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In our eighth episode of The Last Stand Podcast, we have a thought-provoking discussion with Tim Desmond about the importance of mindfulness, presence, and mental resilience when confronting the immense and varied challenges that currently face humanity. Tim Desmond is a psychotherapist, author, and Distinguished Faculty Scholar at Antioch University New England. He is also a student […]
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On our latest episode, we speak with Samuel Sternberg, PhD, about the continued evolution of CRISPR research. Our discussion focused on how scientists and the public must grapple with the ethical implications of increasingly accurate and less costly gene editing technologies. Dr. Sternberg is a world-renowned protein-RNA and CRISPR expert, and in early 2018, he […]
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In this episode, we refocus on the importance of our marine ecosystems, and explore the global need for a more sustainable commercial fishing industry with Ana Chang. Ana is the International Liason at the Tokyo-based firm Seafood Legacy. In this role, she advocates for a more robust sustainable seafood industry by working with stakeholders to shape […]
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In our latest episode, we chat with Erik Johnson about how behavioral economics governs decision making in Game of Thrones. Erik is the Marketing Optimization Manager in the Behavioral Insights Team at Morningstar, and is a co-host of the Action Design Radio podcast. During our discussion, Erik provides us with an excellent behavioral economics primer […]
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During our latest episode, we dissect the roots and impacts of income and wealth inequality in the U.S. with Joelle Gamble. Joelle is a masters of public affairs candidate at Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public Affairs, and recently served as the National Director of the Roosevelt Institute’s network. Joelle provides a foundation for understanding […]
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In the latest episode of The Last Stand Podcast, we discuss the looming challenge of automation and the case for a universal basic income with Taylor Jo Isenberg, managing director of the Economic Security Project. Co-chaired by Natalie Foster, Dorian Warren, and Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes, the Economic Security Project is a two year fund […]
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In our most recent episode of The Last Stand Podcast, we discuss the importance, uniqueness and threats to coral reef ecosystems with Sam Teicher, co-founder of Coral Vita. Founded in 2014, Coral Vita’s mission is to restore the planets damaged and dying coral reef environments by growing more resilient coral and transplanting them into threatened […]
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In the inaugural episode, co-hosts Nathan Maton and Tremaine Phillips introduce themselves and discuss the mission of The Last Stand Podcast.
