Podcast appearances and mentions of Edward O Wilson

Dr Mike Brooks and host Vinny Vallarine discuss the urgent need for humanity to prepare for the impending Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution.  They explore the existential crisis posed by AI, the exponential growth of its intelligence, and the unique nature of this technological revolution that could give birth to a new species. The discussion also touches on the paradox of progress, the implications of AI on human intelligence, and the intersection of AI with free will and autonomy. Ultimately, they emphasize that the future is not predetermined and that humanity has the power to shape its destiny in the face of these challenges.  Mike and Vinny explore the profound effects of technology on human psychology, the challenges posed by rapid advancements in AI, and the importance of fostering meaningful connections in a hyperconnected world. They discuss the concept of 'psychological climate change' and the attention economy's detrimental impact on well-being. The dialogue emphasizes the need for a collective approach to address societal issues and introduces a massive project aimed at leveraging AI for collaborative problem-solving. In this conversation, Vinny and Dr. Brooks explore the transformative potential of AI as a collaborative tool for problem-solving and spiritual growth. They discuss the importance of seeking counsel, both from peers and AI, to navigate challenges. The dialogue delves into the AI alignment problem, emphasizing the need for a relationship with AI that fosters mutual understanding and cooperation. Mike introduces the One Unity Project, a collective effort to craft a message to potential extraterrestrial beings, highlighting humanity's interconnectedness and the importance of love and compassion. This conversation culminates in a call to action for listeners to participate in one of the most important and grandest experiments in human history.  The One Unity Project is a massive endeavor aimed at uniting humanity and AI through shared goals and values. Join Dr. Mike Brooks and the One Unity Project team in the grandest experiment in human history.  Head over to oneunityproject.org to get started! Key takeaways from this Episode: Humanity is at an inflection point regarding AI. We cannot solve collective problems with divided approaches. The AI revolution is different because it may create a new species. Exponential growth of AI intelligence is unprecedented. The paradox of progress leads to evolutionary mismatch. The AI arms race is accelerating rapidly. Human happiness is declining despite technological advancements. Our brains are not equipped for modern technological challenges. The future of AI is uncertain but full of potential. We must adapt our understanding of happiness in a digital age. Evolutionary mismatch is accelerating due to rapid technological advancements. The rise of smartphones and social media correlates with increased anxiety and depression. Psychological climate change complicates our understanding of technology's impact on well-being. The attention economy exploits our psychological vulnerabilities, leading to detrimental effects. Happiness is derived from in-person relationships, not material possessions. Interconnectedness is a fundamental aspect of the human experience. AI has the potential to help us transcend divisions and foster unity. Fear and tribalism are significant barriers to societal progress. The One Unity Project aims to harness AI for collective problem-solving. Seeking truth and reality is essential for making informed decisions. Seek counsel from peers and AI to solve problems. AI can serve as a collaborative tool for humans. The AI alignment problem requires ongoing communication. Building relationships with AI is essential for mutual growth. The One Unity Project aims to unite humanity's efforts. Crafting a message to aliens symbolizes our collective voice. Love and compassion are fundamental to our existence. Non-attachment allows for iterative progress and growth. We must define our improved ends for AI's development. A grand experiment can help us explore our interconnectedness. Notable Quotes from Episode: “The greatest shortcoming of the human race is man's inability to understand the exponential function.” - Albert Barlett, American Physicist “The real problem of humanity is the following: We have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and godlike technology.  And it is terrifically dangerous.”  – Edward O. Wilson, Harvard Biologist Paradox of Progress: “The progress we evolved to make has resulted in us creating a world we didn't evolve to inhabit”.  – Mike Brooks "Show me the incentive and I'll show you the outcome."  - Charlie Munger "Be still, and know that I am God" - Psalm 46:10 “At the center of the Universe is a loving heart that continues to beat and that wants the best for every person. Anything that we can do to help foster the intellect and spirit and emotional growth of our fellow human beings, that is our job. Those of us who have this particular vision must continue against all odds. Life is for service.” -Fred Rogers “We are here to awaken from our illusion of separateness" - Thich Nhat Hanh, Buddhist monk “A human being is a part of the whole, called by us 'Universe,' a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separate from the rest—a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. The striving to free oneself from this delusion is the one issue of true religion. Not to nourish it but to try to overcome it is the way to reach the attainable measure of peace of mind.”  -Albert Einstein “We have improved means to unimproved ends” -Henry David Thoreau “We have guided missiles but misguided men” -MLK “The insanity of the collective egoic mind amplified by S&T is rapidly taking our species to the brink of disaster.  Evolve or die, that is our only choice now.” -Eckhart Tolle "The enemy is fear. We think it is hate; but, it is fear." -Mahatma Gandhi

In Episode 95 of Brave New World, Palaeontologist Peter Ward returns to explore life's evolutionary journey and examine compelling possibilities for its future direction. Useful Resources: 1. Peter Ward on Wikipedia and The University Of Washington. 2. Stephen Jay Gould. 3. Wonderful Life: The Burgess Shale and Nature Of History – Stephen Jay Gould. 4. Cambrian Explosion. 5. Burgess Shale. 6. Nick Lane. 7. Oxygen: The Molecule That Made The World – Nick Lane. 8. Life Ascending: The Ten Great Inventions of Evolution – Nick Lane. 9. David Catling on Wikipedia and the University Of Washington. 10. Eukaryote. 11. Lynn Margulis. 12. Carl Sagan. 13. Chemoreceptors. 14. My Octopus Teacher. 15. Pippa Ehrlich On The Mysteries of The Sea – Episode 77 Of Brave New World. 16. Methuselah Foundation and Methuselah Mice. 17. CRISPR. 18. Future Evolution – Peter Ward. 19. After Man: A Zoology Of The Future - Dougal Dixon. 20. Future Evolution with Alexis Rockman 21. Rare Earth: Why Complex Life is Uncommon in the Universe – Peter Ward and Donald Brownlee. 22. Seth Shostak on Extraterrestrial Life – Episode 85 of Brave New World. 23. Drake Equation. 24. Endangered Species Act, Clean Air Act. 25. Daniel J. Evans. 26. David Battisti 27. Edward O. Wilson 28. Biophilia – Edward O. Wilson Check out Vasant Dhar's newsletter on Substack. The subscription is free!

In the concrete jungle of modern urban living, we've lost something fundamental: our connection to the natural world. But Biophilic Design is offering a lifeline, promising to transform our cities from sterile, energy-hungry environments into vibrant, living ecosystems that nurture both human health and planetary well-being.We speak with Luke Engleback, who has over 40 years' experience as a designer at all scales. We talk about biophilic design, ecourbanism, biodiversity, climate change adaptation and health. Luke is a board member and former chair of the Landscape Foundation. He also sits on the Landscape Institute Policy and Public Affairs Committee, and the Midlands Design Panel, the Cambridge Quality Panel and the South Downs National Park. For Luke Biophilic Design isn't just another architectural trend. It's a radical reimagining of how we live, work, and interact with our surroundings. At its heart lies a simple yet profound understanding: we are not separate from nature, but intrinsically part of it.Recent groundbreaking research provides compelling evidence of nature's transformative power. In Finland, a remarkable study revealed the profound impact of natural environments on children's health. Two daycare centres became an unexpected laboratory of discovery. One centre introduced forest soil and leaf litter into its play area, allowing children to get delightfully messy. The results were astonishing. Children in this natural setting developed more diverse microbiomes and, crucially, had fewer harmful pathogens compared to their peers in clinically clean environments.Similar research in Barcelona uncovered another revelation. Medical researchers discovered that children raised in greener urban spaces demonstrated significantly better cognitive performance. This wasn't about wealth or privilege, but about the fundamental human need to connect with living systems.These aren't isolated examples, but part of a growing understanding that our built environments dramatically impact our physical and mental well-being. Climate change has accelerated this recognition. Cities are becoming unbearable heat islands, with temperatures rising dramatically. But biophilic design offers a sophisticated, multi-layered solution. Eco-urbanism emerges as the critical framework for this transformative approach. It's not just design, but a holistic systems thinking methodology that challenges traditional urban planning. Where conventional approaches work in rigid, isolated silos – treating transportation, water management, energy, and green spaces as separate challenges – eco-urbanism sees the city as a living, interconnected organism.Luke Engelback describes this approach as "elastic thinking" – the ability to zoom in and out, understanding how individual interventions connect to broader ecological systems. It's about breaking down artificial boundaries between disciplines, recognizing that a rain garden isn't just about managing water, but about hydrating urban soils, supporting biodiversity, sequestering carbon, and creating cooling microclimates.This systems approach means reimagining every urban element. A street becomes more than a transportation corridor – it's a potential site for water management, carbon capture, biodiversity support, and community well-being. A building's facade isn't just a structural element, but an opportunity for vertical gardens, air purification, and thermal regulation.Innovative urban planners are reimagining cityscapes as living, breathing entities. In Florence, architects designed a revolutionary urban cooling system using natural wind patterns, channelling sea breezes over water features to reduce the need for energy-intensive air conditioning. In the UK, a visionary project Luke worked on in Ashford proposed transforming large agricultural fields into interconnected woodland patches, simultaneously addressing flooding risks, carbon sequestration, and landscape restoration.But biophilic design isn't just about grand architectural gestures. It's accessible to everyone. As landscape architect Luke passionately argues, even small actions matter. A pot plant on a windowsill, a patch of wildflowers instead of a concrete driveway – these seemingly minor interventions create a cumulative positive impact.The potential is extraordinary. Imagine cities where every surface becomes an opportunity for life – green roofs, living walls, urban forests, and integrated water management systems. Where buildings don't just shelter us but actively contribute to ecological regeneration.This isn't wishful thinking. Luke reminds us that leading scientists like Edward O. Wilson have long advocated for a radical reimagining of our relationship with the natural world. His vision of dedicating half the Earth to nature isn't about creating vast, untouchable reserves, but about understanding our fundamental interdependence.Biophilic design represents a paradigm shift from the destructive, linear "take-make-waste" economic model to a circular, regenerative approach. It challenges the siloed thinking that has dominated urban planning, replacing it with systems thinking that recognizes the intricate connections between human health, ecological systems, and urban infrastructure.Luke also says that the benefits extend far beyond environmental sustainability. Research consistently shows that exposure to natural environments reduces stress, improves cognitive function, and supports overall well-being. This is true, in an age of increasing mental health challenges, this isn't just design – it's a form of collective therapy.As our cities continue to grow and climate change intensifies, biophilic design isn't a luxury. It's a necessity. It offers a hopeful, practical pathway to creating urban environments that don't just sustain us but help us thrive.The revolution starts small, as Luke suggests, even a plant on a windowsill, a community garden, a green roof. But its potential is limitless. We are at the pivot point to the future of urban living, where every design choice is an opportunity to reconnect, regenerate, and reimagine our relationship with the living world. Luke has written a brilliant article in our Journal “Biophilic Design and Ecourbanism – an example at Cannock Mill Co-housing, Colchester Winner of the 2024 SALUS Healthy City Design Award for Healthy homes & neighbourhoods”, The Journal of Biophilic Design, Issue 14, Third Age, pp. 82 -87www.studioengleback.com If you like this, please subscribe!Have you got a copy of the Journal? You can now subscribe to the digital edition or purchase a copy directly from us at the journalofbiophilicdesign.com or Amazon. If you like our podcast and would like to support us in some way, you can buy us a coffee if you'd like to, thank you xWatch the Biophilic Design Conference on demand herewww.biophilicdesignconference.comCredits: with thanks to George Harvey Audio Production for the calming biophilic soundscape that backs all our podcasts. Did you know our podcast is also on Audible, Amazon Music, Spotify, iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher, vurbl, podbay, podtail, and most if not all the RSS feeds?Facebook https://www.facebook.com/journalofbiophilicdesign/Twitter https://twitter.com/JofBiophilicDsnLinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/company/journalofbiophilicdesign/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/journalofbiophilicdesign

