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The Deal With Animals with Marika S. Bell121. Is the Joy of Sex Common Across Species? with Dr. Jonathan Balcombe (S13)Send us a textEpisode 6 of the series: Sex and Animals Transcript Dr. Jonathan Balcombe elaborates on the nuanced distinctions between consciousness and sentience, emphasizing that emotions and feelings play crucial roles in animals' daily lives, much like in humans. Guest: Dr. Jonathan Balcombe is a biologist and ethologist whose work has reshaped how we think about animal consciousness and behavior. Born in England and raised in New Zealand and Canada, he spent decades in the U.S. before settling in southern Ontario, where he balances his scientific pursuits wi...2025-05-191h 02The Deal With Animals with Marika S. Bell116. Creative Courtship: Lessons from Animal Others with Author, Dr. Carol Gigliotti (S13)Send us a textEpisode 2 of Series 13, Sex and Animals: Transcript "Creativity is all about problem solving." - Dr. GigliottiGuest Bio: Carola Gigliotti is an author, artist, animal activist, and scholar whose work focuses on the reality of animals’ lives as important contributors to the biodiversity of this planet. She is Professor Emerita of Design and Dynamic Media and Critical and Cultural Studies at the Emily Carr University of Design, Vancouver, BC. CANADA To connect with Carol: https://www.facebook.com/carol.gigliotti, @carolgigliotti.bsky...2025-03-1040 minThe Deal With Animals with Marika S. Bell113. The Animal Turn Crossover ...with Carol Gigliotti and Claudia Hirtenfelder (S12)Send us a textEpisode 7 of Series 12, Animals in Art and Culture TranscriptA Crossover Special! This is a fascinating conversation between Claudia Hirtenfelder and Carol Gigliotti from The Animal Turn podcast. They discuss Gigliotti's groundbreaking book 'The Creative Lives of Animals,' which explores animal creativity, cognition, and agency.Be sure to catch the previous episode with Claudia as a guest on TDWA for a round table discussion with Marika and artist, Shannon Johnstone about Banksy's 2024 "London Zoo Series" Please remember to review and follow! Support the...2025-01-131h 15
The Animal TurnBonus: Creativity with Carol GigliottiUsing Carol Gigliotti’s book “The Creative Lives of Animals” as a backdrop, this episode explores animals and the creative process. From the artistic intricacies of humpback whales' bubble-net feeding to the sophisticated communication skills of prairie dogs, Carol guides us through a world where animals demonstrate remarkable creativity, highlighting how they make meaning for themselves. Date Recorded: 6 March 2024Carol Gigliotti is an author, artist, animal activist, and scholar whose work focuses on the reality of animals’ lives as important contributors to the biodiversity of this planet. She is Professo...2024-08-261h 15