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Seize the Moment Podcast

Feb 26, 2023

On episode 162, we welcome Joseph Graves to discuss biological determinism and the purported links between race and IQ, the hypothesis that IQ increased in individuals living in colder weather climates, challenging the assumptions of the popular book ‘The Bell Curve’, environmental factors contributing to...


Feb 19, 2023

On episode 161, we welcome Chris Boutté to discuss the helpful aspects of his addiction treatment, his passion for reading and educating lay-people about critical thinking, Leon’s history of addiction and Alen’s family history of it, connection and purpose as balms for depression and anxiety, how gaming helped...


Feb 13, 2023

On episode 160, we welcome Erik Angner to discuss the utility of economics and why it’s about much more than markets and spending, why it was once considered to be demonic and the racist history of its detractors, mitigating poverty with wealth redistribution, becoming better science communicators to...


Feb 6, 2023

On episode 159, we welcome Daniel Jolley to discuss the prevalence of conspiracy theories and the personality traits normally associated with those who subscribe to them, the core beliefs of people who believe them and their chronic paranoia of people and institutions, Leon’s need for them when feeling victimized and...