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) 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
3) 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
4) 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
5) 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
6) 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
7) 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
8) 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
9) Modern museums – how to tell the story of Australia
Who gets to tell the story of Australia? This is the question always at the forefront of Michael Dagostino’s mind. Michael’s the Director of Museums and Cultural Engagement at the University of Sydn...Show More
10) Keeping the doctor away – eating for healthy longevity
Why’s it so hard to be healthy? Why does everyone recommend a Mediterranean diet? Is diet or exercise more important? Is intermittent fasting actually useful? When the entire world’s collective know...Show More