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True Stories & Science

Dive deeper into the world around us with True Stories & Science, the premier source of science-driven, true stories that help you get smarter, faster. Experts like Robert Greene and Lawrence Krauss, Noam Chomsky, Avi Loeb, Seth Shostak delivering the most insightful dialogue around. Get daily lessons from the world's top minds, and discover how the experts are leading and disrupting their fields. True Stories & Science, you'll explore the big ideas and core skills that define knowledge in the 21st century, and gain the tools you need to apply them in your own life.
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Exploring the Foundations of Reality with CERN Scientist Bernardo Kastrup, Ph.D. in Computer Engineering and Philosophy

Bernardo has a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering (reconfigurable computing, artificial intelligence) Ph.D. in philosophy (ontology, philosophy of mind) 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). He has also had a 25-year career in high-technology, having co-founded parallel processing company "Silicon Hive" which was acquired by Intel He has be...

Jan 29, 20241 hr 32 min

Noam Chomsky speaks out in an exclusive interview on Ukraine and Russia

Requiem for the American Dream available now! https://amzn.to/3Jyc2Oj Join us for a riveting conversation with renowned linguist and political commentator, Noam Chomsky, as we uncover the shocking truth about ongoing conflict with Ukraine and Russia. In this episode, we delve deep into the complexities of the situation and examine the underlying factors contributing to the conflict. Chomsky provides unique insights into the political landscape, shedding light on the history of the region and its...

Mar 11, 202333 min

Exclusive Interview - Robert Greene Unlocks Secrets to Success and Influence

48 Laws Of Power available now! https://amzn.to/3JyYqCs Discover the secrets of success and influence with Robert Greene, the bestselling author and speaker known for his unique perspective on human behavior and the dynamics of power. His books, including "The 48 Laws of Power," "The Art of Seduction," and "The 48 Laws of Human Nature," offer practical advice on achieving success and influence in various areas of life. With a large following of devoted readers and fans, Greene's ideas have been ...

Jan 11, 202355 min

Interview with Dr. Joel Fuhrman, How nutrition can destroy your life

Eat to Live available now! https://amzn.to/3YHscZT Dr. Joel Fuhrman: The Nutrition Expert Who Can Transform Your Health and Prevent Chronic Diseases. Founder of the Nutritarian Diet, he advocates the power of nutrient-dense plant-based foods to maintain good health and fight diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Best-selling author of "Eat to Live" and "The End of Diabetes," Fuhrman's work has been featured on popular media outlets and he's a trusted authority in the field of nutrit...

Jan 08, 202328 min

Revealing interview with Sol Wisenberg on a country divided

Addictive Ideologies available now! https://amzn.to/3l8UFKw Sol Wisenberg is a highly-regarded American lawyer and expert in criminal law and procedure. He is a partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, where he specializes in criminal defense and white collar criminal defense, representing high-profile clients in criminal cases. Wisenberg is also a frequent legal commentator and has appeared on popular television and radio programs such as "60 Minutes" and "The O'Reilly Factor." Ad...

Jan 05, 202330 min

A Thrilling Interview with Lawrence Krauss: Unveiling the Secrets of the Universe

A Universe From Nothing available now! https://amzn.to/3ZD3XgQ Lawrence Krauss is a renowned American theoretical physicist and cosmologist who has taught at prestigious universities like Arizona State University, Yale University, and Case Western Reserve University. Krauss founded ASU's Origins Project (now known as ASU Interplanetary Initiative) to research fundamental questions about the universe and led the project as its director.

Jan 03, 202338 min

Embark on a Quest for Alien Life with SETI Institute's Seth Shostak - Senior Astronomer and Alien Hunter!

Life in the Universe is available now! https://amzn.to/3yvcR3X Seth Shostak is an accomplished astronomer and science communicator who has made significant contributions to the field of search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI). As the Senior Astronomer at the SETI Institute, Shostak has been actively involved in SETI research for more than three decades. He has played a leading role in numerous SETI projects, including the development of new technologies and techniques for searching for s...

