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In-depth interviews with leading academics on #psychology, #philosophy, #anthropology, #neuroscience, #economics, #biology, and more. Website: https://www.thedissenter.net/

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#1161 Anna Bocca @annabocca : The Origins, Spread, and Failures of Neoliberal Capitalism
YouTube video by The Dissenter #1161 Anna Bocca @annabocca : The Origins, Spread, and Failures of Neoliberal Capitalism

New episode (1161), with my fellow YouTuber Anna Bocca. We talk about the origins, spread, and failures of neoliberal #Capitalism. #Economics #History

YouTube: youtu.be/18KMCduijAE
Podcast: bit.ly/43dDo5o

10.10.2025 18:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
#1160 Edward Watts - The Romans: A 2,000-Year History
YouTube video by The Dissenter #1160 Edward Watts - The Romans: A 2,000-Year History

Edward Watts on his new book The Romans: A 2,000-Year History | from @thedissenteryt.bsky.social

#history

www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE_w...

10.10.2025 08:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
#768 Laurence Kirmayer - Cultural Consultation: Encountering the Other in Mental Health Care
YouTube video by The Dissenter #768 Laurence Kirmayer - Cultural Consultation: Encountering the Other in Mental Health Care

In episode 768, I talk with Dr. Laurence Kirmayer about his book, Cultural Consultation: Encountering the Other in Mental Health Care. #Psychiatry #Anthropology

youtu.be/Hh03vxzcEhg

10.10.2025 10:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
#1160 Edward Watts - The Romans: A 2,000-Year History
YouTube video by The Dissenter #1160 Edward Watts - The Romans: A 2,000-Year History

New episode (1160), with Dr. Edward Watts. We talk about his new book, The Romans: A 2,000-Year History. #History

YouTube: youtu.be/kE_wkbggizk
Podcast: bit.ly/475dzFX

09.10.2025 22:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
#985 Philip Ball - How Life Works: A Userโ€™s Guide to the New Biology
YouTube video by The Dissenter #985 Philip Ball - How Life Works: A Userโ€™s Guide to the New Biology

Learn about how to understand the relationship between genes and traits in my interview with Dr. Philip Ball (@philipcball.bsky.social) about his fascinating book, How Life Works: A Userโ€™s Guide to the New Biology. #Biology #Genetics #Science

Full interview: youtu.be/qZKsJ6oVxkU

09.10.2025 09:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
#764 Alessandra Cassar: Female Competitiveness, Cooperative Breeding, and Market Development
YouTube video by The Dissenter #764 Alessandra Cassar: Female Competitiveness, Cooperative Breeding, and Market Development

In episode 764, I talk with Dr. Alessandra Cassar about female competitiveness, cooperative breeding, and market development. #evolutionarypsychology #Science

youtu.be/IS74XZmBymk

09.10.2025 09:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
#760 Jonathan Maynard - Ideology and Mass Killing: The Radicalized Security Politics of Genocides
YouTube video by The Dissenter #760 Jonathan Maynard - Ideology and Mass Killing: The Radicalized Security Politics of Genocides

In episode 760, I talk with Dr. Jonathan Maynard about his fascinating book, Ideology and Mass Killing: The Radicalized Security Politics of Genocides. #politics

youtu.be/iQt9pi8nmtc

08.10.2025 08:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
#754 Jerome Wakefield: What is a Mental Disorder?; Depression, and Anxiety
YouTube video by The Dissenter #754 Jerome Wakefield: What is a Mental Disorder?; Depression, and Anxiety

In episode 754, I talk with Dr. Jerome Wakefield about what mental disorders are, depression, and anxiety. #Psychiatry #Science

youtu.be/aUpj374i-og

07.10.2025 10:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
#1159 Michael Hudson - Temples of Enterprise: Creating Economic Order in the Bronze Age Near East
YouTube video by The Dissenter #1159 Michael Hudson - Temples of Enterprise: Creating Economic Order in the Bronze Age Near East

New episode (1159), with Dr. Michael Hudson. We talk about his book, Temples of Enterprise: Creating Economic Order in the Bronze Age Near East. #History #Economics #Science

YouTube: youtu.be/ljF33z_NAqM
Podcast: bit.ly/3KCHoq0

06.10.2025 18:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
#749 Francesca Righetti: The Psychology of Close Relationships
YouTube video by The Dissenter #749 Francesca Righetti: The Psychology of Close Relationships

