and microbes. Dr. Goff's faculty website. Dr. Goff's fascinating laboratory group website, including links to the papers discussed by Dr. Goff. Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to mattersmicrobial@gmail.com

Award-winning author David Quammen, an American writer who focuses on science, nature and travel, talks about his work over the years and what's next. Then, Bonnie Monteleone from the Plastic League Project discusses the organization's latest studies and what they are doing to clean up our oceans.

David Quammen, the evolutionary author behind Robbie's favorite book ‘Monster of God' (you've DEFINITELY heard that title a few times) joins Robbie for an amazing, insightful conversation with his favorite author. Support our newest Conservation Club Members! Canada North Outfitting: https://www.canadanorthoutfitting.com/  Vortex Optics: https://vortexoptics.com/  Spartan: https://javelinbipod.com/  See more from Blood Origins: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_Subscribe Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io Podcast is brought to you by: Bushnell: https://www.bushnell.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spillover, or zoonosis, is the infection of humans with animal viruses. In his book Spillover, David Quammen recounts the frightening phenomenon whereby EBOLA, HIV, SARS among other diseases have moved into human populations. About 60% of human diseases originated in animals. And what is the probable origin of the next pandemic ? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

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This is a segment of episode 354 of Last Born In The Wilderness, “True West: Myth & Mending In The American West w/ Betsy Gaines Quammen.” Listen to the full episode: https://www.lastborninthewilderness.com/episodes/betsy-gaines-quammen-2 Purchase a copy of True West from Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3TjfJfM Historian and author Betsy Gaines Quammen returns to the podcast to discuss her new book, True West: Myth and Mending on the Far Side of America, published by Torrey House Press. Building on her previous book, American Zion, Gaines Quammen follows the historical roots and trajectories of troubling political trends in the Western United States, decoupling the myths and material realities of the landscapes and the peoples and the more-than-human lives that occupy them. “True West explores myths of the West and how, if left unexamined, they distort the realities of the present and exacerbate polarizations. These misperceptions about land, politics, liberty, and self-determination threaten the wellbeing of western communities overrun by newcomers seeking a dream—and the country, unless America recognizes the dangers of building a national identity on illusion. Gaines Quammen interrogates it all by listening, carefully, to people from varying political and cultural perspectives as she seeks to reconcile the deep anger and broad misunderstandings that linger amid myths that define and impede the West and America.” Betsy Gaines Quammen is a historian and writer. She received a PhD from Montana State University where she studied religion, history and the philosophy of science. Her dissertation focused on Mormon history and the roots of armed public land conflicts occurring in the United States. She is fascinated at how religious views shape relationships to landscape. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, New York Daily News, and the History News Network. She is the author of American Zion: Cliven Bundy, God, and Public Lands in the West and True West: Myth and Mending on the Far Side of America. Betsy lives in Montana with her husband, writer David Quammen, three giant dogs, a sturdy cat, and a lanky rescue python. WEBSITE: https://www.lastborninthewilderness.com PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/lastborninthewilderness DONATE: https://www.paypal.me/lastbornpodcast SUBSTACK: https://lastborninthewilderness.substack.com BOOK LIST: https://bookshop.org/shop/lastbornpodcast DROP ME A LINE: Call (208) 918-2837 or http://bit.ly/LBWfiledrop EVERYTHING ELSE: https://linktr.ee/patterns.of.behavior

Join us as we talk with the author of True West: Myth and Mending on the Far Side of America, Betsy Gaines Quammen. We discuss her book and what she learned about America as she spent time in small towns and big cities throughout the West, talking with people about their beliefs on land, politics, liberty, and self-determination. Betsy tells us about some of her conversations, and what she learned about the West's enduring myths and complex history from militia members, Montana ranchers, and grassroots organizers.   Dr. Betsy Gaines Quammen is a historian and writer. She received a PhD in environmental history from Montana State University where she studied religion, history and the philosophy of science. Her dissertation focused on Mormon history and the roots of armed public land conflicts occurring in the United States. She is fascinated with and examines the intersections of extremism, public lands, wildlife, and western communities. She is the author of American Zion: Cliven Bundy, God, and Public Lands in the West and True West: Myth and Mending on the Far Side of America. Betsy lives in Montana with her husband, writer David Quammen.   

