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The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 66: William C. Ratcliff, Professor in the School of Biological Sciences at Georgia Institute.William C. Ratcliff is a Professor in the School of Biological Sciences at Georgia Institute of Technology and serves as the Director of the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Quantitative Biosciences (QBioS). He is widely recognized for his research on the evolution of multicellularity, social evolution, and bet hedging, combining experimental and theoretical approaches. His work often explores how single-celled organisms transition to multicellular life forms, with notable studies involving yeast models.Dr. Ratcliff earned his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in 2011, where he conducted research on microbial ecology and evolution. His groundbreaking work includes...2025-03-311h 25The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 65 : Ricard Solé, Research Professor and head of the Complex Systems Lab at Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona.Ricard Solé is an ICREA research professor at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra, where he heads the Complex Systems Lab. He holds degrees in Physics and Biology from the University of Barcelona and a PhD in Physics from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia. Prof. Solé is also an External Professor at the Santa Fe Institute and a fellow of the European Center for Living Technology. His research focuses on the evolutionary origins of complex systems, synthetic biology, and unstable evolutionary dynamics. He has published over 250 scientific papers and is a frequent keynote speaker at international conferences. Solé is known for his...2025-03-251h 24The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 64: Eric Schwitzgebel is Professor of Philosophy at the University of CaliforniaEric Schwitzgebel, an esteemed philosopher at the University of California, Riverside, is renowned for his groundbreaking work at the intersection of empirical psychology and philosophy of mind. With a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, under the mentorship of Elisabeth A. Lloyd, Alison Gopnik, and John Searle, Schwitzgebel has become a leading voice in contemporary philosophical discourse.
His research focuses on the behavior of philosophers, particularly ethicists, using empirical methods to explore whether ethicists exhibit heightened ethical conduct. Through seminal studies, including a notable 2009 investigation into the prevalence of ethics books in academic...2024-03-071h 02The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 63: Katrin Preller PhD in Psychology and NeuroscienceKatrin Preller received her PhD in Psychology and Neuroscience from University of Zurich, Switzerland in 2013. Her research interests are centered around the neuropharmacology of emotional and cognitive processes such as social cognition in health and psychiatric illnesses, as well as (pharmacological) neuroimaging analysis methodology. She is particularly interested in substance use disorders as well the role of the serotonin system in emotion and cognition. To elucidate the role of 5-HT2A/1A receptor functions in human cognition she uses pharmacological challenges mainly with psilocybin and LSD.2024-03-0647 minThe Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 62: Russell Foster, Professor of Circadian Neuroscience and the Head of Department of OphthalmologyRussell Foster is Professor of Circadian Neuroscience and the Head of the Department of Ophthalmology. He is also a Nicholas Kurti Senior Fellow at Brasenose College. Prior to this, Russell was at Imperial College where Russell was Chair of Molecular Neuroscience within the Faculty of Medicine. Russell Foster’s research spans basic and applied circadian and photoreceptor biology.
He received his education at the University of Bristol under the supervision of Professor Sir Brian Follett. from 1988–1995 he was a member of the National Science Foundation Center for Biological Rhythms at the University of Virginia and worked closely with...2024-02-1549 minThe Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 61: Juliana Schroeder, Behavioral scientist and academicJuliana Schroeder is an Associate Professor at Berkeley Haas, holding the Harold Furst Chair in Management Philosophy and Values. She explores how language shapes social perception and interaction. Her research, featured in top journals and media outlets, has earned recognition from the NSF, APS, and APA. Juliana co-founded the Psychology of Technology Institute and teaches Negotiations and Conflict Resolution. She holds degrees from the University of Virginia and the University of Chicago.2024-02-081h 14The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 60: Stacey B. Armstrong, a senior researcher and psychologist at the Center for Psychedelic Drug Research and EducationStacey B. Armstrong, PhD is a senior researcher and psychologist at the Center for Psychedelic Drug Research and Education (CPDRE) at The Ohio State University College of Social Work. She earned her Ph.D. at Bowling Green State University after completing a clinical internship at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. Her clinical fellowship at the Traumatic Stress Center in Akron, OH, emphasized the utilization of evidence-based treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among veterans and civilians, including cognitive processing therapy (CPT) and prolonged exposure (PE). She also completed a research fellowship at The Ohio State University...2024-02-051h 08The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 59 : William Egginton, a distinguished literary critic and philosopherWilliam Egginton is a distinguished literary critic and philosopher renowned for his insightful explorations of theatricality, fictionality, literary criticism, psychoanalysis, ethics, religious moderation, and theories of mediation. With a commitment to interdisciplinary inquiry, Egginton's work reflects a nuanced understanding of the complexities of human experience. His contributions extend to the realms of psychoanalysis and ethics, demonstrating a thoughtful engagement with the intricacies of these fields. A prolific writer, Egginton's impact reaches beyond academia, fostering dialogue and understanding in areas often marked by discord, such as religious moderation. His concise yet profound analyses showcase a keen intellect, making him a...2023-12-2747 minThe Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 58: Round 2 with Abraham "Avi" Loeb a theoretical physicist who works on astrophysics and cosmology.Abraham "Avi" Loeb a theoretical physicist who works on astrophysics and cosmology. Loeb is the Frank B. Baird Jr. Professor of Science at Harvard University. He had been the longest-serving chair of Harvard's Department of Astronomy (2011–2020), founding director of Harvard's Black Hole Initiative (since 2016) and director of the Institute for Theory and Computation (since 2007) within the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
