We discuss the biggest questions: "what's real?", "who matters?" and "how to make a better world?" with scientists, celebrities, activists, writers and philosophers. The Sentientism worldview is "evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings." It's a simple, yet radical, philosophy that's grounded in reality (naturalistic epistemology) and has compassion for all sentient beings (mostly human and non-human animals). Naturalism & sentiocentrism combined. Find out more at https://sent ...
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Hi, friend! I'll keep this short and sweet, because ADHD! Whether you're newly diagnosed or have known for a century, Outsmart ADHD is the podcast for you. Join me and my guests as we explore the latest research, share personal stories, and provide actionable advice to help you live your best life with ADHD.
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Hosted by celebrated criminal justice reform advocate and founding board member of the Innocence Project Jason Flom, Pulitzer prize-winning podcast host and producer Maggie Freleng, and Emmy Award-winning writer, producer, and podcast host Lauren Bright Pacheco, Wrongful Conviction features intimate conversations with men and women who have spent years in prison for crimes they maintain they did not commit. Some have been fully exonerated and reunited with family and friends while others con ...
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Where the stream of consciousness goes over the edge. This is the podcast you listen to after you have listened to all the other podcasts on consciousness!
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A personal exploration of Isaac Asimov's Foundation epic, including commentary and analysis.
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Vegan Reflections is a series for Vegan FTA in which Jordi Casamitjana, the author of the book “Ethical Vegan”, has a conversation with vegan guests about some of the blogs on veganism and animal issues written by him on veganfta.com. Every month a new guest will choose two of the blogs published the month before, and the conversation will be around them.
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The universe is an extraordinary place, full of beauty and mystery. And yet, for all of the amazing things that science has discovered, the most surprising and mysterious aspect of reality is… us. Through the development of life and mind, the universe glimpses the potential of a subjective dimension, -of value, meaning, and significance. Today growing numbers of scientists and philosophers argue that proper recognition of the existence of consciousness reframes our entire cosmological pictur ...
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On July 12, 1994, 19-year old Steven Smith was killed after being struck by a single bullet to the head in Newport News, VA. Within weeks three individuals, two teenage boys, and one in his twenties, were arrested for the crime. Darryl Hunter, his older brother Nathaniel Pierce, and his friend Reginald Fletcher, were each tried and convicted solely…
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What Animal Festivals Tell Us About Being Human - "Forget The Camel" author Elizabeth MeLampy - Sentientism 232
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1:29:02Elizabeth MeLampy is an author and a Harvard-educated lawyer, with experience in animal law and environmental law. While in law school, she worked on issues related to farmedanimals, wild animals, and captive animals with Harvard’s Animal Law & Policy Clinic. She was also in the inaugural cohort of Emerging Scholar Fellows with the Brooks Institute…
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Why ADHD Overachievers Keep Job Hopping (and how to break the burnout cycle)
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23:12What if your brilliant problem-solving brain is actually what's burning you out at work? In this episode, Jamie breaks down: Why systemic issues persist (hint: leadership isn’t always on board with fixing the root cause) The cycle that leads brilliant problem-solvers into burnout (and repeat job changes) Why your next job isn’t the real fix (it's r…
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On September 8, 1985, dozens gathered on Keeler Avenue in Chicago, IL for a friend's birthday party. In the early morning hours, while walking back to the party after getting cigarettes, 19-year-old Ivan Mena and 21-year-old Bouvier "Bobby" Garcia broke up a fight between 16-year-old Reynaldo “Scooby" Munoz and another partygoer. Munoz walked home …
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How to Fall Asleep Faster with ADHD (no, I won't tell you to give up your phone)
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20:07Do you dread bedtime because your ADHD brain refuses to shut off, no matter how tired you are? This episode is packed with no-BS advice that *actually* works for dopamine-deprived ADHD humans. You'll learn: Why traditional sleep tips don’t work for ADHD and what to do instead How to create a downshifting routine that respects your need for stimulat…
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"You can be a victim of oppression and also oppress others" - Seb Alex - Sentientism 231
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1:32:05Seb Alex is an animal and human rights activist, as well as a lecturer, photojournalist and author. He is Founder of the Middle East Vegan Society. Seb has run animal rights advocacy workshops for over 1300+ activists across Europe, the Middle East and Australia. He has given lectures in over 2/3 of universities in The Netherlands and more than 55 …
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In the evening of April 14, 1996, Edward Binion was shot in the head during a home invasion in Chicago, IL. After a series of arrests, since-disgraced Cook County Detectives William Moser and James O’Brien were led to 16-year-old Robert Johnson. Johnson was with his grandmother at the time of the shooting and no physical evidence implicated him. Ne…
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Why Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs Struggle (and Succeed) with Cheryl Woodhouse
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48:19What if the reason you're not successful in business is because you don't give yourself permission to do things a different way? I interviewed Cheryl Woodhouse, one of the “Lost Girls” of the neurodivergent world. Labeled as “trouble” long before ADHD was studied in girls, Cheryl shares how her early misdiagnoses and workplace struggles led her to …
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This week, we are bringing to you a special episode of Wrongful Conviction with Maggie Freleng featuring Selma Butler. Maggie has returned to share this remarkable story with you, and to set the stage for another special announcement next week alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning author and creator of the Bone Valley podcast, Gilbert King. So please ma…
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You’re Not Lazy, You’re Overstimulated! - How to Create a Sensory-Friendly Work Environment
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20:24All the productivity tips in the world won’t work if your sensory needs are being ignored. I'm chatting about: What sensory needs actually are and why they matter for ADHD The difference between sensory seeking and sensory avoidant behaviors How to dress for sensory comfort (not for the job you want) Simple changes to your workspace that can boost …
