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Maxim Institute PodcastNZ’s Housing Debate: What’s Driving the DivideNew Zealand’s housing debate is often framed as a contest between affordability and community. But the real story is more complicated. In this episode, Executive Director Tim Wilson is joined by Researcher Thomas Scrimgeour to unpack an apparent policy “U-turn” on housing intensification.They examine the rumoured changes and what they could mean for the future of housing. Along the way, the conversation explores why land prices matter, why homeowners and renters experience the debate differently, and how we might pursue more homes without losing what makes a place feel like home....
2026-01-2827 minMaxim Institute PodcastThe Promise of Social Impact BondsAs New Zealand expands its social investment approach, Social impact bonds (SIBs) are emerging as a promising tool for reform—one that could reshape how we support our most vulnerable while offering a new pathway for those who want to invest in real change. What are SIBs, why do they matter, and how can they move us from good intentions to measurable impact? Maxim Institute Executive Director Tim Wilson speaks with Researcher Thomas Scrimgeour about his new paper exploring the promise and pitfalls of this model. They discuss the success of the Genesis Youth Trust trial, which redu...
2025-11-2723 min
Michigan UFO Sightings And Paranormal Encounters PodcastSmurl Haunting, Ed & Lorraine Warren & Annabelle — w/ Maxim W. FurekTonight we’re joined by author, researcher, and journalist Maxim W. Furek for a deep exploration into one of the most chilling and controversial hauntings in modern American history — The Smurl Haunting. This is the case that brought Ed and Lorraine Warren to West Pittston, Pennsylvania, and now inspires the upcoming film The Conjuring: Last Rites.Maxim shares insights from his direct conversations with the Warrens, his research into the Smurl family’s terrifying encounters, and the strange ripple effects that continue to this day. We also examine the dark lore surrounding Annabelle and her 2025 “Devils on the Run” tour, mysterious...
2025-11-171h 21
Kinky Guys Podcast86. PUP MAXIM & FOLSOM EUROPE: SVÁZANÝ U LAMPY NA PRVNÍ JÍZDĚ DO FETISH RÁJECELÁ EPIZODA NA FERENDORS ZDE:https://www.forendors.cz/p/854013147877611255Folsom Europe v Berlíně je pro mnohé synonymem svobody, odvázanosti a nekonečného fetish rejdu. Já a Pup Maxim jsme tam letos vyrazili poprvé – a v téhle epizodě vás vezmeme s námi. Od pátečního Bear Dance, kde to bylo plné medvědů a friendly atmosféry, přes sobotní Pupwalk s tisícovkou pejsků v maskách, až po přecpaný street fair, kde se mísí kůže, latex, vůně piva a stovky lidí v nejrůznějších gírech.Maxim p...
2025-09-1229 minMaxim Institute PodcastDignity, Death, and Choice: Amanda Achtman on Euthanasia and CultureWhat does it mean to die with dignity? And how does the legalisation of euthanasia shape the way we value life, suffering, and care? In this episode of the Maxim Institute Podcast, Research Manager Maryanne Spurdle speaks with Canadian writer and educator Amanda Achtman. A former political adviser, Amanda has worked on the front lines of Canada’s euthanasia debate and founded Dying to Meet You, a project exploring death, culture, and hope.Together they look at Canada’s expanding euthanasia laws, the danger of normalising assisted suicide, and the ripple effects on vulnerable people and their famil...
2025-09-0426 min
The 'English After Hours' PodcastEp. 20 - European Motorbike Adventures with Maxim AdamMaxim Adam is an avid adventurer who tackles Europe’s high mountain passes and breathtaking scenery on his motorbike. Maxim takes us through the development of his passion for motorbikes, the in-depth process into obtaining an motorbike licence and some of the (literal) ups and downs of gaining experience and practice riding a motorbike across all types of terrain. Maxim’s dedication and keen interest in such an exciting hobby has always fascinated me and I hope our chat this week makes you feel the same.lf you liked this e...
2025-07-0828 minMaxim Institute PodcastDr Juliet Chevalier-Watts | Why an Atheist Academic Changed Her Mind on Churches’ Tax StatusShe used to believe churches should pay taxes. But after over a decade of research, atheist law professor Dr Juliet Chevalier-Watts has had a change of heart. Listen to the podcast to discover why.Read the column on Substack.
2025-03-2716 min
Bauherr werden - dein Podcast rund ums Bauen - Vermeide hohe Kosten, Baufehler und Pfusch am Bau und lerne hier die GrundlagenBau-Influencer und die Macht der sozialen Medien im Bauwesen mit Marco Fehr vom Bauherren Podcast SchweizInnovationen und Herausforderungen im Bauwesen. Marketingstrategien, Social Media, Influencer und KI-Technologien für den Bau der Zukunft diskutieren mit Experten.
Construction Love in Essen
In unserer neuesten Folge 268 des Podcasts "Bauherr werden" nehmen euch Maxim Winkler und unser Gast Marco mit auf die Construction Love Messe in Essen. Diese einzigartige Veranstaltung wird von Brandrevier organisiert und fokussiert sich auf das Zusammentreffen von Marketingleitern und Bau-Influencern aus der Baubranche. Hier bieten sich hervorragende Gelegenheiten zum Netzwerken und zum Austausch über die neuesten Trends im Bauwesen.
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Einführung in die Construction Love (00:00:23): Max...
2025-02-2521 min
Approximate PodcastEpisode 064 Eva MaximProduction Date: 07-19-23.
Featuring superstar Eva Maxim! This conversation is every bit as heavy as she is grounded…
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2024-08-0241 minMaxim Institute PodcastThomas Scrimgeour | Know your limitsMemento mori! (Thou art mortal!) Researcher Thomas Scrimgeour reminds policymakers that fundamental truths about reality cannot be reshaped through wishful thinking. Prices convey information, and money represents trust—these are axiomatic principles that leaders must keep in mind when making decisions.
Read the column on our website and watch the video podcast on YouTube.