Loeb is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the American Physical Society, and the International Academy of Astronautics. In July 2018, he was appointed as chair of the Board on Physics an...2023-09-011h 21The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 57: Dr Iain McGilchrist a Psychiatrist, neuroscience researcher, philosopher and literary scholar.Dr Iain McGilchrist a Psychiatrist, neuroscience researcher, philosopher and literary scholar. Iain McGilchrist is a former Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, an associate Fellow of Green Templeton College, Oxford, a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, a Consultant Emeritus of the Bethlem and Maudsley Hospital, London, a former research Fellow in Neuroimaging at Johns Hopkins University Medical School, Baltimore, and a former Fellow of the Institute of Advanced Studies in Stellenbosch. He now lives on the Isle of Skye, off the coast of North West Scotland, where he continues...2023-08-271h 14The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 56: Harvey A. Silverglate, an advocate for civil liberties since the 1960s, is an attorney, writer, and non-profit activist.Harvey A. Silverglate, an advocate for civil liberties since the 1960s, is an attorney, writer, and non-profit activist. Currently practicing law with the Boston firm Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP, Silverglate specializes in criminal defense, civil liberties, and academic freedom/student rights cases. In addition to his legal work, Silverglate has led a parallel writing career as newspaper columnist and book author.
Silverglate’s career as legal practitioner, spanning some four decades, has ranged widely and has included drug prosecutions, draft and riot cases in the '60s and '70s, bank and securities fraud, br...2023-08-1856 minThe Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 55: Tom Walters is a distinguished Rehab Scientist specializing in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain and movement disorders.Tom Walters is a distinguished Rehab Scientist specializing in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain and movement disorders. With a solid foundation in kinesiology education, manual therapy, and personalized therapeutic exercise, he is a recognized authority in orthopedic rehabilitation. Based in Santa Barbara, California, Tom is a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist and strength and conditioning specialist. He also manages the influential social media account @rehabscience on Instagram, sharing valuable insights and promoting recovery. Formerly a dedicated kinesiology professor at Westmont College, Tom's extensive academic background includes a Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) degree and specialized certifications in orthopedic...2023-08-111h 15The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 54: Hugo Mercier is a prominent cognitive scientist and researcherHugo Mercier is a prominent cognitive scientist and researcher known for his groundbreaking work in the fields of psychology and philosophy. Mercier developed a passion for understanding the intricacies of human thought and reasoning from an early age.
Most of his work so far has focused on the function and workings of reasoning. According to the argumentative theory of reasoning, the function of reasoning is argumentative: to find and evaluate arguments so as to convince others and only be convinced when it is appropriate. Accordingly, reasoning works well as an argumentative device, but quite...2023-08-0451 minThe Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 53: Andrew Gallimore is a computational neurobiologist, pharmacologist, chemist, and writerAndrew Gallimore is a computational neurobiologist, pharmacologist, chemist, and writer who has been interested in the neural basis of psychedelic drug action for many years and is the author of a number of articles and research papers on the powerful psychedelic drug, N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) and its effects on the brain and consciousness.
In 2015, he collaborated with DMT pioneer Dr. Rick Strassman, author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule, to develop a pharmacokinetic model of DMT as the basis of a target-controlled intravenous infusion protocol for extended journeys in the bizarre worlds to which DMT...2023-07-141h 08The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 52: Anna Lembke, a professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis ClinicAnna Lembke is a professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries. She sits on the board of several state and national addiction-focused organizations, has testified before various committees in the United States House of Representatives and Senate, keeps an active speaking calendar, and maintains a thriving clinical practice.
In 2016, she published Drug Dealer, MD – How Doctors Were Duped, Patients Got Hooked, and Why It’s So Hard...2023-06-2359 minThe Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 51: Donald D Hoffman X Lee CroninThis episode is a fascinating debate between two distinguished guests who have dedicated their careers to unravelling the mysteries of the mind, Lee Cronin and Donald Hoffmann. The conversation will delve into the depths of human perception, consciousness, and reality itself. Lee Cronin is a renowned chemist and professor at the University of Glasgow. His groundbreaking work focuses on creating artificial life forms and developing complex chemical systems. He has been recognized for his innovative research in the field of chemical evolution and is a proponent of the hypothesis that life can be artificially created. Professor Cronin's interdisciplinary approach...2023-06-161h 36The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 50: Andrew Strominger, Gwill E. York Professor of Physics at Harvard University and a founding member of the Black Hole InitiativeAndrew Strominger is the Gwill E. York Professor of Physics at Harvard University and a founding member of the Black Hole Initiative. He is a renowned theoretical physicist who has made pathbreaking contributions to classical and quantum gravity, quantum field theory and string theory. These include his seminal work on Calabi-Yau compactification of string theory which provides a unified framework for quantum gravity and the theory of elementary particles, the statistical origin of the Bekenstein-Hawking black hole entropy and the conformal symmetry of astrophysical Kerr black holes. Recently Strominger has discovered an exact equivalence unifying three disparate phenomena which...2023-06-091h 34The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 49: Karina Stewart is a renowned authority on holistic health and wellbeingFounder of the award-winning Kamalaya Koh Samui, Karina Stewart is a renowned authority on holistic health and wellbeing. An acclaimed speaker, and innovator, Karina has more than 40 years of experience in the study and practice of diverse Asian healing and spiritual traditions.
