The Solutionists, with Mark Scott Podcast
1) Living liberal – how this political philosophy could make you happier
Where do your values come from? What do you care about, and why? If you're one of the growing number of non-religious people in Australia, you might find this question pretty hard to answer... Polit...Show More
Living liberal – how this political philosophy could make you happier
29:34 | Nov 26th, 2024
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2) What happens to the human project when robots are growing our food?
Growing food is one of our most fundamental human activities, and it’s the core puzzle underlying our societies. As more people are freed up from farm work, our societies grow and we need yet mo...Show More
3) The parasocial power of Taylor Swift
Can you be friends with someone who doesn’t know you exist? It’s a legitimate question for members of fandoms – groups of people brought together by a shared passion for an artist, s...Show More
4) Why you should be eating like an animal
Your biology’s been hacked. Your naturally evolved appetite would allow you to eat exactly the right amount of food every day, except that most of us live in highly industralised food environmen...Show More
5) Why is the most connected generation the loneliest?
Loneliness is becoming more common, and it’s making us sick. But why? Professor Melody Ding studies loneliness from a public health perspective, and she wants us to design communities where ever...Show More
6) What makes a childhood good?
What makes a childhood good? Every parent wants their kids to be safe, and for their childhoods to set them up for a productive and fulfilling adulthood. But what about the childhood itself? How do we...Show More
7) Treating addiction is complicated – could cravings be the key?
The widespread problem of substance abuse has plagued humans throughout history. It robs potential, ruins lives. Yet nothing we’ve tried has ever solved addiction. Professor Michael Bowen wants ...Show More
8) The new media moguls – how the tech sector took over journalism
Social media connects us to friends and family, and gives us an unprecedented window to the wider world. But how much do we really know about how social media, and the barons who run these platforms, ...Show More
9) Understanding AI – 7 things it can do for you
It’s in the name, sure... But is AI really ‘intelligent’? Does it ‘think’? What do you know about how these tools were made, who owns them now, and who determines the way...Show More
10) CATCH-UP: How to cool your body and survive in extreme heat
THE SOLUTIONISTS SUMMER THROWBACK: Heatwaves are an invisible killer, and they’re becoming more common. With another scorching summer already upon us, you need to know how to keep yo...Show More