2024-07-2416 min
Pils oder Pale AleMaxim verkauft SockenSind wir dieses Jahr eigentlich in eurem Spotify Wrapped? Wenn nicht dann macht einfach mal ne Folge beim Sex an, das kriegen wir bis Dezember schon noch hin. Wurde vielleicht gar nicht auf Donald Trump geschossen? Für wie viel Geld kriegt Maxim seine Schuhe an anonyme Fetischisten im Internet verkauft? All diese Fälle lösen für Euch heute nicht die drei Fragezeichen. Deren Podcast würde auch keiner hören, deswegen machen wir das. Viel Spaß!
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2024-07-191h 09Maxim Institute PodcastJason Heale | What makes Kiwis Kiwi?What makes a Kiwi? Is it birthplace, years spent here, or something else? Communications Manager Jason Heale asks these questions in light of Tennis New Zealand’s move to persuade Lulu Sun to play under our flag. When it comes to national identity, he says we should focus more on character and a person's genuine affinity for our country, rather than seeking vicarious validation through their international achievements or status.
Read the column on our website and watch the video podcast on YouTube.
2024-07-1614 minMaxim Institute PodcastJosiah Brown | Populism: Democracy’s stress test?The term "populist" is often ambiguously deployed and misunderstood. Communications Coordinator Josiah Brown clarifies what it means and highlights some pitfalls we should avoid. When it comes to preserving our political system, he argues that we should all be populists.
Read the column on our website and watch the video podcast on YouTube.
2024-07-0916 minMaxim Institute PodcastTim Wilson | A Hymn to HandwritingWhat's your handwriting like? Executive Director Tim Wilson describes his as “loops, smears, and burnouts” that desecrate a page. Yet, he supports making handwriting compulsory in the curriculum, as suggested by a Ministerial Advisory Group. Tim argues it's time to reconnect our bodies to our thoughts. In a world of Chromebooks and chatbots, can the pen prove mightier than the keyboard?
Read the column on our website and watch the video podcast on YouTube.
2024-07-0113 minMaxim Institute PodcastMadeleine Smith | Want to buy your child anxiety? Get them a smartphoneNo parent in their right mind would give their child a harmful substance, yet many readily hand over smartphones. Madeleine Smith, a former intern, delves into the alarming rise in adolescent anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts linked to early device use. She argues that government intervention is needed to support parents in protecting the mental health of their children by restricting smartphone access.
Read the column on our website and watch the video podcast on YouTube.
2024-06-2715 minMaxim Institute PodcastMaryanne Spurdle | Why choice in education really is choiceTwo narratives about education are battling in the public square: one side claims public education is threatened by independent schools, while the other argues for reforming an outdated system. Researcher Maryanne Spurdle highlights the compelling benefits of a diverse educational ecosystem, pointing to substantial international evidence supporting school choice.
Read the column on our website and watch the video podcast on YouTube.
2024-06-1917 minMaxim Institute PodcastThomas Scrimgeour | Between the devil and the deep blue seaIs there a lesson for the National Party in the demise of the UK Tories? Researcher Thomas Scrimgeour suggests that Prime Minister Christopher Luxon must carefully consider whether to lead as a "moderate" or a "reformer". National may find themselves without many fans if Luxon fails to cast a vision more comprehensive than simply getting the country "back on track”.
Read the column on our website and watch the video podcast on YouTube.
2024-06-1213 minMaxim Institute PodcastJason Heale | A Prescription for Our Defence (and other) Ills: ConscriptionAs global tensions escalate, Communications Manager Jason Heale advocates for compulsory military service in New Zealand. He argues that this initiative would bolster national defence readiness, encourage social unity, and drive economic development.
Read the column on our website and watch the video podcast on YouTube.
2024-06-0617 minMaxim Institute PodcastMIC 17 | Hijacking the school bus: Ideologies, curriculum, and teacher trainingIn this fascinating episode of the Maxim Institute podcast, we explore the alarming decline in New Zealand's education standards, with over 40% of students failing recent NCEA writing and math tests. Special guests Dr Melissa Derby, Stephanie Martin, and Maryanne Spurdle examine root causes like inadequate teacher training, ideological conflicts in classrooms, and sidelined practical teaching methods. They provide insights on improving literacy, supporting teachers, depoliticising curricula, and reclaiming classroom excellence.
2024-03-191h 02Maxim Institute PodcastMarcus Roberts | Yes/No: The right way to go?ACT’s policy to hold a referendum on the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi was undoubtedly one of the most contentious of the election. In this week's podcast, Marcus Roberts argues that referenda have intuitive appeal, but putting every issue to a public vote often only highlights the tension between majority and minority.
2023-12-0513 min
Behind The ScenesEPISODE 19 | MAXIM VANHEERTUM (BECOTTE) - NIGHTLIFE & OORLOGSFOTOGRAAFVandaag hebben we het genoegen om Maxim Vanheertum te verwelkomen.
Maxim's werk strekt zich uit van het fotograferen van het bruisende nachtleven, zoals he feesten in Club Vaag, maar ook bekende festivals als Tomorrowland en Paradise City hebben hun weg gevonden naar zijn klantenlijst. Behalve nightlife fotograaf ontdekt hij ook graag de wereld om ons bewust te maken van de tradities en culturen die zich in andere landen afspelen. Zijn reportages hebben ons al meegevoerd naar landen als India, Vietnam, Sri Lanka en Australië.
De laatste jaren heeft hij zich gericht op h...
2023-09-181h 18
Maxim Institute PodcastMaximise: Election 23 | Episode 8Join us for our new podcast series that explores the recent political news from all corners of the country. Gain a deep understanding of how these events may impact the upcoming election with our insightful analysis.
Today, Executive Director Tim Wilson is joined by Director of Research and Development Marcus Roberts and Researcher Maryanne Spurdle.
2023-09-1116 min
Maxim Institute PodcastTomorrow’s Teachers | Recruit, (re)train, and retainAs the nation prepares for a significant election, education has become a primary concern. It’s not just parents who are worried about failing education outcomes for our children and young people. However, amidst campaign promises and political drama, we have focused more on symptoms than root causes. Maxim Institute’s latest discussion paper, “Tomorrow’s teachers: recruit, (re)train, and retain,” addresses the heart of the matter: teacher training.
On the podcast today, we talk to the paper’s author, Maryanne Spurdle, about why she has chosen to dig into this issue, what she discovered, and how we can help recruit...