As the creative force behind the legendary Kamalaya, Karina's vision was to create programs and experiences that draw on many of the influences and healing modalities of the East and West. Kamalaya is undoubtedly unique because of how all the various healing elements have been curated and brought together in a truly holistic way. Kamalaya opened in Novembe...2023-06-021h 12The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 48: Dr. Adam Gazzaley, neuroscientist and innovator in the field of cognitive neuroscienceDr. Adam Gazzaley is a renowned neuroscientist and innovator in the field of cognitive neuroscience. With a profound passion for understanding the intricate workings of the human brain, Dr. Gazzaley has dedicated his career to exploring the intersection of technology, neuroscience, and medicine.
Born with an insatiable curiosity, Dr. Gazzaley pursued his education at some of the world's most prestigious institutions. He obtained his bachelor's degree in physiology and neuroscience from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and went on to earn his medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Continuing...2023-05-261h 13The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 47: Dr. Eben Alexander on Near-Death Experiences (NDE)Academic neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander III, whose career includes decades as a physician and associate professor at Harvard Medical School and revered teaching hospitals, was once staunchly committed to the materialist world view -- the belief that the physical world is all that exists. His scientific belief system was altered by his 2008 transcendental near-death experience (NDE), an odyssey into another realm during a week-long coma. Despite a bleak medical prognosis, Dr. Alexander awoke to make an inexplicable return to full health. His medical case and recovery were validated in the peer-reviewed Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease. Since his...2023-05-191h 19The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 46: Brian Sanders, a health and nutrition expert and host of the popular "Peak Human" podcastBrian Sanders is a health and nutrition expert and host of the popular "Peak Human" podcast. With a passion for whole foods, regenerative agriculture, and sustainable living, Brian has become a leading voice in the movement towards a more holistic approach to health and wellness. As the founder of SAPIEN, a company dedicated to promoting the benefits of a nose-to-tail diet and a healthy lifestyle, Brian has helped countless people transform their health and well-being through personalized coaching, consulting, and education. Drawing on his background in engineering and computer science, Brian brings a unique perspective to the field of...2023-05-121h 17The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 45: Kevin Kelly on Excellent Advice for LivingKevin Kelly is Senior Maverick at Wired magazine. He co-founded Wired in 1993, and served as its Executive Editor for its first seven years. His newest book is Excellent Advice for Living, a book of 450 modern proverbs for good living. He is co-chair of The Long Now Foundation, a membership organization that champions long-term thinking and acting as a good ancestor to future generations. And he is founder of the popular Cool Tools website, which has been reviewing tools daily for 20 years. From 1984-1990 Kelly was publisher and editor of the Whole Earth Review, a subscriber-supported journal of unorthodox conceptual...2023-05-0553 minThe Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 44: Arvid Ågren is an evolutionary biologist and author of The Gene's-Eye View of EvolutionJ. Arvid Ågren is a Research Associate at the Lerner Research Institute at the Cleveland Clinic and an Affiliated Researcher at the Evolutionary Biology Centre at Uppsala University. His works focuses on the evolution of within-organism conflicts, including selfish genetic elements and cancers. He also works on foundations of selfish gene theory and is the author of The Gene’s-Eye View of Evolution (OUP 2021). He is the co-PI with Manus M. Patten of the Paradox of the Organism project funded by the John Templeton Foundation and an Associated Editor of Proceedings of the Royal Society B and BioScience. He studied ev...2023-04-2856 minThe Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 43: Neil Shubin, American Palaeontologist and evolutionary biologistNeil Shubin is a renowned American Palaeontologist, evolutionary biologist, and popular science writer. He is best known for his groundbreaking discoveries in the field of palaeontology and his contributions to our understanding of the evolutionary history of life on Earth. Shubin has dedicated his career to studying the fossil record and the processes that drive evolution, with a particular focus on the origin and evolution of vertebrates. He is also highly regarded for his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a general audience, through his popular science writing and public speaking. Shubin's work has been widely published in...2023-04-2442 minThe Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 42: Neil Fraser Johnson, English physicist on complexity theory and complex systems, spanning quantum information, econophysics, and condensed matter physics.Neil Fraser Johnson is a highly respected English physicist with a wealth of experience in complexity theory and complex systems. He is widely recognized for his pioneering work in a variety of interdisciplinary fields, including quantum information, econophysics, and condensed matter physics. Throughout his career, Johnson has been at the forefront of exploring and explaining the intricate relationships that exist within complex systems, including the behaviour of quantum particles, economic systems, and various materials. He has authored numerous papers, articles and book chapters on these subjects, making a significant contribution to our understanding of the complex and interconnected systems...2023-04-141h 24The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 41: Nick Enfield, professor of linguistics at the University of Sydney and director of the Sydney Social Science and Humanities Advanced Research Centre.N.J. Enfield is a prominent linguist and Chair of Linguistics at the University of Sydney. He is known for his research in linguistic anthropology, exploring the relationship between language, culture, and social interaction. Enfield has conducted extensive fieldwork in various parts of the world and has published his work in numerous scholarly journals and edited volumes. He has received several awards and honors for his contributions to the field, including a fellowship from the Australian Academy of Humanities and a prestigious grant from the European Research Council.