An underground river of magma and thousands of tremors have been observed across the Reykjanes peninsula in Iceland. We speak to the scientists monitoring the Fagradalsfjall volcano who explain how this might be ushering in a new era of huge volcanic activity in the country. Sir Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England and Sir Patrick Vallance, former Chief Scientific Adviser to the UK government are due to appear at the Covid-19 Inquiry next week. It's the next stage of the public inquiry that began proceedings in July last year. Now it's focussing on the key questions surrounding how science and the scientific community informed government strategy before, during and after the pandemic. BBC Health Reporter Jim Reed has been attending the inquiry and explains what we know from the evidence that's been given so far – and what to expect next week. David Quammen discusses his book ‘Breathless: The Scientific Race to Defeat a Deadly Virus'. It's a thriller-style narrative revealing how scientists responded to the coronavirus pandemic. It's our final shortlisted book for the Royal Society Science Book Prize. The winner will be announced next week. Presenter:  Victoria Gill Producers: Hannah Robins, Harrison Lewis, Alice Lipscombe-Southwell Editor: Richard Collings    Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth BBC Inside Science is produced in collaboration with the Open University.

Historian and author Betsy Gaines Quammen returns to the podcast to discuss her new book, True West: Myth and Mending on the Far Side of America, published by Torrey House Press. Building on her previous book, American Zion, Gaines Quammen follows the historical roots and trajectories of troubling political trends in the Western United States, decoupling the myths and material realities of the landscapes and the peoples and the more-than-human lives that occupy them. Betsy Gaines Quammen is a historian and writer. She received a PhD from Montana State University where she studied religion, history and the philosophy of science. Her dissertation focused on Mormon history and the roots of armed public land conflicts occurring in the United States. She is fascinated at how religious views shape relationships to landscape. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, New York Daily News, and the History News Network. She is the author of American Zion: Cliven Bundy, God, and Public Lands in the West and True West: Myth and Mending on the Far Side of America. Betsy lives in Montana with her husband, writer David Quammen, three giant dogs, a sturdy cat, and a lanky rescue python. Episode Notes: - Purchase a copy of True West from Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3TjfJfM - Learn more about Betsy and her work: https://www.betsygainesquammen.com
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I get frequent questions from listeners on what I would recommend they read in fly-fishing literature, as there is so much out there it's tough to sort through it to find what's worth reading.  Michael Checchio [38:10] is a retired journalist and investigative reporter and a student of fly-fishing books, so we spend some time discussing what he feels are must-reads (or maybe just interesting reads) in the vast river of what has been written about fly fishing. Here is Michael's list:   Fiction A River Runs through It by Norman Maclean "Big Two-Hearted River" by Ernest Hemingway (short story) Ninety-Two in the Shade by Thomas McGuane The River Why by David James Duncan Non-fiction  The Longest Silence by Thomas McGuane The Angler's Coast and Dark Waters by Russell Chatham The Curtis Creek Manifesto by Sheridan Anderson "Hat Creek" and "Deeds Among the Steelhead" by Bill Barich (magazine articles; may be tough to find) The Spawning Run by William Humphrey Trout Bum by John Gierach "The Same River Twice" by David Quammen (published in Outside Magazine) "A Sporting Life" by Jim Harrison (magazine article, may be tough to find) My Story as Told by Water by David James Duncan In the Fly Box this week, we have lots of questions and tips, including: How do I know when to strip strike and when to trout strike? Do I really need to go barbless on small dry-fly hooks? How do I know what size material to use if I want to lengthen my leader? A great tip from a listener on learning to cast with your "off" hand A tip from a listener on wetting new tying materials befor you use them to see what color they will be Why do I only see larger wild brown trout in one section of a river I fish? How do I see my sighter in difficult lighting conditions? If I am fishing for stocked rainbows and grayling, where should I place my grayling fly—on the bottom or on the dropper? Should I use my 10-foot 7-weight Recon that I use for steelhead for streamer fishing from a boat for trout? What is the main difference between a Helios D and Helios F rod when fishing for bonefish? My bamboo ferrule only fits ¾ of the way to full engagement.  Is that OK? Why do I see steelhead smolt in my river but never chinook salmon smolt? Is there any way to get the bad smell off a bucktail? Why don't people fish bucktails much these days? Is there a way to tell a northern strain from a southern strain brook trout visually?