2023-09-0618 min
Maxim Institute PodcastMaximise: Election 23 | Episode 7Join us for our new podcast series that explores the recent political news from all corners of the country. Gain a deep understanding of how these events may impact the upcoming election with our insightful analysis.
Today, Director of Research and Development Marcus Roberts is joined by Communications Manager Jason Heale and Researcher Natasha Baulis.
2023-09-0419 min
Maxim Institute PodcastMaximise: Election 23 | Episode 6Join us for our new podcast series that explores the recent political news from all corners of the country. Gain a deep understanding of how these events may impact the upcoming election with our insightful analysis.
Today, Communications Manager Jason Heale is joined by Director of Research and Development Marcus Roberts and Researcher Maryanne Spurdle.
2023-08-2819 min
Maxim Institute PodcastMaximise: Election 23 | Episode 5Join us for our new podcast series that explores the recent political news from all corners of the country. Gain a deep understanding of how these events may impact the upcoming election with our insightful analysis.
Today, Executive Director Tim Wilson is joined by Director of Research and Development Marcus Roberts and Researcher Natasha Baulis.
2023-08-2117 min
Maxim Institute PodcastJason Heale | Boys EducationIn the Maxim Column this week, Jason Heale highlights boys' falling behind in education. He emphasises the urgent need for tailored solutions that truly captivate their interest. He also underscores the powerful impact of male teachers as role models and support.
2023-08-1611 min
Maxim Institute PodcastMaximise: Election 23 | Episode 04Join us for our latest podcast series that explores the recent political news from all corners of the country. Gain a deep understanding of how these events may impact the upcoming election with our insightful analysis.
Today, Communications Manager Jason Heale is joined by Researchers Natasha Baulis and Maryanne Spurdle.
2023-08-1418 min
Maxim Institute PodcastMaryanne Spurdle | Getting more bungle and less bang for our buckIn the Maxim Column this week, Researcher Maryanne Spurdle explores the report's ramifications, highlighting inefficiencies and questioning accountability. With an election on the horizon, she urges us to consider the choice between clickbait governance or responsible leadership.
2023-08-1112 min
Maxim Institute PodcastMIC 16 | A War For Your Wallet: The Cost of Living Crisis ElectionIn this episode, a recording of our most recent Maxim Institute Conversation Night, you will gain a deeper understanding of the issues at hand and the potential outcomes of the upcoming general election. You will come away equipped with the knowledge to make an informed decision about who will best serve your needs.
Discover which party has the solutions to your problems at the pump, supermarket, and bank. Uncover the strategies that can alleviate the burdens of the cost of living crisis.
Knowledge is power. Arm yourself for the Cost of Living Crisis Election.
2023-08-081h 13
Maxim Institute PodcastMaximise: Election 23 | Episode 03Join us for our new podcast series that explores the recent political news from all corners of the country. Gain a deep understanding of how these events may impact the upcoming election with our insightful analysis.
Today, Executive Director Tim Wilson is joined by Researcher Natasha Baulis and Communications Manager Jason Heale.
2023-08-0718 min
Maxim Institute PodcastMaximise: Election 23 | Episode 02Join us for our new podcast series that explores the recent political news from all corners of the country. Gain a deep understanding of how these events may impact the upcoming election with our insightful analysis.
Today, Executive Director Tim Wilson is joined by Director of Research and Development Marcus Roberts and Researcher Natasha Baulis.
2023-07-3115 min
Maxim Institute PodcastMaximise: Election 23 | Episode 01Join us for the first in our new podcast series that explores the recent political news from all corners of the country. Gain a deep understanding of how these events may impact the upcoming election with our insightful analysis.
Today, Executive Director Tim Wilson is joined by Director of Research and Development Marcus Roberts and Researcher Natasha Baulis.
2023-07-2120 min
Maxim Institute PodcastNatasha Baulis | Hedgehog DiplomacyWith talk about Aotearoa New Zealand signing up to pillar 2 of AUKUS, Maxim Institute researcher Natasha Baulis draws a fascinating analogy between Australia’s "porcupine" defence strategy and our potential to be a “hedgehog.”
With a weakened defence force and outdated military infrastructure, Baulis proposes "Plan Hedgehog" - maintaining interoperability with Australia through Pillar II of AUKUS while signalling diplomatic conciliation with China. This approach aims to balance technological advancement without moving towards nuclear capability, using subtle diplomacy to keep the quills ready for protection if needed.
2023-06-2708 min
Ghostly Talk PodcastEp 195 - Maxim W. Furek - The Sheppton Mine Disaster | Coal Region HoodooResearcher and author Maxim W. Furek joins us to discuss the high strangeness of the 1963 Sheppton mine disaster in Pennsylvania. Learn more about the paranormal happenings of Pennsylvania in Maxim's latest book, "Coal Region Hoodoo: Paranormal Tales from Inside the Pit." Pick up a copy from Amazon or visit Maxim's website to get an autographed copy.
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Coal Region Hoodoo: Paranormal Tales from Inside the Pit continues Maxim Furek’s sociological exploration inside the Pennsylvania high strangeness that gave birth to The Night of the Living Dead, The Blob, and The Philadelphia Experiment. His book is described as “A fascinating look into...
2023-06-211h 02
Maxim Institute PodcastSisilia Teu | Critical thinking or Censorship?Censorship or critical thinking? The battle for our online freedom rages on. In the Maxim Institute column this week, Communications Coordinator Sisilia Teu explores the Department of Internal Affairs proposed media regulator. Is it a noble pursuit of safety or a slippery slope towards government-controlled content? Sisilia explores the perils of excessive regulation and the alternative path to a resilient society. She argues the issue isn't just about protecting children but about safeguarding the essence of free speech.
2023-06-1210 min
Maxim Institute PodcastMaryanne Spurdle | CharitiesIn the Maxim Institute Column this week, Researcher Maryanne Spurdle looks at our idea that the government can solve all our problems. She questions the optimism of wealthy Kiwis pleading for higher taxes, highlighting the diminishing returns of government spending in critical sectors. Instead, she urges us to support grassroots organisations already making an extraordinary impact. Maryanne shows how community initiatives can address affordable housing, food insecurity, and financial illiteracy issues. She explores the power of people-led solutions and why they surpass centralised services.
