In August 2018, Boen Wang was at a work retreat for a new job. Surrounded by mosquitoes and swampland in a tiny campsite in West Virginia, Boen’s mind underwent a sudden, dramatic transformation that would have profound consequences—for his work, his colleagues, and himself.
Special thanks to Grace Gilbert for voice acting and episode art, and to Professors ... Show More
Apr 2023
The Making of "Ways of Hearing"
Bonus to the Ways of Hearing podcast and book
A behind-the-scenes conversation with the creators of Ways of Hearing, the podcast and book. Hosted by author Damon Krukowski, with Radiotopia and Showcase executive producer Julie Shapiro, sound designer Ian Coss, MIT Press editor Ma ... Show More
1h 7m
Jan 2022
A scientist's case for "woo-woo"
Sean Illing talks with David Hamilton, a scientist and former research chemist turned author, about his new book Why Woo-Woo Works, in which he offers a scientifically-grounded defense of alternative practices like meditation, crystals, and the law of attraction. They discuss the ... Show More
58m 34s
Aug 2022
Even Better: Activism when you don't know where to start
Every Thursday in August, you'll hear Even Better on Vox Conversations, a special series focused on helping people live better lives individually and collectively.
In this first episode, host Julia Furlan talks with activist, writer, and organizer Brea Baker. Brea's career has in ... Show More
48m 56s
<p><strong>TOPIC</strong>: Gut Churn, Pointing Arrows, and Recognizing Change</p>
<p>This week, Dan and Merlin talk at length about a recent article by <em><a href="http://www.radiolab.org/">Radiolab</a></em>'s <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jad_Abumrad">Jad Abumrad</a>, ... Show More