He is head of a Research...2023-04-071h 34The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 40: Michael Levin, American biologist and a leading figure in the field of regenerative medicineMichael Levin is an American biologist and a leading figure in the field of regenerative medicine. He received his undergraduate degree from Tufts University in 1988. Levin went on to earn a PhD in Genetics from Harvard University in 1995. He is currently the director of the Allen Discovery Center at Tufts University and a professor in the Department of Biology. Levin's research focuses on understanding the mechanisms that control cell behaviour and tissue repair, with a particular interest in studying how electrical signalling can be used to guide regeneration. Levin has authored more than 300 scientific papers and has received numerous...2023-03-3144 minThe Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 39: Jody Azzouni, American philosopher at Tufts UniversityJody Azzouni is a highly regarded American philosopher, currently at the philosophy department at Tufts University. Having an unusual background in poetry, and fiction, he is known for his unique perspective on a range of philosophical issues, as well as for exhibiting a distinct literary sensibility in his philosophical writing. Azzouni has published extensively in leading academic journals, and he has published many books as well: he has made important contributions to our understanding of language, logic, metaphysics, and epistemology. In addition to his philosophical work, Azzouni is also a talented poet and writer of fiction.2023-03-2455 minThe Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 38: Bernardo Kastrup, philosopher, author, and computer scientist known for his work on metaphysics and the nature of consciousness.Bernardo Kastrup is the executive director of Essentia Foundation. His work has been leading the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental. He has a Ph.D. in philosophy (ontology, philosophy of mind) and another Ph.D. in computer engineering (reconfigurable computing, artificial intelligence). As a scientist, Bernardo has worked for the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and the Philips Research Laboratories (where the 'Casimir Effect' of Quantum Field Theory was discovered). Formulated in detail in many academic papers and books, his ideas have been featured on Scientific American, the Institute of Art...2023-03-171h 51The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 37: Indre Viskontas, Neuroscientist and Operatic SopranoIndre Viskontas is a highly accomplished Lithuanian-Canadian neuroscientist and operatic soprano. With a background in both science and music, she is known for her unique perspective on the relationship between the brain and the arts. As a neuroscientist, Viskontas has dedicated her career to understanding the workings of the brain and how it processes information. In parallel, she has pursued her passion for music, honing her skills as an operatic soprano and performing on stages around the world. Her diverse background and interdisciplinary approach have made her a sought-after speaker and educator, and she is highly regarded for her...2023-03-101h 11The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 36: David Stasavage, American political scientist and an Affiliated Professor in NYU’s School of LawDavid Stasavage is the Dean for the Social Sciences, the Julius Silver Professor in NYU’s Department of Politics, and an Affiliated Professor in NYU’s School of Law. He is the author of The Decline and Rise of Democracy: A Global History from Antiquity to Today, published by Princeton University Press in June 2020. This book provides a new understanding of early democracy in multiple world regions; it explains the survival in Europe and disappearance in China and the Middle East; and it then traces the long evolution of modern democracy while highlighting its internal tensions. Exploring the deep hist...2023-03-0343 minThe Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 35: Justin Clarke-Doane, Philosopher at Columbia UniversityJustin Clarke-Doane is a philosopher at Columbia University. He is also a Periodic Visitor at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham, UK, and an Adjunct Research Associate at Monash University, Australia. His work centres on metaphysical and epistemological problems surrounding apparently a priori, or 'armchair', inquiry, like mathematical, logical, moral and modal inquiry. He is the author of Morality and Mathematics (Oxford University Press, 2020), Mathematics and Metaphilosophy (Cambridge University Press, 2022), and various articles. The Philosopher's Annual selected his articles as among the "ten best in philosophy" in 2013 and 2015. In addition to hi...2023-02-241h 22The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 34: Derek Leben an Associate Teaching Professor of Ethics at the Tepper School of Business.Derek Leben is an Associate Teaching Professor of Ethics at the Tepper School of Business. His research focuses on principles of fairness and weighing harms from the perspective of a contractarian ethical theory, and how organizations can implement these principles into standards for AI and autonomous systems. He received his PhD from Johns Hopkins University in 2012, and taught ethics at the University of Pittsburgh for ten years before joining Tepper. In his book, "Ethics for Robots: how to design a moral algorithm" (Routledge, 2018), Dr. Leben defends a Rawlsian "maximin" principle for autonomous systems which impact human well-being in the...2023-02-171h 31The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 33: Roderick Graham, Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VirginiaRoderick Graham is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. He holds a PhD in Sociology from the City University of New York Graduate Center. Dr. Graham's academic work focuses on cybercrime and online deviant behaviour. He also enjoys communicating sociological insight to the public as "The Neighborhood Sociologist," with a particular interest in discussing race, class, and crime issues.