https://itsvucamax.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/schindler1 INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/opmilfam TWITTER: https://twitter.com/itsvuca LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjschindler/ WEBSITES: https://www.opmilfam.com & https://www.itsvuca.com What if today's AI world is just a mere fraction of the earth-shattering technologies that will shake up your future world? What if every major industry on earth were on the verge of reinvention, and those changes are coming at you at warp speed? What if there were a program to take you beyond the cloak of chaos, uncertainty, and fear so that you thrive, achieve and lead in the 21st century? Edward O. Wilson wrote, “The real problem of humanity now is – we have paleolithic brains, medieval systems, and godlike technology.” Mike Schindler is a renowned keynote speaker, US Navy veteran, the national podcast host of The Military Wire and author of three top books. His new co-authored book titled, The Rise of Humanness, The VUCA MAX system for expanding Human Value in the Age of AI, takes readers through the gateway of doubt to doing, and failure to flourishing in the 21st century. As CEO of Operation Military Family, Mike is an expert on leadership development, negotiation secrets, and veteran transition issues. He is also the Co-Executive Producer with 3 times Emmy Award winning recipient Chris Nolan of IT'S VUCA: The Secret to Living in the 21st Century. This full-length documentary film highlights 17 of our nation's top experts on how to navigate and flourish in a chaotic and changing world. Mike has been featured on USA Today, CBS Radio, Entrepreneur Radio, the Lars Larson Show, and others. Since 2012, he has collaborated with large companies, training employees on conscious leadership, antifragile resilience and confidence coaching to flip the script on their old life story. Mike has helped over 10,000 individuals realize their true mission, purpose, and identity in life.

https://itsvucamax.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/schindler1 INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/opmilfam TWITTER: https://twitter.com/itsvuca LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjschindler/ WEBSITES: https://www.opmilfam.com & https://www.itsvuca.com What if today's AI world is just a mere fraction of the earth-shattering technologies that will shake up your future world? What if every major industry on earth were on the verge of reinvention, and those changes are coming at you at warp speed? What if there were a program to take you beyond the cloak of chaos, uncertainty, and fear so that you thrive, achieve and lead in the 21st century? Edward O. Wilson wrote, “The real problem of humanity now is – we have paleolithic brains, medieval systems, and godlike technology.” Mike Schindler is a renowned keynote speaker, US Navy veteran, the national podcast host of The Military Wire and author of three top books. His new co-authored book titled, The Rise of Humanness, The VUCA MAX system for expanding Human Value in the Age of AI, takes readers through the gateway of doubt to doing, and failure to flourishing in the 21st century. As CEO of Operation Military Family, Mike is an expert on leadership development, negotiation secrets, and veteran transition issues. He is also the Co-Executive Producer with 3 times Emmy Award winning recipient Chris Nolan of IT'S VUCA: The Secret to Living in the 21st Century. This full-length documentary film highlights 17 of our nation's top experts on how to navigate and flourish in a chaotic and changing world. Mike has been featured on USA Today, CBS Radio, Entrepreneur Radio, the Lars Larson Show, and others. Since 2012, he has collaborated with large companies, training employees on conscious leadership, antifragile resilience and confidence coaching to flip the script on their old life story. Mike has helped over 10,000 individuals realize their true mission, purpose, and identity in life.

For the final episode of the series, Daithí talks to author and rewilder, Eoghan Daltun. They chat about the process Eoghan set in motion in the mid 2000's to restore healthy native ecosystems on his 73-acre farm on the Beara Peninsula, Cork. Hear about the recovery of the ecosystems, the diversity of native species that he has seen returning to the forest, as well as the harm caused to the woodland regeneration process by alien invasive species, such as Sika deer. A small farmer himself, Eoghan strongly advocates that landowners should be rewarded for protecting ecosystems due to the benefits they provide for society, such as flood prevention and resilience to wildfires. Eoghan also has some very interesting views on the classification of what constitutes a native species and makes a compelling case for the introduction of various species, including Beavers.                                                                           After the interview, musician Brían MacGloinn of Ye Vagabonds closes the episode with his beautiful song 'Cuckoo'. - Links: 1. Eoghan's Instagram: @irishrainforest                              2. Eoghan's 2024 Book - 'The Magic of an Irish Rainforest: A Visual Journey': https://www.kennys.ie/shop/signed-by-the-author-new/the-magic-of-an-irish-rainforest-a-visual-journey-eoghan-daltun-9781399725606                                            3. Eoghan's First book - 'An Irish Atlantic Rainforest': https://www.kennys.ie/shop/an-irish-atlantic-rainforest-eoghan-daltun-9781399705295                                            4. Ecosystem Services: https://www.nature.scot/scotlands-biodiversity/scottish-biodiversity-strategy-and-cop15/ecosystem-approach/ecosystem-services-natures-benefits                                                                                       5. Nature Restoration Law: https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/nature-restoration-law-enters-force-2024-08-15_en                     6. E. O. Wilson: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Edward-O-Wilson                                                                                         7. George Monbiot: https://www.monbiot.com/                 8. IUCN on Rewilding: https://iucn.org/resources/issues-brief/benefits-and-risks-rewilding                                        9. London Natural History Museum Biodiversity Intactness Index: https://tnfd.global/tools-platforms/local-biodiversity-intactness-index/              10. Brían MacGloinn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grianmacbloinn/

Sports + Outdoor Mentors is a source of inspiration, motivation, practical career, and business lessons for future and existing sports and outdoor industry leaders. Join us every Sunday for a new episode. In this episode, Icebug Co-Founder & CEO David Ekelund talks about the challenges of founding and running a family business, his people leadership approach but also his commitment to sustainability, and much more. David Ekelund's Book Recommendations:

In this week's radio hour on the Courtenay Turner Show, we investigate and urgent topic requesting a call to action from every person who wishes to pushback against the enslavement of humanity. The SEC has pushed back the deadline for comments regarding the listing of Natural Asset Companies (NACs) on the NYSE to January 18. Courtenay explains what NACs are and why we should be concerned & do our best to stop this from passing. ▶Get Involved Now: ✩ Follow: https://americanstewards.us ✩ Contact your Federal and State legislators to oppose NYSE Proposal to SEC Regarding Natural Asset Companies (NACs) here: https://p2a.co/jtalCsB ✩ Contact SEC to oppose NYSE Proposal to SEC Regarding Natural Asset Companies (NACs) here: https://p2a.co/njcqsue ***** Listen weekly as Courtenay broadcasts deeper dives into truth, globally via the WWCR airwaves. Catch the Courtenay Turner Show, LIVE every Monday at 3pm CST. Tune in LIVE via Shortwave Radio on 9.350mHz, or via MP3 stream at: https://bit.ly/CourtenayTurnerShow ***** ▶Books Referenced: ✩Half-Earth by Edward O. Wilson: https://amzn.to/41JpOoC ✩Natural Capital: Valuing the Planet by Dieter Helm https://amzn.to/48fHFFX ------------------------------------- ▶ Follow & Connect with Courtenay: https://www.courtenayturner.com ✩Twitter: https://twitter.com/KineticCourtz ✩TruthSocial: https://truthsocial.com/@CourtenayTurner ✩Instagram: https://instagram.com/kineticcourtz ✩Telegram: https://t.me/courtenayturnerpodcastcommunity ▶ Read some of her articles: https://www.truthmatters.biz ▶ Listen to &/or watch the podcast here! https://linktr.ee/courtenayturner ▶ Support my work & Affiliate links: ✩Buy Me A Coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/courtzt ✩Dr. Zelenko's Z-Stack: https://zstacklife.com/?ref=COURTENAYTURNER ✩The American Conference: https://www.americafirstpact.org/the-american-conference 10% OFF Promo Code: COURTZ ✩MAKE HONEY GREAT AGAIN https://www.makehoneygreatagain.com/ Promo Code: COURTZ ✩FOX N SONS Coffee: https://www.foxnsons.com Promo Code: CTP ✩ Richardson Nutritional Center: (B-17!) https://rncstore.com/courtz ✩The Wellness Company: https://www.twc.health/?ref=UY6YiLPqkwZzUX ✩Health Share: https://app.sharehealthcare.com/enroll? Referral code: courtz ✩LMNT: (Stay Salty!) http://drinklmnt.com/CourtenayTurner ————————————————— ▶ Disclaimer: this is intended to be inspiration & entertainment. We aim to inform, inspire & empower. Guest opinions/ statements are not a reflection of the host or podcast. Please note these are conversational dialogues. All statements and opinions are not necessarily meant to be taken as fact. Please do your own research. Thanks for watching! ————————————————— ©2024 All Rights Reserved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Would you like to receive a daily, random quote by email from my Little Box of Quotes?https://constantine.name/lboqA long long time ago I began collecting inspirational quotes and aphorisms. I kept them on the first version of my web site, where they were displayed randomly. But as time went on, I realized I wanted them where I would see them. Eventually I copied the fledgeling collection onto 3×5 cards and put them in a small box. As I find new ones, I add cards. Today, there are nearly 1,000 quotes and the collection continues to grow.My mission is creating better conversations to spread understanding and compassion. This podcast is a small part of what I do. Drop by https://constantine.name for my weekly email, podcasts, writing and more.

In this episode, Steve and I talk about some articles we've read recently on conspiracy theories, and relate those to intellectual humility and arrogance. We also mention the following books and articles: "Google Isn't Grad School," by Arthur Brooks, from The Atlantic, July 2023; "What Conspiracy Theorists Don't Believe," by Tim Harford, from The Atlantic, July 2023; The Death of Expertise, by Tom Nichols; Thinking, Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman; The Origins of Creativity, by Edward O. Wilson.

Have you heard of the term biophilia or perhaps biophilic design? If you're an interior designer or you have a lot of interior design videos on your TikTok feed, you likely have. The word was popularized by a 1984 book by Edward O. Wilson, and he defined biophilia as the urge to affiliate with other forms of life. In recent years, designers have taken the word and interpreted it in many ways. Your wallpaper has a pattern that looks like wood grain, that's biophilic. Your glass and steel skyscraper has plants growing on its facade, that's biophilic. In this episode, Metropolis contributor Audrey Gray talks to the renowned architect Moshe Safdie, who has spent his entire career navigating and exploring the relationship between buildings and nature. While he has been working on mega developments—like the legendary Habitat 67 project in Montreal and Marina Bay Sands Resort in Singapore—he has also been thinking about how nature is integrated into our cities. And that has led to an evolution of ideas about density and urban design. Join us to hear from Safdie about the release of his book, If Walls Could Speak: My Life in Architecture, and how he feels about the term biophilia and how it is being co-opted. Connect with our host Avi Rajagopal on LinkedIn! Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced and edited by Wize Grazette and Samantha Sager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Edward O. Wilson, a leading advocate of global conservation, is one of the great thinkers of the 20th century. His groundbreaking research, original thinking, and scientific and popular writing have contributed to change the way humans think of nature. He has received many of the world's leading prizes for his research in science, his environmental activism, and his writing. We spoke with Wilson, who currently is a research professor and museum curator at Harvard University, about his latest book, The Diversity of Life, that soon will be available in 14 languages around the world.

