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9. Empathy With Brian Goldman
Dr. Brian Goldman joins the podcast to discuss his latest book, "The Power of Kindness: Why Empathy is Essential in Everyday Life". Is empathy innate, or can it be learned? What are some common threa…
Published on 6 years, 2 months ago
8. The Opioids Crisis
What has led to the escalating opioid crisis in North America? Why has opioid addiction increased in recent years? What are some of the best ways to combat the problem? How does mental illness factor…
Published on 6 years, 3 months ago
7. Immigration In America
In this episode from May of 2019, anthropologist Juanita Duque Serrano joins the podcast to discuss nationalism, borders and territories, and how these concepts inform the way we look at immigration.…
Published on 6 years, 3 months ago
6. Food Culture
Food photographer and co-founder of food company Fidel Gastro's, Kyla Zanardi joins the podcast to discuss her experiences in Toronto’s food industry. How has social media shaped the way we look at …
Published on 6 years, 4 months ago
5. Tattoos - a Timestamp
How does someone go from having no tattoos to a body covered in them? How do one's views on living in the moment, permanence and preoccupation with others' perceptions factor into one's decision to …
Published on 6 years, 4 months ago
4. Nothing Matters
In the grand scheme of the universe, it can be tough to truly ascribe meaningful value to the brief and minuscule existence of our lives on earth. This can be a terrifying prospect or potentially a …
Published on 6 years, 5 months ago
3. Fictional Characters: what they can teach us
Why is it that certain fictional characters resonate so much with the public at large ? What is it that we learn from our favourite television and movie characters that we find so compelling ? Would …
Published on 6 years, 5 months ago
2. Abortion: Reproductive Justice
People typically have strong views on abortion. What informs these views ? Is the Pro choice vs. Pro life argument an overly simplistic framework of dissecting the issue ? An obstetrician who special…
Published on 6 years, 5 months ago
1. Jump In!
Does age really matter ? Is life so simple that it can be broken down into milestones typically associated with specific ages ? Zale breaks down the preconceptions of aging with his mother Robin Medn…
Published on 6 years, 6 months ago
Preconceived
Welcome to Preconceived, a podcast where we examine the preconceptions that shape how we view the world and challenge the paradigms by which we have been conditioned to live our lives. We explore phi…
Published on 6 years, 6 months ago