Books and Ideas Podcast with Dr. Ginger Campbell

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2020-04-17

  David Shariatmadari, author of "Don't Believe a Word: The Surprising Truth About Language"

This episode of Books and Ideas is an interview with David Shariatmadari author of "Don't Believe a Word: The Surprising Truth About Language." We explore some of the common myths about language. This includes a follow up of our recent discussion on Br... 		  Ginger Campbell, MD author
2020-03-15

  Jeremy Sherman, author of "Neither Ghost or Machine"

Several years ago I interviewed Terrence Deacon about his fascinating book Incomplete Nature: How Mind Emerged from Matter. His goal was to propose a theory of how purpose evolved in a universe without purpose. His argument was persuasive, but highly t... 		  Ginger Campbell, MD author
2020-02-15

  Amand Poppei on the Humanist tradition within Unitarian Universalism

This episode of Books and Ideas is a follow up of my previous interview of Becky Hale, past-president of the American Humanist Association (AHA). I am fascinated by the relationship between modern Humanism and Unitarian Universalism. Listen to my inter... 		  Ginger Campbell, MD author
2020-01-15

  Brian Keating author of "Losing the Nobel Prize"

This month's episode of Books and Ideas is an interview with astronomer Brian Keating about his memoir Losing the Nobel Prize: A Story of Cosmology, Ambition, and the Perils of Science's Highest Honor. His book is a first hand look at the hard work beh... 		  Ginger Campbell, MD author
2019-12-15

  Susan Schneider, author of "Artificial You: AI and the Future of Your Mind"

This episode of Books and Ideas is an interview with Susan Schneider, author of a fascinating new book called Artificial You: AI and the Future of Your Mind. Schneider's book goes beyond the question of whether AI might become conscious to issues that ... 		  Ginger Campbell, MD author
2019-11-15

  Adele Brand explores The Hidden World of Foxes

This episode of Books and Ideas features Adele Brand, author of the new book The Hidden World of the Fox. Foxes are surprisingly widespread even in urban areas. This episode reveals their surprising story. Links and References: The Hidden World of the... 		  Ginger Campbell, MD author
2019-10-15

  Ginger Campbell Reflects on 13 Years of Podcasting

This episode is an adapted version of the talk I gave last week at the first annual She Podcasts Live event, which was held October 10-13, 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia. I was asked to share my experience of podcasting "through life's rollercoaster." This ... 		  Ginger Campbell, MD author
2019-09-16

  Historian Liz Covart talks about her early American History podcast "Ben Franklin's World"

This is an interview with historian Liz Covart about her highly respected podcast "Ben Franklin's World." We explore what it means to be an historian in the 21st Century and the challenges of sharing early American history via podcasting. Links and Ref... 		  Ginger Campbell, MD author
2019-08-15

  Dr Pamela Gay from Astronomy Cast

This episode of Books and Ideas features the return of Podcasting Hall of Famer, Dr. Pamela Gay. Dr. Gay is co-host of the long running show Astronomy Cast. As a professional astronomer she has dedicated her career to public outreach and she is very in... 		  Ginger Campbell, MD author
2019-07-15

  Dr. Peter Etchells author of "Lost in a Good Game: Why we play video games and what they can do for us"

Books and Ideas 68 is an interview with psychologist Dr Pete Etchells about his new book Lost in a Good Game: Why we play video games and what they can do for us. We explore both the myths and the science behind video games and consider why the effects... 		  Ginger Campbell, MD author