*  Hosted by Simon Monsour - Don't Panic Yet : A Conversation with  Zachary Alexander  *     Zac is the coordinator of Movements For Global Sustainability, and  frequently gives public lectures on a range of topics including  economics, ancient history and critical thinking.      In this conversation we talk about Zac's experience of heading out  alone into the Australian bush for a seven day fast with a difference -  no food, no communication technology, and very limited clothes and  equipment. It was a tough challenge that revealed much about how the  mind and body reacts in such circumstances. Zac also gives his thoughts  on fasting in general, and shares his recipe for a snack that is  extremely dense in nutrients and tastes ok too.       Enjoy.

*  Hosted by Simon Monsour - Don't Panic Yet, Episode 2 : A Conversation  with Anita Diamond  *          Anita has the rare experience of running for public office,  specifically for the seat of Maiwar in the Queensland state election,  and potentially having an effect on the final outcome of an election. At  the heart of her campaign was the concept of direct democracy, in which  citizens are given the opportunity to vote directly on laws and  government programs. This is the launching point for our conversation  which naturally moves into discussions of technology, capitalism and the  role of corporations, big data, sustainability and more.

*  Hosted by Simon Monsour - Don't Panic Yet, Episode 1 : A Conversation  with Brian Procopis  *        From his days as a young Catholic priest working in Japan, to his current involvement with The Sweet Freedom Singers, Brian's community work has supported Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Indigenous people, those with physical and mental health issues, the homeless and many others in struggling sectors of society. As a published and award winning songwriter, musician and producer he uses music to great effect in this work, often collaborating with people in these communities to create original and powerful songs and works of art.     In this conversation Brian shares some of his most valued life lessons - from his work, from raising a family including a son with down syndrome and autism, and other experiences and observations.     I hope you all enjoy listening to Brian as much as I did.

Hosted by Simon Monsour  Unedited audio from the video podcast. Topics covered include genetic engineering, psychology and politics,  A.I., free will, psychedelics, the nature of scientific thinking,  economics and the free market,  and the search for new ideas.   Sven has one of those amazing minds that simply absorbs knowledge, and  can make cognitive advances in six impossibly hard topics before  breakfast. A cytogeneticist, and a dedicated advocate for  environmentally sustainable practices, he describes himself as a  proactive, pro-science skeptic. I describe him as an autodidactic  philomath.   Thanks to Luke from Bulimbastudios.com for graphics and animations, and  to Sven for helping to bring this podcast to life.