True Stories & Science

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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January 29, 2024 91 mins

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 parall...

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Requiem for the American Dream available now!

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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 politi...

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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...

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Eat to Live available now!

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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 ...

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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 televisio...

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A Universe From Nothing available now!

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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 direc...

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Life in the Universe is available now!

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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 d...

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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.

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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 ou...

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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 contr...

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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 ...

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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, includi...

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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 Nonpro...

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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 "...

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"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...

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“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 hol...

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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...

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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 Nonpro...

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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, a...

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November 28, 2021 61 mins

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 r...

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