You can learn more about Rod at www.roderickgraham.com 2023-02-101h 23The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 32: Part 2 | Lee Cronin, Regius Chair of Chemistry in the School of Chemistry at the University of Glasgow.Lee Cronin is a Regius Chair of Chemistry in the School of Chemistry at the University of Glasgow. He is a prominent researcher in the field of chemistry, known for his work on the origins of life and the development of complex chemical systems. With over 20 years of experience in his field, Cronin has made significant contributions to the scientific community and is widely recognized for his expertise and achievements. He holds numerous awards and honors, and continues to play a leading role in advancing the understanding of life's origins and chemical evolution.2023-02-0357 minThe Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 31: Michael Dine an Distinguished Professor of Physics at the Santa Cruz Institute for Particle PhysicsMichael Dine is a Distinguished Professor of Physics at the Santa Cruz Institute for Particle Physics, University of California at Santa Cruz, and one of the world’s leading physicists. He has been a Sloan Fellow, a Guggenheim Fellow, a Fellow of the American Physical Society, and in 2010 was elected a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Dine is a recipient, with Ann Nelson, of the 2018 Sakurai Prize honouring outstanding achievement in particle physics theory. In April 2019, he was elected to membership of the National Academy of Sciences. He has served the physics profession in numerous ro...2023-01-271h 16The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 30: Leidy Klotz, an American scientist and author who studies and writes about design and problem-solvingLeidy Klotz is an American scientist and author who studies and writes about design and problem-solving. He is a professor of engineering and architecture at the University of Virginia. Klotz has published in scientific journals including Nature and Science and in other publications such as The Washington Post, Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and The Globe and Mail. He is also the author of two popular books: Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less (2021), which discusses design and problem-solving, and Sustainability through Soccer (2016), a work about systems thinking.2023-01-2053 minThe Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 29: Sean B. Carroll, an American evolutionary developmental biologist, author, educator and executive producer.Sean B. Carroll is an American evolutionary developmental biologist, author, educator and executive producer. He is a distinguished university professor at the University of Maryland and professor emeritus of molecular biology and genetics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He leads the Department of Science Education of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the largest private supporter of science education activities in the US, and is the Head of HHMI Tangled Bank Studios. Carroll's laboratory research has centered on the genes that control animal body patterns and play major roles in the evolution of animal diversity. In recognition of his sci...2023-01-131h 31The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 28: Edward Watts, on the rise and fall of the Roman EmpireEdward Watts received his PhD in History from Yale University in 2002. His research interests center on the intellectual and religious history of the Roman Empire and the early Byzantine Empire. His first book, City and School in Late Antique Athens and Alexandria (University of California Press, 2006), explains how the increasingly Christian upper class of the late antique world used a combination of economic and political pressures to neutralize pagan elements of the traditional educational system. His second book, Riot in Alexandria: Historical Debate in Pagan and Christian Communities, uses Greek, Latin, Coptic, and Syriac sources to reconstruct an Alexandrian...2023-01-061h 38The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 27: Kate Adamala, Synthetic Biologist and a professor of genetics at the University of MinnesotaKate Adamala is a synthetic biologist and a professor of genetics at the University of Minnesota. Her work includes contributions to the field of astrobiology, synthetic cell engineering and biocomputing.
Kate's research on prebiotic RNA replication provided an experimental scenario for the RNA world hypothesis of the origin of life. She has worked on constructing liposome bioreactor synthetic cells.
