Groks Science Radio Show and Podcast

Thinking Life

grokscience — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:24:25 +0000

Is it possible to think deeply in an age of distraction? What are the pitfalls for ourselves and society to be driven to constant distraction? On this program, Prof. P.M. Forni discussed the thinking life.

Cogito ergo… um?

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Forgiveness

grokscience — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:00:15 +0000

Forgiving is a difficult task, even for the most resolute individual. How can we cultivate a sense of forgiveness? On this program, Mary Hayes Grieco discussed forgiveness.

Just ask?

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Empathy in Rats

grokscience — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:02:42 +0000

Empathic motivations for pro-social behaviours are unique to humans, or are they? On this program, Dr. Peggy Mason joins us to discuss empathy and pro-social behaviour in rats.

How does the cheese feel?

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Body Politic

grokscience — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:50:13 +0000

Advances in biology have revolutionized modern medicine, but they have also spurred many ethical and political issues. On this program, Prof. Jonathan Moreno discussed the politics of biology.

Are genes Libertarian?

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Electric Cars

grokscience — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:05:41 +0000

The electric car has seen some false starts, but new technical advances and changes to the global environment are propelling the adoption of these vehicles. On this program, Jim Motavalli discussed the new developments in the electric car.

Find more electrons…

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Advocacy

grokscience — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:53:43 +0000

Good ideas are often overlooked, while bad ideas may flouirsh. How does one insure that the best ideas are used? On this program, Prof. John Daly discussed the skills of advocacy.

Cheerleading lessons?

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Infinity Puzzle

grokscience — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:49:48 +0000

Understanding the fundamental forces of nature is one of the hallmarks of modern physics. However, mathematically describing these forces often results in the emergence of infinities. On this program, Prof. Frank Close discussed the infinity puzzle.

Renormalize it…

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Peacekeeping Economy

grokscience — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:24:52 +0000

Although military might is often viewed as the primary method for national security, forging economic relationships may be more beneficial in the long run. On this program, Prof. Lloyd J. Dumas discussed the peacekeeping economy.

Where’s my slingshot?

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Mind Reading Ethics

grokscience — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:10:16 +0000

Mind reading isn’t something we have to worry about in our day-to-day lives but the day when we do have that worry may be closer than we think. On this program, Paul Root Wolpe joined us to discuss why we should develop legal and ethical frameworks for dealing with mind reading sooner rather than later.

Where’s Carnac now?

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Global Arms

grokscience — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:24:07 +0000

The world of arms trading continues to affect global political and economic affairs. Yet, few investigations have delved into the shadowy and corrupt world of global arms trading. On this program, Andrew Feinstein discussed this shadow world.

Who’s got a sling-shot?

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