What risk does H5N1 pose to humans? We hear from David Quammen, author of “Spillover,” about the vast and complicated interplay between influenza, the environment, animals, and humans. Then, molecular virologist Wendy Puryear helps us understand why seals on a remote island can be an early warning system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I want to welcome you to a truly special episode of Earth to Humans. My guest today has journeyed across continents, climates and cultures to unravel some of the most complex intricacies of our natural world. David Quammen joins us today, a renowned science writer who's works offer us a lens to view and better understand the depths and mysteries of our ecosystems. The breadth of his work is unparalleled and his writing is both fascinating and terrifying, funny and exhilarating, scientific and empathetic. I'm in a bookclub of all lady biologist and we have read a number of his books together including The Song of the Dodo, Monster of God about man-eating predators, and his latest book The Heartbeat of the Wild. But my favorite book of his (so far anyway) is probably his 2012 book Spillover, about zoonotic infections and the next human pandemic. From the far reaches of rainforests to the urban heartlands, David's explorations beautifully bridge hard science with compelling storytelling and leave you more in awe of the world we inhabit. And I feel a little bit smarter after every book.   David's Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit earthtohumanspodcast.substack.com

The pandemic is officially over, but the virus that causes COVID-19 is not done with us yet. To keep up with treatments and public health policies, we need to understand the source of it says author and science writer David Quammen.

Donald Trump is indicted again, this time in Georgia. The former president is facing 13 felony charges for trying to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state. This is Trump's fourth criminal indictment, with the former president now facing a total of 91 charges in Georgia, Florida, New York and Washington DC. Former Fulton County Assistant District Attorney Darryl Cohen joins Bianna to discuss the case.  Also on today's show: former Afghan politician Fawzia Koofi; author & journalist David Quammen; writer & director Jared Moshé To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Rational Egoist - Unraveling the Origins of Covid with David Quammen In this compelling episode of "The Rational Egoist," esteemed host Michael Liebowitz engages in a thought-provoking discussion with science, nature, and travel writer David Quammen. Together, they delve into the contentious origins of the Covid virus, exploring the two main theories surrounding its source. The first theory revolves around the possibility that the virus originated from the Wuhan Institute of Virology, potentially escaping during research. On the other hand, the second theory proposes a natural origin, suggesting cross-contamination from a wild animal into the human population. While the balance of evidence points towards a natural origin, public opinion seems to favour the lab leak theory, fuelled by conspiracy theories and false evidence circulated on the internet. The lack of a definitive progenitor virus similar to Covid adds to the complexity. Quammen highlights the need for accurate scientific investigation and the importance of educating the public on how science works. He addresses the provisional and self-correcting nature of scientific findings, which can be misconstrued by those skeptical of authority. Politicians' involvement and misrepresentation of science further contribute to the confusion. The podcast emphasises the significance of conclusively determining the origins of the virus through rigorous scientific methods to rebuild trust within society. Michael Leibowitz is a renowned philosopher, political activist, and the esteemed host of the Rational Egoist podcast. Inspired by the philosophical teachings of Ayn Rand, Leibowitz passionately champions the principles of reason, rational self-interest, and individualism, seeking to empower others through his compelling work. His life's narrative exemplifies the transformative power of Ayn Rand's writings. Having faced challenging circumstances that led to a 25-year prison sentence, Leibowitz emerged from adversity by embracing the tenets of rational self-interest and moral philosophy put forth by Ayn Rand. This profound transformation propelled him to become an influential figure in the libertarian and Objectivist communities, motivating others to adopt reason, individualism, and self-interest in their own lives. Beyond his impactful podcasting endeavors, Leibowitz fearlessly engages in lively political debates, advocating for the protection of individual rights and freedoms through compelling YouTube videos and insightful interviews. His unwavering commitment to these ideals has garnered him a dedicated following of like-minded individuals. Leibowitz is a versatile author, co-authoring the thought-provoking book titled "Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Correction Encourages Crime." This groundbreaking work delves into societal attitudes surrounding punishment and rehabilitation, shedding light on how misguided approaches have contributed to the rise of crime and recidivism. Additionally, he has authored the book "View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Liberty," offering an intimate portrayal of his personal journey while exploring the philosophies that influenced his transformation. As you embark on your intellectual journey, join Michael Leibowitz as he advocates for reason, individualism, and the pursuit of self-interest, inspiring others to embrace a philosophy that empowers and uplifts the human spirit. For a deeper exploration of his ideas and insights, don't miss the opportunity to read "Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Correction Encourages Crime," co-authored by Michael Leibowitz. And also, delve into his book "View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Liberty." Both books are available for purchase using the following links: "Down the Rabbit Hole": https://www.amazon.com.au/Down-Rabbit-Hole-Corrections-Encourages/dp/197448064X "View from a Cage": https://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj  