She is a founder and steering group member of the Build-a-Cell Initiative, an international collaboration for the creation of synthetic live cells. She is a co-founder of the synthetic cell company Synlife. Adamala and Szostak demonstrated...2022-12-3055 minThe Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 26: Frank Lantz, Game Designer with a focus on exploring emerging technology to create new kinds of gameplayFrank Lantz is a game designer with a focus on exploring emerging technology to create new kinds of gameplay. His most recent games include Universal Paperclips, Hey Robot, and Babble Royale. He is the Founding Chair of the NYU Game Center, the co-founder of Area/Code Games (acquired by Zynga in 2011), and the co-founder of Everybody House Games. He has taught game design for over 20 years at New York University, Parsons School of Design, and the School of Visual Arts and has created numerous influential talks and writings on the subject of games. Frank started Area/Code in 2005 with...2022-12-231h 35The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 25: Simon DeDeo, Associate professor in Social and Decision SciencesSimon DeDeo is an associate professor in Social and Decision Sciences and the William S. Dietrich II Career Development Chair in Social and Decision Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University, and External Professor at the Santa Fe Institute. He was previously affiliated with Complex Systems and the Cognitive Science Program at Indiana University. Prior to that, Simon was an Omidyar Fellow at SFI. Simon has also held post-doctoral fellowships at the Institute for Physics and Mathematics of the Universe at the University of Tokyo and at the Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics at the University of Chicago. At his Laboratory...2022-12-162h 06The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 24: Donald Hoffman, Cognitive Neuroscientist and The Case Against RealityDonald Hoffman is a Cognitive Neuroscientist who received his PhD from MIT, and joined the faculty of the University of California, Irvine in 1983, where he is a Professor Emeritus of Cognitive Sciences. He is an author of over 100 scientific papers and three books, including Visual Intelligence, and his new book, The Case Against Reality. He received a Distinguished Scientific Award of the American Psychological Association for early career research, the Rustum Roy Award of the Chopra Foundation, and the Troland Research Award of the US National Academy of Sciences. His writing has appeared in Edge, New Scientist, LA Review...2022-12-091h 36The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 23: Lee Cronin, the Regius Chair of Chemistry in the School of Chemistry at the University of Glasgow Leroy "Lee" Cronin, the Regius Chair of Chemistry in the School of Chemistry at the University of Glasgow. He was elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, the Royal Society of Chemistry, and appointed to the Regius Chair of Chemistry in 2013. He was previously the Gardiner Chair, appointed April 2009. A professor of chemistry, nanoscience and chemical complexity, Lee Cronin and his research group investigate how chemistry can revolutionize modern technology and even create life. Lee Cronin's lab at the University of Glasgow does cutting-edge research into how complex chemical systems, created from non-biological building blocks, can h...2022-12-0239 minThe Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 22: Dr Craig Heller, Professor of Biology at Stanford UniversityDr Craig Heller is a professor of Biology at Stanford University. He holds a PhD in biology from Yale University. Craig is a physiologist and biologist at Stanford and is a world expert on the science of temperature regulation. Dr Heller has a wide breadth of knowledge of biology. He conducts extensive research in exercise physiology, including examining fatigue in athletes and has developed an instrument that allows increased exercise without fatigue.
Dr Heller’s research focus for over 40 years has been in the areas of physiology and neurobiology of temperature regulation, hibernation, sleep, circadian rhythms, and mo...2022-11-2549 minThe Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 21: Mustafa Abbas, Writer and DirectorMustafa Abbas is an award-winning Emirati writer and director. His film Sunset State played in seven countries including the Dubai International Film Festival, where it premiered at. With his distinct style of filmmaking, Abbas has played a big part in developing the local film scene going back more than a decade. He is known as one of the pioneers in the Emirati film industry and has contributed in not only writing, producing and directing films but also has been on the jury for festivals as well as competitions including the first-ever Nikon Film festival, and the Community Development Authority wh...2022-11-1848 minThe Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 20: Joscha Bach, German Cognitive Science & Artificial Intelligence researcherJoscha Bach is a German Cognitive Science & Artificial Intelligence researcher. Joscha has an MA in computer science from Humboldt-Universität Berlin and a PhD in cognitive science from Osnabrück University. Bach has taught computer science, AI, and cognitive science at the Humboldt University of Berlin and the Institute for Cognitive Science at Osnabrück. He worked as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab and the Harvard Program for Evolutionary Dynamics. Joscha then joined AI Foundation, working as VP of Research. He is currently a Principal AI Engineer at Intel Labs Cognitive Computing group. Bach built MicroPsi, a c...2022-11-111h 33The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 19: Dr Ed Caddye, Medical Doctor & Movement SpecialistDr Ed Caddye is a Medical Doctor & Movement Specialist. Having studied Biochemistry and Medicine for over 12 years in the conventional sense Ed realised that the underlying principles could not be learnt and applied in isolation outside the laws of nature. In his own practices, he advises on well-being and quality of life using the newest science from the fields of chronobiology, evolutionary medicine and exposomics with the help of clinical metabolomics and movement coaching.