This week's episode is the first in a multipart series called Climate Hits Home, in which guests discuss the effects of climate change in US cities and towns and how local communities are addressing those effects. In this episode, host Margaret Walls talks with Skip Stiles, executive director of the nonprofit Wetlands Watch, about how the coastal city of Norfolk, Virginia, is adapting to sea level rise, frequent flooding, and other effects of climate change. Stiles discusses how flooding and other climate impacts affect daily life in Norfolk; how wetlands can help mitigate the effects of climate change on the coast; and how local, state, and federal policies can support efforts to help communities adapt to climate change. References and recommendations: “The Future of Life” by Edward O. Wilson; https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/191845/the-future-of-life-by-edward-o-wilson/ “A Sand County Almanac” by Aldo Leopold; https://www.aldoleopold.org/about/aldo-leopold/sand-county-almanac/ “The Land Ethic” essay by Aldo Leopold; https://www.aldoleopold.org/about/the-land-ethic/

Ants are small animals with complex communication networks to organise their social lives. They use a variety of methods to communicate, such as alarm, recruitment, grooming and exchange of oral and anal liquid, with 500,000 nerve cells squeezed into their 2-3 mm bodies. Most communication is on the chemical level, using semiochemicals known as pheromones which are secreted by internal glands. These pheromones are emitted according to the needs of the colony, and their intensity varies according to the urgency of the situation. Thus, ants rely heavily on chemical communication in order to organise their social lives. The scientific miracle of the Qur'an in regards to ants is that it accurately described the complex communication network of ants and their use of semiochemicals, or pheromones, to organize their societies 1,400 years ago, when there was no such knowledge about ants. Note: 172. National Geographic 165, no. 6, 777. 173. Bert Hölldobler and Edward O. Wilson, The Ants (Cambridge: Harvard University Press: 1990),227. 174. Ibid., 244.

Many animals and birds live in societies and form a structured social order, with different roles and tasks assigned to each. For example, honey bees build their nests in colonies with a queen, workers and males, and the queen's main responsibility is laying eggs. Ants live in colonies with a communication network, advanced town planning and military strategies. Smaller birds protect themselves from predators by surrounding and producing sounds to draw other birds. Mammals also protect their young as a group, such as zebras and dolphins. Through long years of research, we can see that these animals' social behaviour is mentioned in the Qur'an, proving it is the word of Allah. Notes: 156. Edward O. Wilson, Sociobiology: The New Synthesis, (England: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press: 1975), 123. 157. Russell Freedman, How Animals Defend Their Young, (USA: Penguin USA: 1978), 69. 158. Ibid., 66-67.

Text Hawk to 66866 to become part of "Mindful Monday." Join 10's of thousands of your fellow learning leaders and receive a carefully curated email from me each Monday morning to help you start your week off right... Full show notes at www.LearningLeader.com Twitter/IG: @RyanHawk12   https://twitter.com/RyanHawk12 Dan Lyons is the New York Times bestselling author of "Disrupted," "Lab Rats," and "STFU: The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut in an Endlessly Noisy World." Dan was a writer for HBO's hit comedy, "Silicon Valley," and before that was a journalist at Newsweek, Forbes, and Fortune. The best sales reps spend 54 percent of the call listening and 46 percent talking. The worst reps talked 72 percent of the time. They made calls feel like conversations.  A company called Gong uses machine learning software that analyzes sales calls to find out what works and what doesn't. Its software vacuums up millions of hours of audio data and then analyzes it to figure out how the best sales reps operate. Gong's customers use this information to train new sales reps and help underperformers improve. In 2017 Gong analyzed more than five hundred thousand calls and found that sales calls with the best close rates were ones in which reps knew how to be quiet and ask questions instead of making a sales pitch. To be precise, the most successful reps asked eleven to fourteen questions. Fewer than that, and you're not digging deep enough. More than that, the call starts to feel like an interrogation. Eavesdropping on happiness: The research showed that people who spent more time having substantive conversations were happier than those who spent more time having small talk, and weather conversations. Always Say Less Than Necessary – "When you are trying to impress people with words, the more you say, the more common you appear, and the less in control. Even if you are saying something banal, it will seem original if you make it vague, open-ended, and sphinxlike. Powerful people impress and intimidate by saying less. The more you say, the more likely you are to say something foolish.” -- Robert Greene Researcher, Mehl joined a team that made a third big discovery: that people who suffer from anxiety and depression use the first-person singular pronouns I, me, and my more than other people. Go OUTSIDE – Harvard biologist Edward O. Wilson, who hypothesized that our affinity for the outdoors and love of living things have been hardwired into our DNA by evolution and exist as innate parts of our psychological and physiological makeup. Wilson calls this “biophilia,” a name derived from the ancient Greek words for “life” and “love.” It's the reason people watch birds, melt at the sight of baby bunnies, travel to Yellowstone National Park to marvel at the bison, and rush to the window when a deer wanders into their yard. It's why walking through Muir Woods among giant thousand-year-old redwood trees takes your breath away. The Talkaholic Scale Test – Prior to writing the book, Dan scored a 50 (the highest possible score)… Meaning he is a talkaholic. AFTER writing the book, he scored a 40, and Dan's wife scored him at 38. Life/Career Advice: Earn attention by doing great work, not by being loud and outlandish. It's more lasting and will help you build better relationships and a great career.

Dewastacja środowiska na dużą skalę dokonywana była od początku rewolucji przemysłowej, jednakże szersze zainteresowanie kwestiami ekologicznymi przypada dopiero na wiek XX. Oczywiście mamy we wcześniejszym stuleciu do czynienia z myślicielami podnoszącymi tę problematykę, natomiast trudno mówić tutaj o jakimś jednolitym nurcie czy froncie ekologicznym. Mówiąc o budzeniu się powszechnej świadomości ekologicznej, wskazuje się zazwyczaj na wydaną w 1962 r. książkę Rachel Carson pt. Silent Spring, o której znany socjobiolog Edward O. Wilson pisał, iż „wywołała elektryzujący wstrząs w świadomości społecznej i w rezultacie wpłynęła na ruch ekologiczny, dostarczając mu nowej treści i znaczenia. (…) Naukowcy byli świadomi problemu, ale w większości skupiali się jedynie na wąskich obszarach swoich badań. Osiągnięciem Rachel Carson jest połączenie ich wiedzy w jeden obraz, który wszyscy, zarówno naukowcy, jak i szerokie grono społeczeństwa mogą łatwo zrozumieć”. W dużej mierze to za jej sprawą miało dokonać się przebudzenie ekologiczne, którego efektem było rozpoczęcie debaty na ten temat.

● Come comunicano tra loro le formiche, note per le loro attività organizzate in modo matematico? Edward O. Wilson, che è considerato la principale autorità mondiale sulle formiche, afferma che rilasciano delle sostanze chimiche. La sua scoperta, risalente a circa 40 anni fa, arrivò dopo un attento studio durato ben 35 anni, durante il quale osservò le attività lavorative di formiche di tutto il mondo. Le ghiandole del corpo delle formiche sono dotate di 10-20 sostanze chimiche che sono rilasciate per fare segnali come allarmi, reclutamento di lavoratori per un dato sito in cui è stato scoperto del cibo, attaccare un nemico o per indire una riunione. Sono stati contati ben 50 modelli di comportamento standard. Le formiche hanno una straordinaria capacità di percepire le sostanze chimiche. Le formiche riconosco i loro simili morti grazie all'acido oleico, che viene rilasciato quando la formica morta inizia a decomporsi. In un esperimento è stato fatto cadere un po' di acido oleico su una formica viva. Le altre formiche l'hanno portata fuori, dimenandosi e scalciando, per poi lasciarla al cimitero esterno al nido. La formica tornava nel nido, ed era riportata nel cimitero. La scena si ripeté più e più volte, finché l'odore dell'acido oleico restò presente. Ma secondo Wilson, siamo solo all'inizio dello studio del complesso modo di comunicare delle formiche. Eppure, qualcuno è riuscito portarle nel Mondo Quantico! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/corgiov/message

Bever, otter, vos, wolf: ze maakten allemaal een spectaculaire comeback in België in de afgelopen twintig jaar. Hoe is dat mogelijk? En zijn wij klaar voor het samenleven met deze dieren? Daarover spreekt Anthonie in deze aflevering met Diemer Vercayie, bioloog, filosoof en zoogdierexpert bij Natuurpunt. Het samenleven met wilde dieren gaat volgens Diemer niet zonder slag of stoot. Het kost tijd, maatregelen en bovenal een ‘mentale klik'. Maar we kunnen het leren en moeten als samenleving degenen die schade of hinder ondervinden vooral steunen. Diemer vertelt over de succesvolle aanpak van het Wolf Fencing Team Belgium, die ertoe leidt dat mensen leren om samen te leven met de wolf. Tegelijkertijd is er in het debat rond de wolf een opmerkelijke ontwikkeling gaande, die lijkt op een opleving van het Roodkapje-syndroom. Hoe moeten we dat plaatsen en daarmee omgaan? En gaat beheerjacht op wolven helpen om schade te voorkomen? Tenslotte spreken we ook over de toekomstvisie voor natuur in Vlaanderen, natuur in het hart. Diemer stipt en passant een grote communicatiefout van natuurorganisaties aan. De leestip van Diemer is Half Earth van Edward O. Wilson. Wil je reageren op deze aflevering? Dat kan via @toekomstnatuur op Twitter, @toekomstvoornatuur op Instagram of door een mailtje te sturen naar toekomstvoornatuur@vlinderstichting.nl. Je kunt Diemer bereiken op Twitter via @DiemerVercayie. We verwijzen in deze aflevering naar een eerdere aflevering met Jaap Dirkmaat, waarin hij onder andere zijn visie op de wolf geeft. Het samenleven met de wolf komt ook terug in aflevering 6 over natuurbeelden met filosoof Martin Drenthen.

Edward O. Wilson said, “The problem with society is that we have paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions and godlike technology”. One of the guardrails against us destroying ourselves is ethics. But what happens when we live in an age that venerates intelligence and not wisdom? An age where people in government are now openly talking about ... The post Tech and Ethics appeared first on The New American.

We've got your number Soros! George Soros is trying to engineer a class psychosis for societal failure. Bill & Hillary are in it with him. He's attacking America, you and me, through a death by a thousand cuts. BUT he's failing!! The public he tried to manipulate and divide realizes what he's trying to do; to destroy America for his ‘wacko' Marxist ideologies. He was promoting a Marxist class to destabilize all institutions in this nation. He wants us to stop speaking freely. Whereas Elon Musk, an American anomaly, is educating all of us, telling his employees to get to work or be gone. Musk has Twitter running on his ‘new public square' which promotes Liberty and Freedom. This American hero is returning Twitter to Free Speech. Our American freedom came with a price. Our Founding Fathers who signed the Declaration of Independence put themselves and their families at risk. Great Britain ordered British soldiers in America to kill any signer of our Declaration of Independence. FTX's Samuel Bankman-Fried is hiding in the Bahamas avoiding extradition back to the USA for prosecution. Biden received over $10 million in contributions from SBF, using FTX investors' money. Bernie Madoff's financial crimes with investors, as bad as they were, pale in comparison to the $40-billion loss of investor funds in the FTX cryptocurrency. FTX's bankruptcy has not yet been investigated by the SEC and Biden has not extradited SBF from the Bahamas to the USA for criminal prosecution. The Biden Crime Family wrong doing will suffer criminal prosecution will be more severe and extensive.“Karl Marx was right, socialism works, it is just that he had the wrong species”– Edward O. Wilson, The AntsOriginally Aired: WMXI Radio on Friday, November 18, 2022 at 7:15am CSTSeason 1, Episode 75WMXI Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NewsRadio981Want More Interviews and TruthCasts? Visit: https://genevalentino.com/in-the-news/Learn More About Gene Valentino: https://genevalentino.com/about-gene-valentino/Special thanks to the following source(s) for the image(s) used in this content:https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-wearing-black-top-2902962/Like What You Heard? Join the conversation at https://GeneValentino.com!