Jan 01, 202333 min

Tech Life - New York Times Columnist Jennifer Jolly

Jennifer Jolly (born February 22, 1971) is an American consumer technology journalist and TV broadcaster . She is a Wired Well columnist for The New York Times , tech-life columnist and host of Tech Now [2] for USA Today , and a digital lifestyle contributor for The Today Show ....

Dec 31, 20221 hr 47 min

Understanding Climate Change: A Scientific Perspective on Global Warming - Theoretical Physicist Lawrence Krauss

Lawrence Krauss is an American theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and science communicator who is known for his work on the origins and evolution of the universe. Krauss is the director of the Origins Project at Arizona State University, where he studies the fundamental questions about the nature of the universe and its evolution. Krauss is a leading figure in the field of cosmology, and he has made significant contributions to our understanding of the early universe and the nature of dark matt...

Dec 30, 202258 min

Harvard Professor Stands by Claim of Alien Spacecraft in Solar System - Physicist Avi Loeb

Avi Loeb is an Israeli-American theoretical physicist and astronomer who is known for his work on the search for extraterrestrial life and the study of black holes and other exotic celestial objects. Loeb is the Frank B. Baird Jr. Professor of Science at Harvard University and the Chair of the Department of Astronomy, where he conducts research on a wide range of topics in astrophysics and cosmology. Loeb has made significant contributions to our understanding of the universe and its evolution, ...

Dec 27, 202247 min

Breaking the Cycle: Confronting Narcissistic Traits with Prof. Sam Vaknin

Sam Vaknin is a Israeli writer and public speaker who is known for his work on narcissistic personality disorder and other psychological topics. Vaknin is the author of several books on psychology, including "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited," "The Pathology of Lies," and "The Psychology of Terrorism." Vaknin is a controversial figure in the field of psychology, and his work has been both praised and criticized by various experts. He has been described as an expert on narcissistic perso...

Dec 26, 20222 hr 2 min

Why haven't aliens contacted Earth? - SETI Senior Astronomer Seth Shostak

Seth Shostak is a renowned astronomer and science communicator who is best known for his work on the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI). As the Senior Astronomer at the SETI Institute, a non-profit research organization based in Mountain View, California, Shostak has been at the forefront of SETI research for over three decades. Throughout his career, Shostak has played a leading role in numerous SETI projects, including the development of new technologies and techniques for searchi...

Dec 22, 202234 min

AI’s 6 Worst-Case Scenarios - National Security Advisor Natasha E. Bajema

Natasha Bajema joined the Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction in October 2008. Dr. Bajema currently serves as Director of the Program for Emerging Leaders (PEL). From 2010 to 2013, Dr. Bajema held a long-term detail assignment serving in various capacities in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Acquisitions, Technology and Logistics, Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Defense Programs and in Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation at Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Ad...

Dec 21, 202231 min

Discover the Wonders of the Cosmos with "Flashes of Creation: A Scientist's Journey - Professor of Physics Paul Halpern

Paul Halpern is an American physicist and science writer who is known for his work on the history and philosophy of science, and for his popular books on science and mathematics. Halpern is a professor of physics at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, where he teaches courses on the history and philosophy of science, and on the physics of the universe. Halpern is the author of numerous popular science books, including "Einstein's Dice and Schrödinger's Cat," "The Quantum Labyrinth," ...

Dec 20, 202227 min

College Student Head Falls Off & Bedridden By Rare Mysterious Condition, Find Out - Jeff Wood

Bio "Hi, I'm Jeff. My story is in many ways typical: I was a healthy, active individual who became ill after an acute viral infection and a fever of 102F. After the acute viral symptoms subsided, I didn’t regain my health. Instead, I became far more ill than I could have imagined. What is not typical in my case: I ultimately figured out, and treated, the underlying cause of my severe condition. I figured out the cause and treatment through my own research. I was fortunate. As a graduate student ...