2023-06-1211 min
Maxim Institute PodcastJason Heale | Asking the Right Questions of Our LeadersWe shouldn’t settle for elections as popularity contests. We have to move beyond surface-level likability and focus on what matters: effective governance, sound decision-making, and safeguarding our nation's interests. In the Maxim column this week, Jason Heale encourages us to take the focus off superficial traits and ask ourselves who is the most capable of representing us in Government before we get to the polling booth.
2023-06-1211 min
Wat een Week!"Maxim flirt met Femke Halsema" - Wat een week #6Luister nu naar alweer de zesde aflevering van Wat een week! Met o.a. bizarre juice over Femke Halsema en Maxim en een geweldig nieuw product van air up® ! Bestel nu jouw drinksysteem met de code 'wateenweek' en krijg dikke korting op air-up.com.Verder geeft de cosmetica-branche Maxim 100% gelijk en laten ze NikkieTutorials als een baksteen vallen. Probeert Carice van Houten podcast-leider Maxim binnen te halen als een uitgestorven tonijn? Mensen zoenen trouwens al 4500 jaar, en drugslabs zouden hun afval netjes bij het milieupark moeten brengen. En dan nóg veel meer belangwekkende onderwerpen. Snel beginnen met...
2023-05-2528 min
Maxim Institute Podcast'Alapasita Pomelile | Attendance OfficersAre Attendance Officers the solution to truancy rates hitting a decade-high? We're not convinced. In an election year, the government is allocating $74m to tackle the issue, but is it too little, too late? With chronic absenteeism on the rise, it's clear that more needs to be done. In the Maxim column this week, researcher ‘Alapasita Pomelile explores the facts and explains why we need a multifaceted policy approach to address the root causes of truancy.
2023-03-3013 min
Maxim Institute PodcastMarcus Roberts | Foreign PolicyNew Zealand's politicians are focusing on "bread and butter" issues, but they're missing a crucial point—foreign policy and defence are becoming increasingly important in a dangerous world. In the Maxim Institute column this week, Senior Researcher Marcus Roberts explains how “great power” competition and conflict are increasing and how that affects New Zealand's ability to trade or even feed ourselves. The world is getting smaller and meaner, and our politicians must start recognising this.
2023-02-1413 min
Maxim Institute PodcastFree Speech with Jacob MchangamaOn November 4th this year Maxim Institute, in partnership with the Free Speech Union, hosted international human-rights advocate and free speech expert Jacob Mchangama.
Jacob is the founder of the Justitia institute, the Copenhagen-based human rights think-tank. Having written and narrated the podcast Clear and Present Danger: A History of Free Speech and authored Free Speech: A History from Socrates to Social Media, Jacob is a prominent and experienced figure in the free speech space.
In this presentation, Jacob offers some historical context to our current free-speech climate, outlining some of the dangers he sees in limiting free speech and...
2022-12-1932 min
Maxim Institute PodcastKieran Madden | Boys EducationThe Finnish education system is the envy of the world, yet only 9% of their boys are reading at the highest levels compared with 20% of their girls. In this Maxim Short Cut, we discuss these findings and more with Director of Research and Development Kieran Madden.
2022-11-2509 min
Maxim Institute PodcastTim Wilson | Anger is the cake of the internetIf anger is the cake of the internet, are we eating like we’re at an all-you-can-eat buffet? In this Maxim Short Cut, we explore this question with Maxim Institute Executive Director Tim Wilson.
Our outrage expresses our search for right and wrong, but how can we channel our anger into being constructive rather than destructive? Words that aren’t swords and positive engagement are the antidote.
2022-11-1811 min
Die Köpfe der Genies mit Maxim MankevichWie Medien entscheiden was DU denkst! (Massenmanipulation) | Maxim MankevichNEU - Beziehung Master Intensiv: https://akademie.maximmankevich.com/beziehung-master
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Erfahre in diesem Podcast, wie du täglich von den Medien manipuliert wirst und diese genau steuern, was du denkst. Maxim Mankevich zeigt dir, wie diese Massenmanipulation funktioniert und wie du dich davor schützen kannst. Unglücklich? Befreie Dich von alten Fesseln mit starken Online-Kursen aus unserer Genie-Akademie: https://akademie.maximmankevich.com/
2022-11-1314 min
Maxim Institute Podcast'Alapasita Pomelile | EducationIn this Maxim Short Cut, we talk to Researcher 'Alapasita Pomelile about the state of our society’s soul as she looks at the results of the latest NCEA pilot programme. Perhaps it’s time to have honest and uncomfortable conversations about the state of New Zealand education. It’s time to review how we train our teachers and ensure our teaching programmes are driven by the Science of teaching and learning—rather than ideology.
2022-11-1110 min
Maxim Institute PodcastJason Heale | SafetyIn this Maxim Short Cut, we talk to Communications Manager Jason Heale about the concept of "safetyism". We all want to (rightly) be safe. We make trade-offs for this safety every day. Are we aware of what they are? Do we understand what these costs entail? Jason explores these questions and more in this Maxim Short Cut.
2022-11-0110 min
Maxim Institute PodcastMarcus Roberts | Mandatory VotingIn this Maxim Short Cut, we talk to Senior Researcher Marcus Roberts about the low voter turnout at the recent local body elections and whether mandatory voting is a viable solution to such civic disengagement.
2022-10-2612 min
Maxim Institute PodcastJason Heale | Character TestIn this Maxim Short Cut, we talk to Communications Manager Jason Heale about the concept of 'character test' and what it looks like in our democratic society, after an unlikely candidate put his name forward for election to the school board at Te Arati College in Christchurch.
2022-10-1710 min
Maxim Institute PodcastTim Wilson | Data & Statisticsthis Maxim Short Cut, we talk to Executive Director Tim Wilson about the new Data and Statistics Bill. He discusses the impacts of this new legislation on the independence of Statistics New Zealand and the public's trust in the government.