Rich Thayer and Mickey Urdea are honored to welcome one of their absolute favorite authors David Quammen as their first guest of season 2 of Halteres Presents. David stops by to discuss just how he predicted a global zoonotic viral pandemic in his book "Spillover" all the way back in 2012, the lessons we've learned (or not learned) about pandemic preparedness in the aftermath of COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2, why bats are such notable reservoir hosts, and much more, including his new page-turner "The Heartbeat of the Wild" about his years of globetrotting the very wildest places on the planet Earth while reporting for National Geographic Magazine. Please enjoy this swashbuckling thriller of an episode with David Quammen. Three-time winner of the National Magazine Award (the Ellie) and author of 17 previous books, David Quammen is one of the world's top science writers. His 2012 book "Spillover", which predicted a worldwide pandemic, was shortlisted for eight national and international book awards, and won three, including the Premio Letterario Merck, in Rome. That book, and his 2022 book "Breathless: The Scientific Race to Defeat a Deadly Virus", have made him one of the most sought-after commentators on the coronavirus. His newest book, 2023's "The Heartbeat of the Wild: Dispatches from Landscapes of Wonder, Peril & Hope" (National Geographic Books), is his inspiring collection of essays from some of the planet's wildest locales, imparting how keeping remote regions alive and well—even as human activities encroach upon them—is essential to our future. Throughout 21 tales, from two decades of his assignments with National Geographic, Quammen takes readers to places where civilization meets raw nature and explores the challenge of balancing the needs of both. Each piece has been revised to reflect current observations and linked with an awareness of the bigger conservation story that together they tell. David is a regular contributor of features and Op Eds to National Geographic, The New Yorker, The New York Times, and other journals. He lives in Bozeman, Montana.

In this inspiring collection of essays, acclaimed author David Quammen journeys to places where civilization meets raw nature and explores the challenge of balancing the needs of both. For more than two decades, award-winning science and nature writer David Quammen has traveled to Earth's most far-flung and fragile destinations, sending back field notes from places caught in the tension between humans and the wild. This illuminating book features 20 of those assignments: elegantly written narratives, originally published in National Geographic magazine and updated for today, telling colorful and impassioned stories from some of the planet's wildest locales. Quammen shares encounters with African elephants, chimpanzees, and gorillas (and their saviors, including Jane Goodall); the salmon of northeastern Russia and the people whose livelihood depends on them; the lions of Kenya and the villagers whose homes border on parks created to preserve the species; and the champions of rewilding efforts in southernmost South America, designed to rescue iconic species including jaguars and macaws.

