Preconceived Podcast
1) 'Japonisme' - Inside the Japanese Mindset
Japan has a famously insular and unique culture. It is a country filled with a rich history and ethos that is quite distinct from any other country in the world. But what lies at the core of Japanese...Show More
2) Christianity - Compelling Truth or Indoctrination?
With over two billion followers worldwide, Christianity is the most popular religion in the world. For some, the preconception is ‘of course Christianity is the correct religious view’, with so many p...Show More
3) 290. Born Remembering - When Kids Recall Past Lives
In this episode of Preconceived, Zale discusses the phenomenon of Past Life Memories (PLMs) with Marietta Pehlivanova, a research assistant professor at the University of Virginia's Division of Percep...Show More
4) 289. Genocide in Gaza? (Part 2 - An Argument in Defence Of Israel)
In this second episode of the two-part mini-series on the war in Gaza, Jeffrey Herf shares his point of view on why Israel is NOT committing genocide in Gaza. He provides a historical definition of ge...Show More
5) 288. Genocide in Gaza? (Part 1 - An Argument Against Israel)
In this two part mini-series of Preconceived, we explore the question of whether or not Israel's war with Gaza qualifies as a genocide. We delve into the complex and sensitive topic of genocide, focus...Show More
6) Winning Survivor - A Glimpse into Reality TV
Survivor is the most iconic reality television competition of the last twenty years. And Todd Herzog, the winner of Survivor's 15th season, is one of the show's most iconic winners. Todd joins the sho...Show More
7) 287. The Immigration Debate: The Greyness of Multiculturalism
In this episode of Preconceived, we tackle the complex issues surrounding immigration and multiculturalism. Join us as we explore the delicate balance between embracing diversity and addressing the le...Show More
8) 286. Can You Drink In Moderation? The Alcohol Debate
This episode delves into the complexities of alcohol addiction with Dr. Anna Lemke, a renowned expert in addiction medicine. This episode explores the traditional AA model, the concept of abstinence, ...Show More
9) 285. Legacy Media in the Age of Everyone's a Journalist
In this episode, Zale discusses the evolution of media with Kim Kierans, focusing on the decline of legacy media and the rise of new media platforms. They explore the implications of this shift, inclu...Show More
10) 284. The Case Against DEI
Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is a movement aimed at promoting diversity on college campuses and a variety of institutions. On the surface, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are all positiv...Show More