Converging Dialogues

#159 - Our Need to Belong: A Dialogue with Geoffrey Cohen

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Geoffrey Cohen about the science around the concept of belonging. They discuss Kurt Lewin's work o...

#158 - Ancient Brains, Modern Times: A Dialogue with Douglas Kenrick & David Lundberg-Kenrick

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Douglas Kenrick and David Lundberg-Kenrick about the evolutionary adaptations of the human body an...

#157 - An Evolutionary Framework for Depression: A Dialogue with Ed Hagen

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Ed Hagen about evolution, mental disorders such as depression,  and suicidality. They begin talki...

#156 - The Embodied Mind: A Dialogue with Thomas R. Verny

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Thomas R. Verny about his work on the embodied mind. They discuss Thomas' background and motivatio...

#155 - The Human Blueprint For A Good Society: A Dialogue with Nicholas Christakis

28 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Nicholas Christakis about cooperation, social networks, and tribalism. They discuss how humans are...

#154 - Eating Someone: Animal Ethics and Consciousness: A Dialogue with Lori Marino

14 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Lori Marino about the ethics of eating animals and whether they have conscious states. They define...

#153 - Authenticity and Feminism with Simone de Beauvoir: A Dialogue with Skye Cleary

07 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Skye Cleary on authenticity and the feminism of Simone de Beauvoir. They define authenticity, disc...

#152 - The Complexities of Gender and Gender Dysphoria: A Dialogue Between Patrick Lockwood and Colin Wright

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla moderates a dialogue between Patrick Lockwood and Colin Wright on gender and sexuality. They begin by defining biologi...

#151- A Hidden Human Species?: A Dialogue with Gregory Forth

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Gregory Forth about the search for a hidden human species. They discuss his background working in ...

#150 - The Multiple Configurations of Gender: A Dialogue with Will Beischel

17 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Will Beischel about the most recent research on gender. They discuss their background for studying...

#149 -Female Intrasexual Competition, Attractiveness Privilege, and Free Speech: A Dialogue with Tania Reynolds

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a wide-ranging dialogue with Tania Reynolds about her research on female intrasexual competition, attractiveness p...

#148 - Method Acting: The Most Misunderstood System of Acting: A Dialogue with Isaac Butler

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Isaac Butler about the history of method acting in the 20th century. They discuss who was Stanisla...

#147 - Game Theory and Human Behavior: A Dialogue with Moshe Hoffman and Erez Yoeli

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Moshe Hoffman and Erez Yoeli on game theory and how this can be used to understand human behavior....

#146 - The Good Enough Life: A Dialogue with Avram Alpert

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Avram Alpert about the good enough life. They define what is the good enough life, pluralism and r...

#145 - Encounters with Extreme Hate: A Dialogue with Daryl Davis

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Daryl Davis about his career as a musician and his encounters with extreme hate groups. They discu...

#144 - Parrots: A Mirror Reflection?: A Dialogue with Antone Martinho-Truswell

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this dialogue, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Antone Martinho-Truswell about parrots and some of their striking similarities with humans. They ...

#143 - Intersectional Fortunes of Dinosaurs and Mammals: A Dialogue with Steve Brusatte

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Steve Brusatte about the rise and fall of dinosaurs and the rise and reign of mammals. They discus...

#142 - The Science of Friendship: A Dialogue with Jaimie Arona Krems

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Jaimie Arona Krems about her research on friendship. They discuss the basic features and sex diffe...

#141 - The Life and Presidency of Woodrow Wilson: A Dialogue with John Milton Cooper

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with John Milton Cooper about the life and presidency of Woodrow Wilson. They discuss the impact of the...

#140 - The Phenomenology of Dreams in Animals: A Dialogue with David Peña-Guzmán

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with David Peña-Guzmán on dreams in animals. They discuss how we know animals dream, history of study...

#139 - Accuracy in Climate Science: A Dialogue with Steven Koonin

22 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Steven Koonin about climate change and how to best engage with climate science. They discuss how p...

#138 - Complacency and Efficiency of the Economic Style: A Dialogue with Elizabeth Popp Berman

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla had a dialogue with Elizabeth Popp Berman about the economic style and how it has permeated American economics over th...

#137 - Yellowstone and History of the Western United States: A Dialogue with Megan Kate Nelson

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Megan Kate Nelson on the western theater of the Civil War and the history of Yellowstone National ...

#136 - Know Your Influence: A Dialogue with Zoe Chance

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Zoe Chance about the power of influence. They discuss what influence is and why it is important fo...

