Society, Ethics & Social Issues
244: Rob Reid | Synthetic Biology for Medicine and Murder
Rob Reid (@Rob_Reid) is a tech entrepreneur, early-stage tech investor, author of After On: A Novel of Silicon Valley, and host of the After On Podcast. What We Discuss with Rob Reid: The potential for synthetic biology to be leveraged by nihilistic mass murderers to wipe out millions. The potential for synthetic biology to be […]
VIEW EPISODE243: Mark Geragos | How Celebrities Stay out of Jail
Mark Geragos (@markgeragos) is a criminal defense lawyer who has represented high-profile clients like Michael Jackson, Winona Ryder, Gary Condit, Susan McDougal, Chris Brown, and Scott Peterson. He is the co-author of Mistrial: An Inside Look at How the Criminal Justice System Works…and Sometimes Doesn’t. “You never know what’s going to happen — especially when […]
VIEW EPISODE242: How to Make Your Mark on the World at 50 | Feedback Friday
You’ve made it to what some would consider middle age — in spite of stumbling over every possible mistake along the way. But instead of enjoying your triumph over the odds, you can’t shake the feeling that it’s past time to get off the hamster wheel and make a difference. You’re frustrated and fearful of […]
VIEW EPISODE240: Richard Clarke | Defending Ourselves in the Age of Cyber Threats
Richard Clarke (@richardclarke) served for 30 years in national security policy roles in the US Government and worked directly for three presidents. He is the host of the Future State Podcast and co-author of The Fifth Domain: Defending Our Country, Our Companies, and Ourselves in the Age of Cyber Threats. What We Discuss with Richard […]
VIEW EPISODE238: Steven Hassan | Combating Cult Mind Control Part Two
Steven Hassan (@CultExpert) is a licensed mental health counselor who has been educating the public about mind control, brainwashing, and destructive cults since 1976. He’s the author of Combating Cult Mind Control: The Guide to Protection, Rescue, and Recovery from Destructive Cults and the founder of the Freedom of Mind Resource Center. This is part two of […]
VIEW EPISODE237: Steven Hassan | Combating Cult Mind Control Part One
Steven Hassan (@CultExpert) is a licensed mental health counselor who has been educating the public about mind control, brainwashing, and destructive cults since 1976. He’s the author of Combating Cult Mind Control: The Guide to Protection, Rescue, and Recovery from Destructive Cults and the founder of the Freedom of Mind Resource Center. This is part one of […]
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