Bedste Book Geeks Sam Harris-podcasts (2024)

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TFTB Film Chat with Scott Ryan 43:00

12d ago43:00

43:00

We're excited to have Scott Ryan on the Bridge this week. Scott is the author of The Last Days of Letterman, and best-seller, Moonlighting: An Oral History. We dig into his latest book The Last Decade of Cinema, which argues that the 1990s was the last decade of truly original film. We also get his take on Deep Space Nine, and Star Trek, which you …

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A Chat with Claire North 44:57

27d ago44:57

44:57

You may have already listened to our episode where we talk about The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August. We liked the book so much… we wanted to see if we could have a chat with the author. Sure enough, Claire North (aka Catherine Webb), was kind enough to join us on the bridge, and we really had a great time. We hope you enjoy this conversation a…

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TFTB Book Club: Recursion by Blake Crouch 34:52

1M ago34:52

34:52

In this episode we discuss our book of the month, Recursion by best selling author, Blake Crouch. We also get into some science news, and share the other books and media that we’ve been enjoying. We have a special guest as well, so be sure to forgive us for that. Finally, as always, we have our next book of the month, which also includes a bonus gr…

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TFTB Film Club: Blade Runner (1982) 38:33

2M ago38:33

38:33

In this episode of TFTB Film Club we look at Ridley Scott’s, Blade Runner! It’s not all fun and games though, it’s a dark film and so was our discussion. There is also a controversial opinion on Harrison Ford… We also name our next film of the month and apparently we are still happily stuck in the 80s. Alright, let's make our way over to the bridge…

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TFTB Book Club: The First 15 Lives of Harry August by Claire North 37:25

2M ago37:25

37:25

In this episode we cover our book of the month: The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August, by Claire North. This book was was a critically acclaimed success, and has become a word of mouth bestseller. Be sure to add it to your Summer reading list. We also look at a study that searched for travellers from the future. So… pretty typical TFTB fun on thi…

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A Chat with Peter Watts & Richard K. Morgan - Part Two 52:06

3M ago52:06

52:06

Back on the bridge this week with hope, sunshine, and rainbows, are fan favourites; Peter Watts and Richard K. Morgan. In Part Two of our conversation we are informed of our pending doom in the most delightful manner. Either way, here are two sci-fi authors who should be in the same room together more often. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did…

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TFTB Film Club: Alien (1979) 40:48

3M ago40:48

40:48

Here at TFTB, we find ourselves talking about Science Fiction movies almost as much as we talk about Science Fiction books. So as a companion to our Book Club episodes, we are going to start a Film Club. For our first discussion, we've decided to talk about a classic; Alien (1979). For future episodes, we're going to make it more of a challenge, an…

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A Chat with Peter Watts & Richard K. Morgan - Part One 54:30

3M ago54:30

54:30

Joining us on the bridge this week are fan favourites; Peter Watts and Richard K. Morgan. It’s not everyday that you get this kind of twofer, and this conversation goes there. So much so, that we had to break it into two parts. So lots of doubles happening here. Either way, here are two sci-fi authors who should be in the same room together more of…

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A Chat with R.R. Virdi 41:12

4M ago41:12

41:12

In this episode, we sit down with Fantasy author, R.R. Virdi. We discuss The First Binding, along with his latest work. We get into comparative fiction and mythology through a South Asian lens. This takes us into language and storytelling with a South Asian frame narrative. We also discuss his latest foray into Science Fiction and the Space Opera, …

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TFTB Book Club: The Three Body Problem by Liu Cixin 38:02

4M ago38:02

38:02

In this episode, we discuss The Three Body Problem, by Liu Cixin, and things get grim. In Science Fiction - Science Fact we also look at alien life, the Ferme paradox, and the notion of evolutionary filters that limit the longevity of civilizations - which is why they aren't calling. A new study applies all of this to Artificial Intelligence, and i…

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A Chat with Robert Silverberg 42:53

5M ago42:53

42:53

In this episode, we chat with Science Fiction literary icon, Robert Silverberg. Named to the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 1999, Robert has won multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards. A list of his writing credits would be too long to list here, but chances are excellent that you've read his work in some form. As an alumnus of the Golden Science Fiction…

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A Chat with Wes Ball, Director of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes 44:04

5M ago44:04

44:04

We're excited to have Wes Ball join us on the bridge. Wes is the director of newest addition to the Planet of the Apes franchise, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Wes tells us about adapting the graphic novels of David Peterson's Mouse Guard for the screen and his experience creating animated shorts that lead to his film directing career. We talk…

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100th Episode Special 1:05:27

5M ago1:05:27

1:05:27

We have somehow managed to hit 100 episodes! It's been such a fun journey, and we're going to celebrate with a feature-length show covering our favourite moments, and a few of our outstanding guests. We'll look at our favourite Science Fiction - Science Fact stories from the past 3 seasons. We have some shout-outs to our listeners who live in some …

