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The Preconceived Podcast A podcast that examines the preconceptions that shape how we view the world and the paradigms by which we live our lives.

14/11/2023

Choosing a baby name can be stressful. While a name is just a name, it will follow your child around for the rest of their life. What are some of the factors that go into this decision, and what are some newer trends that are being witnessed? The preconception might be that picking a baby name is as...

Did the American Revolution lay the foundations for a 'special' America?
09/11/2023

Did the American Revolution lay the foundations for a 'special' America?

'America is the best country in the world' is a common adage said by politicians. Is there any merit to this? Historian ...
07/11/2023

'America is the best country in the world' is a common adage said by politicians. Is there any merit to this? Historian Andrew O'Shaugnessy joins the podcast.

07/11/2023

We often hear American politicians recite lines like, ‘The United States is the greatest country in the world’. Especially when it comes to US presidential elections, the notion that the United States is somehow different than the rest of the world is on full display. There’s an idea of Americ...

Robert Markowitz gave up being a criminal lawyer and became a clown. Check out the latest episode of Preconceived to fin...
02/11/2023

Robert Markowitz gave up being a criminal lawyer and became a clown. Check out the latest episode of Preconceived to find out why.

Why would someone decide to pivot career paths to become a clown?
31/10/2023

Why would someone decide to pivot career paths to become a clown?

31/10/2023

One of the most significant preconceptions that governs our lives revolves around our career trajectory. For the most part, the status quo typically involves us choosing a general career path in our twenties and sticking with it for the duration of working years. But not for all of us. Robert Markow...

Has the concept of 'mental health' actually increased the stigma associated with true 'mental illness'?                 ...
26/10/2023

Has the concept of 'mental health' actually increased the stigma associated with true 'mental illness'?

While important, have the concepts of 'wellness' and 'mental health' reduced our tolerance for normal human emotions?   ...
24/10/2023

While important, have the concepts of 'wellness' and 'mental health' reduced our tolerance for normal human emotions?

24/10/2023

The terms ‘wellness’ and ‘mental health’ have been around for many years, but over the last decade, it’s taken on a life of its own. And while most of us would agree that looking after our wellness and self-care is a very important thing, one might also wonder, has this movement gone too f...

What does the world's response to the terror attacks in   tell us about the state of   in the world?
19/10/2023

What does the world's response to the terror attacks in tell us about the state of in the world?

Many in the world have partially condemned the the terrorist attacks on Israel, qualifying the condemnation with a 'but'...
17/10/2023

Many in the world have partially condemned the the terrorist attacks on Israel, qualifying the condemnation with a 'but'. This episode explores the nature of the attacks and the impact it has had on Israelis and Jews worldwide.

16/10/2023

On October 7th, Israel experienced its bloodiest day since its founding in 1948. In the immediate aftermath of these crimes, anti-Israel and anti-Semitic protests erupted around the world, coinciding with Hamas's "Day of Rage" to "attack Israelis and Jews". In this episode, we try to understand the....

How much of what we put into the recycling bin actually gets  ?
05/10/2023

How much of what we put into the recycling bin actually gets ?

What happens after we pat ourselves on the back for putting things into a recycling bin?
03/10/2023

What happens after we pat ourselves on the back for putting things into a recycling bin?

03/10/2023

Pretty much everyone knows that recycling is important. But what exactly is recycling? The concept that’s been disseminated to society is that when you recycle thing, it gets repurposed and reused, hence recycled. This reduces the amount of garbage that goes into landfills and is ultimately a good...

Does the very nature of artistry suffer if we cannot explore others' experiences?  Or does that miss the main point in t...
28/09/2023

Does the very nature of artistry suffer if we cannot explore others' experiences? Or does that miss the main point in the debate about ?

Should actors and authors be able to take on roles and write about content matter outside their own cultural experiences...
26/09/2023

Should actors and authors be able to take on roles and write about content matter outside their own cultural experiences?

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