For more than two decades, award-winning science and nature writer David Quammen has traveled to Earth's most far-flung and fragile destinations, sending back field notes from places caught in the tension between humans and the wild. "The Heartbeat of the Wild" features 20 of those assignments: elegantly written narratives, originally published in National Geographic magazine and updated for today, telling colorful and impassioned stories from some of the planet's wildest locales.

EPISODE 1516: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to the author of THE HEARTBEAT OF THE WILD, David Quammen, about how to write with both appropriate spiritual reverence and scientific accuracy about the wilderness David Quammen is an author and journalist whose eighteen books include Breathless (2022), The Tangled Tree (2018), Spillover (2012), The Song of the Dodo (1996) and, most recently, The Heartbeat of the Wild (2023). Though he began his career as a novelist (To Walk the Line, 1970, and three other works of fiction), in recent decades he has written only nonfiction, focused mainly on science, history of science, and the relationships of humans to landscape and biological diversity. In the past forty years Quammen has also published a few hundred pieces of short nonfiction—feature articles, essays, columns—in magazines such as The New Yorker, National Geographic, Harper's, Outside, Esquire, The Atlantic, Powder, and Rolling Stone.  He writes occasional Op Eds for The New York Times and other newspapers, and book reviews for The New York Times Book Review and The New York Review of Books.  Quammen has been honored with an Academy Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and is a three-time recipient of the National Magazine Award. His books have received various awards, and Breathless in 2022 was a finalist for the National Book Award. He lives in Bozeman, Montana, with his wife, Betsy Gaines Quammen (also an author: American Zion and the forthcoming True West: Myth and Mending on the Far Side of America) and their family of three dogs, a cat, and a python. Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National Geographic science journalist and author David Quammen discusses the truly wild places on our planet in his new book, "The Heartbeat of the Wild: Dispatches from the Landscapes of Wonder, Peril & Hope." (0:55) Then, Utah local Daniel Butcher from IT Innovated talks about cyber security and ways to protect your devices from emerging technological threats. (27:48)

In this inspiring collection of essays, acclaimed author David Quammen journeys to places where civilization meets raw nature and explores the challenge of balancing the needs of both. For more than two decades, award-winning science and nature writer David Quammen has traveled to Earth's most far-flung and fragile destinations, sending back field notes from places caught in the tension between humans and the wild. This illuminating book features 20 of those assignments: elegantly written narratives, originally published in National Geographic magazine and updated for today, telling colorful and impassioned stories from some of the planet's wildest locales. Quammen shares encounters with African elephants, chimpanzees, and gorillas (and their saviors, including Jane Goodall); the salmon of northeastern Russia and the people whose livelihood depends on them; the lions of Kenya and the villagers whose homes border on parks created to preserve the species; and the champions of rewilding efforts in southernmost South America, designed to rescue iconic species including jaguars and macaws.

The International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledge.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn for all our great updates.This week, Dominic discusses the rise of spillovers of zoonotic diseases and the threat of future pandemics motivated by human interactions with animals with David Quammen. David is a well known science writer and traveller, author of thirteen books notably 'Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic' and his most recent book 'Breathless: The Scientific Race to Defeat a Deadly Virus.'Find out more about David Quammen on his website.