2022-10-0611 min
Maxim Institute PodcastThe New Economic Normal with Brad OlsenWe’ve been through two difficult years dealing with COVID-19, and now we’re seeing the economic effects. Interest rates are rising, and the housing market is volatile. The cost of living has soared, and many must choose which bills they do or don’t pay. Inflation is at a 30-year high, and the stock market is in bear territory. Recession is predicted for the end of the year.
How long might this uncertainty last? What impact do global trends have? How best can we navigate it? This podcast is a recording of our special event, “The new economic normal”, featuring...
2022-09-301h 04
Die Köpfe der Genies mit Maxim MankevichDeine Kreativität sofort erhöhen! | Maxim MankevichDer #1 Bestseller "Soul Master" ab sofort hier erhältlich: https://akademie.maximmankevich.com/soul-master-buch?ref=podcast
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Erfahre in diesem Podcast, wie du deine Kreativität mit leichten Übungen sofort erhöhen kannst. Maxim Mankevich zeigt dir, wie jeder seine Kreativität ganz einfach erhöhen kann. Jobfrust? Erkenne Deine Seelenaufgabe mit starken Online-Kursen aus unserer Genie-Akademie: https://akademie.maximmankevich.com/
2022-09-2508 min
Maxim Institute Podcast'Alapasita Teu | TruancyIn this Maxim Short Cut, we talk to Researcher 'Alapasita Teu about the latest back-to-school campaign from the Ministry of Education. She discusses our COVID fatigue and the slow decline of school attendance in Aotearoa New Zealand.
2022-09-2111 min
Maxim Institute PodcastJason Heale | Death RateIn this Maxim Short Cut, we talk to Communications Manager Jason Heale about our increased death rate. We explore what the cause might be and why we are so reluctant even to start a discussion on the topic.
2022-09-1310 min
Maxim Institute PodcastMarcus Roberts | Policy DebatesIn this Maxim Short Cut, we talk to Senior Researcher Marcus Roberts about a recent policy debate. Marcus outlines why it is so essential that the two "centrist" parties have debate and disagreement on policy. He outlines why discussion is good for democracy; take a listen.
2022-09-0611 min
Sapien's Playground - Medicine, Psychology, Truth Seeking and Fascinating Experiences(ENG) #43 - Essay #4 - Political Division Investigated by Maxim PruchnewskiHello everyone!
Today it's me, Maxim Pruchnewski, recording an audio version of an essay I wrote very recently exploring and delineating the reasons and potentially tenable and tangible solutions for the fundamental problem of political division as such. I see it as a problem that keeps growing in severity and increasingly takes overhand of society, manifesting itself on a broad societal scale on virtually all levels.
Feel free to share this around because I wholeheartedly hope that this will reach many people and make them at least look at this issue with a critical eye. Th...
2022-09-0634 min
Maxim Institute Podcast'Alapasita Teu | Online RegulationIn this Maxim Short Cut, we talk to Researcher 'Alapasita Teu about online regulation of Big Tech. We discuss how it forms us and why we need to think about the character of the people behind the technology we use every day.
2022-08-3011 min
Maxim Institute PodcastMIC COVID and Our Constitution: How A Pandemic Affected Our Body Politic and CultureIn June, we hosted Research Fellow Alex Penk and Maxim Institute Senior Researcher Marcus Roberts at the MIC 14 event | COVID and Our Constitution: How A Pandemic Affected Our Body Politic and Culture.
This podcast is a recording of the event, including the audience Q+A, so sound quality isn't our usual standard. Alex and Marcus both make valuable contributions discussing New Zealand's COVID-19 response, how the response affected our constitution, and how our country has fractured. They also offer some hopeful ways forward.
We hope you enjoy the listen as much as we enjoyed the event.
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2022-08-191h 03
Seeking Startups#15 Supporting the Backbone of the Economy - Small Businesses | The Startup Podcast Delivering You Deal Flow | Regulation Crowdfunding Investing in Asenso Finance on WefunderAsenso Finance’s funding round closes on 6/29/22. The information discussed in this episode is relevant up to this date.
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2022-06-211h 20Seeking Startups#14 What if Peloton & Patreon had a Baby? Introducing Zomo.fit! | The Startup Podcast Delivering You Deal Flow | Regulation Crowdfunding Investing in Zomo.fit on WefunderZomo’s funding round closes on 4/30/23. The information discussed in this episode is relevant up to this date.
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2022-05-171h 02Seeking Startups#13 A Quantitative Hedge Fund for Everyone | The Startup Podcast Delivering You Deal Flow | Regulation Crowdfunding Investing in Quantbase on WefunderQuantbase's funding round closes on 4/30/23. The information discussed in this episode is relevant up to this date.
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2022-05-031h 02
Maxim Institute PodcastBeyond The Shadow of DebtIn this episode of the Maxim Institute Podcast we are joined by Maxim Researcher 'Ala Teu and Christians Against Poverty Social Policy Adviser Michael Ward. They discuss 'Ala's recently released paper and the issues it highlights in the credit and finance space in New Zealand. Along with examining the areas of buy-now-pay-later and debt collection, they also offer some hopeful solutions and wonderful stories that shine a light on how we might tackle NZ's debt problem.
2022-04-2236 minSeeking Startups#12 Bringing Spaces to Life! | The Startup Podcast Delivering You Deal Flow | Regulation Crowdfunding Investing in Cadenzo on WefunderCadenzo’s funding round closes on 4/30/2023. The information discussed in this episode is relevant up to this date.
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2022-04-191h 04Seeking Startups#11 Building a Real-Life Wall-E | The Startup Podcast Delivering You Deal Flow | Regulation Crowdfunding Investing in Smartbin.io on WefunderSmartbin.io's funding round closes on 4/30/22. The information discussed in this episode is relevant up to this date.
I’m your host Maxim Davis, and today on Seeking startups, we have Hamoun Karami and Andrea Bulgarelli, the co-founders of Smartbin.io.
Hamoun and Andrea are building an autonomous trash bin collecting robot. So basically, they are creating a real-life Wall-E. With Smartbin.io, they hope to make a greener and more efficient waste and recycling process. But even though Hamoun and Andrea are early into this venture, their entrepreneurial journeys started many...
