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Myoclonic JerkEpisode 12 - RaceWhat is race? What is privilege? How did we get here and where do we go from here? Dan talks to psychologists, educators, anthropologists, and a comedian, to try to get a little bit less dumb on the issue. Check out the <a href="http://myoclonicjerk.com/" target="_blank">website</a> for more information on the show and join the conversation on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MJPodcast" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page.<div class="feedflare">
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2018-12-3000 minMyoclonic JerkEpisode 11 - The Long ViewWhat do we see when we zoom out? Scientists Michelle Thaller and Sean Carroll talk about the beginning and end of the Universe. Dan Carlin talks hardcore history, poker pro Annie Duke advises on improving your long game, Prof Hal Hershfield explains how we are disconnected from our future selves, psychologist Gabrielle Oettingen says positive thinking actually leads to negative outcomes, comedian Jimmy Dore relates a fight with a disgruntled audience member, and much more! Check out the <a href="http://myoclonicjerk.com/" target="_blank">website</a> for more information on the show and join the...
2016-01-2000 minMyoclonic JerkEpisode 10 - EvilWe know people do horrible stuff, but why? Is there really such a thing as evil, or are bad people just sick? If so, how do we handle them? Daniel hashes it out with Derf Backderf (author of My Friend Dahmer), Adrian Raine (author of The Anatomy of Violence), Rick Nevin (economist who explains how lead leads to crime), Bill Miller (author of Eye for an Eye), and Fred Luskin (Author of Forgive for Good). There will also be talking snake. Check out the <a href="http://myoclonicjerk.com/" target="_blank">website</a> for more information...
2015-02-1400 minMyoclonic JerkEpisode 9 - SexWhat does sex mean? Is loveless sex okay? Daniel chews it over with Chester Brown, Tracy Quan, Ryan Ridley, and more. Check out the <a href="http://myoclonicjerk.com/" target="_blank">website</a> for more information on the show and join the conversation on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MJPodcast" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page.<div class="feedflare">
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2013-12-3100 minMyoclonic JerkEpisode 8 - Eating AnimalsIn this episode we consider the ethics of eating animals with help from a chef, a slaughterer, a hunter, a scientist working on lab-grown meat, a vegan advocate, an undercover slaughterhouse investigator, a Humane Society VP, an animal behaviorist, ranchers, a doctor, an ecologist, three comedians and a buddhist! Check out the <a href="http://myoclonicjerk.com/" target="_blank">website</a> for more information on the show and join the conversation on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MJPodcast" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page.<div class="feedflare">
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2012-09-1900 minMyoclonic JerkEpisode 7 - FailureHow do we think about failure? How should we? Cory MacLauchlin uncovers the myths surrounding the life and death of John Kennedy Toole. Jane Anne Staw looks for the deeper causes of writer's block. Comedian Jimmy Pardo tells about bombing on the Tonight Show. Plane crash follies returns, Uncle Marty debuts, and much more! Check out the <a href="http://myoclonicjerk.com/" target="_blank">website</a> for more information on the show and join the conversation on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MJPodcast" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page.<div...
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