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A Chat with Kate Trefry, writer of Stranger Things: The First Shadow 48:15

6M ago48:15

48:15

In this episode, we sit down with Kate Trefry, one of the writers who worked closely with the Duffer Brothers to bring Netflix's Stranger Things to the screen. Now she has brought the Stranger Things lore to the stage with The First Shadow, now playing in London, UK, soon to be on Broadway. Kate tells us about her path to working on Stranger Things…

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A Chat with Rebecca Thorne 45:01

6M ago45:01

45:01

In this episode, we sit down with fantasy and sci-fi author, Rebecca Thorne. We cover a lot of fun stuff and dive into topics like 'Cozy Fantasy', and her Tomes and Tea series. We also look at her 5 Sentence Method for aspiring authors (also a great read) and find out how she uses her ADHD as a writing superpower. She is on a book tour this spring,…

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TFTB Book Club: The Expanse series by James S.A. Corey 38:18

6M ago38:18

38:18

On this episode of TFTB we review The Expanse - the whole series, by James S.A. Corey. We are big fans of these novels, and the show, so if you're into the Expanse, or happen to be Expanse-curious, this is the episode for you. We also challenge the idea that Mars is the best planetary neighbour for colonization, and circle back to Karl Schroeder's …

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A Chat with BH Panhuyzen 38:31

7M ago38:31

38:31

BH (Brian Henri) Panhuyzen has published four works of fiction a collection of short stories and three novels, along with stories in literary and speculative fiction magazines. Kevin and Tristan have a great chat with Brian about his latest novel, A Tidy Armageddon. We also talk about anti-consumerism, his software development background, music and…

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TFTB Extra: Highlights from Toronto ComiCon Sci-Fi/Fantasy Pop Quiz 15:12

7M ago15:12

15:12

"Do you know who the 8th Doctor was? Or how many miles it is from Hobbiton to Mordor? Join us for this interactive panel as we ask the audience fun questions of all kinds. Prizes to be handed out to the highest scoring nerds!" This episode consists of some of the highlights from our panel at Toronto Comicon 2024. Please let us know if there is a bo…

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A Chat with Richard K. Morgan 55:40

8M ago55:40

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Kevin and Tristan sit down with multi-award winning author, Richard Morgan. Richard wrote the cyberpunk thriller novel, Altered Carbon, that was adapted for a series on Netflix. He talks to us about writing for Marvel, video games, and his latest novel. We also talk about Mars, punk-isms, social-politics and more. Please let us know if there is a b…

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No Offence, But... by Gina Martin 44:09

8M ago44:09

44:09

How to have difficult conversations, for meaningful change. We break down Gina Martin's book addressing how to navigate some of the worst conversation-stoppers and poor thinking in our culture today. It also features chapters from other widely recognized speakers on the topics of equality and diversity. Labeled as "An empowering guide to navigating…

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TFTB Book Club: The Thousand Earths by Stephen Baxter 32:23

8M ago32:23

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In this episode we review The Thousand Earths, by Stephen Baxter. This was an interesting book, but we're not in agreement on this one. On Science Fiction - Science Fact we look at bringing loved ones back from the dead using AI. If this sounds like a Black Mirror episode you'd be right. We also get into the book of the month, and we've got a prett…

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Emerging Authors: Adrian M. Gibson 34:40

8M ago34:40

34:40

This month we begin our long-awaited 'Emerging Author Series.' Adrian Gibson will introduce us to fungal punk, and we will chat about his new self published book, Mushroom Blues, which will be available March 19th 2024. Please let us know if there is a book you want us to review or an author you want us to have on the podcast! You can always reach …

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A Chat with Joe Haldeman 33:35

9M ago33:35

33:35

On the show this week is science fiction legend, Joe Haldeman. If you read sci-fi, you've probably read, or at least heard of The Forever War. Perhaps the first anti-war science fiction book written by a veteran. Joe is one of the few authors to have won both the Hugo and Nebula awards, and he is also a lifetime member and past president of the Sci…

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The Signal and The Noise - Nate Silver 35:44

9M ago35:44

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Making good predictions is tough. We think we know more than we do and let emotions and biases creep in. How do some forecasters beat the odds? Our hosts, Nico and Sam, chat about the book "The Signal and the Noise" by Nate Silver exploring why predictions fail and uncovering practical insights. A little statistical training can go a long way! We g…

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TFTB Book Club: Take Us To Your Chief by Drew Hayden Taylor 36:44

9M ago36:44

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In this episode we look at brain hacking on ‘Science Fiction - Science Fact’, and ask the critical question: If you’re holding in a fart would you unintentionally broadcast it to the world? We also share what else we've been reading which includes; Wise Man's Fear, The Lord of The Rings, The Nexus Trilogy, The Nature of Oaks, System Collapse, and T…