2022-03-2253 minSeeking Startups#10 Reimagining Charitable Giving | The Startup Podcast Delivering You Deal Flow | Regulation Crowdfunding Investing in Arbol on WefunderArbol's funding round closes on 4/30/23. The information discussed in this episode is relevant up to this date.
I’m your host Maxim Davis, and today on Seeking startups, we have David Gonzalez and Favio Osorio, the co-founders of Arbol.
Even though David and Favio grew up in two different parts of the world, both of them saw the value of education in helping the members of their communities climb the socioeconomic ladder. After college, their corporate roles in business and finance allowed them to gain a unique perspective. It became evident that the members of th...
2022-03-021h 04Seeking Startups#9 Helping the US Government | The Startup Podcast Delivering You Deal Flow | Regulation Crowdfunding Investing in on OpenGrants on WefunderOpenGrants's funding round closes on 4/12/22. The information discussed in this episode is relevant up to this date.
Sedale is no stranger to the startup ecosystem. As a three-time founder, he has learned the intricacies of starting a company and the importance of a strong team. Along his journey, Sedale has forged his own path from dropping out of college to creating multiple companies. And now, he is bringing everything he has learned to build OpenGrants, a grant search engine and marketplace of independent grant consultants. Listen to this fun and engaging show to learn how O...
2022-02-2355 minSeeking Startups#8 From Starting Match.com to Starting BabyQuip | The Startup Podcast Delivering You Deal Flow | Regulation Crowdfunding Investing in BabyQuip on SeedInvestBabyQuip's funding round closes on 3/26/22. The information discussed in this episode is relevant up to this date.
Fran has an incredible entrepreneurial story spanning back to the 90s when she was the founding member of Match.com. Ever since, Fran has been involved in the start-up space working at Women.com, BlueLight, and TRUSTe. Today Fran is the CEO of BabyQuip, a marketplace that connects traveling parents with quality providers that supply baby gear on the go. Listen in to this fascinating show as we talk about her upbringing, her time at Match, her experience o...
2022-02-0947 minSeeking Startups#7 Generating Smart Yield in Emerging Markets | The Startup Podcast Delivering You Deal Flow | Regulation Crowdfunding Investing in Untapped Global on WefunderUntapped Global's funding round closes on 03/29/2022. The information discussed in this episode is relevant up to this date.
Jim’s unique upbringing and decades-long experience in emerging markets have given him a unique perspective leading him to start Untapped Global. Untapped Global is a platform that helps investors make impact investments in emerging markets. Untapped Global uses a model called Smart Asset Financing, which leverages technology to de-risk investments by tracking the use of funds in real-time. Listen in to hear how Jim hopes to create lasting global change with his company!
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2022-02-0248 min
SBP Podcast Mobile FilmmakingMobile Filmmaking in Russia with Maxim MusselWe have a great discussion with the leading voice for smartphone movie making in Russia, Maxim Mussel. He’s made three feature films with smartphones and launched the only festival for mobile films in Russia.
Incredibly, Maxim was inspired when he made a short film which won an award at the International Mobile Film Festival in San Diego, California in 2014. He was so impressed with the festival in San Diego that he went all in on smartphone filmmaking. He launched the Filmmaker’s International Festival about four years ago. He’s written a book and has been teachin...
2022-01-041h 04
Maxim Institute PodcastBook Club 7 | The Quest for CommunityIn the fight against COVID-19, we have seen nations employ varying approaches that shed light on the role of the State, the individual, and communities in different societies. Some responses are agreeable, and others questionable. All, however, highlight the deeper complexities underpinning these relationships.
American sociologist Robert Nisbet’s The Quest for Community provides a framework for understanding the intricacies and tensions between central government, the rise of individualism, and the decline of community.
In this podcast Communications Officer Jason Heale sits down with Researcher 'Ala Teu and Research Manager Kieran Madden to talk about what Nisbet has to say, an...
2021-11-2629 min
Maxim Institute Podcast21. The Urgent Case for Accessible Palliative CareAs much as we try to ignore it, death is inevitable. Unfortunately, with access to palliative care services limited, a good death is not. Maxim Institute has just released its new discussion paper—Ending Well – The Urgent Case for Accessible Palliative Care—arguing that access to this care must be made available now to brace for the coming tsunami of people in need.
In this podcast Executive Director Tim Wilson sits down with Senior Researcher and author of the paper Danielle van Dalen, and palliative medicine specialist Professor Leeroy William. They discuss a wide range of issues from a good death...
2021-11-0337 min
Die Köpfe der Genies mit Maxim MankevichWas DIR sofort bei Liebeskummer hilft! | Maxim MankevichErfahre in diesem Podcast, was dir sofort bei Liebeskummer helfen wird. Maxim Mankevich zeigt dir was du machen kannst, dass es dir sofort besser geht wenn du Liebeskummer hast und du verletzt wurdest. Trainiere Dein Genie mit starken Videokursen aus unserer Online-Akademie: https://akademie.maximmankevich.com/
2021-10-0308 min
Maxim Institute Podcast20. Paul Henderson on Artificial Intelligence - Part OneWhether it’s Netflix recommendations or your phone suggesting how you might want to finish your sentences, AI or artificial intelligence is already deeply embedded in the way we live and get things done.
But what might these benign digital improvements be learning about us, and what will this data end up being used for? How smart, and how powerful might machine intelligence get in the coming years? And what are the implications for the way we live and think of issues like privacy, security, and what it means to be a human being?
Maxim Institute Senior Fellow Paul Henderson ha...
2021-07-2935 min
Maxim Institute PodcastBook Club 6 | Breaking Bread with the DeadAuthor Alan Jacobs wants us to keep reading into the past. In his latest book "Breaking Bread with the Dead" he argues that we stand to gain far more than we lose if we continue to wrestle with great historic texts that may seem out of touch or even offensive to current tastes.
For this podcast, Maxim Institute Executive Director Tim Wilson hosts a wide ranging conversation on Jacob's thesis with Research Manager Kieran Madden.
2021-06-2336 min
Maxim uncutS2 E3 THE MEDIA GIRL EPISODEThe most recent guest on the maxim uncut podcast is @inammoki . Maxim and Inam talk about what it's like to work in Nigerian media, the good, the bad, and the ugly. They talk about how people get into cliques and how they need to " Famz" their way to the top. On Wednesday, you'll be able to listen to this podcast show! Don't forget to subscribe to both the Apple podcast and Spotify.
