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126. The Dark Attraction Between Religion and Warfare | Mark Juergensmeyer, Ph.D.

Release Date: 09/01/2025

149. Caleb Scharf: Life Beyond Earth, AI, Shadow Biosphere, NASA

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148. Orion Taraban: Love or Manipulation? How to Get Power in Relationships

Brad Carr Podcast

Dr. Orion Taraban discusses the emotional root of manipulation and the economic model of relationships. DISCLAIMER: The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice from a qualified healthcare provider. Orion Taraban's book: Orion Taraban on YouTube: Brad's microphone: 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: ✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic:

147. Doyne Farmer: Roulette, Chaos Theory, Global Economics, Oxford University

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Oxford's J. Doyne Farmer discusses how he hacked roulette and applied those skills to predicting the global economy. Doyne Farmer's book: Doyne Farmer's website: Brad's microphone: 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: ✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic:

146. Tim Fletcher: Soul Murder, Narcissists, Complex Trauma, Re-Parenting

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Tim Fletcher discusses narcissism, soul murder, trauma and healing. He is founder and president of RE/ACT (Recovery Education for Addictions and Complex Trauma). DISCLAIMER: The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice from a qualified healthcare provider. ---------------------------- RELATED LINKS Jennifer R. Young on Human Predators: Dr. Peter Salerno on Narcissism and Genetics: Dr. Robert Plomin on Behavioral Genetics: Dr. Karen Mitchell on Human Predators: Dr. George Simon on...

145. Should We Gene Edit Human Beings? | Matthew Cobb

Brad Carr Podcast

Matthew Cobb (University of Manchester) explores urgent issues in gene editing while illuminating the history of the field. His latest book is a biography of Francis Crick, co-discoverer of the structure of DNA. FRANCIS CRICK by Matthew Cobb: AS GODS by Matthew Cobb: Brad's microphone: 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: ✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic:

144. Dr. Steve Brusatte: Humanity’s Past & Future (If We Don’t Wreck It)

Brad Carr Podcast

Steve Brusatte discusses the evolution humans and other mammals. He is the paleontology consultant for the Jurassic World films and a professor at University of Edinburgh. 00:00 In This Episode...00:29 Lessons for Modern Humans01:36 Human Intelligence09:14 The Unique Teeth of Humans10:54 How Paleontologists Assess Traits16:20 Human Sensory Advantages20:40 Why Do We Walk Upright?25:41 Evolution of the Human Diet28:09 Can We Use Obesity to Our Advantage?31:46 What Makes Humans So Social?34:09 The Importance of Hair37:50 How Steve Changed the Jurassic World Movies42:22 The Tiny Role of...

143. How Fragile Is the Chinese Communist Party? | Steven Mosher (Population Research Institute)

Brad Carr Podcast

Steven Mosher was the first American social scientist allowed to do research in the People's Republic of China in 1979. He is now blacklisted from China. Steven Moshers' book: Steven Mosher's Website: Brad's microphone: 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: ✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic:

142. Treating the Most Violent Psychopaths in Australia | Dr. Lars Bang Madsen

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Dr. Lars Bang Madsen discusses the treatment of psychopathy in high-risk violent offenders. DISCLAIMER: The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice from a qualified healthcare provider. ---------------------------- RELATED LINKS Lars Madsen's Podcast: Hero's Journey Training: Jennifer R. Young on Human Predators: Dr. Peter Salerno on Narcissism and Genetics: Dr. Robert Plomin on Behavioral Genetics: Dr. Karen Mitchell on Human Predators: Dr. George Simon on Narcissists and...

141. Why Real Trauma Is Rare and Resilience Is Common | Dr. George Bonnano (Columbia University)

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Dr. George Bonnano of Columbia University discusses the expanding definition of trauma and how to become resilient. 00:00 In This Episode 00:31 The Evolution of PTSD Definitions 05:37 Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) 06:29 Most People Are Resilient 08:06 Researching Resilience 12:09 The Resilience Blind Spot 17:21 Mental Health Professionals Underestimate Resilience 18:54 The Resilience Paradox 23:50 The Flexibility Mindset 28:16 The Flexibility Sequence 34:05 The Philosophy of Expressive Flexibility 36:52 Teaching Resilience vs. Flexibility 39:13 Understanding Context Sensitivity and Repertoire 41:34...

140. Dr. Nathaniel Jeanson: Creationism, Darwinian Evolution, DNA, Harvard, Bioethics

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Mark Juergensmeyer shares how war and religion are used in tandem to spur people to view the world in absolute terms.

00:00 In this episode...00:40 War is politics by other means02:08 War as alternative reality04:11 Religion as alternative reality05:07 War and Religion go together11:08 Absolute language of war and religion14:27 9/11 compared to Pearl Harbor23:08 Can you win a War on Terror?25:52 War as chaos26:55 War as clarity28:42 War as manipulation30:48 Warfare in religion33:05 Does religion cause war?37:36 Sam Harris on religion and war38:32 Enemies41:15 interviewing terrorists47:35 How to deprogram a radicalized person50:33 Psychopaths harnessing religious movements51:57 how politicians use war and religion55:27 find Mark Juergensmeyer online55:51 Should Christians be pacifists?58:50 Could religion cure war?

DISCLAIMER: The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice from a qualified healthcare provider.

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