He is on a mission to bring Health Optimization Medicine to the UK and further, introduce people to the concept of evolutionary medicine a...2022-11-041h 26The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 18: Dr Mark Goulston, former FBI and police Hostage Negotiation TrainerDr Mark Goulston a retired psychiatrist and former UCLA professor of psychiatry and FBI had a subspecialty focus on suicide prevention and during his 40+ year practice, none of his patients died from suicide. He is the developer of Surgical Empathy an approach that reaches people at the core of their pain and helps break their attachments to destructive mindsets and behaviours. He is the author of nine books translated into 42 languages with his book, “Just Listen,” becoming the top book on listening in the world and was recently named the #4 Best Communication Skills Book of All Time by Most Reco...2022-10-281h 16The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 17: Jeffrey J. Kripal, J. Newton Rayzor Chair in Philosophy and Religious Thought at Rice UniversityJeffrey J. Kripal holds the J. Newton Rayzor Chair in Philosophy and Religious Thought at Rice University, where he chaired the Department of Religion for eight years and helped create the GEM Program, a doctoral concentration in the study of Gnosticism, Esotericism, and Mysticism that is the largest program of its kind in the world. He is presently serving as Associate Dean of the Faculty and Graduate Studies in the School of Humanities. He is also the Associate Director of the Center for Theory and Research at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California. Jeff is the editor-in-chief of...2022-10-211h 15The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 16: Rick Strassman, an American clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of MedicineRick Strassman is an American clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. He has held a fellowship in clinical psychopharmacology research at the University of California San Diego and was a Professor of Psychiatry for eleven years at the University of New Mexico. After 20 years of intermission, Strassman was the first person in the United States to undertake human research with psychedelic, hallucinogenic, or entheogenic substances with his research on N, N-dimethyltryptamine, also known as DMT. He is also the author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule, which summarizes his academic research into...2022-10-141h 40The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 15: Diana Walsh Pasulka, a writer and professor of religious studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and Research Professor at the Department of Philosophy and Religion.Diana Walsh Pasulka is a writer and professor of religious studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and Research Professor at the Department of Philosophy and Religion. Diana is the author of American Cosmic, Heaven Can Wait. She has also co-authored 2 books about religion and technology and academic essays, podcasts, and lectures. She is the head editor, in cooperation with the Vatican and the Esalen Center for Theory and Research, of the translation project of the canonization records of the saint, Joseph of Copertino. Dr. Pasulka’s research spans Catholic history to modern-day reports of UAPs and UFOs. Sh...2022-10-071h 25The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 14: Doug Bopst, Former felon and drug addict, Author of three books, “Faith Family Fitness,” “From Felony to Fitness to Free” and "The Heart of Recovery."Doug Bopst is a personal trainer and author of three books, “Faith Family Fitness,” “From Felony to Fitness to Free” and "The Heart of Recovery." He is a former felon and drug addict, who chose to use his time locked up to beat his demons and transform himself thanks to a combination of faith, family and fitness. He is now on a mission to help others integrate the lessons he learned.
Doug is also the host of the Adversity Advantage Podcast where he interviews people from all walks of life on how they have turned their trials into tri...2022-09-301h 06The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 13: Abraham "Avi" Loeb | Theoretical Physicist who works on Astrophysics and CosmologyAbraham "Avi" Loeb a theoretical physicist who works on astrophysics and cosmology. Loeb is the Frank B. Baird Jr. Professor of Science at Harvard University. He had been the longest-serving chair of Harvard's Department of Astronomy (2011–2020), founding director of Harvard's Black Hole Initiative (since 2016) and director of the Institute for Theory and Computation (since 2007) within the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
Loeb is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the American Physical Society, and the International Academy of Astronautics. In July 2018, he was appointed as chair of the Board on Physics and Astronomy (BPA) of...2022-09-2157 minThe Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 12: Robin Dale Hanson, Associate professor of economics at George Mason University and a research associate at the Future of Humanity Institute of Oxford UniversityRobin Dale Hanson is an associate professor of economics at George Mason University and a research associate at the Future of Humanity Institute of Oxford University. He is known for his work on idea futures and markets, and he was involved in the creation of the Foresight Institute's Foresight Exchange and DARPA's Future MAP project. He invented market scoring rules like LMSR (Logarithmic Market Scoring Rule) used by prediction markets such as Consensus Point (where Hanson is Chief Scientist) and has conducted research on signalling.
Robin is the Co-author of the book The Elephant in the Brain...2022-09-161h 23The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 11: Alexandra McRobert AKA Sober Yoga Girl, Yoga teacher and sober lifestyle coachAlexandra McRobert, also known as Sober Yoga Girl, is a former party girl turned international yoga teacher and sober lifestyle coach. Alexandra moved to Dubai in her twenties and spent her time indulging in bottomless brunches and unlimited drinks. In 2019 she found rock bottom and realised that this was not a life she wanted to live. She took up the 28-day challenge to not drink alcohol which transformed into a permanent lifestyle.
While quitting drinking itself was a massive challenge - once she got through the early days of sobriety, she realised that she was so much...2022-09-0936 minThe Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 10: Jack Barsky, Former KGB agent who spied on the United StatesJack Barsky, is a German-American author, IT specialist and former sleeper agent of the KGB who spied on the United States from 1978 to 1988. Jack was recruited by the KGB and infiltrated into the US where he spent ten years spying for the Soviet Union. Exposed after the Cold War, Barsky became a resource for U.S. counterintelligence agencies and was allowed to remain in the United States. His autobiography, Deep Undercover, was published in 2017, where Jack speaks about his humble beginning in the most backward corner of old East Germany.2022-09-021h 47The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 9: Christian Straka, Global Mindset Coach. Co-Founder of Maverick Community, MindSize Sports and Faculty at University of Southern CaliforniaChristian Straka has developed a unique approach to mindset training through proven mindfulness techniques in sports. A firm believer in the power of the mind to make or break performance, he has extensively studied mindfulness-based mental performance training and has years of personal athletic achievement and successful coaching experience under his belt, including his career as a Global Mindset Coach for adidas Runners.
