Astronomer Royal w/ Lord Martin Rees

Astronomer Royal w/ Lord Martin Rees

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara joins Astronomer Royal and Emeritus Professor of Astronomy and Cosmology, Lord Martin Rees, in his office at Cambridge University. They talk about his new book, “On the Future: Prospects of Humanity,” as well as his work as the co-founder of the Center for the Study of Existential Risk. They discuss the hazards of short-term decision-making and the great potential modern science and technology offers us to secure the future of planet Earth for generations to come.

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Gather w/ Ashanté M. Reese

Gather w/ Ashanté M. Reese

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by writer, anthropologist, and associate professor of African and African diaspora studies at the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Ashanté M. Reese. The...

13 Apr 1h 13min

Black Evidence w/ Candis Watts Smith

Black Evidence w/ Candis Watts Smith

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Duke University professor of political science, and author, Candis Watts Smith. They discuss her latest book, Black Evidence: A History and a Warning. ...

6 Apr 1h 3min

Outsider Animals w/ Marlene Zuk

Outsider Animals w/ Marlene Zuk

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by author, and Regents Professor of ecology, evolution, and behavior at the University of Minnesota, Professor Marlene Zuk. We discuss her book, Outsider ...

30 Mar 1h 9min

Disagreement w/ Julia Minson

Disagreement w/ Julia Minson

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by behavioral scientist, and Professor of Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, Julie Minson. They discuss her latest book, How to Di...

23 Mar 1h 3min

Salt Lakes w/ Caroline Tracey

Salt Lakes w/ Caroline Tracey

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by journalist Dr. Caroline Tracey to talk about her debut book, Salt Lakes: An Unnatural History. Follow Caroline: @ce_tracey

16 Mar 47min

Societal Change and Criminology w/ Robert J. Sampson

Societal Change and Criminology w/ Robert J. Sampson

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Professor of Social Sciences at Harvard University, Affiliated Research Professor at the American Bar Foundation, and member of the National Academy of...

9 Mar 1h 6min

Social Genomics w/ Daphne O. Martschenko

Social Genomics w/ Daphne O. Martschenko

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Bioethicist and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Stanford University, Dr. Daphne O. Martschenko. They discuss her book, What We Inherit: How New Te...

2 Mar 1h 6min

Strata and Deep Time w/ Laura Poppick

Strata and Deep Time w/ Laura Poppick

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by science and environmental journalist, Laura Poppick. They discuss her book, Strata: Stories from Deep Time. Follow Laura: @LauraPoppick

23 Feb 56min

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