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A Chat with Drew Hayden Taylor 37:17

10M ago37:17

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Joining us on the Bridge is award-winning playwright, author, columnist, film maker, and lecturer, Drew Hayden Taylor. Originally from Curve Lake First Nations, in Central Ontario, Drew has spent the last two decades travelling the world and writing about it from the indigenous perspective. In this episode, we discuss his upcoming work, and his boo…

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A Chat with Joel Fishbane, Author and Story Analyst 39:07

10M ago39:07

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If you're working on your next novel or screenplay, this is the episode for you. This week on TFTB we sit down with award-winning novelist, playwright, and screenwriter, Joel Fishbane. In addition to being a celebrated author, Joel is also a story analyst who assists writers and studios in developing screenplays. Joel gives us some advice on develo…

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A Chat with Dennis E. Taylor 43:27

11M ago43:27

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In this episode we sit down for a chat with celebrated Sci-Fi author, Dennis E. Taylor. He is probably best known for his Bobiverse Series. The books look at how uploaded consciousness, and self-replication could be used to explore interstellar space - and the risks of cryogenically freezing your brain! We also get some hints on what Dennis is work…

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TFTB Book Club: Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel 36:17

11M ago36:17

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In this episode we introduce James, a new voice on the bridge. We discuss the book of the month, Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel. We also chat about a few other books we've been reading such as Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow, A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe, System Collapse and Rendezvous with Rama. Please let us know if ther…

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A Chat with Ryka Aoki 34:55

12M ago34:55

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In this episode, Sam and Tristan sit down with Ryka Aoki to talk art, music, writing, and personal journeys. Ryka is a poet, composer, teacher, and novelist. If you enjoyed ‘Light From Uncommon Stars’ you’ll be as excited as we are about this one. ‘Light From Uncommon Stars’ was an Alex, and Otherwise Award winner, and a finalist for the Hugo, Locu…

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TFTB Book Club: To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by Christopher Paolini 39:31

12M ago39:31

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In this episode, we review Christopher Paolini's first significant foray into the Sci-fi genre: To Sleep in a Sea of Stars. We also consider what it might be like to live in an asteroid with self-replicating robot friends as company. Strange, we know... but someone has devised a way to do it, and it's pretty cool. We also chat about what we're watc…

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Trivia from the Bridge with Peter Watts & MJ Kuhn 49:39

1y ago49:39

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Peter and MJ join us for another Trivia from the Bridge episode in which they are tested on their science fiction and fantasy knowledge. Many of the questions are tailored to our guests to incite interesting conversation regarding their writing and interests. Peter's website: rifters.com MJ's website: mjkuhn.com SFF Addicts Podcast on Apple, YouTub…

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A Chat with Alix E. Harrow 42:46

1y ago42:46

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Join us as we sit down with NYT bestselling author Alix Harrow. Her work has earned her a Hugo, the shortlist for the Nebula, the World Fantasy Award, a Locus, and the Southern Book Prize. We talk about her latest work, Starling House, which is a gothic fantasy coming out in October. We also get some book recommendations and the pleasure of chattin…

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A Chat with Andy Weir, author of The Martian & Project Hail Mary 54:36

1y ago54:36

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In this episode, we sit down with a fan favourite. Our listeners already know Andy Weir as the author of The Martian and Project Hail Mary. We chat about getting books made into movies, how to create a believable alien, and his latest work; Project Hail Mary. Andy also reveals some Easter eggs for the first time, so be sure to hang out to the end f…

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TFTB Book Club: The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut 48:15

1y ago48:15

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Annnnd we're back! After taking a hiatus this summer, we're ready to launch our 3rd season - and we have some great interviews in store for you. In this episode, we've got Science Fiction - Science Fact, we share what we've been reading over the summer, we review Kurt Vonnegut's second novel, The Sirens of Titan (Spoiler: Sam managed to upset Trist…

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A Chat with Neill Blomkamp & Peter Watts - The Extended Cut 1:27:25

1y ago1:27:25

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Listeners of TFTB could always use a little more Peter Watts. And because Neill Blomkamp's new film, Gran Turismo, opens this week - here is the extended recording. The original release of this episode was 8/21/2021 We sit down with Hollywood Director, Producer, Writer and Animator, Neill Blomkamp, and Hard-Sci-fi author Peter Watts. For this grand…

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The 48 Laws of Power - Robert Greene 39:15

1y ago39:15

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The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene are described as amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive. This multi-million-copy New York Times bestselling book brands itself as the definitive manual for anyone interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control. 50 Cent loved the book so much that he reached out to the author to work…

