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) Taylor Swift - In a League of Her Own
Taylor Swift is arguably the most famous person in the world – a pop star the likes of whom many of us haven’t seen in our lifetimes. Especially over the past year with the release of her latest album...Show More
3) 295. Achieving Elite Performance
In this episode of Preconceived, Zale interviews Dr. Cassidy Preston, a high-performance coach who works with professional athletes and surgeons. They discuss the importance of mindset, dealing with ...Show More
4) 294. History's Famous Druggies
In this episode, Zale is joined by Sam Kelly, author of 'Human History on Drugs', to explore the complex morality surrounding drug use throughout history. They discuss the historical context of drug p...Show More
5) 293. The Myths of Modern Love
In this episode, Zale engages with social psychologist Pamela Regan to explore the complexities of modern love, including the romantic ideal, different love styles, and the impact of societal expectat...Show More
6) 292. Titanic - A Tragedy of Hubris?
In this episode of Preconceived, Zale delves into the enduring fascination with the Titanic disaster, exploring themes of hubris, human nature, and historical myth-making. Joined by Professor Stephani...Show More
7) 291. Protecting Kids in the Digital Age
In this episode, we explore the multifaceted impact of technology on modern parenting. Our discussion covers a range of topics, including the challenges of limiting technology use, which tech platform...Show More
8) 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
9) 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
10) 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