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2021-05-2654 min
Maxim Institute Podcast19. Ven Dr Lyndon Drake & Julian Wood on debt, COVID-19 recovery and where to from here?Last month we hosted Ven Dr Lyndon Drake and Maxim Institute Senior Researcher Julian Wood at the MIC 13 event | On debt, our COVID-19 recovery, and where to from here?
This podcast is a recording of the event, including the audience Q+A, so sound quality isn't our usual standard. Julian and Lyndon both make valuable contributions arguing and discussing New Zealand's debt, government responses to COVID-19, the housing crisis, interest rates, and the K-shaped recovery.
We hope you enjoy the listen as much as we enjoyed the event.
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2021-04-291h 01
Die Köpfe der Genies mit Maxim MankevichLebenssinn & LIEBE trotz CORONA finden! Wanda Badwal, Felix Thönnessen, Maxim MankevichErfahre in diesem Podcast, wie du trotz der Corona Situation deinen Lebenssinn und die wahre Liebe findest. Maxim Mankevich und die beiden Experten Felix Thönnessen und Wanda Badwal zeigen dir was du machen kannst. Trainiere Dein Genie mit starken Videokursen aus unserer Online-Akademie: https://akademie.maximmankevich.com/
2021-04-1859 min
Maxim Institute PodcastBook Club 5 | TogetherFor the Maxim Institute Book Club this month we have been reading Vivek Murthy's book on human connection, loneliness and how our health and wellbeing is intimately intertwined with community, love, belonging and purpose.
We are joined by Maxim Institute Researchers Kieran Madden and Danielle van Dalen in this conversation diving deep into the books themes, responses and questions.
Be sure to sign up for the Maxim Institute book club so you don't miss out on what we're studying next, email us at bookclub@maxim.org.nz.
2021-04-151h 09
Maxim Institute Podcast18. Professor Graham Le Gros on vaccines, safety, and COVID-19Over the past few weeks, we've heard a lot of conversations that have included questions like: “What do you think about the vaccine? Do you reckon you’ll get it straight away? Doesn’t it seem like it’s come out way too quickly?”
Our guest for this month’s podcast is Professor Graham Le Gros an immunologist who is the Programme Director for the Vaccine Alliance of Aotearoa New Zealand and Director of The Malaghan Institute of Medical Research. The Malaghan Institute has a long history in vaccine development, undertaking research and discovery across cancer, asthma/allergy, infectious diseases, gut health a...
2021-03-2640 min
Maxim Institute Podcast17. Bronwyn Wood & Rowan Light on Education, History, and the NZ school systemAs our Education Researcher Rowan Light leaves Maxim Institute, we commissioned him for one last podcast to speak with Bronwyn Wood on the new policies around New Zealand History in schools, the education system and ideal learning spaces for our children. Dr Bronwyn Wood is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at Victoria University (of Wellington) and joins us from her office in Wellington.
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2021-01-2837 min
Maxim Institute Podcast14. Te Karere Scarborough & Tim Wilson on "Repairing the Fabric of the Universe"This month’s podcast is a recording of Maxim Institute's Executive Director Tim Wilson in conversation with Te Karere Scarborough at the launch of the seventh volume of the Flint & Steel magazine.
The conversation talks about the themes of his article in this year's magazine, the growing numbers of people looking to learn te reo, they answer some surprising audience questions and discover why Te Karere decided to change his own name as an adult.
2020-12-2135 min
Maxim Institute Podcast13. Rowan Light & Ryan Donaldson on youth unemployment2020 has presented all of us with significant challenges, but as Maxim’s latest research notes, spare a thought for our young people. On this podcast, Jeremy and Rowan are joined by Ryan Donaldson, General Manager of Whangarei Youth Space. Together they explore the problem of youth unemployment, how the class of 2020 will be effected long-term by COVID-19, and the importance of community, mentorship and intergenerational pastoral relationships.
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2020-10-2946 min
Maxim Institute PodcastBook Club 3 | Man's Search For MeaningThis month on the Book Club, our Interim CEO Joanne Abernethy hosts researchers Dr Rowan Light and Danielle van Dalen, as they discuss Viktor Frankl's book Man's Search For Meaning.
In this podcast, they dive into Frankl's experiences of the Holocaust, how at the depth of dehumanisation, one can find beauty, hope and dignity. This conversation also explores the foundation of his psychological theory, Logotherapy, and how meaning can transform even the most distressing circumstances. Especially in the midst of COVID-19, Man's Search for Meaning offers significant insight for our context, from how we relate to others, to how we...
2020-10-0148 min
Maxim Institute Podcast11. Dr Stephen Child and Danielle van Dalen on the End of Life Choice ActThis September, New Zealand will vote to determine if the End of Life Choice Act will come into force, legislation that would create a new system of legal assisted dying for people who meet certain criteria.
On this podcast we take a deep dive into the text of the End of Life Choice Act with Maxim Institute euthanasia researcher Danielle van Dalen, and Dr Stephen Child.
Stephen is a medical specialist, trained in Canada and has worked in Auckland since 1994. He’s had an extensive career in clinical education and medical politics, serving as the Chair of the NZMA (2015-2017) an...
2020-08-111h 17
Maxim Institute PodcastBook Club 2 | The Decadent SocietyThis month on the Maxim Book Club podcast we’ve got a conversation with Maxim Institute’s Research Manager Kieran Madden and Communications Manager Jeremy Vargo about the book we’ve been reading over the last two months, Ross Douthat's The Decadent Society, How we became victims to our own success.
In this discussion we talk about what we did and didn’t like in the book, covering a wide variety of topics such as political stagnation, cultural repetition, declining birth rate, and riding a horse of freedom. Click to hear the rants, raves and praise we’ve got for Ross Douth...
2020-07-221h 00
Maxim Institute Podcast10. Tom Simpson & Richard Ekins on trustThis year, our Sir John Graham Lecture was due to be delivered by Associate Professor Tom Simpson. Tom was joining us to speak from over a decade of study on the idea of trust – and how it sits at the core of issues of political polarisation that have challenged the foundations of democratic societies in recent years.