#135 - Human Rights and The Syrian Conflict: A Dialogue with Jomana Qaddour and Gissou Nia

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Jomana Qaddour and Gissou Nia about many of the human rights atrocities in the Syrian conflict. Th...

#134 - Origins of The Human Brain: A Dialogue with William A. Harris

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with William Harris about the origins of the human brain. They discuss the evolutionary history of the ...

#133 - The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter: A Dialogue with Kai Bird

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Kai Bird about Jimmy Carter. They discuss the context and environment of rural Georgia in the 1920...

#132 - The Evolution of Birds: A Dialogue with Douglas Futuyma

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Douglas Futuyma about the evolution of birds. They discuss how evolutionary biology can be a very ...

#131- Citizens: A Better Future: A Dialogue with Jon Alexander

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Jon Alexander about a citizens story for humanity. They begin by talking about the consumer's stor...

#130 - Undoing Bias: A Dialogue with Christia Spears Brown

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Christia Spears Brown about the various aspects of bias. They give a definition and overview of bi...

#129 - The Last Days of the Dinosaurs: A Dialogue with Riley Black

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Riley Black about the last days of the dinosaurs. They discuss what life on earth was like with di...

#128 - Immigration In The 21st Century: A Dialogue with Nancy Foner

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Nancy Foner about immigration and some of the current data on immigration in the 21st century. The...

#127 - The Philosophy of Baruch Spinoza: A Dialogue with Steven Nadler

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Steven Nadler about the philosophy of Spinoza. They discuss Spinoza's definition of god and the co...

#126 - Dogs Without Humans: A Dialogue with Jessica Pierce and Marc Bekoff

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Jessica Pierce and Marc Bekoff about a canine future without humans. They talk about how dogs coul...

#125 - A Geological History of The Earth: A Dialogue with Andrew Knoll

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Andrew Knoll about the geological history of the earth. They discuss how light, gravity, dark ener...

#124 - Living In the Grey with Neurodiversity: A Dialogue with Jenara Nerenberg

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Jenara Nerenberg about the complexities of neurodiversity. They begin by defining neurodiversity a...

#123 - The Process of Animal Domestication: A Dialogue with Marcelo Sanchez-Villagra

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Marcelo Sanchez-Villagra about animal domestication. They define domestication and how it is a pro...

#122 - Virtues and Limits: A Dialogue with David McPherson

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with David McPherson about the virtues of limits. They discuss the six limiting virtues and 4 limits. T...

#121 - Unifying the Bayesian Brain Model and Free Energy Principle: A Dialogue with Karl Friston

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a discussion with Karl Friston about the Free Energy Principle, Bayesian Brain, and many neurobiological principle...

#120 - Is Psychology A Failing Science?: A Dialogue with Patrick Lockwood

19 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, Xavier Bonilla has an extended and wide ranging discussion about emotions, current state of psychology, and sexuality. They d...

#119 - The Communication of Whales: A Dialogue with Mel Cosentino

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Mel Cosentino about whales, their behavior and their communication. They give an overview of the t...

#118 - The Origins of The East India Company: A Dialogue with William Dalrymple

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with William Dalrymple about the origins of the East India Company (EIC). They start by discussing his ...

#117 - Cooperation and The Social Lives of Animals: A Dialogue with Ashley Ward

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Ashley Ward about cooperation and the social lives of various animals. They talk about the importa...

#116 - John F. Kennedy: The Formation of An American Dream: A Dialogue with Fredrik Logevall

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Fredrik Logevall about the early life of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy....

#115 - Should We Care About the Culture Wars?: A Dialogue with Meghan Daum

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Meghan Daum about various aspects of culture and society. They discuss how the focus in society is...

#114 - Bridging Divides Through Curiosity: A Dialogue with Monica Guzman

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Monica Guzman on the power of curiosity. They discuss the main theses of her book on seeing the hu...

#113 - Building Life Over Billions of Years: A Dialogue with Neil Shubin

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Neil Shubin about the building blocks of life over billions of years. They discuss why the fossil ...

#112 - Recalibrating Our Views on Anger and Shame: A Dialogue with Daniel Sznycer

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Daniel Sznycer about the theoretical and empirical data on anger and shame. They discuss the recal...

#111 - Are We Evolved to Exercise?: A Dialogue With Daniel Lieberman

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Daniel Lieberman about the evolutionary history of exercise. They discuss why evolution and adapta...

#110 - The Power of Convergent Evolution: A Dialogue with Jonathan Losos

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Jonathan Losos about convergent evolution. They begin by defining convergent evolution and what th...