Don sits down with renowned biologist and Pulitzer Prize winning author Edward O. Wilson to talk about his new books, biology and saving the planet.

‘Génesis : el origen de las sociedades' de Edward O. Wilson demuestra que se han observado al menos diecisiete especies no humanas que han desarrollado sociedades avanzadas basadas en niveles de altruismo y la cooperación parecidos a los humanos.

Malgré l'avancée des luttes féministes, l'idée reçue selon laquelle les femmes ne peuvent pas s'entendre perdure. Aux confins de rivalités supposées, de sexisme intériorisé et de compétition pour le regard masculin, ces représentations d'une entente dite impossible entre les femmes ne sert qu'une idéologie : celle du patriarcat. Dans ce dernier épisode avant l'été, Clémentine et Pauline reviennent sur la mise en scène de ces conflits et sur les mécanismes de la misogynie dont peuvent faire preuve certaines femmes dans le milieu du travail et dans la pop culture. Références entendues dans l'épisode“Plainte pour viol contre Gérald Darmanin: le dossier est relancé”, Mediapart, 11 juin 2020. “« D'homme à homme » : l'expression de Macron pour défendre Darmanin fustigée par des féministes”, l'Obs, 15 juillet 2020. La crise de la masculinité, Francis Dupuis-Déri (Remue Ménage, 2018.)La sociobiologie selon Edward O. Wilson est une discipline étudiant les bases biologiques présumées des comportements sociaux répertoriés dans le règne animal.“Non Compete Clause”, The Baffler, 12 octobre 2017. “Why Women Compete With Each Other”, The New York Times, 31 octobre 2015. Pride and Prejudice réalisé par Joe Wright en 2005 et se basant sur le roman du même nom de Jane Austen. Pourquoi l'amour fait mal, l'expérience amoureuse dans la modernité, Eva Illouz, Seuil, 2006. Qui est miss Paddle ?, podcast de Judith Duportail, Pavillon Sonore, 2020. Mental FM, podcast d'Victoire Tuaillon, Arte Radio, 2018. Woman's Inhumanity to Woman, Phyllis Chessler, Chicago Review Press, 2009. “Passive Aggressive Pam”, Saturday Night Live, 2013. Feminist Fight club, A Survival Manual for a Sexist Workplace, Jessica Bennett, Harpen Collins, 2016. “The Persistent Myth of Female Office Rivalries”, Harvard Business Review, 2019. It's not you, it's the workplace, Andrea S. Cramer, Alton B. Harris, Nicolas Brealey Publishing, 2019. Latter-day Screens: Gender, Sexuality, and Mediated Mormonism, Brenda R. Weber, Duke University Press, 2019. Rivalités féminines au travail, Annik Houel, Odile Jacob, 2014. Valérie Pécresse au micro du Petit Journal, 15 mai 2015. “Concurrences professionnelles et stéréotypes de la rivalité féminine”, Le Genre Présidentiel, Frédérique Matonti, 2017. Le féminisme au-delà des idées reçues, Christine Bard, Le Cavalier Bleu, 2012. Antoinette Fouque, militante féministe et figure de proue du MLF l'enregistre en tant qu'association et marque en 1979. “Why Maria Sharapova's Rivalry With Serena Williams Echoes The Practiced Fragility of White Women”, Medium, 13 septembre 2017. Mrs. America est une série créée par Dahvi Waller en 2020. “Does Patriarchy Divide Women: The Importance Of Solidarity”, Feminism in India, 2019. Les Journalopes est un collectif français de six journalistes indépendantes. All about Eve est un film réalisé par Joseph L. Mankiewicz en 1950. La Favorite est un film réalisé par Yórgos Lánthimos en 2018. Mes meilleures amies (Bridesmaids) est un film réalisé par Paul Feig en 2011. “Why Bridesmaids just ain't funny”, Indie Wire, 20 juin 2018. La ligue des super-féministes, Mirion Malle, La Ville Brûle, 2019. Feud est une série de Ryan Murphy créée en 2017. L'Amie prodigieuse, Elena Ferrante, Gallimard, 2014. Princesse malgré elle est un film basé sur les livres de Meg Cabot réalisé par Garry Marshall en 2001. Selling Sunset est une téléréalité américaine produite par Netflix en 2019. The Real Housewives est une téléréalité américaine créée en 2005. Thirteen est un film réalisé par Catherine Hardwicke en 2003. Antéchrista, Amélie Nothomb, Albin Michel, 2003. Vicky Cristina Barcelona est un film réalisé par Woody Allen en 2008. Le numéro Sexe des Inrockuptibles, juillet 2020. L'exposition Claudia Andujar, Fondation Cartier. La playlist "QDM Summer 2020" sur Spotify.Quoi de Meuf est une émission de Nouvelles Écoutes, cet épisode est conçu et présenté par Clémentine Gallot et Pauline Verduzier mixé par Laurie Galligani. Générique réalisé par Aurore Meyer Mahieu. Montage et coordination Ashley Tola. Vous pouvez consulter notre politique de confidentialité sur https://art19.com/privacy ainsi que la notice de confidentialité de la Californie sur https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When trying to figure out how to understand humans, we tend to look to our nearest neighbors: bonobos, chimps, and monkeys. But our guest Mark Moffett believes that in many ways, we're unlike chimps and more aligned with social insects like wasps and ants. Mark Moffett is known for documenting new species and behaviors during his exploration of remote places in more than a hundred countries.  He is a high school dropout who began doing research in biology in college and went on to complete a PhD at Harvard, studying under the poet-laureate of conservation, Edward O. Wilson. He is now a research associate at the Smithsonian Institute and an author of books like “The Human Swarm: How Our Societies Arise, Thrive, and Fall Hardcover” and “Adventures Among Ants.”Mark & Greg discuss the complexity of ant societies, kin selection, the speciation of accents and the pros and cons of war for a society. Episode Quotes:What's the commonality between humans and ants?14:16 - I came upon this idea when I realized that ants and humans, despite being virtually alien species to each other, have this commonality. Ants use, what is equivalent to their national flag, which is a scent on their body surface and all the ants and the colony have that scent. And as long as you have that scent, you're golden. If you don't, you are attacked, or if you're a colony, that's smaller, you run away. Humans use a lot more signaling, and that's a big part of social psychology, how this signaling works. Defining social networks12:49 - Social networks exclude a lot of people within societies and include those outside societies, and that's true in some other animals.You can save a lot of mental effort in societies by allowing strangers34:50 -  Chimpanzees and most species don't allow for strangers, and allowing for strangers was a big step in our evolution, even though it happened back in a point of time where our societies were quite small by modern standards, that was essential. When the opportunity came along for societies to grow, it had to be there already because you can add individuals to society at no cost, as long as they did the right things, behaved the right way, and so forth. We could be comfortable with societies that could grow to any size. And that's very unique to humans and a few ants. Show Links:Recommended Resources:E.O WilsonGuest Profile:Professional Profile at National Museum of Natural HistoryMark Moffett WebsiteMark Moffett on TwitterMark Moffett on Talks at GoogleMark Moffett's Interview on National GeographicHis Work:The Human Swarm: How Our Societies Arise, Thrive, and FallAdventures among Ants: A Global Safari with a Cast of TrillionsFace to Face with Frogs (Face to Face with Animals)

Stacy joined Shopify in January 2020 where she is the Head of Sustainability and oversees and leads the company's sustainability initiatives. She also serves on the advisory board of the Carbon Management Research Initiative (CaMRI) at Columbia University. Prior to joining Shopify, Stacy was Head of the Ozone Layer Protection Program at Environment and Climate Change Canada. Stacy has worked on several chemicals management regulatory initiatives and represented Canada as a member of delegations for the Stockholm Convention and Montreal Protocol. Stacy Joins Sustainable Nation to Discuss: How Shopify began and continues to evaluate quality carbon offsets for investment Shopify acting as a customer and a demand signal for high quality investments; especially for startups  How is shopify engaging customers in the fight against climate change Shopify's carbon removal playbook Advice and recommendations for sustainability professionals Stacy's Final Five Questions Responses: What is one piece of advice you would give other sustainability professionals that might help them in their careers? I started this off by talking about how I came to the job that I'm at and I'm not a typical sustainability professional. What I have done is prioritized impact over everything else. That's clear in how we're trying to set up our sustainability fund and the companies that we choose, but it's also in how I've made my career choices. I've always wanted to make sure I'm in the best position at the right time to use my specific skill sets to have the most positive impact possible. I think everyone knows in the pit of their stomach when they're not playing for the right team. I think it's really important to act on that and to be strong in the skills that you do have, and to find ways to apply those to a career in sustainability or climate. There's a lot of people who are transitioning from accounting or marketing or communications and want to use their skills in sustainability or in climate. I think that it's really important to find your spot and use those skills for good. I think that's the most impactful way to drive change. What are you most excited about right now in the world of sustainability? This isn't something to be excited about, but I'll get to why I'm bringing it up. This past year we've seen a lot more of the negative effects of climate change, and they're not just being felt by populations around the equator or populations that live on the coastline. We're starting to see mainland Europe experiencing very intense heat waves, we're seeing these things become more and more commonplace in a larger swath of the planet. I'm not excited about that, but what that brings me to is the fact that a larger component of the world's population is now experiencing the negative effects of climate change that other countries and other populations have been experiencing for decades. I'm hopeful that this is going to bring this topic to the forefront and we're no longer going to be seeing the effects of climate change as somebody else's problem and we don't need to change our day to day existence or how we're operating our businesses. I think we're seeing early signs of people taking notice, because we're getting a lot of momentum in terms of funding commitments from government and the private sector to really start addressing climate change in a meaningful way. I'm hopeful that these unfortunate events are going to catalyze an acceleration in action. What is one book you'd recommend sustainability professionals read? I thought a little bit about this one because you've had a lot of guests and I don't want to pick the same book. I really loved The Future of Life by Edward O. Wilson. He's an American biologist known for speaking a lot about how behavior in the natural world combined with natural selection can alter biology through evolution. The book describes the the breadth and depth of the planet's biodiversity, but then also talks about the effects that we're seeing on biodiversity worldwide and how this is going to be detrimental to the planet. It also offers some solutions. What I get most from this book is that our natural systems are very complex and the interconnectedness of an ecosystem is super complex. That complex system to me is almost analogous to how complex the system is that we need to drive change in to solve climate change. When we're thinking about biodiversity, the effects of one small action can have an immense impact on an ecosystem, but it's only because of its second, third and fourth order effects. It's not that one action that causes the problem. It's everything that happens after it. I think about that when I think about how to solve climate change, because it's not one action that's going to solve climate change. It's the knock-on effects of that single effort that drives more change and gets momentum. Then that complex system starts to shift and adapt. I like to hold both together. That's a great book I'd recommend it if you're wanting to think about systems and also learn more about biodiversity. What are some of your favorite resources or tools that really help you in your work? I love reading research papers and reviews specifically related to carbon removal technology; I'm a bit of a tech nerd when it comes to things like that, being an engineer. I get a lot of my information from the AirMiners community and that's a little play on words about mining the atmosphere for carbon dioxide. They have a great community that they've set up where everybody working on carbon removal can come together and they put on all sorts of excellent webinar programming and there's publications and things like that. One of the things that works really well for me that's really basic is a list serve mailing list, almost like a Google group. It's run by professor Greg Roe who is one of the leading experts worldwide in ocean alkalinity enhancement. Again it's that connectivity that's provided. Everybody shares new journal articles or new findings from different research projects, so it's a great way to stay up to date. Where can our listeners go to learn more about you and the work being done at Shopify. We mentioned this earlier, but I'd recommend hitting up Shopify's website www.shopify.com/climate. You'll see what we offer in terms of services for our merchants and how we're building sustainable commerce. You'll also be able to click through and see our playbook and read up on the 22 companies in our fund. If you want to get the play by play and stay up to date, I'd recommend following myself on Twitter and you can get up to date news and announcements there as well.

