Latest Assumption Podcast Episodes
244. Travel - The Joys and Complexities
Preconceived - June 18, 2024 09:17 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsFor many people, travel provides some of the most profound experiences of their lives. Whether it’s a short excursion or a year living abroad, disengaging from your typical routine and transplanting yourself into the unknown is bound to lead to personal growth and self-discovery. But for all t...
243. Stockbrokers- Do You Need Them?
Preconceived - June 11, 2024 09:15 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWhen it comes to our finances, it’s natural for many to follow the traditional approach to investing by using a stock broker. Over the past couple of decades, however, there has been a growing trend to go against the grain and not use a stockbroker. You may have seen the commercials online by c...
242. Origins of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - Two Perspectives
Preconceived - May 28, 2024 09:15 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsSince the October 7th massacre and the ensuing war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza, much world attention has been given to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. In this episode, we take a look back at the origins of this conflict, the concept of Zionism, and the events leading up to the 1948 war, k...
Is it Normal to Have Pets?
Preconceived - May 21, 2024 09:30 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsThe relationship between humans and non-human animals is a fascinating one. In particular, the pet-owner relationship begs many questions. The preconception is that it is totally normal that we cohabitate with other animals in our homes. People love their pets, and for the most part, we assume th...
241. Inheritance
Preconceived - May 14, 2024 09:30 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsThere is often an expectation that when parents die, their children will be left with some form of inheritance. But what does the research show about what actually happens to inheritance? What do the recipients tend to do with their inheritance? Is the money put to good use, is it spent right wa...
240. 'Make It Stick' - The Science of Successful Learning
Preconceived - May 07, 2024 09:15 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWhen we go through elementary school, high school, and college, we are tasked with learning and memorizing mounds of information. But how much emphasis is actually put on how we learn? What are the most effect memory strategies that can help us excel on exams? Are the strategies for short-term...
239. Thirty Years to Live
Preconceived - April 30, 2024 09:15 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWhat if you knew from the beginning of your life that you would die at age 30? How would you choose to live those 30 years? Needless to say, your path would completely deviate from many elements of the preconceived status quo of a typical life. And what if, just as you were reaching the end o...
238. Iran - Ideology, Nuclear Capability, and Threat to the West
Preconceived - April 23, 2024 09:15 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsOn April 13th, Iran launched over 300 missiles and drones over Israel. While Israel’s missile defensive system was able to mitigate most damage, the attack itself was unprecedented and a frightening development to the international community. When most of us think of modern-day Iran, we think ...
237. 'Sickboy' - How to not be Awkward around Sick People!
Preconceived - April 16, 2024 09:15 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWe all know people who have been sick, whether with acute illness or chronic disease. But despite how common it is for people we know to be sick, we don’t always know how to deal with it in the best way. How do we support someone who is going through health troubles? How do you treat them nor...
236. 'The Work Life Balance Myth'
Preconceived - April 09, 2024 09:11 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings‘Work-life-balance’ is a common phrase, a buzzword even, that refers to the way we find balance in our professional lives and personal lives. The goal for many is to achieve an equilibrium, where we devote sufficient time to our work, family, and personal lives, without letting one domain domin...
235. Solar Eclipse - What You Need to Know!
Preconceived - April 04, 2024 09:30 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsAs excitement grows regarding the upcoming solar eclipse, so do feelings of anxiety and fear amongst many people. What exactly is a solar eclipse, and how dangerous is it for your eyes? Ophthalmologist Dr. Tina Felfeli joins the podcast to prepare you for this once-in-a-lifetime event . Hoste...
My Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Preconceived - April 02, 2024 09:15 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn this episode, Zale opens up about his own experience with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. What is an obsession, and what is a compulsion? How does OCD extend far beyond the preconception of a pure focus on cleanliness? Zale gives a window into what it is like living with anxiety and sheds some ...
234. Why Empires Fall - Rome, America, and the Future of the West
Preconceived - March 26, 2024 09:15 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsThe Roman Empire is thought of as one of the most powerful empires in human history. But as we all know, the Roman Empire did indeed fall after several centuries of domineering economic and political power. Many historians have tried to understand why exactly the Roman Empire fell, and many the...
233. Cannibalism
Preconceived - March 19, 2024 09:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsThe idea of one human eating another human is almost unfathomable to most of us. Even when stories have surface of life and death situations when people were arguably forced to resort to cannibalism in order to survive, the act still raised many eyebrows in society at large. But how abnormal rea...
232. How is Artificial Intelligence Transforming Education?
Preconceived - March 12, 2024 09:15 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsArtificial Intelligence (AI) is on the rise, influencing many facets of our lives. With the emergence of ChatGPT and other AI-related tools, the landscape of education is already changing. From the student's perspective, will certain skills such as writing and critical thinking fall by the ways...
