#044 The Origin of Phonetics w/ 2DWG
Two Damn White Guys on the origins of the Phoenician alphabet and syllabic writing as we know it today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 12, 2018•44 min
Spellbound
Two guys with too many big questions! From the origins of written language to quantum mechanics, we’re out to make sense of it all. Spellbound is a weekly podcast hosted by Julian Smith (Director/Comedian) & Andrew Rader (MIT PhD, Canada’s Greatest Know-It-All).
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#043 Free Will or Free Won’t? w/ 2DWG
New scientific findings suggest our actions are predetermined. Two Damn White Guys ask: Does Free Will exist? Or only Free Won’t? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 05, 2018•35 min
#042 Meat & Animal Testing: Immoral? w/ 2DWG
Two Damn White Guys (Julian & Andrew) debate the morality of factory farming and animal testing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 29, 2018•38 min
#041 China & India in 40 Minutes w/ 2DWG
Two Damn White Guys (Julian & Andrew) on the past, present, and future of the East (India and China) in 40 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 22, 2018•43 min
#040 Is Earth Overpopulated? w/ 2DWG
Julian and Andrew talk global population and consumption. Can Two Damn White Guys answer this ageless question? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 15, 2018•37 min
#039 Questions vs. Stories w/ Tyler Cowen
Economist and New York Times Bestselling Author, Tyler Cowen, on Stubborn Attachments, how stories can inspire questions that make life better for all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 08, 2018•50 min
#038 What is Gender? w/ 2DWG
Julian and Andrew discuss the origins of biological sex, its evolutionary purpose, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 24, 2018•41 min
#037 WTF is Money? w/ 2DWG
Two Damn White Guys on the origins of money, taxes, interest + how global economies interact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 17, 2018•53 min
#036 Deism & The American Revolution w/ Matthew Stewart
Philosopher, historian, and author Matthew Stewart on wealth distribution + the origins of deism in the American Revolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 10, 2018•52 min
#035 What is Language? w/ 2DWG
Two Damn White Guys on the origin of language + best practices for effective communication. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 03, 2018•47 min
#034 Michael Shermer on Skepticism & The POV Self
Scientist and Best Selling Author, Michael Shermer, on the basis of superstition + what to expect if you’re cloned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 27, 2018•48 min
#033 What is Happiness? w/ 2DWG
Andrew Rader (PhD, MIT) talks happiness on a chemical level. Julian reviews the World Happiness Report’s criteria for happy societies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 20, 2018•47 min
#032 Is Snopes Biased? w/ David Mikkelson
Snopes Founder David Mikkelson on the nature of bias and the inner-workings of its fact checking process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 13, 2018•47 min
#031 Why You Should Eat Meat & GMOs w/ Alison Van Eenennaam
Agricultural scientist and USDA advisor Alison Van Eenennaam makes an unconventional case for conventionally grown produce and meat + their environmental trade-offs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 06, 2018•47 min
#030 Is There Any Perfect Diet? w/ Valter Longo
World renowned cell biologist and best-selling author of The Longevity Diet, Valter Longo, talks about his 30-year effort to rid the world of fad dieting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 30, 2018•59 min
#029 The Origins of Boredom w/ 2DWG
Two Damn White Guys on the origins of boredom + boredom as the impetus for evolution and self-improvement in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 23, 2018•47 min
#028 Globalization vs. Globalism w/ Ian Bremmer
Political Scientist and NY Times Bestselling Author Ian Bremmer breaks down the stark difference between these two buzz words and demonstrates the positive effects free trade has had on the world at large. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 16, 2018•47 min
#027 Pros & Cons of Recreational Weed w/ Mark Bourrie
Canadian lawyer Mark Bourrie discusses Canada’s recent legalization of cannabis and whether or not it should be treated like a drug. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 09, 2018•48 min
#026 Why The Universe is Probably a Simulation w/ Andrew Rader
Andrew Rader breaks down the logic behind the concept of reality as a simulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 02, 2018•46 min
#025 Mental Health & Suicide w/ Ray Doktor
Dr. Ray on the importance of — and the road map to — mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 25, 2018•45 min
#024 Why Nations Fail w/ Daron Acemoglu
MIT Professor/NY Time Best Selling Author Daron Acemoglu on inclusive and extractive institutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 17, 2018•47 min
#023 Should We Care About Our Personal Data? w/ Ramona Pringle & Andrew Rader
Ramona Pringle, journalist and professor of interactive media for Ryerson University talks about your personal data, who has it, and how they want to use it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 11, 2018•46 min
#022 Meditation: 10% Happier w/ Dan Harris
Award winning ABC journalist and author of NY Times Bestseller, 10% Happier on the science behind meditation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 04, 2018•42 min
#021 Diversity & Uniformity w/ Claire Lehmann
Quillette Founder/Editor-in-Chief Claire Lehmann on sexism, racism + other matters of cultural diversity and uniformity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 28, 2018•47 min
#020 Brave New World w/ Andrew Rader
Part III in our civilization series. Discussing Aldous Huxley's 1933 novel which depicts an advanced technological society dependent on social conditioning and hierarchy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 21, 2018•59 min
#019 The Way We Speak Shapes Everything w/ Lera Boroditsky
Cognitive Scientist Lera Boroditsky breaks down the logic behind various world languages and demonstrates its influence on their speakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 14, 2018•1 hr
#018 Robots: Friend, Foe, or Tool? w/ Jonathan Hurst
Agility Robotics CTO Jonathan Hurst on building humanoid robots and how we'll interact with them in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 07, 2018•43 min
#017 DEBATE: Is Technology a Positive Force? w/ John Zerzan & Andrew Rader
Green Anarchist John Zerzan & Aerospace Engineer Andrew Rader debate the ultimate implications of civilization and technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 30, 2018•1 hr 21 min
#016 Civilization & Anarchy w/ John Zerzan
John Zerzan on the origins of Civilization and what we can learn from life before it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 23, 2018•1 hr 34 min
#015 Male & Female Polarity w/ Dr. Ray
JS and Dr. Ray discuss the psychological and biological differences between men and women and how we can harmonize our energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 16, 2018•1 hr 30 min
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