#109 - Genetic History of the Americas: A Dialogue with Jennifer Raff

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Jennifer Raff about the genetic history of the Americas. They discuss why respect and care for the...

#108 - Structural Figures of Continental Philosophy: A Dialogue with John Macready

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a discussion with John Macready about many figures and concepts in continental philosophy. They begin the conversa...

#107 - Biophysics of the Living World: A Dialogue with Raghuveer Parthasarathy

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Raghuveer Parthasarathy about four basic principles of the living world. They define what is the h...

#106 - The Interconnectedness of Scale: A Dialogue with Geoffrey West

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Geoffrey West about scale and sustainability. They begin by discussing scale and how it is typical...

#105 - Are Humans Evolved for Cooperation and Kindness?: A Dialogue with Michael McCullough

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Michael McCullough on cooperation and kindness with humans. They discuss his professional backgrou...

#104 - Four Women Who Revolutionized Ethics: A Dialogue with Benjamin Lipscomb

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Benjamin Lipscomb about four women philosophers in the early 20th century who revolutionized ethic...

#103 - The Horde: Genius of the Mongols: A Dialogue with Marie Favereau

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Marie Favereau about the Horde and the Mongol empire. They discuss the Horde and the distinction b...

#102 - Genes, Moods, and the Self: A Dialogue with Bill Sullivan

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Bill Sullivan about genes and how they impact various aspects of humanity.  They define genes and...

#101 - From Darwin to Derrida: A Dialogue with David Haig

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with David Haig about evolution, causes, and the meaning of life. They discuss how bits of matter can h...

#100 - In the Shadow of Vietnam: A Dialogue with Mark Atwood Lawrence

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Mark Atwood Lawrence about the foreign policy of the United States in the 1960s. They discuss why ...

#99 - Time of the Magicians: A Dialogue with Wolfram Eilenberger

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Wolfram Eilenberger about four German philosophers at the turn of the 20th century. They focus on ...

#98 - Puzzling Wonders of Evolution: A Dialogue with Kenneth Catania

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Kenneth Catania about various animals that are outliers for evolution. They discuss how evolution ...

#97 - The Neuroscience of Psychotherapeutic Change: A Dialogue with Richard Lane

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Richard Lane about the neuroscience of psychotherapy and enduring change. They give an overview of...

#96 - The Complicated Utility of Anger and Shame: A Dialogue with Owen Flanagan

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Owen Flanagan about emotions, specifically the emotions of anger and shame. They discuss a definit...

#95 - The History of Human Emotions: A Dialogue with Richard Firth-Godbehere

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Richard Firth-Godbehere about the history of human emotions. They provide a definition of emotion ...

#94 - The Neuroscientific and Philosophical Landscape of Self-Regulation: A Dialogue with Stuart Shanker

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Stuart Shanker about the neuroscience and philosophical underpinnings of self-regulation. They dis...

#93 - 500 Million Years of Cephalopods: A Dialogue with Danna Staaf

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Danna Staaf about the history of cephalopods. They discuss the taxonomy of cephalopods and some of...

#92 - Is There A Way Out of Toxic Polarization?: A Dialogue with Peter Coleman

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Peter Coleman regarding toxic polarization in society. They define toxic polarization and what mak...

#91 - German Idealism: The Philosophies of Kant and Fichte: A Dialogue with Gabriel Gottlieb

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Gabriel Gottlieb about German idealism and the philosophies of Immanuel Kant and Johann Gottlieb F...

#90 - Sovereignty: A Most Presumptuous Claim: A Dialogue with Peter Russell

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Peter Russell about Sovereignty. They discuss a definition of sovereignty and the historical arc o...

#89 - The Macabre Pleasures of Morbid Curiosity: A Dialogue with Coltan Scrivner

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Coltan Scrivner about morbid curiosity. They define curiosity and morbid curiosity along with the ...

#88 - Life in the Arctic Tundra: A Dialogue with Laura Galloway

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Laura Galloway about her memoir where she details her experience of living in the Arctic Tundra. T...

#87 - The End of Trauma: A Dialogue with George Bonanno

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with George Bonanno on the many aspects of trauma. They discuss the many pitfalls of trauma and a worki...

#86 - A History of Maternal-Fetal Effects: A Dialogue with Sarah Richardson

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Sarah Richardson about the history of maternal-fetal effects. They discuss why human developmental...

#85 - Earth: The Annals of Our Home: A Dialogue with Henry Gee

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Henry Gee about the history of the earth. They start by discussing Henry's background and reasons ...