In episode 749, I talk with Dr. Francesca Righetti about the #Psychology of close relationships. #Science

youtu.be/zjsThGy-2NE

06.10.2025 08:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
#658 Todd Kashdan - The Art of Insubordination: How to Dissent and Defy Effectively
YouTube video by The Dissenter #658 Todd Kashdan - The Art of Insubordination: How to Dissent and Defy Effectively

In episode 658, I talk with Dr. Todd Kashdan about his book, The Art of Insubordination: How to Dissent and Defy Effectively. #psychology #Science

youtu.be/GadlKjkoRjU

05.10.2025 08:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
#733 Andrew Knoll - A Brief History of Earth: Four Billion Years in Eight Chapters
YouTube video by The Dissenter #733 Andrew Knoll - A Brief History of Earth: Four Billion Years in Eight Chapters

In episode 733, I talk with Dr. Andrew Knoll about his fascinating book, A Brief History of Earth: Four Billion Years in Eight Chapters. #Biology #Geology #Science

youtu.be/LUuxfDsGs0c

04.10.2025 09:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
#1158 Vibeke Ottesen: The Psychology of Political Violence
YouTube video by The Dissenter #1158 Vibeke Ottesen: The Psychology of Political Violence

New episode (1158), with Dr. Vibeke Ottesen. We talk about the #Psychology of political violence, including terrorism, mass shootings, and assassinations. #evolutionarypsychology #Science

YouTube: youtu.be/rEugabhf_gc
Podcast: bit.ly/3IDBsfH

03.10.2025 18:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
#731 Clara Mattei The Capital Order: How Economists Invented Austerity and Paved the Way to Fascism
YouTube video by The Dissenter #731 Clara Mattei The Capital Order: How Economists Invented Austerity and Paved the Way to Fascism

In episode 731, I talk with Dr. Clara Mattei about her fantastic book, The Capital Order: How Economists Invented Austerity and Paved the Way to Fascism. #Economics #Science

youtu.be/kUubB9Dk-Cg

03.10.2025 08:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
#1157 Melissa Shew & Kimberly Garchar: Philosophy for Girls
YouTube video by The Dissenter #1157 Melissa Shew & Kimberly Garchar: Philosophy for Girls

New episode (1157), with Drs. Melissa Shew and Kimberly Garchar. We talk about their great book, Philosophy for Girls: An Invitation to the Life of Thought. #Philosophy

YouTube: youtu.be/MC6mSvRcB4A
Podcast: bit.ly/4nAZ9EC

02.10.2025 18:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
#724 Lucia Melloni: Consciousness, Language, and Neuroplasticity
YouTube video by The Dissenter #724 Lucia Melloni: Consciousness, Language, and Neuroplasticity

In episode 724, I talk with Dr. Lucia Melloni about consciousness, language, and neuroplasticity. #neuroscience #Science

youtu.be/b81uT4aTUtE

02.10.2025 08:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
#720 Patrick McNamara - The Cognitive Neuroscience of Religious Experience: Decentering and the Self
YouTube video by The Dissenter #720 Patrick McNamara - The Cognitive Neuroscience of Religious Experience: Decentering and the Self

In episode 720, I talk with Dr. Patrick McNamara about his great book, The Cognitive Neuroscience of Religious Experience: Decentering and the Self. #neuroscience #CognitiveScience #Science

youtu.be/Iwj4KOYH954

01.10.2025 09:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
#719 Dimitris Xygalatas - Ritual: How Seemingly Senseless Acts Make Life Worth Living
YouTube video by The Dissenter #719 Dimitris Xygalatas - Ritual: How Seemingly Senseless Acts Make Life Worth Living

In episode 719, I talk with Dr. Dimitris Xygalatas about his fascinating book, Ritual: How Seemingly Senseless Acts Make Life Worth Living. #Anthropology #Science

youtu.be/jMaksP9cmQU

30.09.2025 13:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
#1156 Eric Sprankle: The History and Science of Masturbation and Pornography
YouTube video by The Dissenter #1156 Eric Sprankle: The History and Science of Masturbation and Pornography

New episode (1156), with Dr. Eric Sprankle. We talk about the #History and #Science of masturbation and pornography. #psychology

YouTube: youtu.be/Hke9KLY4o9A
Podcast: tinyurl.com/36p53yxy

29.09.2025 18:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
#717 Allan Horwitz - DSM: A History of Psychiatry's Bible
YouTube video by The Dissenter #717 Allan Horwitz - DSM: A History of Psychiatry's Bible