A few of his previous positions include head pro of Hofsaess Tennis Academy training the German National Team and personal coach for multiple top-ten tennis players, including Victoria Azarenka (formerly first in the world...2022-08-261h 06The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 8: Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C, Chiropractor- Performance CoachJordan Shallow is a chiropractor and a competitive powerlifter who champions getting movement right, from the outset. Jordan's patients and clients range from world-class athletes to 9-5 weekend warriors. Understanding the needs of the individual, and the subsequent demands that a particular lifestyle imposes on each person is the cornerstone on which his clinical practice is built and provides the guidance for him to give the best care to everyone.
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YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/Themuscledoc 2022-08-1954 minThe Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 7: Boomer Anderson, Entrepreneur Health, Lifestyle Specialist, Founder and Director of Human Optimization of Decoding Superhuman BVIf curiosity killed the cat, Boomer’s 9 lives expired decades ago. Boomer is an entrepreneur, husband, podcast host, health optimization practitioner, investor, and retired BBQ champion.
Boomer is the CEO of Smarter Not Harder, Inc. parent company of Troscriptions. He is also the CEO of Health Optimization Practice Europe, a non-profit. In his own health optimization practice, Boomer works with entrepreneurs leveraging large swaths of data and health technology.
Prior to working on "projects that matter," Boomer was based in Singapore where he ran the South Asia Debt Capital Markets business for a bulge-bracket investment ba...2022-08-1257 minThe Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 6: Christiana Maxion, The Dubai MatchmakerChristiana Maxion is a Dubai-based Matchmaker and is re-writing the blueprint of the Dubai dating-verse. Christiana is a published author with degrees in Finance, Education and Art Business. She left her successful job in education after becoming a certified Dating Coach and Professional Matchmaker with the focused plan of taking over the Dubai dating scene one match at a time. With a success rate of 80%, you know that your dating life is in safe hands! 2022-08-0530 minThe Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 5: Darshana Dinesh Kumar, a Dubai-based Public Relations SpecialistDarshana Dinesh Kumar, a Dubai-based Public Relations Specialist. With her ever-ready PR smile on-the-go, Darshana comes armed with over 10 years of comms experience in the GCC. She is a lover for all things interiors and beauty. Born and raised in the land of sand and paratha sandwiches, Darshana takes pride in the country giving her the opportunity to work with some of the best brands out there, including Sharjah Chamber Of Commerce And Industry, Moda Operandi, Etihad Airways, Karl Lagerfeld, Birkenstock, Apparel Group, Al Habtoor City (The St.Regis, W Hotel & The Westin), GODIVA, LEGO Middle East, and many...2022-07-291h 15The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 4: Doug Egge, Co-founder of Mind Pump MediaDoug Egge, Co-founder of Mind Pump Media. Mind Pump Media is an online radio show and podcast dedicated to fitness and overall wellness. Doug has a wealth of knowledge in fitness gained through his own journey to attain the perfect body. In his quest to achieve his goal, Dough was met with disappointment and frustration when nothing he tried seemed to work. Over years of trial and error, he finally found a methodology counter to common myths about fitness and has now dedicated his life to sharing this knowledge with others.2022-07-221h 24The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 3: Nick Coetzee Founder of MychondriaNick Coetzee, Founder and CEO of Mychondria. Nick has a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Biokinetics and started his career working with clients to help them with exercise and diet plans. He quickly realised that there was more to health than what has been traditionally understood and has since been on a hunt to find ways to improve his and others' lives.2022-07-1552 minThe Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 2: Shay Wilson : On Life in Our Current CultureMy conversation with my lovely colleague Shaye Wilson. She's one of those people who has an infectious smile on her face and is willing to help anyone. Her volunteering to do this podcast is a true example of it. My conversation with Shaye made me feel closer to her in many ways and I realised that we have so much in common. We spoke about family, life in Dubai and social reform, how Cancel Culture has run awry among many other things. I hope you enjoy listening to my chat with Shaye as much as I did.2022-07-0847 min
The Neha Anwar PodcastEpisode 1: Ste Lane on Primal LivingMy conversation with Ste Lane. He is a Holistic Health Coach and runs Origins, a retreat in Mexico where he offers guests a truly unique, transformative, and immersive experience to grow, learn and develop towards the Origins of their full human potential. Ste has worked with professionals and helped them find a path back to their primal health, to a time when humans were happier and closer to nature. His approach is more holistic and incorporates rebuilding our mindset through optimal breath-work, intuitive movement and nutrition.
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GU Cast | Urology PodcastGU Cast | APCCC Highlights Part 2Declan continues his three part podcast from the Advanced Prostate Cancer Consensus Conference (APCCC) 2022. Imaging played a very dominant (and disruptive) role at APCCC 2022, especially PSMA PET/CT with lots of “train has left the station analogies” and a healthy amount of panellists wanting to stay on the platform! Today Declan speaks with four imaging experts to hear their thoughts. Nuclear Medicine physicians Professor Michael Hofman (Melbourne), Professor Stefano Fanti (Bologna) and Dr Ken Herrmann (Essen), were joined by MRI guru Professor Anwar Padhani (London). Fair to say the prostate cancer world needs help figuring out what to do...2022-05-0934 min