Predicting The Oscars
Preconceived - March 08, 2024 10:15 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsThe Oscars is considered the most prestigious awards ceremony in the entertainment industry. There is a certain magic about the Academy Awards, where some of the greatest films and performances of all time have been recognized. Ben Zauzmer is the author of Oscarmetrics, a book that shares an in d...
231. The SATs
Preconceived - March 05, 2024 10:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsThe SATs have been a hallmark of the college admissions process for decades in the United States. But this popular standardized test has come under scrutiny the past several years, with many colleges eliminating the SATs as part of their admissions criteria. So why is the tide changing for the SA...
230. Personality Disorders
Preconceived - February 27, 2024 10:15 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsPersonality disorders are listed in the DSM – the bible of psychiatric diagnoses – as a distinct set of psychiatric disorders. Such disorders include narcissistic personality disorder, histrionic personality disorder, dependent personality disorder, paranoid personality disorder, as well as sever...
229. North Korea
Preconceived - February 20, 2024 10:15 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsThere is perhaps no country in the world more perplexing and bewildering than North Korea. Considered by many as a silo shut off from the rest of the world, much of North Korea is shrouded in mystery. Unfortunately, much of that mystery involves a dictatorial regime and severe oppression of its p...
228. Pedophilia
Preconceived - February 13, 2024 10:15 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsPedophilia, understandably, is a word that conjures up negative thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Acting on pedophilic thoughts is a horrible crime, and the ramifications are fittingly severe. But what exactly is pedophilia? Is it a distinct entity, a medical condition perhaps? Or can it be seen ...
Life Extension (Part 2) - Do you really want to live forever?
Preconceived - February 08, 2024 10:20 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsThe idea of 'life extension' has become trendy over the past several decades. If we take the right supplements and certain medications, is it possible to live well beyond a hundred years old and to slow the aging process itself? Dr. Jay Olshansky is one of the world leaders in the field. He joins...
Life Extension (Part 1) - What does the science show?
Preconceived - February 05, 2024 22:30 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsThe idea of 'life extension' has become trendy over the past several decades. If we take the right supplements and certain medications, is it possible to live well beyond a hundred years old and to slow the aging process itself? Dr. Jay Olshansky is one of the world leaders in the field. He joins...
227. The Retirement Myth
Preconceived - January 30, 2024 10:15 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn the typical preconceived framework in which we tend to view our lives, there are many steps … growing up, getting an education, finding a job, getting married, having kids, being grandparents, and ultimately - retiring. But in recent years, many have come to question what retirement really mea...
226. Free from Desire - No Sex, No Romance
Preconceived - January 23, 2024 10:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsSex and romance are core aspects of most people's lives; yet for some, the role they play is different. Aline Laurent-Mayard has never been attracted to anyone—not sexually, not romantically. On her award-winning podcast Free From Desire, they tell us how difficult it was to realize and accept th...
225. Jihad
Preconceived - January 16, 2024 10:20 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWhen people hear the word 'Jihad', they likely think of extremism, terrorism, and utter disdain for the West. But what is exactly is Jihad? What are its true origins? Is Jihadist philosophy truly violent in its original sense? Or is it a concept that has been politicized and weaponized by some, t...
Love and Anxiety - Relationship OCD
Preconceived - January 10, 2024 10:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsThere are so many adages in regards to love and relationships. Many hinge on the notion that we must be absolutely certain in our choice of a romantic partner and that there should be no doubts when we ultimately decide on 'the one'. But is that a realistic framework for love? And how can the sea...
224. Climate Change - 'Science for People Who Give a Shit'
Preconceived - January 03, 2024 10:15 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsFor most of us, it’s a known that global warming and climate change are real and problematic Yet at the same time, despite society’s apparent concern at large, the issue has persisted for decades and in many regards, only gotten worse. So how bad is climate change, and how concerned do we need to...
223. Taylor Swift - What's all the Hype?
Preconceived - December 19, 2023 10:15 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsTaylor Swift is arguably the most famous person in the world – a pop star the likes of whom many of us haven’t seen in our lifetimes. Especially over the past year with the release of her latest album Midnights and her record-breaking The Eras Tour, it’s not crazy to wonder if what we are witness...
222. Salem Witch Trials
Preconceived - December 12, 2023 10:10 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsSometimes our convictions can be so indoctrinated that it’s tough to separate them from reality and the facts in front of us. One such example is the Salem Witch Trials from 1692-1693, where an episode of mass hysteria in Salem, Massachusetts led to over 200 people being put on trial for witchcr...
221. Female Sexual Pleasure
Preconceived - December 05, 2023 10:15 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsAt its core, sex is supposed to be pleasurable. It’s typically considered much easier for a male to reach orgasm than a female, and although orgasm is not the only way to experience pleasure from sex, it’s certainly a more defined and easily measurable endpoint. So with that said, how frequentl...
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