Sarah has the coolest job: Space Archaeologist.
She uses satellites to find undiscovered sites buried deep beneath the ground. But the real interesting stuff is what we can learn about ourselves from studying our past.
This is… A Bit of Optimism.
Watch Sarah's first TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFC5CwZVCEw&themeRefresh=1
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Revisited: The Power of Doing One Thing Exceptionally Well with Gymshark Founder and CEO Ben Francis
Hello from Team Simon! Brand-new episodes of A Bit of Optimism are back next Tuesday, October 27. Before then, we're revisiting one last favorite: the company Simon names whenever someone asks which business actually lives the ideas he writes about. It's Gymshark, and its founder ... Show More
1 h
Oct 13
Revisited: Why Relationships Are the Secret to a Long, Happy Life with Psychotherapist Esther Perel
Hello from Team Simon! We’re taking a few weeks off and will be back with brand-new episodes of A Bit of Optimism on Tuesday, October 27. Until then, we’re revisiting some of our favorite conversations, including this one with a longtime friend of Simon’s: Esther Perel. For most ... Show More
1h 2m
Oct 6
Revisited: Your Instincts Know What You Want with Happiness Expert Arthur Brooks
Team Simon here! A Bit of Optimism is on a short break, and brand-new episodes return October 27. Until then, we're revisiting a few conversations we keep coming back to. This week it's Arthur Brooks, a longtime friend of Simon's and one of his favorite people to talk to. Have yo ... Show More
55m 55s
Jul 2024
Space Archaeology with Sarah Parcak
<p>Who really built the pyramids? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice learn about space archaeology, LIDAR, and discovering tombs, pyramids, and new Nazca lines with space archaeologist Sarah Parcak. </p><p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free ... Show More
52m 22s
Dec 2022
*Moments* Finding space in a man's world with Dr. Sarah Rutherford
This week on Saturn Returns, consultant, and academic researcher Dr. Sarah Rutherford is on the podcast to discuss women in the workplace, equality, and feminism. In this moment, you’ll hear Sarah share how she forged her career in helping organisations identify the barriers to w ... Show More
7m 18s
Aug 2025
Why Staying in the Lab Isn’t the Only Way to Win in STEM
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Habibi, scientist, entrepreneur, mom, and passionate science communicator. After earning her PhD, Sarah made a courageous decision to step away from the traditional academic path and create a career that fits her life and values.We dive ... Show More
51m 25s