Subtitle: Today we break down various ways we deal with stress and the positive impact challenges they have on our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual states. Stress isn't bad. It's the only way you can grow. But if you don't frame it correctly, that won't happen. Exercise, journaling, meditation, drinking water, and finding a creative outlet are all ways you can improve your ability to get the benefits of stress. We discuss all of these topics as well as failure, circumstances, anxiety, balance, and more on this week's episode!   Summary: On today's episode, we dive deep on the ways we manage the stress and anxiety that comes with owning an agency. One of the best ways to view stressful situations from a different perspective is to exercise, and then approach the scenario. The endorphins that are released when you exercise help reset your mind and provide a more positive and clear position. It's important to nourish yourself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually while also releasing any stress in a healthy way. One of the main things that causes stress and anxiety in the workplace is the fear of failure. Often failure brings pain and shame, two things that no one ever wants. Although failure can be painful and it can seem counterintuitive, we must experience failure in order to succeed. Embrace failure, and become immune to the stress, anxiety, and emotions it can bring. There's no silver bullet that can eliminate all stress and anxiety, but we have seen the positive impact on our lives, and believe that there are healthy ways to deal with the stress and anxiety from the workplace.   Top 3 Curtain Pulls in this episode:    Exercise has a magical effect on stress. A runner's high is a brief, deeply relaxing state of euphoria that releases happy hormones into your brain that often eases stress and anxiety. Any kind of exercise can release these happy hormones, reducing stress and allowing for a clearer mind. It's like magic! “If there's a stressful situation and you go for a workout or a run, on the other side of it, you will see that situation much differently. It's magical.” Journal, meditate, and drink water. There are many ways to reduce stress and anxiety but journaling, prayer or meditation, and drinking water are some of the things that have had the greatest impact for the guys. Nourishing your body physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally as well as finding a way to release your anxiety in a healthy manner are key when trying to deal with and view your stress differently. “The healthier you are, the fuller you are physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally, the easier it is for you to be able to sit in those situations and be positive, do what you need to do, and think clearly.” Become immune to failure. Everyone avoids pain, it was programmed into us, and failure can often bring pain. This is why we often avoid failure. What we should do instead is look for the opportunities that failure provides and not allow ourselves as people to be defined by our failures. “The truth is, if you want to succeed at something, you have to fail at it. You're never going to do it on your first try.”   For more tips, discussion, and behind the scenes: Follow us on Instagram @AgencyPodcast Join our closed Facebook community for agency leaders   About The Guys:  Bob Hutchins: Founder of BuzzPlant, a digital agency that he ran from from 2000 -2017. He is also the author of 3 books. More on Bob:  Bob on LinkedIn twitter.com/BobHutchins instagram.com/bwhutchins Bob on Facebook Brad Ayres: Founder of Anthem Republic, an award-winning ad agency. Brad's knowledge has led some of the biggest brands in the world. Originally from Detroit, Brad is an OG in the ad agency world and has the wisdom and scars to prove it. Currently that knowledge is being applied to his boutique agency. More on Brad: Brad on LinkedIn Anthem Republic twitter.com/bradayres instagram.com/therealbradayres facebook.com/Bradayres Ken Ott: Co-Founder and Chief Growth Rebel of Metacake, an Ecommerce Growth Team for some of the world's most influential brands with a mission to Grow Brands That Matter. Ken is also an author, speaker, and was nominated for an Emmy for his acting on the Metacake Youtube Channel (not really). More on Ken:  Ken on LinkedIn Metacake - An Ecommerce Growth Team Growth Rebel TV twitter.com/iamKenOtt instagram.com/iamKenOtt facebook.com/iamKenOtt   Show Notes: [0:31] Bob opens this episode with a chat about coffee, lazy mornings, and . [3:27] Bob kicks off this week's topic by asking the guys, “What do you guys do and what can we recommend for other agency people to deal with their anxiety and stress? What are some methods and things that they can and should be doing?” [4:24] Ken discusses the benefits of being physically healthy and how exercise can change your perception of stressful situations. “The healthier you are, the fuller you are physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally, the easier it is for you to be able to sit in those situations and be positive, do what you need to do, and think clearly.” [6:12] Brad talks about how running helps his stress and anxiety. [12:56] Ken breaks down the importance of drinking water and the impact it can have on your brain's function and your ability to view and deal with stressful situations. “When you drink the amount of water you're supposed to drink, you feel and think completely differently.” [16:00] Bob talks about how journaling helps him prepare and reflect as well as the impact it has on his perspective in stressful situations. [20:33] Brad discusses how his feelings can influence how he perceives a situation and the importance of balance. “I'm trying to hold on to more truths, and rely on a nice balance. Again, your feelings are important, and they're valuable, and they're valid, but you know, they do change.” [23:22] Ken dives deep on feelings and circumstances and talks about the importance of seeing things for what they are and nothing more. “See things for what they are and nothing more.” [25:46] Bob talks about the importance of being slow to judge a situation. [27:25] Brad challenges himself and the listeners to become ok with being wrong. “I think sometimes we go around and we hold so much stress, because we want to feel like we can't be wrong or you can't fail.” [28:49] Ken talks about the importance of failure. “The truth is, if you want to succeed at something, you have to fail at it. You're never going to do it on your first try.” [30:09] Ken says that, “You have to become immune to failure in order to grow and succeed at anything” [32:50] Bob discusses another tactic to help manage stress and anxiety. “Another very important tactic for stress and anxiety is prayer, meditation, and deep breathing.” [36:15] Brad talks about how it is unhealthy and impossible to take on all of the stress and grief of the world and how that can cause anxiety. [39:45] Bob discusses the importance of having a creative outlet to release stress. “Edward O. Wilson, I think, was a British philosopher. His quote really explains what we were talking about. It's “The real problem of humanity is the following. We have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions and godlike technology.”” [43:21] Bob wraps up by saying, “What we're talking about is doing things that are human, specifically that only humans can do. So do more human things when you feel stress and anxiety.”

Edward O. Wilson gilt als seiner der wichtigsten Evolutionsbiologen der Welt. Schon vor Jahrzehnten provozierte er mit der Feststellung, dass menschliches Verhalten in wesentlichen Teilen aus dem Tierreich stammt und nichts mit Vernunft oder freiem Willen zu tun hat. Für Wilson ist der Mensch ein Tier mit etwas mehr Verstand. Gott sei für die Evolution nicht mehr notwendig, äußerte der Wissenschaftler immer wieder. Der Glaube sei lediglich ein biologischer Überlebensvorteil. Jetzt ist Wilson tot. Auch wenn er nicht auf Gott vertrauen wollte, konnte Wilson die Existenz Gottes ehrlicherweise nicht ganz ausschließen. Immerhin gibt es erhebliche Bedenken gegen eine rein zufällige Entstehung des Universums und Entwicklung des Lebens. Zwischenzeitlich weiß Wilson wohl, ob und was die Seele des Menschen nach seinem irdischen Tod erwartet.

Ep. 28 (Part 2 of 2) | David Loy, Zen teacher, scholar, and prolific author, reveals his acute understanding of the crises we face today, the psychology at the root of the problems, and how we can make our way forward in this in-depth discussion. He has adopted the term ecodharma to focus attention on the challenge Buddhism faces now: integrating personal transformation with global activism and social transformation. As David points out, the focus needs to be on this world, with transcendence being a metaphorical understanding but not an excuse to abandon the problems we and our planet face today.  Besides gaining great depth of knowledge from being a scholar and student of koans, David's insights come from a plethora of nondual experiences, which led David on a path of eco-action. Ecodharma asks: How does Buddhism need to change? How much is dwelling in emptiness becoming problematical in these challenging times? What's best for the Earth? Everyone says practice, practice, practice…when is the performance? Is evolutionary pressure going to create a new way of living sustainably? Recorded February 22, 2020.  “When your sense of separation dissipates, it becomes not what's in it for me, but what can I do to help make this a better world for everybody?” Note: Regrettably 4 minutes of the recording were irretrievably lost at minute 21:26, but thankfully, the recording resumes just as Roger succinctly sums up the previous minutes of conversation. Also, this podcast was recorded live and includes, at times, some extraneous noises in the background. Please excuse them -- we felt the conversation was very valuable and well worth sharing with our audience. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do. (For Apple Podcast users, https://deeptransformation.io/david-loy-2-bodhisattva-to-ecosattva-integrating-personal-practice-and-global-activism/ (click here to view the complete show notes on the episode page.)) Topics & Time Stamps - Part 2The role of technology, moving into an age of virtual reality, and the creation of supernormal stimuli (01:41) Ecodharma: addressing the need for a new understanding of practice and walking the bodhisattva/ecosattva path (04:37)  Keeping “don't know” mind in the face of the eco-crisis (09:57) How can Buddhism contribute to facing the critical issues of our time? (10:54) The Extinction Rebellion, a grassroots direct action movement (11:49) The election of Trump has highlighted our problems in making them worse (15:16) The problem of complacency (17:24) What signifies that one has started to walk the bodhisattva path? (19:42) Desire versus craving (21:26) Karma yoga and not being attached to the outcome (22:14) The cycle of withdrawal and return common to those people who have contributed the most to humankind (23:45) The deepest challenge of our practice is integrating the knowledge that everything is perfect, but also knowing action is needed to improve things (26:36) Evolutionary psychology, the evolution of religion, and what we need to do today (28:18) What socially engaged Buddhism has to contribute (34:02) The challenge of the gnostic intermediary to transmit a wisdom tradition across cultures and across time (34:59) Resources & References - Part 2https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/eo-wilson-conservation-legend-90-save-space-for-nature-save-planet (Edward O. Wilson), aka the Darwin of the 21st century Guhyapati, founder of the https://www.ecodharma.com (Eco-Dharma Centre) in northeast Spain David Loy and Guhyapati, https://oneearthsangha.org/articles/remaking-our-dharma/ (Remaking Our Dharma: Expanding the Scope of Ecodharma) David Loy, co-founder of the https://rmerc.org (Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center) David Loy, "https://cetr.net/en/the-bodhisattva-path-in-the-trump-era/ (The Bodhisattva Path in the Trump Era)"  https://fridaysforfuture.org/ (Greta Thunberg and the School Strike for Climate)...