In episode 717, I talk with Dr. Allan Horwitz about his fascinating book, DSM: A History of Psychiatry's Bible. #sociology #psychiatry

youtu.be/db-RS31E6i8

29.09.2025 08:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
#711 Daniel Williams: Beliefs, Rationalization Markets, Misinformation, and Motivated Cognition
YouTube video by The Dissenter #711 Daniel Williams: Beliefs, Rationalization Markets, Misinformation, and Motivated Cognition

In episode 711, my first talk with Dr. Daniel Williams (@danwphilosophy.bsky.social), we talk about beliefs, rationalization markets, misinformation, and motivated cognition. #Philosophy #psychology

youtu.be/wHXCc2pcg38

28.09.2025 09:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
#709 Jeanne Bovet: The Evolution of Female Attractiveness, and Parent-Offspring Conflict in Mating
YouTube video by The Dissenter #709 Jeanne Bovet: The Evolution of Female Attractiveness, and Parent-Offspring Conflict in Mating

In episode 709, I talk with Dr. Jeanne Bovet about the evolution of female attractiveness, and parent-offspring conflict in mating. #evolutionarypsychology #Science

youtu.be/WD_eY1zmo88

27.09.2025 08:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
#1155 Adam Chandler - 99% Perspiration: A New Working History of the American Way of Life
YouTube video by The Dissenter #1155 Adam Chandler - 99% Perspiration: A New Working History of the American Way of Life

New episode (1155), with Adam Chandler. We talk about his fascinating book, 99% Perspiration: A New Working History of the American Way of Life.

YouTube: youtu.be/EZHMoR2sq9I
Podcast: tinyurl.com/53tefue9

26.09.2025 19:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
#706 Wiebke Bleidorn: Personality Change Across the Lifespan
YouTube video by The Dissenter #706 Wiebke Bleidorn: Personality Change Across the Lifespan

In episode 706, I talk with Dr. Wiebke Bleidorn about #Personality change across the lifespan. #psychology #Science

youtu.be/UrLwP5MVJ5U

26.09.2025 10:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
#1075 Michael Cook: A History of the Muslim World (Part 1)
YouTube video by The Dissenter #1075 Michael Cook: A History of the Muslim World (Part 1)

You can watch part 1 here:

youtu.be/GlKg65WeX9s

25.09.2025 18:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
#1154 Michael Cook: A History of the Muslim World (Part 2)
YouTube video by The Dissenter #1154 Michael Cook: A History of the Muslim World (Part 2)

New episode (1154), with Dr. Michael Cook. This is part 2 of our talk about his great book, A History of the Muslim World: From Its Origins to the Dawn of Modernity. #History

YouTube: youtu.be/hMPhsWO9Fng
Podcast: tinyurl.com/4yhyw7cp

25.09.2025 18:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
#892 Philip Ball - The Book of Minds: How to Understand Ourselves and Other Beings
YouTube video by The Dissenter #892 Philip Ball - The Book of Minds: How to Understand Ourselves and Other Beings

In episode 892, I talk with Dr. Philip Ball (@philipcball.bsky.social) about his fascinating book, The Book of Minds: How to Understand Ourselves and Other Beings, from Animals to AI to Aliens. #Biology #Science

youtu.be/LOft0GnIomE

25.09.2025 10:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
#704 Matthew Cobb - As Gods: A Moral History of the Genetic Age
YouTube video by The Dissenter #704 Matthew Cobb - As Gods: A Moral History of the Genetic Age

In episode 704, my second interview with Dr. Matthew Cobb, we talk about his great book, As Gods: A Moral History of the Genetic Age. #Genetics #Biology #Science

youtu.be/X-uPvfKWZCM

25.09.2025 09:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
#700 Claudio Tennie: Tool Behaviors in Great Apes, Cultural Transmission, and Cumulative Culture
YouTube video by The Dissenter #700 Claudio Tennie: Tool Behaviors in Great Apes, Cultural Transmission, and Cumulative Culture

In episode 700, I talk with Dr. Claudio Tennie (@ctennie.bsky.social) about tool behaviors in Great Apes, cultural transmission, and cumulative culture. #Anthropology #primatology #Science

youtu.be/L8UKSDq6ylw

24.09.2025 09:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
#696 Ryutaro Uchiyama: Cultural Evolution of Genetic Heritability
YouTube video by The Dissenter #696 Ryutaro Uchiyama: Cultural Evolution of Genetic Heritability

In episode 696, I talk with Dr. Ryutaro Uchiyama about the cultural evolution of genetic heritability. #culture #evolution #Genetics

youtu.be/j7HIP0AQwno

23.09.2025 11:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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