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*An instant New York Times Bestseller* *Publishers Weekly #1 Most Anticipated Science Book of Spring 2016* "You will be enthralled." — Wall Street Journal "A tour de force." — Salon.com Already internationally acclaimed for his elegant, lucid writing on the most challenging notions in modern...

Can psychedelic drugs help us tackle the biggest problems we face globally? Can they heal the cultural, spiritual, and political wounds we're wrestling with?Psychedelics have hit the mainstream as powerful new mental health treatments. But as clinicians explore what these molecules can do for...

Is AI sentient? Before we try to answer that question; what about humans? Are we sentient? (Some would argue it's debatable.) The news and social media are filled with apocalyptic warnings about AI and the future of humanity. AGI is essentially the hope that Claude or Chat GPT or any AI platform will start thinking on its own. Because when that happens, like Tolkien's ring, whomever gets there first will rule the world. Hard to fathom, really. Are these systems playing God? If so, doesn't it make sense to figure out what or who God is?

‘Vanessa Nakate continues to teach a most critical lesson. She reminds us that while we may all be in the same storm, we are not all in the same boat.’ Greta Thunberg ‘An indispensable voice for our future.’ Malala Yousafzai ‘A powerful global voice.’ Angelina Jolie No matter your...

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‘Vanessa Nakate continues to teach a most critical lesson. She reminds us that while we may all be in the same storm, we are not all in the same boat.’ Greta Thunberg ‘An indispensable voice for our future.’ Malala Yousafzai ‘A powerful global voice.’ Angelina Jolie No matter your...

For astronaut Ron Garan, living on the International Space Station was a powerful, transformative experience - one that he believes holds the key to solving our problems here on Earth. On space walks and through windows, Garan was struck by the stunning beauty of the Earth from space but sobered by knowing how much needed to be done to help this troubled planet.

The quiet country life of the Caxton family is interrupted by a visit to London. There the son, Pisistratus, is offered the position of secretary to a leader in Parliament. That parliamentarian's wife was loved as a girl by both Pisistratus' father and uncle; but she had passed them both by to make a marriage better suited to an ambitious woman. By a freak of fate, Pisistratus now falls in love with her daughter Fannie. Meanwhile, Pisistratus' uncle is estranged from his own son. Between each person's pride, the rift doesn't seem possible to settle. Pisistratus does what he can to heal the ...

The novel tells of a young man named Dorian Gray, the subject of a painting by artist Basil Hallward. Basil is impressed by Dorian's beauty and becomes infatuated with him, believing his beauty is responsible for a new mode in his art. Dorian meets Lord Henry Wotton, a friend of Basil's, and becomes enthralled by Lord Henry's world view. Espousing a new hedonism, Lord Henry suggests the only things worth pursuing in life are beauty and fulfillment of the senses. Realizing that one day his beauty will fade, Dorian expresses his desire to sell his soul to ensure the portrait Basil has painted ...

This weekly program explores the connections and broader implications within various fields of science.

Conversations & explorations with newsy photographer Jerome Whittingham.Expect to hear topics that interest me locally in North Staffordshire, regionally, nationally, and even internationally!NATURE • CONSERVATION • CULTURE • ARTS • CHARITY • COMMUNITY • SOCIAL ENTERPRISE • BUSINESSWhy as a photographer do I publish this podcast? Well, because words and sounds create pictures too.Get in touch with me anytime if you have something interesting and/or newsy to share.JeromeEmail: hello@jeromew.news

The surprising connections in science and technology that give you the Big Picture. Astronomer Seth Shostak and science journalist Molly Bentley are joined each week by leading researchers, techies, and journalists to provide a smart and humorous take on science. Our regular "Skeptic Check" episodes cast a critical eye on pseudoscience.

A podcast about media, society, and people. From Picture's Up Productions. Hosted by Sam Morgan.

Dive into the gritty world of early 20th century London courts with Thomas Holmes, a police court missionary who served for two decades. This book, first published in 1900, explores the true stories Holmes encountered in his mission to help convicted criminals reform. As an early form of a probation officer, often sponsored by temperance unions, Holmes observed and navigated the complex web of crime causes, chief among them being alcoholism (then known as dipsomania), poverty, and domestic violence. His first-hand experiences, observations, and beliefs about crime provide a fascinating insight...

The surprising connections in science and technology that give you the Big Picture. Astronomer Seth Shostak and science journalist Molly Bentley are joined each week by leading researchers, techies, and journalists to provide a smart and humorous take on science. Our regular "Skeptic Check" episodes cast a critical eye on pseudoscience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Directors of ODI Global's Resilient and Sustainable Islands Initiative, Emily Wilkinson and Matt Bishop, cut to the heart of the political, economic, social and environmental challenges facing SIDS, and how their incredible people are responding to them. Every episode includes expert guests from the Caribbean, Pacific and elsewhere. To get in touch, visit https://odi.org/en/about/our-work/resilient-islands/ or send us an email to info@odi.org with "small islands" in the subject line. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Complete title A True Picture of Emigration or Fourteen Years in the Interior of North America; being a full and impartial account of the various difficulties and ultimate success of an English family who emigrated from Barwick-in-Elmet, near Leeds, in the year 1831. In 1831, Rebecca Burlend, along with her husband and five of their seven children, embarked on a life-changing journey from their Yorkshire farm to Pike County, Illinois. This small but powerful book, dictated to a son who stayed behind in 1848, recounts their challenging voyage and the trials of establishing themselves as farmers...

What happens when your voice no longer matches your gender identity? Join host Jess Lupini as she explores the strange and tangled relationship between gender and voice. Through interviews with linguists, trans people, voice training experts, doctors, surgeons, storytellers, and much more, The Words Don't Fit The Picture will take you on a journey through what we know — and what we've still yet to fully understand — about how our voices and gender identities affect one another.

Willkommen zu „YOUR BIG Picture“, dem Podcast, der Dich dazu einlädt, über den Tellerrand hinauszublicken und die inspirierenden Geschichten von Menschen zu entdecken, die den Mut haben, ihre eigenen Wege zu gehen. Jede Episode ist eine neue Reise in die Welt der Kreativität, des Mutes und der positiven Psychologie. Wir sprechen mit Visionären, die den Rahmen sprengen, mit Denkern, die die Grenzen des Gewöhnlichen überschreiten, und mit Experten, die uns zeigen, wie man mit authentischer Führung und positiver Einstellung das eigene große Bild malt. Egal, ob Du nach Inspiration ...