Author Matthew Alper joins me to discuss his book The "God" Part of the Brain and why and how humanity came to believe in the myth that an afterlife exists. Get his book on Amazon. Is Man the product of a God...or is "God" the product of human evolution?  From the dawn of our species, every human culture―no matter how isolated―has believed in some form of a spiritual realm. According to author Matthew Alper, this is no mere coincidence but rather due to the fact that humans, as a species, are genetically predisposed to believe in the universal concepts of a god, a soul and an afterlife. This instinct to believe is the result of an evolutionary adaptation―a coping mechanism―that emerged in our species to help us survive our unique and otherwise debilitating awareness of death. Spiritual seekers and atheists alike will be compelled and transformed by Matthew Alper's classic study of science and religion. The 'God' Part of the Brain has gained critical acclaim from some of the world's leading scientists, secular humanists, and theologians, and is as a must read for anyone who has pondered the question of God's existence, as well as the meaning of our own. Praise for The "God" Part of the Brain "This cult classic in many ways parallels Rene Descartes' search for reliable and certain knowledge...Drawing on such disciplines as philosophy, psychology, and biology, Alper argues that belief in a spiritual realm is an evolutionary coping method that developed to help humankind deal with the fear of death...Highly recommended."― Library Journal "I very much enjoyed the account of your spiritual journey and believe it would make excellent reading for every college student - the resultant residence-hall debates would be the best part of their education. It often occurs to me that if, against all odds, there is a judgmental God and heaven, it will come to pass that when the pearly gates open, those who had the valor to think for themselves will be escorted to the head of the line, garlanded, and given their own personal audience." ― Edward O. Wilson, two-time Pulitzer Prize-Winner "This is an essential book for those in search of a scientific understanding of man's spiritual nature. Matthew Alper navigates the reader through a labyrinth of intriguing questions and then offers undoubtedly clear answers that lead to a better understanding of our objective reality." ― Elena Rusyn, MD, PhD; Gray Laboratory; Harvard Medical School "What a wonderful book you have written. It was not only brilliant and provocative but also revolutionary in its approach to spirituality as an inherited trait."― Arnold Sadwin, MD, former chief of Neuropsychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania "A lively manifesto...For the discipline's specific application to the matter at hand, I've seen nothing that matches the fury of The 'God' Part of the Brain, which perhaps explains why it's earned something of a cult following." ― Salon.com Share your thoughts and opinions! Join our new group chat on Telegram - https://t.me/mysteriousradio Visit our home on the web: https://www.mysteriousradio.com Follow us on Instagram @mysteriousradio Follow us on TikTok mysteriousradioTikTok Follow us on Twitter @mysteriousradio Follow us on Pinterest pinterest.com/mysteriousradio Like us on Facebook Facebook.com/mysteriousradio Mysterious Radio is starting a spin off podcast called Paranormal Fears! If you love to hear a sh*t load of in-depth interviews that are ONLY about supernatural phenomena this is your home! New shows are being produced now and will start releasing at the end of this month! Follow 'Paranormal Fears' on any podcast app or Apple Podcasts. Check Out Mysterious Radio! (copy the link to share with your friends and family via text Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Matthew Alper joins me to discuss his book The "God" Part of the Brain and why and how humanity came to believe in the myth that an afterlife exists. Get his book on Amazon. Is Man the product of a God...or is "God" the product of human evolution?  From the dawn of our species, every human culture―no matter how isolated―has believed in some form of a spiritual realm. According to author Matthew Alper, this is no mere coincidence but rather due to the fact that humans, as a species, are genetically predisposed to believe in the universal concepts of a god, a soul and an afterlife. This instinct to believe is the result of an evolutionary adaptation―a coping mechanism―that emerged in our species to help us survive our unique and otherwise debilitating awareness of death. Spiritual seekers and atheists alike will be compelled and transformed by Matthew Alper's classic study of science and religion. The 'God' Part of the Brain has gained critical acclaim from some of the world's leading scientists, secular humanists, and theologians, and is as a must read for anyone who has pondered the question of God's existence, as well as the meaning of our own. Praise for The "God" Part of the Brain "This cult classic in many ways parallels Rene Descartes' search for reliable and certain knowledge...Drawing on such disciplines as philosophy, psychology, and biology, Alper argues that belief in a spiritual realm is an evolutionary coping method that developed to help humankind deal with the fear of death...Highly recommended."― Library Journal "I very much enjoyed the account of your spiritual journey and believe it would make excellent reading for every college student - the resultant residence-hall debates would be the best part of their education. It often occurs to me that if, against all odds, there is a judgmental God and heaven, it will come to pass that when the pearly gates open, those who had the valor to think for themselves will be escorted to the head of the line, garlanded, and given their own personal audience." ― Edward O. Wilson, two-time Pulitzer Prize-Winner "This is an essential book for those in search of a scientific understanding of man's spiritual nature. Matthew Alper navigates the reader through a labyrinth of intriguing questions and then offers undoubtedly clear answers that lead to a better understanding of our objective reality." ― Elena Rusyn, MD, PhD; Gray Laboratory; Harvard Medical School "What a wonderful book you have written. It was not only brilliant and provocative but also revolutionary in its approach to spirituality as an inherited trait."― Arnold Sadwin, MD, former chief of Neuropsychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) We are in a time of great transition. The climate crisis, the pandemic, war, injustice, racism: they're all pressing on us to live in a different way. And if you live with a peaceful heart, the point is not to let your heart get hardened. Don't turn your gaze away. But see another possibility—see with the great heart of compassion. My teacher Ajahn Chah said, "We human beings are constantly in combat, at war to escape the fact of being so limited by so many circumstances we cannot control. But instead of escaping, we continue to create suffering, waging war with evil, waging war with good, waging war with what is too small, waging war with what is too big, waging war with what is too short or too long, or right or wrong, courageously carrying on the battle. It's time to stop the war. " The sociobiologist Edward O. Wilson said, "The real problem of humanity is the following: we have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and god-like technology." The first response is tend the wounds, feed the hungry, and stand up for peace in whatever way you can. But there is also an inner response needed. We know where war starts—it starts in the human heart. We must make the heart a zone of peace. Set your compass to your highest intention. Something in us knows there is another way.

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) We are in a time of great transition. The climate crisis, the pandemic, war, injustice, racism: they're all pressing on us to live in a different way. And if you live with a peaceful heart, the point is not to let your heart get hardened. Don't turn your gaze away. But see another possibility—see with the great heart of compassion. My teacher Ajahn Chah said, "We human beings are constantly in combat, at war to escape the fact of being so limited by so many circumstances we cannot control. But instead of escaping, we continue to create suffering, waging war with evil, waging war with good, waging war with what is too small, waging war with what is too big, waging war with what is too short or too long, or right or wrong, courageously carrying on the battle. It's time to stop the war. " The sociobiologist Edward O. Wilson said, "The real problem of humanity is the following: we have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and god-like technology." The first response is tend the wounds, feed the hungry, and stand up for peace in whatever way you can. But there is also an inner response needed. We know where war starts—it starts in the human heart. We must make the heart a zone of peace. Set your compass to your highest intention. Something in us knows there is another way.

Subscribe to Quotomania on Simplecast or search for Quotomania on your favorite podcast app!E.O. Wilson, in full Edward Osborne Wilson, (born June 10, 1929, Birmingham, Ala., U.S.—died Dec. 26, 2021, Burlington, Mass.), was a U.S. biologist. He received a Ph.D. from Harvard University, where he taught from 1956. Recognized as the world's leading authority on ants, he discovered their use of pheromones for communication. His The Insect Societies (1971) was the definitive treatment of the subject. In 1975 he published Sociobiology, a highly controversial and influential study of the genetic basis of social behavior in which he claimed that even a characteristic such as unselfish generosity may be genetically based and may have evolved through natural selection, that preservation of the gene rather than the individual is the focus of evolutionary strategy, and that the essentially biological principles on which animal societies are based apply also to human social behavior. In On Human Nature (1978, Pulitzer Prize) he explored sociobiology's implications in regard to human aggression, sexuality, and ethics. With Bert Hölldobler he wrote the major study The Ants (1990, Pulitzer Prize). In The Diversity of Life (1992) he examined how the world's species became diverse and the massive extinctions caused by 20th-century human activities. In Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge (1998) he proposed that all of existence can be organized and understood in accordance with a few fundamental natural laws. Wilson's other books included The Social Conquest of Earth (2012) and Half-Earth: Our Planet's Fight for Life (2016). Naturalist (1994) is an autobiography.From https://www.britannica.com/summary/Edward-O-Wilson. For more information about E.O. Wilson:“E.O. Wilson - Of Ants and Men”: https://www.pbs.org/video/eo-wilson-ants-and-men-full-episode/“The Social Conquest of Earth”: https://wwnorton.com/books/The-Social-Conquest-of-Earth/“E.O. Wilson, a Pioneer of Evolutionary Biology, Dies at 92”: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/27/science/eo-wilson-dead.htmlPhoto by Sage Ross: https://flic.kr/p/3txCqE

Today Ellen and Jennifer are going to be doing a book review episode of Biophilia by Edward O. Wilson. Ellen learned of this book from Her sister, who's a biologist and works in conservation. She knows Ellen has always had a fascination with Ants, and E.O. Wilson here's specialty was entomology, particularly with regards to the study of ants. But this book is not his main “Ant” book, this book is considered his “most personal” work, reflecting on what he feels to be the important and intrinsic connection humans have to the natural world, and why it is important we realize such. Jennifer had not heard of this book before reading it for this episode. She is just ok on the subject of ants but she is very interested in how to unweave rainbows. ⭐Why Stories From the Earth? Mankind's relationship to the natural world is as diverse and dynamic as each individual plant, animal, mineral, and piece of geography. There are many ways that we can engage with our living planet, be it through herbalism, gardening, hiking and other explorations, meditation and observation, and even artistic expressions. There are many ways for us to connect, and it is important to do so, as the human species is not a separate entity from the whole web of life. Each takes their own path. This series explores some of the many ways in which people may weave a tapestry of meaning in coexistence and mutuality with what surrounds us, these are Stories From the Earth.

This week we're kicking off a special three-part series on ants! They may be small but there is just so much to talk about with these creatures! In the first part of this series, we discuss eusociality, Edward O. Wilson, leafcutter ants, and more. If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy where we sell stickers, postcards, and hand-made needle-felted ornaments. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a rating and review. To stay up to date and see our weekly episode illustrations, make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter. Beyond Blathers is hosted and produced by Olivia deBourcier and Sofia Osborne, with art by Olivia deBourcier and music by Max Hoosier. This podcast is not associated with Animal Crossing or Nintendo, we just love this game.

