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Ep. #11 - Genetic Technologies vs. The Corona Virus with Jamie Metzl Apr 12, 2020

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In this special edition of thinkspot Presents, author and futurologist Jamie Metzl presents the virtual launch of his recently revised book Hacking Darwin. He is joined in discussion by famed geneticist Dr. George Church, physician-scientist Dr. Daniel Kraft, and Harvard Business School professor Debora Spar, as the group unpacks the current COVID-19 situation and its implications for health innovation in a post pandemic world.

Ep. #10 - Down Under with Dr. Stephen Hicks and Dr. John Quiggin Apr 05, 2020

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The latest edition of thinkspot Presents brings us to Brisbane, Australia, where professors Stephen Hicks and John Quiggin engage in debate on the subject of postmodernism. Dr. Quiggin, an economist and democratic socialist, suggests postmodernism is a contemporary right wing phenomenon, while Dr. Hicks, a free market libertarian, challenges that claim.

Ep. #9 - Dr. Stephen Blackwood and Gregg Hurwitz Mar 29, 2020

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In this week's episode, Ralston College president and author Stephen Blackwood interviews internationally best selling author Gregg Hurwitz.

Ep. #8 - Dr. Cameron Sepah on Dopamine Fasting Mar 22, 2020

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In this episode of thinkspot presents, clinical psychologist and technology entrepreneur Dr. Cameron Sepah responds to a series of thoughtful questions from the thinkspot audience in his debut Q&A. Demonstrating an interdisciplinary range of expertise, Dr. Sepah offers his analysis on everything from the practical value of Jungian theory to dopamine fasting and the potential crisis of innovation in Silicon Valley.

Ep. #7 - Theory of Enchantment Mar 15, 2020

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In this week’s episode of thinkspot presents, Ralston College president and author Stephen Blackwood interviews writer and social critic Chloe Valdary. The conversation centers around the idea of compassion and its role in opening up the world for the disenfranchised and alienated among us, as the two also discuss Chloe’s Theory of Enchantment curriculum and its role in addressing America’s social discord.

Ep. #6 - The Life Of The Mind with Dr. Stephen Blackwood & Bishop Barron Mar 08, 2020

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In this week’s edition of thinkspot Presents, Dr. Stephen Blackwood, President of Ralston College, interviews Bishop Robert Barron of the Los Angeles Archdiocese. They discuss the relationship between rationality and revelation, the essence of knowledge, and wrestle with the meaning of life’s most transcendent moments as they contemplate the mysteries of Christianity.

Ep. #5 - Giving The Devil His Due Mar 01, 2020

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In this week's episode of thinkspot Presents, Dr. Stephen Blackwood, President of Ralston College, interviews world renown skeptic and best selling author Michael Shermer, where they talk about Michael's influences, his history founding Skeptic Magazine, his record 214 consecutive articles for Scientific American, and his latest book out soon, Giving the Devil His Due

Ep. #4 - Think Again with Gregg Hurwitz & Marshall Herskovitz Feb 23, 2020

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Critically-acclaimed director Marshall Herskovitz and best-selling author Gregg Hurwitz discuss the current political divide while joined by writer, broadcaster, and comedian Bridget Phetasy.

Ep. #3 - How to Choose Yourself with James Altucher Feb 16, 2020

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thinkspot host and contributor Amanda Cassatt sits down with world renown author, podcaster, comedian and entrepreneur, James Altucher, to discuss the ups and downs of fortunes, friends and faith. James artfully explains how he made and lost his many fortunes and some of the amazing life lessons he learned along the way! Enjoy this inspiring and engaging conversation recorded live at James comedy club, StandUp NY, in the Upper West Side.

Ep. #2 - Cocktails & Conversation with The Femsplainers Feb 09, 2020

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thinkspot host and contributor, Amanda Cassatt, sits down with Christina Hoff Sommers and Danielle Crittenden of “The Femsplainers” for an enjoyable, inspiring and hilarious conversation about life, love and the pursuit of happiness (amongst other things).

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