How Curiosity, Physics, And Improbable Experiments Changed The World The Arik Korman Show podcast

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Dr. Keon West , a social psychologist at the University of London, discusses which scientific studies demonstrate the effects of racism in society, what the science says are effective ways to respond to racism, and how we should talk about racism with our kids. Professor West's new book is The Science of Racism: Everything You Need to Know but Probably Don’t – Yet .…

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The Science-Backed Strategy to Uncovering and Harnessing Your Innate Talents 32:46

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Betsy Wills , co-founder of YouScience, a national online psychometric-assessment service, and Alex Ellison , founder of Throughline Guidance, a college and career counseling practice, discuss next steps after discovering your superpowers, how to maximize career wellness, and what the difference is between burnout and boredom. Betsy and Alex's new book is Your Hidden Genius: The Science-Backed Strategy to Uncovering and Harnessing Your Innate Talents .…

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The Untamed Dynasty That Shaped a Nation 19:09

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John Kaag , a professor of philosophy at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, discusses whether the Blood family members, who play a prominent role in American history, are people to emulate or a cautionary tale, where the Bloods are now, and how their story relates to today's polarization in America. John's latest book is American Bloods: The Untamed Dynasty That Shaped a Nation .…

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A Life of Language Love 28:17

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Linguist and psychologist Julie Sedivy discusses how she developed her love of languages, how language imprints upon us in utero, and how language can bring our country together. Julie's new book is Linguaphile: A Life of Language Love .

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A Father’s Memoir of Heartbreak, Parenting, and Love 24:03

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Charles Bock , a creative writing professor at New York University, discusses what happened after his daughter Lilly read his memoir, why he never imagined himself having kids while he was growing up, and how he ended up bonding with Lilly. Charles' new book is I Will Do Better: A Father’s Memoir of Heartbreak, Parenting, and Love .…

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A True Crime Natural History, with Eels 32:42

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Writer, journalist, and academic Ellen Ruppel Shell discusses why baby eels are worth $2,500 a pound, how we can disrupt the baby eel black market, and what we're really eating when we order unagi at a Japanese restaurant. Ellen's new book is Slippery Beast: A True Crime Natural History, with Eels .

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Forests, Corals, Consciousness, and the Making of the World 24:23

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University of Sydney professor Peter Godfrey-Smith , author of the bestselling Other Minds: The Octopus, the Sea, and the Deep Origins of Consciousness , discusses how life on Earth has changed our planet, whether there might be life on other planets, and what the future of humanity could look like. Professor Godfrey-Smith's new book is Living on Earth: Forests, Corals, Consciousness, and the Making of the World .…

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How Americans Made the Black-White Wealth Gap 26:14

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Yale professor Ebony Reed , a seasoned journalist who is also the Chief Strategy Officer at the Marshall Project, a news outlet focused on the justice system, discusses the intersection of race and money, how the current Black/white wealth gap compares to the gap after the Civil War, and how we should talk to our kids about wealth. Ebony’s new book, co-authored with Louise Story, is Fifteen Cents on the Dollar: How Americans Made the Black-White Wealth Gap .…

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Luke Raley of the Seattle Mariners 10:57

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Luke Raley , outfielder and first baseman for the Seattle Mariners , discusses how he manages stress when he walks up to the plate, how he stays grounded in reality as a major league baseball player, and what advice he has for young people who want to become professional athletes.

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Daniela Rus on Our Bright Future with Robots 25:21

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Daniela Rus , Director of the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at MIT, discusses how smart robots actually are, what the differences are between robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, and why Iron Man is her favorite superhero. Dr. Rus' new book is The Heart and the Chip: Our Bright Future with Robots .…

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Adam Gopnik on All That Happiness Is 25:21

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Adam Gopnik , staff writer at The New Yorker , discusses how to overcome our anxiety about trying new things, how to redirect our kids away from having too much screen time, and what ultimately gives us the most happiness in life. Adam's latest book is All That Happiness Is: Some Words on What Matters .…

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Derek Black's Journey from White Nationalism to Antiracism 29:19

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R. Derek Black (they/them), a doctoral candidate in history at the University of Chicago whose father was a former Grand Wizard in the Ku Klux Klan and started Stormfront, the Internet's first white supremacist website, discusses how it felt to be the heir apparent to a white nationalist movement, how they interacted with family after renouncing white nationalism, and how we can come together as a country. Derek’s new book is The Klansman’s Son: My Journey from White Nationalism to Antiracism .…

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Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah on Chain Gang All Stars and the Power of Student Voice 27:34

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Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah , New York Times bestselling author and Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia University, discusses whether you can be a fan of consumer sports like the NFL and still criticize them, how we can disrupt America's systemic racism, unchecked capitalism, and mass incarceration, and why it's important to value and respect the leadership of our youth. Nana's latest book is Chain Gang All Stars .…

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How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully 27:23

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Communication, collaboration, and conflict management expert Elaine Lin Hering discusses how to create a sense of safety in the workplace or at home so that people will feel comfortable speaking up, how much conflict is healthy in an organization or a family, and how to teach our children when to speak up. Elaine's new book is Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully .…

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Kayta Apekina on Family, Identity, and Intergenerational Trauma 23:28

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