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"Viruses are the dark angels of evolution, terrific and terrible, without which, the immense biological diversity gracing our planet would collapse."In 2013 veteran science writer David Quammen wrote an opinion piece for the New York Times titled, The Next Pandemic: Not if, but When?  Seven years later he found himself writing about the horrors of the very thing he had foretold, as the Covid-19 virus surged throughout our world. This week, continuing our special Zoonotic Disease In the Spotlight month, David joins us for a second time round to discuss his book BREATHLESS: The Scientific Race to Defeat a Deadly Virus. BREATHLESS  is the story of SARS-CoV-2 and its fierce journey through the human population, as seen by the scientists who study its origin, its ever-changing nature, and its capacity to kill us.Through conversations with 95 expert scientists, David examines how Covid and other strange viruses emerge from other animals and infect we human apes, leading to global catastrophe.  This week on Talking Apes, we ask David:How did Covid-19 start?How are bats linked to Covid-19? Why do bats cause pandemics? Why do zoonotic diseases emerge from wet markets? Are all viruses bad?Did governments respond badly to the Covid-19 crisis?How can we prevent future pandemics?  Click HERE to visit David Quammen's Website. Click HERE to learn more about zoonotic diseases. Support the showTalking Apes is an initiative of the nonprofit GLOBIO. Official website: talkingapes.orgInstagram: @talkingapes_podcastTwitter: @talking_apes Click here to support the show.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT is a quarterly feature where we revisit past Talking Apes episodes that focus on highly critical issues. For our March 2023 instalment we're featuring our Season 1 episode with disease detective Dr Tony Goldberg, accompanied by three brand new podcasts exploring disease ecology and the links between animal health, human health, and the environment.  Zoonotic diseases occur when viruses, bacteria, or parasites jump between humans and animals. Dr Goldberg explores how these diseases take a toll on us and apes like us.  In this episode he tells us about his quest to understand them, how we live with them, and his adventures in Africa trying to track down and eradicate a scary infection that almost wiped out an entire population of rescued chimpanzees. Tony's episode was originally aired in March 2021 at the heart of the Covid-19 pandemic which threw the world into turmoil, not only within our personal lives, but economically, culturally, and politically.  The pandemic brought to light zoonosis as a critical, prevalent issue and a constant existential threat to us all. Also in this special ZOONOSIS IN THE SPOTLIGHT season throughout March, don't miss our incredible new two-part conversation with award-winning science writer David Quammen, and finally a look at life on the frontlines of zoonotic and anthroponotic disease with mountain gorilla veterinarian Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka; from heart of Uganda's gorilla country, the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Visit our website to find out more. Click here to visit Tony's website. Support the showTalking Apes is an initiative of the nonprofit GLOBIO. Official website: talkingapes.orgInstagram: @talkingapes_podcastTwitter: @talking_apes Click here to support the show.

This week on ‘The Write Question,' host Lauren Korn speaks with David Quammen, author of ‘Breathless: The Scientific Race to Defeat a Deadly Virus'—an in-depth, scientific look at the coronavirus pandemic that swept, and still sweeping, the globe.

This week on ‘The Write Question,' host Lauren Korn speaks with David Quammen, author of ‘Breathless: The Scientific Race to Defeat a Deadly Virus'—an in-depth, scientific look at the coronavirus pandemic that swept, and still sweeping, the globe.

There's been much talk lately about the threat of H5N1 (Avian Influenza). In this episode we talk about what there is (and isn't) to fear about the virus, as well as we take a look at David Quammen's book "Spillover".Learn More: An Expert Says Why H5N1 Bird Flu Is Here to Stay (insider.com)7 Reasons Diseases Are Spreading Faster These Days (insider.com)Emergence and Evolution of H5N1 Bird Flu | Avian Influenza (Flu) (cdc.gov)Airborne Transmission of Influenza A/H5N1 Virus Between Ferrets - PMC (nih.gov)Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic: Quammen, David: 9780393066807: Amazon.com: BooksQueens On A RollThis podcast was created to educate & inspire people about the ably different...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Talk With HistoryA Historian and Navy Veteran talk about traveling to historic locations and examine...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Support the show

