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We like to think of ourselves as highly evolved creatures. But if we are evolution's greatest creation, why are we so badly designed? We have retinas that face backward, the stump of a tail, and way too many bones in our wrists. We must find vitamins and nutrients in our diets that other animals simply make for themselves. Millions of us can't reproduce successfully without help from modern science. We have nerves that take bizarre paths, muscles that attach to nothing, and lymph nodes that do more harm than good. And that's just the beginning of the story.

Welcome to the podcast where the genuine stories of guests take center stage, offering insights into the people behind the science, their journeys, and aspirations. Uncovering the Trials and Errors. I'm Kasia Kuzmicz-Kowalska, a recent PhD graduate, driven by a passion for both science and storytelling. Join me and my guests on a journey Beyond Academia. Expect a candid exchange of experiences, invaluable advice and a deep dive into the advantages and challenges of various career paths. Allow yourself to be inspired! New episodes drop every 3rd Monday. Music&sound engineering: Lukasz Kowalski

Tras el éxito de Y el cerebro creó al hombre, Destino incorpora dos clásicos de Antonio Damasio. Publicado originalmente en 1994, El error de Descartes es un libro de referencia en la literatura sobre ciencia y filosofía. ¿Y cuál es el error de Descartes? Pues creer que la mente existe de...

Do your impulsive thoughts and actions bring only trouble? Do you often grab your head muttering, “What was I thinking?” There is a reason: Our first, instinctual thoughts and actions are usually irrational and self-sabotaging. Discipline Your Thoughts will tell you why and also how can you correct it.

Host Lucien Graves dissects the hidden architecture of clinical catastrophe, revealing how minor missteps in healthcare settings chain together into devastating outcomes. Each episode examines how small errors cascade through complex medical systems, turning routine care into tragedy. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Look closely at almost anything and you’ll find data—lots of it. But when you push past the calculations, what are all those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? CNN’s Harry Enten is on a mission to find out. Harry teases out big ideas like what accents say about where we live, how much money it takes to be happy, and whether the U.S. should finally switch to the metric system.

A podcast on climate change and the climate emergency with a particular focus on tech's role and responsibility.