Nov 23, 202231 min

Understanding Robotic Futurism - Joshua K. Smith

“At last, a much-needed book on a neglected topic. Robotics is playing an increasingly important role in our society, and yet little has been written from an overtly Christian perspective. Robot Theology corrects that oversight in a timely and highly engaging manner.” Josh serves as the Senior Pastor of a Southern Baptist Church in Mississippi. He is a graduate of William Carey University, where he earned a B.A. in Religion. He holds an M.T.S from Gateway Theological Seminary. He is a recent gra...

Oct 30, 202238 min

Strange Facts About Healthcare - Robert Yoho MD

Healthcare is the top cause of all our overdue debts and personal bankruptcy. Our medical spending per person is double that of other countries’, but fully half the treatments are ineffective or harmful. Immense, predatory industries such as angioplasty and coronary artery bypass surgery victimize us. These procedures cause complications and deaths, but few patients survive even a day longer. Most back and endoscopic knee surgeries are equally worthless. Seventy percent of us are on prescription...

Oct 21, 202247 min

The Secret Of Nuclear War That No One Is Talking About - National Security Advisor Dr. Natasha E. Bajema

Natasha Bajema joined the Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction in October 2008. Dr. Bajema currently serves as Director of the Program for Emerging Leaders (PEL). From 2010 to 2013, Dr. Bajema held a long-term detail assignment serving in various capacities in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Acquisitions, Technology and Logistics, Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Defense Programs and in Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation at Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Ad...

Mar 16, 202225 min

Remember Parapsychology? It's Still Being Secretly Studied - Dean Radin, MS, PhD Chief Scientist at the Institute of Noetic Science (IONS)

Dean Radin, MS, PhD, is Chief Scientist at the Institute of Noetic Science (IONS) and Associated Distinguished Professor of Integral and Transpersonal Psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). His original career track as a concert violinist shifted into science after earning a BSEE degree in electrical engineering, magna cum laude and with honors in physics, from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and then an MS in electrical engineering and a PhD in psychology f...

Mar 15, 202244 min

Happiness - Dr. Gillian Mandich

Dr. Mandich is a scientist on a mission to help people live their happiest life. I’m a published researcher; two-time TEDx speaker; the founder of The International Happiness Institute of Health Science Research; and you can often find me in the media on shows such as The Social, Marilyn Denis, Breakfast Television, and The Morning Show. Dr. Mandich was the lead speaker for an event that I hosted for Venture Sinai, a charity that raises funds for vital research at the Lunenfeld Tanenbaum Researc...

Nov 28, 20211 hr 1 min

SETI: Looking for Life across the Universe - Senior SETI Astronomer Seth Shostak

Seth claims to have developed an interest in extraterrestrial life at the tender age of ten, when he first picked up a book about the Solar System. This innocent beginning eventually led to a degree in radio astronomy, and now, as Senior Astronomer, Seth is an enthusiastic participant in the Institute’s SETI observing programs. In addition, Seth is keen on outreach activities: interesting the public – and especially young people – in science in general, and astrobiology in particular. He’s co-au...

Oct 24, 202134 min

Memory Detection Through Brainwave Analysis For Beginners And Everyone Else - FMR. Police Officer Michel Funicelli

Former lecturer at Charles Sturt University at the School of Policing Studies. Retired police officer with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police with operational experience in patrol, serious crime, federal investigations (i.e. smuggling and drug enforcement), and organized crime. Academic research in memory detection through brainwave analysis (P300-based Concealed Information Test), lie detection, investigative interviewing, psychopathy, and psychology of terrorism.