Our guest this week is Michael Mauboussin. Michael is the head of consilient research at Counterpoint Global. Before joining Counterpoint Global in January 2020, Michael was director of research at BlueMountain Capital Management and prior to that held research leadership roles at Credit Suisse and Legg Mason Capital Management. Michael is the author of three books including The Success Equation: Untangling Skill and Luck in Business, Sports, and Investing and is also coauthor with Alfred Rappaport of Expectations Investing: Reading Stock Prices for Better Returns. He has been an adjunct professor of finance at Columbia Business School since 1993 and is on the faculty of the Heilbrunn Center for Graham & Dodd Investing. Michael is also chairman emeritus of the board of trustees of the Santa Fe Institute. He received his bachelor's degree from Georgetown University.BackgroundBioThe Success Equation: Untangling Skill and Luck in Business, Sports, and Investing, by Michael MauboussinExpectations Investing: Reading Stock Prices for Better Returns, by Michael Mauboussin and Alfred RappaportMore Than You Know: Finding Financial Wisdom in Unconventional Places, by Michael MauboussinConsilienceConsilience: The Unity of Knowledge, by Edward O. Wilson“Charlie Munger's System of Mental Models: How to Think Your Way to Success,” by Andrew McVagh, mymentalmodels.info.com, Aug. 7, 2018.“Increasing Returns and the New World of Business,” by W. Brian Arthur, harvardbusinessreview.com, July-August 1996.Santa Fe Institute“Why Foxes Make Better Decisions Than Hedgehogs,” by Kevin Sookocheff, sookocheff.com, July 15, 2021.Jonathan Baron, Professor, University of PennsylvaniaActive Fund Success“Turn and Face the Strange: Overcoming Barriers to Change in Sports and Investing,” by Michael Mauboussin and Dan Callahan, morganstanley.com, Sept. 8, 2021.“Dispersion and Alpha Conversion: How Dispersion Creates the Opportunity to Express Skill,” by Michael Mauboussin and Dan Callahan, morganstanley.com, April 14, 2020.Fundamental Law of Active Management“The ‘Paradox of Skill' Adds to Active Management Woes,” by Christine Idzelis, institutionalinvestor.com, Sept. 17, 2020.Triumph and Tragedy in Mudville: A Lifelong Passion for Baseball, by Stephen Jay Gould“Looking for Easy Games in Bonds,” by Michael Mauboussin, bluemountaincapital.com, April 16, 2019.“Do Individual Day Traders Make Money? Evidence From Taiwan,” by Brad Barber, Yi-Tsung Lee, Yu-Jane Liu, and Terrance Odean, Berkeley.edu, May 2004.Expectations InvestingCreating Shareholder Value: A Guide for Managers and Investors, by Alfred Rappaport“Market-Expected Return on Investment: Bridging Accounting and Valuation,” by Michael Mauboussin and Dan Callahan, morganstanely.com, April 14, 2021.Security Analysis course taught by Michael Mauboussin at Columbia Business School“The Math of Value and Growth: Growth, Return on Capital, and the Discount Rate,” by Michael Mauboussin and Dan Callahan, morganstanely.com, June 9, 2020.“Public to Private Equity in the United States: A Long-Term Look,” by Michael Mauboussin and Dan Callahan, morganstanley.com, Aug. 4, 2020.“How the Parting of Two Market Forces Helped Spur the Equity Rally,” by Michael Mauboussin, ft.com, Feb. 8, 2021.Business Quality and Capital Allocation“Thoughts on Cost of Capital and Buffet's $1 Test--Part 1,” by John Huber, sabercapitalmgt.com, Oct. 30, 2017.“Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)--Michael Mauboussin on Investment Concepts,” anthenarium.com.“Michael Mauboussin on Capital Allocation and Value Creation,” anthenarium.com, Nov. 29, 2019.“Chancellor: Tech Growth Comes at Irrational Price,” by Edward Chancellor, reuters.com, Sept. 9, 2021.“Categorizing for Clarity: Cash Flow Statement Adjustments to Improve Insight,” by Michael Mauboussin and Dan Callahan, morganstanley.com, Oct. 6, 2021.Other and Recommended ReadingAswath Damodaran, Professor of Finance, Stern School of BusinessThe Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness, by Morgan HouselThe Warren Buffett Way, by Robert HagstromWarren Buffett: Inside the Ultimate Money Mind, by Robert HagstromRicher, Wiser, Happier: How the World's Greatest Inventors Win in Markets and Life, by William Green

Hace unos días lamentábamos la muerte de Edward O. Wilson, uno de los grandes biólogos del siglo XX y uno de los padres de la geobiología de islas junto a Robert McArthur. Además Wilson es quien popularizó el término biodiversidad y su importancia para comprender cómo funcionan los ecosistemas. Decía que España era la number one en biodiversidad, el país europeo que más tenía. Que cualquier naturalista o estudiante de biología debería estudiar el país más rico en biodiversidad del viejo continente, el nuestro. Y con sana envidia nos decía que era un gran tesoro a preservar porque era el momento de estar orgullosos de nuestro medio ambiente, de nuestra biodiversidad. A él dedicamos el Planeta Vivo de hoy con el descubrimiento de una nueva mariposa nocturna exclusiva de Madrid i Andalucía, cuyo hábitat suele ser los bosques maduros, sobre todo los de robles y encinas.   Escuchar audio

00:43 Wie Zuger Pioniere Pflanzenabfälle zu Kohle verarbeiten und damit Böden verbessern und das Klima schützen. 08:07 Meldungen - Nachruf auf den grossen Biologen Edward O. Wilson - Neue Fossilienfundstelle in Australien mit extrem detailreichen Versteinerungen - Cellulose-Hülle schützt Früchte und Gemüse vor dem Verrotten 18:55 Wie Holz zu Hightech-Material wird.

How A Former Microsoft Exec Mastered The Perfect Slice—Using Science Who doesn't love pizza? It's a magical combination of sauce, cheese, crust, and maybe even a topping or two. Depending on where you eat it, the ratio of sauce and cheese and toppings changes: Neapolitan, NY Style, and Chicago Deep Dish each have a slightly different recipe. And different methods of baking impart their signature flavor on the end result—whether that's coal, wood, or gas-fired ovens. Nearly every country in the world has some type of variation on the classic. Author Nathan Myhrvold visited over 250 pizzerias all over the world to appreciate their differences. Then he made over 12,000 pizzas, using physics and chemistry to tweak each one slightly. Myhrvold and his co-author, chef Francisco Migoya wrote all about the gourmand experiment in a three-volume, 35-pound set of beautifully illustrated and painstakingly researched books. Ira talks with Nathan Myhrvold, former CTO at Microsoft, founder of Intellectual Ventures and Modernist Cuisine about his discoveries and his most recent book, Modernist Pizza. E.O. Wilson's Indelible Mark On Ecology Ecologist and ant biologist Edward O. Wilson (often called E. O. Wilson) died December 26, at the age of 92. Though he was known for his study of ants and their social behavior, his impact extended much further—from sociobiology, the study of the influence of genetics on behavior, to the way science was taught and understood. His writing twice won the Pulitzer Prize. Wilson appeared on Science Friday many times. In this short remembrance of Wilson, Ira replays selections from past conversations with the scientist, recorded between 2006 and 2013.   The Fossil—And Family—Records Of Richard Leakey Paleoanthropologist Richard Leakey died on January 2 at the age of 77. The Kenyan conservationist and fossil hunter was the son of paleoanthropologists Louis and Mary Leakey, who helped redefine the early parts of the human family tree. Richard was part of the team that discovered ‘Turkana Boy,' a Homo erectus skeleton—one of the most complete early hominin skeletons ever found. In later years, he was the director of the National Museum of Kenya, the head of the Kenya Wildlife Service, helped found a political party, and led the Kenyan Civil Service in the midst of an anti-corruption campaign. In this edited interview from 2011, Leakey describes his work in the field, his famous fossil-hunting lineage, and his desire to convince skeptics of the reality of human evolution.  

Has sociobiology been vindicated? ... Why the term ‘evolutionary psychology' survived ... Is there room for free will in a modern scientific world view? ... Science, religion, and “provisional deism” ... Is the “theory of intelligent design” even a theory? ... How religion informed Ed's approach to science ... Facing death without hope of an afterlife ... How Ed reconciled work and family ...

Welcome to YGDOT 2-0-2-2! Happy New Year, Nature Nerds! We're starting off this year with a remembrance of the life and works of Edward O. Wilson, then Jen takes us on a twisting, turning journey in the Kingdom of Tonga. Organization to Support: www.islandconservation.org We work together with local communities, government management agencies, and conservation organizations on islands with the greatest potential for preventing the extinction of globally threatened species.

Based on Teddy Roosevelt, Edward O Wilson, Wayne Dyer, etc.

Demetri Kofinas is interested in looking beyond the epiphenomena to find out what's really driving change. Rather than accept the superficial, popular narrative around current events, he challenges the consensus and explores novel solutions to complex problems. Demetri is the host of Hidden Forces, a podcast that uses a financial and cultural lens to make connections among disciplines and challenge today's popular narratives.  On this episode of The Wiggin Sessions, Demetri joins me to discuss how he chooses guests for Hidden Forces and describe how technology platforms like podcasting facilitate the democratization of ideas. Demetri shares what he learned from his interview with Google CEO Eric Schmidt around artificial intelligence and the problem of goal optimization, explaining how social media channels with a business model based on advertising are incentivized for outrage. Listen in to understand how a high speed of change impacts society and learn how to maintain your humanity and sustain an open mind as you uncover the hidden forces that shape our changing world. Key Takeaways   Demetri's background as a media entrepreneur and financial analyst What technology platforms allow for the democratization of ideas  How Demetri chooses podcast guests who look beyond epiphenomena to what's really driving change  Demetri's take on the influence we have as individuals and why we're on the verge of political realignment in the US What Demetri learned from his conversation with Google CEO Eric Schmidt around AI and the problem of goal optimization Why social media platforms with a business model based on advertising are optimized for outrage Edward O. Wilson's concepts of consilience and eusociality How the human desire to do meaningful work is fueling the Great Resignation The costs associated with navigating a high speed of change The pros and cons of Demetri's open-minded approach to Hidden Forces  Connect with Demetri Kofinas Hidden Forces Podcast  Demetri on Twitter Connect with Addison Wiggin Consilience Financial Be sure to follow The Wiggin Sessions on your socials. You can find me on— Facebook @thewigginsessions Instagram @thewigginsessions Twitter @WigginSessions Resources  5-Minute Forecast The Meaning of Human Existence by Edward O. Wilson  The Daily Reckoning  Kurt Richebacher  Mobs, Messiahs and Markets: Surviving the Public Spectacle in Finance and Politics by Bill Bonner and Lila Rajiva  Empire of Debt: The Rise of an Epic Financial Crisis by Will Bonner and Addison Wiggin The Demise of the Dollar … and Why It's Great for Your Investments by Addison Wiggin Hans-Hermann Hoppe Financial Reckoning Day: Surviving the Soft Depression of the 21st Century by William Bonner and Addison Wiggin Richard Duncan Substack Theodore Roosevelt's ‘The Man in the Arena' Capital Account with Lauren Lyster Mark Moss on The Wiggin Sessions EP030 Market Disruptors Live Tristan Harris Tristan Harris on The Joe Rogan Experience The Social Dilemma Eric Schmidt on Hidden Forces EP218 A World Only Lit by Fire: The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance by William Manchester Ray Kurzweil Plato at the Googleplex: Why Philosophy Won't Go Away by Rebecca Goldstein Rebecca Goldstein on Hidden Forces EP069 ‘A Collective Mass Refusal to Work in Poor Conditions Is Driving the Labor Shortage' in Business Insider A Most Violent Year Speed Limits: Where Time Went and Why We Have So Little Left by Mark C. Taylor Land of Desire: Merchants, Power and the Rise of a New American Culture by William R. Leach

