A conversation with Andy Chan of Books to Prisoners, sponsored by Evincer: https://evincer.org/?link=wiser Books to Prisoners - https://www.bookstoprisoners.net/ To Make a Donation - https://www.bookstoprisoners.net/donate-money 00:00 - Introduction 02:18 - What is Books to Prisoners? 06:03 - The Dangers of Donating Old Books? 07:58 - Banning Books 10:19 - Changing the Book Banning Process 18:24 - Evincer.org 19:55 - What Books Should be Banned in Prisons? 24:29 - Punishment vs. Rehabilitat...

https://evincer.org?link=wiser @modernday_eratosthenes is a STEM communicator teaching people of all ages to better understand science, and appreciate recent breakthroughs in the world of STEM. 00:00 - Teaser 00:20 - Introduction 02:26 - Science and Religion 15:39 - Evincer.org 17:53 - Escaping the Arab Spring 36:25 - Bots, bots, bots! 40:41 - Performance Artist to Mathematician 49:19 - Imposter Syndrome 53:02 - Name Change to Ashley Christine 1:03:15 - Math and Science on TikTo...

Harris Sultan is an ex-Muslim atheist activist and author of the book The Curse of God: Why I Left Islam. Harris has been at the forefront of atheist activism in Pakistan and now in the West, using his Urdu and English channels to delve into thought-provoking discussions on atheism and critique of Islam. In our conversation, we discuss the history and role of Islam in many facets of modern life, particularly in the West, from immigration policy to the consequences of radical religious belief...

Max Miller is the creator and host of Tasting History with Max Miller. On Tasting History, Max recreates recipes from around the world and across time, sharing the story behind these dishes and discussing the broader historical context. From Viking mead to Spartan staples, Celtic snacks, and 20th-century sweets, Max takes you back in time to learn about the world's favorite foods and how they tell the story of human civilization. Screen DeepA podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a ...

Dr. Amber Wise is a cannabis scientist and scientific director at Medicine Creek Analytics. Amber has a background in chemistry, receiving her Ph.D. from UC Berkeley and serving as a professor at Chicago State University. She has become a familiar face in the world of cannabis, making several appearances across publications, including WIRED's "Tech Support" series. In our conversation, we explore many facets of cannabis and cannabis science, from the chemical and biological found...

Dr. Eli Kraisler is a theoretical physicist specializing in Density-Functional Theory (DFT), and leads his own research group at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem's Fritz Haber Center for Molecular Dynamics. Born in Uzhgorod, Ukraine, and later repatriated to Israel, Dr. Kraisler's journey through academia has taken him across the globe, from Tel Aviv University to Germany's Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics, and finally, to establishing his own research group at The Hebrew Univ...

Today I'm speaking with @jREG - YouTuber, satirist, social commentator, and artist. jREG is infamous for his impenetrably ironic and hilarious social & political commentary told through skits, conversations, monologues, and everything in between. From discussing radical and esoteric ideologies to sharing his experience with mental illness, jREG exemplifies what it means to be a digital artist in the era of the early internet. jREG's Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@jREG jRE...

David Hoffman is an award-winning filmmaker, entrepreneur, and online content creator who has documented the ordinary to the extraordinary from as early as the 1960s. From his Emmy Award winning series, to his viral archival videos, David has lived and documented key points in history in the United States and across the world. In our conversation, we speak about his creative process, many stories from his incredible career, and what it takes to make compelling media. Screen DeepA podcast deco...

Today I’ll be speaking with Dr. Michael Middlebrooks, Associate Professor of Biology at the University of Tampa. Michael is a marine ecologist and invertebrate zoologist, with an infectious enthusiasm for underwater life, and in particular, sea slugs. Much of Michael’s work has centered around photosynthetic sea slugs, truly bizarre organisms with many mysteries still outstanding. Michael and I discuss these creatures and so much more, including what scientists hope to learn from the venom of...

Dr. Vaibhav Pai is a Senior Research Scientist with the Allen Discovery Center at Tufts University. The Allen Discovery Center investigates the reading and writing of the Morphogenetic Code - how networks of cells communicate to create and repair complex anatomical shapes. Dr. Pai explores the role of bioelectrical signaling, aiming to answer a key question within what is often considered the "dark matter of biology": how information processing in cells implements robust control of large-scal...