Episodes
Episodes
![EP4: Fields to Seas: How Chemical Agriculture Fuels Ocean Dead Zones with David Kirchman](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16733004/Justin-the-sapien-brand_avr422_300x300.png)
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Friday Jun 21, 2024
Friday Jun 21, 2024
The conversation covers the impact of dead zones on aquatic habitats, the causes of dead zones, the role of nutrients in dead zone formation, the historical context of dead zones, the impact of agriculture and biofuels on dead zones, and the trade-offs associated with reducing dead zones
![EP3: The absurd culture of the American Lawn with Virginia with Scott Jinkins](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16733004/Justin-the-sapien-brand_avr422_300x300.png)
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Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
EP3: The absurd culture of the American Lawn with Virginia with Scott Jinkins
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
The conversation explores the history and cultural significance of lawns in America. It begins with the author's research on lawn ornaments and transitions to the topic of front lawns. The origins of lawns in England and their adoption in America are discussed, as well as the development of suburbs and the influence of golf on lawn aesthetics. The conversation also delves into the role of advertising in promoting the ideal lawn and the societal pressure to maintain it. The conversation highlights the changing language and metaphors used in lawn advertisements over time. The conversation explores the historical and cultural significance of lawns in America, highlighting the dominance of the lawn aesthetic and the impact of the advertising industry. It delves into the battle against nature, the use of pesticides and chemicals, and the gendered division of labor in lawn maintenance. The conversation also touches on the failure of progressive movements to challenge the lawn culture and the need for a new aesthetic that promotes sustainability and reconnection with nature.
![EP2: 5000-Year-Old Weather Forecasts: Vedic Texts on Climate and Celestial Phenomenal with Professor Iyengar](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16733004/Justin-the-sapien-brand_avr422_300x300.png)
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Sunday Jun 16, 2024
Sunday Jun 16, 2024
Professor Iyengar, a civil engineer and expert in Vedic sciences, discusses his research on ancient Sanskrit texts and their connection to natural sciences. He explores the interplay between the sky, earth, and time in these texts, highlighting the astronomical knowledge and understanding of celestial bodies that predates modern science.
![EP1: The Cosmos of the Andes: Inca Astronomy Unveiled with Gary Urton](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16733004/Justin-the-sapien-brand_avr422_300x300.png)
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Friday Jun 14, 2024
EP1: The Cosmos of the Andes: Inca Astronomy Unveiled with Gary Urton
Friday Jun 14, 2024
Friday Jun 14, 2024
The conversation explores the connection between the landscape and the sky in the Andes, particularly in Peru. It delves into the astronomy and cosmology of the Inca civilization, focusing on their calendar system and their mapping of the stars to the physical geography of the earth.
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Finding Connection in a disconnected World.
Returning to our human roots and harmony through fascinating conversations around ancient and indigenous cultures, psychology, anthropology and herbalism.