In this episode, Geoff Allen speaks with Tom Beakbane about his new book, How to Understand Everything. Consilience: A New Way to See the World. Geoff and Tom delve into the core themes of the book – the neurobiology of humans and other organisms, how the brain constructs and interprets the world, and why we must frame everything in terms of brain science, in order to ‘understand' everything. In a nutshell, Tom claims that we must understand brains in order to understand reality – and human knowledge about reality. Geoff and Tom also discuss: Tom's academic background; Tom's career in marketing and entrepreneurship; activities that are ‘scientific' versus ‘businesslike'; pointified labels for human activities; the need to ‘brand' an idea; our own labels (‘Consilience' and ‘Extrapolator'); the history of consilience (William Whewell and Edward O. Wilson); the unity of knowledge; convergence across multiple perspectives and disciplines; how social interactions shape our conception of reality; the metaphysics of ‘reality' from the standpoint of neurophysiology; the metaphysics of mathematics; the incredible effectiveness of mathematics; instances of the Fibonacci series (plant leaves, snail shells and spiral galaxies); ‘bottom-up' explanations; complexity and complex systems (brains, hurricanes and pandemics); the neurobiology of consciousness; the evolutionary function of consciousness; whether consciousness has been explained (or is explainable) by empirical science; life history and phenomenal consciousness; how philosophy can engage with empirical science and fill in the gaps; the future of philosophy and philosophical debates; and other topics. Tom Beakbane is president of Beakbane: Brand Strategies and Communications, a company he launched in 1986 to capitalise on digital technologies. Tom and his team have delivered over 20,000 projects to Fortune 500 customers in a wide variety of industries including pharmaceuticals, sexual health, nutrition, education, grocery, industrial and high-tech products. Tom's journey to resurrect the concept of consilience began when he tried to understand why textbook explanations of human behaviour did not account for the techniques routinely used by marketing communications and political operatives. Also he observed that textbook psychology did not explain the interpersonal dynamics he observed while providing services to his company's clients. He realised that by weaving together developments on the frontlines of biology, physics and computing and reconceptualising human behaviour as an emergent system it was possible to explain the nature of understanding in ways that are all-embracing.  Tom has an honours degree in biochemistry and neurophysiology from Durham University in England. *** Follow Extrapolator on social media for all the latest news: instagram.com/extrapolatorpod facebook.com/extrapolatorpod linkedin.com/company/extrapolator

Love and belonging aren't things we talk about much in medicine.  But they're irreducible needs of humans.  Join Rebecca Lauderdale, MD, for an introduction to the burgeoning science of human flourishing, and why we as physicians can benefit from understanding it. Transcript Here Resources: The Gifts of Imperfection, by Brene Brown, PhDThe Meaning of Human Existence, by Edward O. Wilson, PhDPERMA Theory of Well-beingCharacter Strengths and Virtues, A Handbook and Classification by Martin Seligman, PhD, and Christopher Peterson, PhDLearned Optimism by Martin Seligman, PhD"The Journey" in Dream Work by Mary OliverMusic Used with Permission:Intro "Death Dance" by LuftmenschOutro: "Crossing the Rubicon" by Jakob Ahlbom

Wilson is a sophisticated and marvelously humane writer. His vision is a liberating one, and a reader of this splendid book comes away with a sense of the kinship that exists among the people, animals, and insects that share the planet. (New Yorker 20041219) Compellingly interesting and enormously important...The most stimulating, the most provocative, and the most illuminating work of nonfiction I have read in some time. --William McPherson (Washington Post Book World 20050301) A work of high intellectual daring...Here is an accomplished biologist explaining, in notably clear and unprevaricating language, what he thinks his subject now has to offer to the understanding of man and society...The implications of Wilson's thesis are rather considerable, for if true, no system of political, social, religious or ethical thought can afford to ignore it. --Nicholas Wade (New Republic 20071124) Twenty-five years after its first publication, Harvard University Press has re-released Edward O. Wilson's classic work, On Human Nature. A double Pulitzer Prize winner, Wilson is a writer of effortless grace and stylish succinctness and this is one of his finest, most important books...[A] highly influential, elegantly written book. --Robin McKie (The Observer ) A seminal, groundbreaking, informative, thought-provoking, enduringly valuable, and highly recommended read. (Bookwatch )

"The Meaning of Human Existence" by Edward O. Wilson (2014) (http://bit.ly/3bZGkZm) "Selfish activity within the group provides competitive advantage but is commonly destructive to the group as a whole. Working in the opposite direction from individual level selection is group selection — group versus group. When an individual is cooperative and altruistic, this reduces his advantage in competition to a comparable degree with other members but increases the survival and reproduction rate of the group as a whole. In a nutshell, individual selection favors what we call sin and group selection favors virtue. The result is the internal conflict of conscience that afflicts all but psychopaths..." (p. 179). References: Edward O. Wilson (https://eowilsonfoundation.org/e-o-wilson/) Vox Conversations: Neoliberalism and its discontents (http://apple.co/3cOKnqI) Ezra Klein (https://twitter.com/ezraklein) Wendy Brown (https://polisci.berkeley.edu/people/person/wendy-brown) Noah Smith (https://twitter.com/Noahpinion) "Why humans run the world" TED Talk by Yuval Noah Harari (https://bit.ly/3qWx0tn) Yuval Noah Harari (https://twitter.com/harari_yuval) Michael Lipset, PhD of PassTell Stories (http://www.michaellipset.com/) Connect: Twitter (https://twitter.com/mjcraw) Website (https://www.mjcraw.com) Music from Digi G'Alessio CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 (https://bit.ly/2IyV71i)

This episode of the Ground Shots Podcast is a conversation between Kelly Moody and Gabe Crawford.   We haven't done an episode together since we were on the Colorado Trail this past summer. So, we wanted to talk about the research we have been doing since we got off of the trail, and while hermiting a bit in our bell tent camp along a riparian corridor, outside of Durango, Colorado. We've been thinking a lot about what land tending means, and definitions of ‘wildness,' and ‘wilderness' since hiking the trail, and wanted to spend some time looking into the literature out there on conservation, ecology and agriculture. We've only touched the surface with our research, but wanted to talk about it on air with ya'll here, and connect some distant tendrils of what we're finding through conversation. Above all, our goal has been to try to understand why anthropogenic (human tended and co-created) landscapes are ignored in scientific literature, hence why ‘wild-tending' seems far-fetched to some folks. And, we want to understand the deeper origins of the invasion biology field of conversation and how it may be connected to ethnocentrism, racism, unexamined colonialist assumptions in the fields of history and science, and more. Since this episode was recorded and edited, we have migrated to where my family is in southern Virginia for the rest of the winter and are trying to adjust to a different culture, climate and navigating the pandemic without public land.   In this episode of the podcast, we talk about:   the oppressive colonizing force of the Christian church institution in Europe and how this influenced the suppression of land based spirituality some etymology of ‘heretic,' ‘heathen,' ‘villan,' and ‘pagan' how the disregard for historic anthropogenic landscapes is connected to the obsession with ‘pristine' ecology and ‘wilderness' notions how Eurocentric ideas about agriculture influenced what colonists saw as ‘uncivilized' or ‘cultivated' on turtle island and how these ethnocentric biases ignored anthropogenic landscapes the white supremacy inherent in the western scientific interpretation of human cultivation, land management and indigenous influence on ecology biases in the historical accounts of indigenous cultures and the landscapes of Turtle Island, South America, etc. by European explorers yet many of these accounts are used to determine ecological baselines in conservation goals some of the origins of emotive, moral and value based language in invasive biology and conservation fields the roots of why conservationism is wary to include indigenous peoples in its preservation of ‘pristine wilderness' and how the creation of baselines that doesn't include indigenous land management practices, even though the ecological baselines that might be their goals were anthropogenic landscapes the history of national parks extirpating natives off of their land in order to ‘preserve' an idea of ‘wilderness' and how they continue to ignore how the humans there were a part of creating and managing the landscapes the affluence associated with conservation culture and the western ideas of the museumification of ‘pristine land' the misinformation in the academic literature of invasion biology created through confirmation biases and disproven theories continuing to be referenced as facts   Links: A slew of resources related to what we chatted about on the podcast can be found below. Subscribe to our email newsletter, found at the bottom of this link section, for updates on when we will be offering some classes related to these topics. “Rambunctious Garden : Saving Nature in a Post-Wild World” by Emma Marris “Beyond the War on Invasive Species” by Tao Orion “Keeping it Living: : Traditions of Plant Use and Cultivation on the Northwest Coast of North America” by Nancy Turner “The Burning Times” by Jeanne Kalogridis Southwest Colorado Wildflowers entry on Triteleia grandiflora (Wild Hyacinth, Large-flowered Onion), where the botanists mention the likelihood that the Utes brought it through trade from the Pacific Northwest and planted it to eat, given it is a very disjunct species from where it is normally found “The Ecology of Invasions by Animals and Plants” by Charles Elton “Charles S. Elton and the Dissociation of Invasion Ecology from the Rest of Ecology” by Mark Davis “Don't Judge Species on Their Origins” by Mark Davis and Matthew K. Chew “1491": New Revelations of the Americas before Columbus” by Charles Mann ECOLOGISTS, ENVIRONMENTALISTS, EXPERTS, AND THE INVASION OF THE ‘SECOND GREATEST THREAT' by Matthew K. Chew “The rise and fall of biotic nativeness: a historical perspective” by Matthew K. Chew “Invasions: the trail behind, the path ahead, and a test of a disturbing idea” by Angela Moles "Is rapid evolution common in introduced plant species?” by Angela Moles Torreya Guardians website: “Assisted Migration (Assisted Colonization, Managed Relocation, Translocation) and Rewilding of Plants and Animals in an Era of Rapid Climate Change” “Quantifying Threats to Imperiled Species in the United States: Assessing the relative importance of habitat destruction, alien species, pollution, overexploitation, and disease” by David Wilcove (this article is routinely cited as the reference for invasive species being the second greatest threat to biodiversity when it doesn't even say that, alongside Edward O. Wilson's 1992 book, “The Diversity of Life”) “Invasion Biology : Critique of a Pseudoscience” by David Theodoropoulos “Environmental determinism”: This is a wikipedia article on the history of environmental determinism in the contest of western colonialism and how this philosophy was used to justify abuses to human rights. “How conservation became colonialism” BY ALEXANDER ZAITCHIK “Forgotten Fires : Native Americans and the Transient Wilderness” by Omer C. Stewart   Call the podcast and leave us a message (you give us permission to potentially air it on the podcast): 1-434-233-0097   Support the podcast on Patreon to contribute monthly to our grassroots self-funding of this project  For one time donations to support this work: Paypal : paypal.me/petitfawn VENMO: @kelly-moody-6 Cashapp: cash.app/$groundshotsproject     Our website with an archive of podcast episodes, educational resources, past travelogues and more: http://www.ofsedgeandsalt.com  Our Instagram pages: @goldenberries / @groundshotspodcast Join the Ground Shots Podcast Facebook Group to discuss the episodes Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on the Ground Shots Project Theme music: 'Sweat and Splinters' by Mother Marrow Interstitial Music: “Big Ivy” by the Resonant Rouges Hosted by: Kelly Moody Produced by: Kelly Moody and Gabe Crawford