Latest Assumption Podcast Episodes
Dawn of the Sapien (Part 1)
Preconceived - February 23, 2022 21:17 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsThe earth has existed for over 4.5 billion years. It can be tough to grasp that within those 4.5 billion years, humans have only existed for a few hundred thousand of them, a mere moment in time. So how did we, homo sapiens, come to be? Kallie Moore, paleontologist and co-host of the popular PBS...
143. Dawn of the Sapien (Part 1)
Preconceived - February 23, 2022 21:17 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsThe earth has existed for over 4.5 billion years. It can be tough to grasp that within those 4.5 billion years, humans have only existed for a few hundred thousand of them, a mere moment in time. So how did we, homo sapiens, come to be? Kallie Moore, paleontologist and co-host of the popular PBS ...
Dawn of the Sapien (Part 1)
Preconceived - February 15, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsThe earth has existed for over 4.5 billion years. It can be tough to grasp that within those 4.5 billion years, humans have only existed for a few hundred thousand of them, a mere moment in time. So how did we, homo sapiens, come to be? Kallie Moore, paleontologist and co-host of the popular PB...
142. The Communist 'Dream' - Democracy to Dictators
Preconceived - February 08, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn the West, when many of us in hear the word Communism, our minds likely flash to images ruthless dictators, like Stalin in the USSR and Mao in China. Or, we might think of the Cold War, where communism served as the philosophical and economic enemy of Western capitalism. But communism as it has...
The Communist 'Dream' - Democracy to Dictators
Preconceived - February 08, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn the West, when many of us in hear the word Communism, our minds likely flash to images ruthless dictators, like Stalin in the USSR and Mao in China. Or, we might think of the Cold War, where communism served as the philosophical and economic enemy of Western capitalism. But communism as it has...
141. Philosophy - 'Intentional Wisdom'
Preconceived - February 01, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn a way, we are all philosophers, trying to make sense of this mysterious world, how we fit within it, and how we can live our happiest and most meaningful lives. But how far does all of the contemplation really get us? Is the world of philosophy merely a realm of overthinking and pontification,...
Philosophy - 'Intentional Wisdom'
Preconceived - February 01, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn a way, we are all philosophers, trying to make sense of this mysterious world, how we fit within it, and how we can live our happiest and most meaningful lives. But how far does all of the contemplation really get us? Is the world of philosophy merely a realm of overthinking and pontification,...
Doctors - Behind the White Coat
Preconceived - January 25, 2022 12:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsAre doctors really the heroes that some tv shows make them out to be? Is our medical system as idealistic as many patients try to believe? Dr. Samuel Shem helped shatter the illusion of the "medical fantasy" with his famous satirical novel The House of God many years ago. He joins the podcast to...
140. Doctors - Behind the White Coat
Preconceived - January 25, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsAre doctors really the heroes that some tv shows make them out to be? Is our medical system as idealistic as many patients try to believe? Dr. Samuel Shem helped shatter the illusion of the "medical fantasy" with his famous satirical novel The House of God many years ago. He joins the podcast to...
139. Birth Order - Why Siblings Are Different
Preconceived - January 18, 2022 10:06 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsAside from our genetics, there are many reasons why we might be different from our siblings. It has been well-documented that patterns in parental favouritism and sibling interactions affect our personalities, friendships and intelligence. Dr. Catherine Salmon, Professor of Psychology and author ...
Birth Order - Why Siblings Are Different
Preconceived - January 18, 2022 10:06 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsAside from our genetics, there are many reasons why we might be different from our siblings. It has been well-documented that patterns in parental favouritism and sibling interactions affect our personalities, friendships and intelligence. Dr. Catherine Salmon, Professor of Psychology and author ...
138. Six Feet Under (Part 2)
Preconceived - January 11, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn this second of two episodes regarding death and the funeral process, funeral director Emily Bootle explains the process of embalming and the decision to have an open versus closed casket funeral. She ends by sharing lessons she has learned from working so closely with death and how they shape ...
Six Feet Under (Part 2)
Preconceived - January 11, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn this second of two episodes regarding death and the funeral process, funeral director Emily Bootle explains the process of embalming and the decision to have an open versus closed casket funeral. She ends by sharing lessons she has learned from working so closely with death and how they shape ...
Six Feet Under (Part 1)
Preconceived - January 04, 2022 10:04 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsFor most, the word “death” conjures up emotions of fear and sadness. While death is one of the few certainties of life, it is something that most people would probably agree that you can never prepare for. But is there a different way to look at death and dying, perhaps with less of a negative se...
137. Six Feet Under (Part 1)
Preconceived - January 04, 2022 10:04 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsFor most, the word “death” conjures up emotions of fear and sadness. While death is one of the few certainties of life, it is something that most people would probably agree that you can never prepare for. But is there a different way to look at death and dying, perhaps with less of a negative se...
