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6 Episodes

Leading thinkers discussing the most pressing issues of our time. Hosted by Zachary Davis.

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6 Episodes

How Has COVID-19 Impacted American Education? ft. Emily Richmond

28min

How Will the Protests and Pandemic Influence the 2020 Election? ft. Thomas Patterson

24min

The Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine ft. Peter Kolchinsky

46min

Democracies vs. Autocracies in Times of Crisis feat. Thomas Carothers

26min

Governments around the world have responded very differently to the Covid-19 pandemic, with very divergent outcomes. What does the response to this crisis reveal about democratic vs authoritarian government capacity? This week we inviteThomas Carothers, an expert on international democracy and U.S. foreign policy to discuss: • Are democracies or autocracies better for addressing crises like Covid-19? • Is American democracy and governing capacity in decline? • Is China’s model of government spreading? • How will Covid-19 affect American politics?

How Philosophy Can Help Us in Times of Crisis feat. Skye Cleary

24min

Philosophy isn’t just something for the classroom. It is a set of ideas and practices that can help us even in the most difficult times of our lives. However, what does it mean to live philosophically?Skye Clearyis a public philosopher who teaches at Barnard College and Columbia University and the editor of the new bookHow to Live a Good Life. In this live conversation she’ll discuss: • How can we live a good life even during Covid-19? • How can philosophy help us find meaning and purpose in challenging times like these? • What does it mean to live according to a philosophy of life?

Insights from the Frontlines of COVID-19 feat. Amar Dhand

25min

The coronavirus pandemic has revealed just how much individual health is connected to the health of everyone else. Dr.Amar Dhandis a professor at Harvard Medical School whose research examines how our social relationships structure health outcomes. He’s also on the frontlines of Covid-19 treating patients at Brigham & Women’s Hospital. In this Lyceum Live conversation, we’ll hear from Dr. Dhand about: • Stories of treating Covid-19 patients. • How doctors are deploying new technologies like robots in treatment. • Why individual health depends on other people. • How network science can help us address current and future health crises.

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  • What is Himalaya?
    Himalaya is an audio platform that delivers the inspiration and knowledge you need to achieve your most ambitious goals. In just 10 minutes a day, you’ll learn the secrets of happiness, success, and more from some of the world's highest achievers and thought leaders. From our powerful life stories to high-impact courses, you'll find what you need to get inspired and get ahead.
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    You can edit your promo code on the checkout page. Go to https://www.himalaya.com/premium/us and select "Start 7-day free trial". You need to register your account or log in to your account before you go to the checkout page. Click “Have a promo code to apply?” and replace the default promo code with the code you have.
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