#84 - The Phenomenological Materialism of Hannah Arendt: A Dialogue with Samantha Rose Hill

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Samantha Rose Hill about the life and philosophy of Hannah Arendt. They begin by mapping out some ...

#83 - The Pleasures of Suffering: A Dialogue with Paul Bloom

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Paul Bloom concerning suffering, pleasure, and meaning. They discuss the reasoning for Paul writin...

#82 - The Gene‘s-Eye View of Evolution: A Dialogue with Arvid Ågren

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Arvid Ågren about the genetic implications of evolution. The discuss his background and reasons f...

#81 - Media‘s Gentrification of the Working Class: A Dialogue with Batya Ungar-Sargon

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Batya Ungar-Sargon about journalism and the working class. They begin by discussing the history of...

#80 - Wrestling With Our Social Taboos: A Dialogue with Charles Murray

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Charles Murray about statistics, cognitive abilities, and social-political issues. They begin by p...

#79 - Plagues Upon The Earth: A Dialogue with Kyle Harper

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Kyle Harper about the history of plague and disease on the planet. They begin by talking about his...

#78 - Nuanced Feminism in Modern Times: A Dialogue with Kat Rosenfield

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Kat Rosenfield about women, men, feminism, metoo, cancel culture, and free speech issues. They beg...

#77 - Balanced and Healthy Group Identities: A Dialogue with Dominic Packer

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Dominic Packer about group identities. They start the conversation by discussing his partnership w...

#76 - The Evolving Complexities of Higher Education: A Dialogue with Nicole Barbaro

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Nicole Barbaro about higher education. They discuss Nicole's work in higher education and the impo...

#75 - Social Implications of Our Genetic Lottery: A Dialogue with Kathryn Paige Harden

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Kathryn Paige Harden about genetics and their interactions with the environment. She explains her ...

#74 - Whales: The Mysterious Giants of the Ocean: A Dialogue with Nick Pyenson

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Nick Pyenson about whales and their environment. They begin the conversation by talking about the ...

#73 - The Evolution of Beauty: A Dialogue with Richard Prum

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Richard Prum about aesthetics, birds, and the evolution of beauty. They provide an overview of sex...

#72 - Let‘s Talk About Sex(ual Arousal, Desire, & Disgust): A Dialogue with Courtney Crosby

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Courtney Crosby about sexual arousal, desire, and disgust. Courtney provides some of her backgroun...

#71 - The Fiscal Legacy of Calvin Coolidge: A Dialogue with Amity Shlaes

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Amity Shlaes about the 30th President of the United States, Calvin Coolidge. They discuss Coolidge...

#70 - A Conservative Case for Liberal Education: A Dialogue with Jonathan Marks

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla had a dialogue with Jonathan Marks about liberal education and how educational institutions need reform. They discuss ...

#69 - Jungles: Our Fading Home: A Dialogue with Patrick Roberts

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Patrick Roberts about tropical forests and their impact on the planet and for humans. They begin w...

#68 - Uncovering the Inner Experience of Body Dysmorphic Disorder: A Dialogue with Shioma-Lei Craythorne

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Shioma-Lei Craythorne about Body Dysmorphic Disorder and some of the research on this disorder. Th...

#67 - Zealous Search for Truth in Documentary Filmmaking: A Dialogue with Nadia Gill

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Nadia Gill concerning truth, persuasion, and culture in documentary filmmaking. They talk about he...

#66 - Testosterone: Understanding Without Judgment: A Dialogue with Carole Hooven

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Carole Hooven about the hormone Testosterone and its impact on men and within society. They discus...

#65 - A Balanced Black History in Education: A Dialogue with Charles Love

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Charles Love about education, Black history, and current political challenges. The talk about his ...

#64 - Lifting the Veil of Islam: A Dialogue with Yasmine Mohammed

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Yasmine Mohammed about the complexities of Islam around the world. They begin with a synopsis of Y...

#63 - The Philosophy of Emmanuel Levinas: A Dialogue with Simon Critchley

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Simon Critchley on continental and analytic philosophy, the philosophy of Levinas, and applied phi...

#62 - De-Stigmatizing Mental Illness: A Dialogue with Lucy Foulkes

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Lucy Foulkes around mental illness and some of the facts and messaging regarding this topic. They ...

#61 - Can Evolution Explain Morality?: A Dialogue with Allen Buchanan

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Allen Buchanan about the origins of tribalism and morality. They discuss his reasons for writing a...

#60 - The Self-Conscious Emotion of Shame: A Dialogue with June Tangney

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with June Tangney about shame and the various components of this emotion. They provide a definition of ...