Fifty Shades of Preconceived (Re-Post)
Preconceived - December 21, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsFor our new Preconceived listeners, this episode from over a year ago is a good "starter episode" to give a flavour for what the podcast is all about. Zale reflects on starting the podcast and some of the biggest preconceptions that he has tried to better understand. How has his exploration into...
136. Polyamory (Part 2)
Preconceived - December 14, 2021 12:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn this second of two episodes regarding Polyamory, we are joined by guest Alana Phelan, who practices polyamory herself. She shares lessons learned from her decades in the polyamorist community. Alana PhelanWebsite - http://polyamorouslibrarian.wordpress.comTwitter @hellolibrarianFacebook @Polya...
Polyamory (Part 2)
Preconceived - December 14, 2021 12:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn this second of two episodes regarding Polyamory, we are joined by guest Alana Phelan, who practices polyamory herself. She shares lessons learned from her decades in the polyamorist community. Alana PhelanWebsite - http://polyamorouslibrarian.wordpress.comTwitter @hellolibrarianFacebook @Polya...
135. Polyamory (Part 1)
Preconceived - December 07, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsMonogamy is such an indoctrinated part of society that it can often seem as if monogamy is the only option for a relationship. But with the heightened liberalization of society, there has been increasing adoption of other romantic relationships that do not conform to monogamy. And with this, our ...
Polyamory
Preconceived - December 07, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsMonogamy is such an indoctrinated part of society that it can often seem as if monogamy is the only option for a relationship. But with the heightened liberalization of society, there has been increasing adoption of other romantic relationships that do not conform to monogamy. And with this, our...
Polyamory (Part 1)
Preconceived - December 07, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsMonogamy is such an indoctrinated part of society that it can often seem as if monogamy is the only option for a relationship. But with the heightened liberalization of society, there has been increasing adoption of other romantic relationships that do not conform to monogamy. And with this, our ...
134. On Death Row
Preconceived - November 30, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWhen someone is sentenced to die, it’s not always what you might think. The average time that an inmate in the States waits on death row is 10 years, with many serving up to 30 years before execution, living in solitary confinement for sometimes 23 hours a day. So why is the wait so long? And do ...
On Death Row
Preconceived - November 30, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWhen someone is sentenced to die, it’s not always what you might think. The average time that an inmate in the States waits on death row is 10 years, with many serving up to 30 years before execution, living in solitary confinement for sometimes 23 hours a day. So why is the wait so long? And do ...
133. Dismantling the Corporate Ladder - Anarchy or Utopia?
Preconceived - November 23, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsAs much as companies have progressed and become more flexible over the past two years, a general business structure still exists at most companies … a boss, employees at various levels, and a hierarchy in which it is clear to whom one is accountable. There are set working hours, vacation arrangem...
Dismantling the Corporate Ladder - Anarchy or Utopia?
Preconceived - November 23, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsAs much as companies have progressed and become more flexible over the past two years, a general business structure still exists at most companies … a boss, employees at various levels, and a hierarchy in which it is clear to whom one is accountable. There are set working hours, vacation arrangem...
Dismantling the Corporate Ladder - Anarchy or Utopia?
Preconceived - November 23, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsAs much as companies have progressed and become more flexible over the past two years, a general business structure still exists at most companies … a boss, employees at various levels, and a hierarchy in which it is clear to whom one is accountable. There are set working hours, vacation arrange...
132. A Tragic Love Affair with Honesty
Preconceived - November 16, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWe are told from a very young age that being honest is a good thing. But most of us don’t really believe that honesty is always the best policy. Most of us allow for exceptions, omissions, and the occasional white lie, if it means sparing someone hurt feelings or avoiding an awkward conversation....
A Tragic Love Affair with Honesty
Preconceived - November 16, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWe are told from a very young age that being honest is a good thing. But most of us don’t really believe that honesty is always the best policy. Most of us allow for exceptions, omissions, and the occasional white lie, if it means sparing someone hurt feelings or avoiding an awkward conversation....
The Sperminator - 100 Kids and Counting (Repost)
Preconceived - November 09, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsAri Nagel is perhaps the most famous sperm donor in the world. He has fathered seventy children through sperm donation and has more children on the way. Unlike traditional sperm donation, Ari does not charge any money for his sperm and is involved in varying degrees in the lives of his kids. So w...
Regretting Parenthood
Preconceived - November 02, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsFew would admit to regretting their decision to become parents. But that doesn't mean there are not people who do indeed regret the choice to have kids. Is it possible to still love your children while regretting the choice to have had them? Is the admission of regret necessarily a bad thing? Or...
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