What do you get when you combine a love of reading with an interest in biology/public health/medical history and a background in podcasting? The TPWKY book club, of course! This season's miniseries of bonus episodes features interviews with authors of popular science books, covering topics ranging from why sweat matters to the history of food safety, from the menstrual cycle to the persistence of race science and so much more. So dust off that library card, crack open that e-reader, fire up those earbuds, do whatever it takes to get yourself ready for the nerdiest book club yet.We're starting off this book club strong with a discussion of Breathless: The Scientific Race to Defeat a Deadly Virus, the latest book by award-winning science writer David Quammen (@DavidQuammen). Breathless recounts the fascinating - and sometimes frightening - story of how scientists sought to uncover the secrets of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID. In this interview, Quammen, whose 2012 book Spillover explores the increasing pathogen exchange occurring among humans, wildlife, and domestic animals, shares with us how he decided to write Breathless and why this story of discovery needs to be told. Our conversation takes us into musings over why we saw this pandemic coming yet could not keep it from happening, the controversy over the origins of SARS-CoV-2, and the question of whether future pandemics are preventable or inevitable. Through this discussion, we find that the global response to future pandemics depends just as much on locating the gaps in our knowledge about this virus as it does on applying what we have learned so far. Tune in for all this and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In January 2020 a race began to identify, control, and understand a novel coronavirus that quickly spread around the world creating a global pandemic. In his most recent book "Breathless: The Scientific Race to Defeat a Deadly Virus", writer David Quammen takes us back to those first days, weeks, months and years, putting us behind the shoulders of some of those first scientists as they try to reckon with the new Covid-19 virus. This week, we learn more about his experiencing of writing about the pandemic during the pandemic, how information about the virus spread through the scientific community, how...

The bird flu is jumping mammal species, from chickens to minks to seals, giving it more opportunities to mutate. Andy talks to epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina and science writer David Quammen about the likelihood of H5N1 jumping to humans, how dangerous that would be, and how to prepare without overreacting.  Keep up with Andy on Post and Twitter and Post @ASlavitt. Follow Katelyn Jetelina and David Quammen on Twitter @dr_kkjetelina and @DavidQuammen. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.   Support the show by checking out our sponsors! Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/    Check out these resources from today's episode:  Take this quick survey to help us shape future episodes: bit.ly/itbquestions Check out David's many books on viruses: https://www.davidquammen.com/ Subscribe to Katelyn's Substack, Your Local Epidemiologist: https://yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/ Find vaccines, masks, testing, treatments, and other resources in your community: https://www.covid.gov/ Order Andy's book, “Preventable: The Inside Story of How Leadership Failures, Politics, and Selfishness Doomed the U.S. Coronavirus Response”: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250770165  Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com/show/inthebubble.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn how we can better prepare ourselves from the possibility of a coronavirus striking again, and what we can do now to help protect our health from the multiplying variants of COVID-19.

David Quammen: The Interplay of Science and Literature

The story of Covid-19 is far from over. In fact, it may not have an ending at all. But the tale of how we got here and where we're headed is coming into focus.

Scientists warned for years that a coronavirus could trigger the next big pandemic, but those warnings were largely ignored. Science writer David Quammen joins host Krys Boyd to discuss what we know about the origins of SARS-CoV-2 and how it spread so quickly in the human population. Plus, we'll meet the virologists trying to head off future pandemics. His book is “Breathless: The Scientific Race to Defeat a Deadly Virus.”

While COVID-19 caused tragedy and disruption in ways that few had ever seen before, scientists and infectious disease experts had warned of the likelihood of the ‘next big' pandemic for decades. While political and economic interests often took precedence over the bolstering of resources to fight the spread of new diseases, the scientific community nonetheless rallied to fight the COVID-19 virus even as everyday life came to a standstill. David Quammen, referencing interviews with hundreds of scientists, speaks to David M. Rubenstein about how the virus emerged, how nations responded, and what the future may hold in store. Recorded on October 8, 2022