While COVID-19 has delayed Tom’s visit to deliver the SJGL until 2021, we didn’t want to miss the opportunity to speak about these ideas that have only become more relevant and pressing in the context of the pandemic, and the way nations have r...
2020-07-211h 15
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2020-06-1206 min
Maxim Institute PodcastBook Club 1 | Road to CharacterThis month on the first Maxim Book Club podcast we’ve got a fantastic conversation with Maxim Institute’s interim CEO Joanne Abernethy and researcher Danielle van Dalen about the book we’ve been reading over the last two months, David Brooks’ Road to Character.
In this discussion we talk about what we did and didn’t like in the book, covering a wide variety of topics such as pride, humility, wisdom, vocation and sin. Click to hear the rants, raves and praise we’ve got for David Brooks’ work on character.
If you’d like to read the article Jeremy shameless...
2020-05-1557 min
Maxim Institute Podcast9. Hon Sir Pita Sharples – Woven TogetherThis month on the podcast, we return to our 2015 Sir John Graham lecture delivered by Sir Pita Sharples.
Sir Pita is known to most people as the co-founder of the Māori Party and as the Minister of Maori Affairs, yet his experience ranges far wider than that into leadership, academia, and public service. In his 2015 address Sir Pita covers his own personal history, and the history of the people of this land. He speaks into the challenges we face as a nation and encourages us to engage deeper into this story.
You can watch Sir Pita deliver the lecture h...
2020-05-1545 min
Maxim Institute Podcast8. Rowan Light on the protest and patriotism of ANZAC day"As one of our last truly public rituals, Anzac Day claims a sacred space in New Zealand’s national attention."
This month on the podcast we are joined by our most recent addition to the research team: Dr Rowan Light. Rowan and Jeremy chat from their respective lockdown bubbles, discussing the turbulent history of New Zealand's ANZAC day commemorations. Starting from the Flint & Steel article Rowan wrote in 2018, they explore the patriotism of the day, and times in history where protests have disrupted commemorations and shifted our national conversation.
To read Rowan's article in Flint & Steel - https://flintandsteelmag.com/ar...
2020-04-2347 min
Maxim Institute Podcast7. Julian Wood talks PGF, immigration, and what to do with dying townsDying towns, urban drift, housing crisis, and immigration: over the last five years, Senior Researcher Julian Wood has been digging into some of the big topics that face New Zealand now and over the coming decades.
In this podcast, Jeremy Vargo talks with Julian about the big picture issues that create the context for his research, and what New Zealand should do to change regional development and migration for the better.
2020-03-181h 00
Maxim Institute Podcast6. Alex Penk - An exit interviewThis month join us as we say a fond farewell to Maxim Institute’s CEO, Alex Penk. Having spent over 14 years as an integral part of the organisation, this month’s podcast is all about him. Alex shares with us his reflections over the time he’s spent here, what he’s proud of, some regrets, times of celebration and what he will miss.
Alex is joined by our Communications Manager, Jeremy Vargo, and Interim CEO, Joanne Abernethy.
Alex’s recommended reading:
The Road to Character, by David Brooks
Deep Work, by Cal Newport
Man’s Search for Meaning, by Viktor Frank
2020-02-1945 min
Maxim Institute Podcast5. Leilani Tamu on the "Pacific workforce challenge"In November we launched our 2020 Summer issue of Flint & Steel, our annual magazine that this year explores the central theme of vocation, working, and living.
We were grateful to have Leilani Tamu as our guest for the launch of the magazine, discussing her contribution to one of the articles in this year's volume. This podcast is an edited recording of Alex Penk's conversation with Leilani on Pacific ideas of work, family and community, and the challenges of integrating different cultural notions of success in New Zealand workplaces.
For more of Leilani's work, you can buy and read her book of...
2019-12-1036 min
Maxim Institute Podcast4. David Hall and Alex Penk on hate speech and free speechWe recorded this conversation between Maxim Institute CEO Alex Penk and AUT Senior Researcher David Hall at an evening we hosted around hate speech and free speech. Within the evening, we hear them discuss what hate speech means, why free speech matters, the duties we owe each other when we speak and when we decide to limit speech, and what the Government review into hate speech laws should do.
David Hall is a writer, editor and policy researcher based in Auckland. He has written for various publications, including the New Zealand Listener, Pantograph Punch, The Journal for Urgent Writing, and...
2019-11-141h 13
Maxim Institute Podcast2. Dr Kathryn Mannix on dying, death, and wisdom in an age of denialLast year we read a beautiful book called With the End in Mind: dying, death and wisdom in an age of denial, by Dr Katherine Mannix.
This beautiful collection of stories on death and the process of dying captivated us as an important conversation for society. These are ideas that shape our understanding of dying, and even impact the way we live.
We invited Dr Kathryn Mannix to come to New Zealand and speak to us about her 30+ years of experience in palliative care. This podcast is a recording of her public lecture in March 2019. To hear more go to...
2019-10-0428 min
Maxim Institute Podcast1. Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela on injustice and reconciliationWhat does it look like to ask an entire ethnic group to forgive another? How can we hope to speak across the fault lines of historic injustice?
This year, our annual Sir John Graham Lecture was delivered by South Africa’s Professor Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela, a clinical psychologist and esteemed academic with a unique perspective on violence, trauma, and racial injustice.
Through her experience on South Africa’s post-apartheid Truth and Reconciliation Commission and her decades of scholarship around the globe since then, she brings an incredible perspective on how societies and individuals can attempt to restore lives and relationships in the...
2019-09-2733 min
Maxim Institute PodcastIntroducing the Maxim Institute PodcastWelcome to the Maxim Institute Podcast.
Maxim is an independent think tank based in Auckland, New Zealand, with a vision to promote the dignity of every person in Aotearoa New Zealand by standing for freedom, justice and compassion.
We are so excited to be launching our new series October 2019.
In this series we will we have fascinating conversations that go beyond policy, and get down to the foundational and competing visions of what life is all about. What we value, the rights and freedoms we prioritise, and the parts of our history that we choose to bring into the present.
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2019-09-0601 min