Oct 16, 202138 min

Are Aliens, Simulation theory and Flat Earth believers right? Find out - Prof. Daniel Whiteson

The Unexplained Mystery Into Aliens Uncovered, The Debate Over Flat Earth and The Birth Of Simulation Theory. Dr. Daniel Whiteson is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Irvine. He is also co-author of the book We Have No Idea: A Guide to the Unknown Universe. Daniel received his B.S. in Physics and Computer Science from Rice University, he was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to study at the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen, and he went on to earn his PhD in Phy...

Aug 23, 202147 min

The Physics of Climate Change - Lawerence Krauss

8 Things People Hate About Climate Change, Global Warming Expert Interview and The Hidden Gem Of Physics Evin Weiss speaks with Lawerence Krauss to discuss wide ranging topics including his recent book The Physics of Climate Change. Book is available here Prof. Lawrence M. Krauss is an internationally known theoretical physicist with wide research interests, including the interface between elementary particle physics and cosmology, where his studies include the early universe, the nature of dark...

Jul 27, 202158 min

First Known Interstellar Object 'Oumuamua' Could Be Alien Listening Device, Harvard Professor Avi Loeb

The Secret Of Oumuamua, Sins Of Scientific Community and A New Model For Aliens/UAP A Harvard astrophysics professor has suggested the mysterious interstellar object “Oumuamua” could be linked to the dozens of UAVs reported by US military planes over the years. Oumuamua is considered as the first known interstellar visitor to our solar system. Avi Loeb claimed that Oumuamua, first discovered in 2017, could be a listening device designed by an extraterrestrial intelligent civilisation that is dro...

Jul 27, 202147 min

The Little Known Secrets To Poisonous Plants - Dr. Mark "Merriwether" Vorderbruggen

Strange Facts About Poisonous Plants, Foraging Cheat Sheet and The Basic Of Foraging "Seek excellence for the service of others." -Merriwether Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbruggen, Ph.D. grew up in the wilds of Minnesota where his parents and grandparents utilized the amazing wild foods and medicinal plants found in local woods, fields, and lakes. The oneness with nature that Dr. Vorderbruggen has known since childhood is foundation to who he is today. ABOUT TRUE STORIES & SCIENCE: Smarter And F...

Jun 30, 202134 min

What Is Hypnosis, And Does It Work? The Answer Will Really Shock You - Hypnotist Jason Andrews

Hypnosis Fundamentals Explained, The Appeal Of Hypnosis and A Secret Weapon For Hypnosis Get The Book Here, Change Your Past, Change Your Life ABOUT TRUE STORIES & SCIENCE: Smarter And Faster™ True Stories & Science is the leading source of science-driven, true stories, actionable, educational content -- with many of videos, featuring experts ranging from Robert Greene to Lawrence Krauss, we help you get smarter, faster. S​ubscribe to learn from top minds like these daily. Get actionable...

Jun 08, 202135 min

The Truth About The Physics Of Climate Change - Theoretical Physicist Lawrence Krauss

8 Things People Hate About Climate Change, Global Warming Expert Interview and The Hidden Gem Of Physics Evin Weiss speaks with Lawerence Krauss to discuss wide ranging topics including his recent book The Physics of Climate Change. Book is available here Prof. Lawrence M. Krauss is an internationally known theoretical physicist with wide research interests, including the interface between elementary particle physics and cosmology, where his studies include the early universe, the nature of dark...

Feb 03, 20211 hr

Will Humans Ever Be Immortal? These 3 Theories Will Shed Some Light! - Composer Jeff Ali

The Interesting Appeal Of Festivals, Japanese Culture and Kurt Cobain! jeffali.com ABOUT TRUE STORIES & SCIENCE: Smarter And Faster™ True Stories & Science is the leading source of science-driven, true stories, actionable, educational content -- with many of videos, featuring experts ranging from Robert Greene to Lawrence Krauss, we help you get smarter, faster. S ubscribe to learn from top minds like these daily. Get actionable lessons from the world’s greatest thinkers & true stori...

Nov 21, 20201 hr 18 min
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