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 23, 2022 is: vamoose • vuh-MOOSS • verb Vamoose is an informal word that means "to depart quickly." // With the sheriff and his posse hot on their tails, the bank robbers knew they had better vamoose. See the entry > Examples: "[Ali S.] Khan's group packed fast and vamoosed on a small airplane, which rose straight into a thrashing thunderstorm." — David Quammen, The New Yorker, May 4, 2020 Did you know? In the 1820s and '30s, the American Southwest was rough-and-tumble territory—the true Wild West. English-speaking cowboys, Texas Rangers, and gold prospectors regularly rubbed elbows with Spanish-speaking vaqueros in the local saloons, and a certain amount of linguistic intermixing was inevitable. One Spanish term that caught on with English speakers was vamos, which means "let's go." Cowpokes and dudes alike adopted the word, at first using a range of spellings and pronunciations that varied considerably in their proximity to the original Spanish form. But when the dust settled, the version most American English speakers were using was vamoose.

People encounter all kinds of threats in the natural world, but a virus presents an especially ominous challenge, as Outside contributing editor David Quammen can attest after decades of research on the topic. Quammen forecast a COVID-19–like pandemic in his 2012 book, Spillover, and beginning in the 1980s, he wrote a column for Outside called Natural Acts that had him pursuing fascinating scientific questions around the planet. He eventually took a special interest in zoonotic diseases, traveling to remote jungles and villages where contagions like HIV and Ebola had crossed over from animals to humans. Now he's back with Breathless: The Scientific Race to Defeat a Deadly Virus, a gripping investigation of our battle against COVID. In this episode, Quammen describes why the disease will be with us for a long time and what we can do reduce the risk of future pandemics. This episode is brought to you by Tracksmith, a proudly independent running brand that makes high-performance products for amateur runners striving to be their best. Check out its entire collection at tracksmith.com. New customers get $15 off their first order of $75 or more for a limited time by entering the code OUTSIDE at checkout.

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with David Quammen about the origins and treatments for SARS-CoV-2. They discuss the lack of preparedness and missed warnings of SARS 2003. They talk about the two main schools of though on the origins of SARS-CoV-2, the 2 lineages, variants, and future variants. They also talk about herd immunity, drug therapies, and vaccines. They mention gain-of-function research, preparedness for future pandemics, and many other topics.  David Quammen is a well-renowned science writer and has received a Rhodes Scholarship, Guggenheim Fellowship, and numerous awards for his writing. He is the author of sixteen books including, The Song of the Dodo, Spillover, The Tangled Tree, and his latest, Breathless: The Scientific Race to Defeat A Deadly Virus. You can find his work here. Twitter: @davidquammen

David Quammen returns to TWiV to discuss how he wrote his new book ‘Breathless', a story about the science and the scientists behind the race to understand the pandemic coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit,  Kathy Spindler, and Brianne Barker Guest: David Quammen Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Boston Quammens (TWiV 408) Breathless by David Quammen Spillover by David Quammen Song of the Dodo by David Quammen Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks! Weekly Picks David – Shepherd Brianne – Adventure Aquarium Kathy – DART results (Narrative, images) Rich – “Elementary” TV series Vincent – Stop passing the buck on intro science Listener Pick Rich – Consensus Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to twiv@microbe.tv

Following a slow start to the hurricane season, Hurricanes Fiona and Ian left many without electricity or even a house to return to after the storm. This week we're joined by National Public Radio's Miami correspondent Greg Allen, who has been covering the hurricanes. Allen got his start in radio in Pennsylvania where he hosted a weekly folk music program. After work at several NPR member stations, Greg transitioned to work at national shows including Morning Edition and Talk of the Nation. Before becoming a correspondent based in Florida, he worked for four years as a Midwest correspondent. Later, remembering country icon Loretta Lynn. She died Tuesday at the age of 90. She's best known for her autobiographical song “Coal Miner's Daughter” which is the same name of her first memoir. Then, we'll listen back to my 2021 interview with science writer David Quammen. He has a new book out called Breathless: The Scientific Race to Defeat a Deadly Virus and It's a finalist for the national book award. My full interview with David is linked here. Sorry for the delay, what can I say, Wi-Fi on the high plains! Ezra --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/newsnerds/message