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Trivia from the Bridge with Joseph Marcell & David Menkin 55:56

1+ y ago55:56

55:56

Joseph Marcell (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, King Lear, Doctor Who) and David Menkin (Final Fantasy XVI, Thunderbirds Are Go, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga) join us on the bridge to play a quiz game that prompts insightful conversation and interesting stories from both of these fantastic talents. You can also find more Tales From The Bridge on App…

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Year Two: A Look Back at Our Second Season 29:36

1+ y ago29:36

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As we wrap our second season, we reflect on our favourite moments of the year. We had 27 guests on the show; authors, a few scientists, and even a couple who may have played one on TV. We will share our highlights and some indelible moments. We also talk about some of our favourite books from season 2 and preview what's to come in the fall. Please …

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TFTB Book Club: Revelation Space by Alastair Reynolds 41:05

1+ y ago41:05

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In this episode, we look at the problem of artificial gravity and a creative solution to the problem. We also have some beach reads for your Summer reading list and our next book of the month. We then travel back to the year 2000 to review Revelation Space by Alastair Reynolds. This is the first novel of what would become a highly regarded series t…

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The changing world order - Ray Dalio 39:27

1+ y ago39:27

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From legendary investor Ray Dalio, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Principles, who has spent half a century studying global economies and markets, Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order examines history’s most turbulent economic and political periods to reveal why the times ahead will likely be radically different from thos…

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A Chat with Kate Elliott, author of The Sun Chronicles 52:56

1+ y ago52:56

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Science fiction and fantasy author Kate Elliott joins us on the bridge in this episode. Kate has been publishing award-winning books for over 30 years, and you may know her from the New York Times bestselling series Court of Fives. Her latest sci-fi novel is Furious Heaven, the second instalment of The Sun Chronicles Series. This grand space opera …

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A Chat with Hugh Howey, author of the Silo series and Beacon 23 59:23

1+ y ago59:23

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Have you had a chance to check out Silo on Apple TV? We sit down with the author behind the series, Hugh Howey. We discuss the process he went through to bring his books to the streaming service. We also talk about his next series on AMC based on his book Beacon 23. We also manage to cover AI (because everyone is), emerging technologies, and wayfin…

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TFTB Book Club: Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki 40:01

1+ y ago40:01

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We start things off with chatting about suburban delivery drones and the likelihood of your icy mocha frappuccino dropping right on your doorstep from above. We discuss the other books we've been reading and TV & film we've been watching. Ryka Aoki's Light from Uncommon Stars was the book of the month and it seems that everyone on the bridge was ve…

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A Chat with Martha Wells, author of The Murderbot Diaries 45:21

1+ y ago45:21

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Martha Wells joins us to talk about a big year of book releases. Witch King is a return to fantasy for Martha and will be published in May 2023. System Collapse, the latest book in The Murderbot Diaries series, will be released in November 2023. Martha has also been revising her second novel City of Bones which was first published in 1995. We talk …

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The Three Body Problem - Cixin Liu 27:42

1+ y ago27:42

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Review of the Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu, one of the most impactful hard-science fiction books this century. Set against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution, a secret military project sends signals into space to establish contact with aliens. An alien civilization on the brink of destruction captures the signal and plans to invade Eart…

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Trivia from the Bridge with Robert Duncan McNeill 39:26

1+ y ago39:26

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Robert Duncan McNeill teleported to the bridge to play a quiz game that has us talking a lot about Star Trek and how it all started. We hear about his podcast, The Delta Flyers, and his directing career that consists of dozens of fantastic TV shows including the recently acclaimed sci-fi/comedy series Resident Alien in which Robbie also produces. C…

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False Alarm - Bjorn Lomborg - The cost of climate change panic 32:22

1+ y ago32:22

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In False Alarm, Bjorn Lomborg examines how climate change panic costs us trillions, hurts the poor, and fails to fix the planet. This is a divisive book and even had us as hosts disagreeing on subjects. Bjorn Lomborg proposes to debunk the myths and hype surrounding climate change, revealing the true costs and benefits of our response to this globa…

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TFTB Book Club: Beggars In Spain by Nancy Kress 53:53

1+ y ago53:53

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We start this episode by discussing the implications of simulation theory and the possible ways in which we could escape. Then we take the time to chat about the books we've been reading aside from the book of the month. Have a book recommendation? Let us know what it is! You can find more Tales From The Bridge on Apple Podcasts or our website, and…

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The Culture Code: Secrets of Highly Successful Groups - Daniel Coyle 35:44

1+ y ago35:44

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Teamwork is renowned for being the key to success. The practicalities of making it happen to rely on building a brilliant culture. But what does that mean? This book breaks down some memorable and thought-provoking examples leading to some actionable lessons. In our view, it is a perfect book for anyone in management or trying to bring out the most…

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