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I recently gave this presentation to a network of Religious Education (RE) teachers from Northumberland in the UK. It's aimed at helping teachers bring the Sentientism worldview and its themes into their classrooms. Feedback and ideas are always welcome. Of course I'd love to help in any way I can too so please reach out in the comments, via the se…
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In recognition of July 4th we want to highlight Clay Chabot, a Navy veteran who served almost 2 years on the USS Saratoga CVA-60 before he was honorably discharged. Veterans, even those who served their country honorably, are not immune to the shortcomings of our criminal justice system. On April 19, 1986, the body of a 28 year old woman was found …
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On September 15, 1988, there was an argument inside of Philadelphia, PA row house. As one party tried to leave, Everton Meade Johnson followed while making threats and was fatally shot. The victim's brother only knew one man at the row house, Trevor Mattis. But Trevor maintained that he was just a bystander and another eyewitness corroborated Trevo…
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ADHD and People Pleasing: Why You’re Exhausted by Your Friends
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17:06Are you the go-to friend for everyone else's problems, but feel utterly depleted? In this episode, I'm diving into how trash boundaries in friendships can wreck your energy, your nervous system, and even your career. If you’ve been the unpaid therapist in your social circle or you’re constantly saying yes when your body screams no, this one's for y…
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How wide should "The Moral Circle" go? - Jeff Sebo - Sentientism 229
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1:25:04Jeff Sebo is Associate Professor of Environmental Studies, Affiliated Professor of Bioethics, Medical Ethics, Philosophy, and Law, Director of the Center for Environmental and Animal Protection, Director of the Center for Mind, Ethics, and Policy, and Co-Director of the Wild Animal Welfare Program at New York University. He is also a Faculty Fellow…
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On the morning of August 20, 2012, police and firefighters were called to a house fire in Detroit, MI. Bobby Cross and Darryl Simms died in the fire. Bobby’s long-term partner’s son, Duane Williams, was staying over the house that week, but he was not harmed in the fire. Rather, he was accused and ultimately charged with arson and felony murder. Af…
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The Best ADHD-Hack for Perfectionists and Overthinkers: Do a Shitty Job
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16:09What if doing a "shitty job" is the secret to finally making progress? Today I'm chatting about: Why doing a “shitty job” helps your ADHD brain start and finish tasks How overthinking and perfectionism block executive functioning Real-life examples of how to use this simple strategy in your daily life Why redefining “done” can bring massive relief …
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#529 The Wrongful Conviction of Leonard Peltier - Part 3
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41:59In part three of this three-part series, at Leonard’s trial in 1977 federal prosecutors changed the failed narrative from the Butler / Robideau trial, claiming that Leonard executed the agents with an AR15 that they claimed matched casings found near the bodies. Bruce Ellison and Ron Kuby explain how false evidence was used to secure a conviction t…
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"Sentience is the bedrock of ethics" - Jonathan Balcombe - Sentientism 228
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1:15:33Jonathan Balcombe is an ethologist and author. He lectures internationally on animal behavior and the human-animal relationship. Jonathan’s books include: The Use of Animals in Higher Education; Pleasurable Kingdom: Animals and the Nature of Feeling Good; Second Nature: The Inner Lives of Animals; What A Fish Knows and SuperFly. In Sentientist Conv…
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#528 The Wrongful Conviction of Leonard Peltier - Part 2
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32:45Ben Bowlin, new co-host of Wrongful Conviction and host of the long-standing podcast Stuff the Don’t Want You to Know and Jason Flom from the Wrongful Conviction podcast had the honor of sitting down for many hours to speak with Leonard Peltier about his personal life, the historical context of the resistance movement and events that led to the att…
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How to Increase Executive Functioning (get sh*t done) at Work and In Your Business
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24:05What happens when your perfectly planned day falls apart and your brain refuses to cooperate? Today I'm chatting about: Why identifying your energy and focus levels is the key to choosing your next step How to get unstuck using the “easiest task” strategy The truth about perfectionism and why doing a “shitty job” might be exactly what you need How …
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How to Stop RSD from Sabotaging your Business
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16:30Do you get a sinking feeling in your stomach when you try to market or sell your products or services? Does rejection feel like an overwhelming, almost out of body experience? If so, this episode is for you!! What RSD is and how it uniquely affects those with ADHD The emotional and physical toll RSD can take when left unaddressed How RSD shows up i…
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#527 The Wrongful Conviction of Leonard Peltier - Part 1
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48:06Ben Bowlin, new co-host of Wrongful Conviction and host of the long-standing podcast Stuff the Don’t Want You to Know and Jason Flom from the Wrongful Conviction podcast had the honor of sitting down for many hours to speak with Leonard Peltier about his personal life, the historical context of the resistance movement and events that led to the att…
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On November 18, 2001, a woman returned home from church to a man burglarizing her apartment in Thunderbolt, GA. While wearing a pair of batting gloves, the man proceeded to sexually assault her and steal various items. In the days following, police found those items in the residence of a man named Sterling Flint. When the victim identified Flint as…
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Should we be more dog? - Philosopher Mark Rowlands - Sentientism 227
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1:28:46Mark Rowlands is a writer and philosopher. He is Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Philosophy Department at the University of Miami and the author of several books on the philosophy of mind, the moral status of non-human animals, and cultural criticism. His books include Animal Rights, The Body in Mind, The Nature of Consciousness, Animals L…
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#525 Jason Flom with Willie "Pete" Williams
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34:21On April 5, 1985, around 11 p.m., a woman exiting her car in her apartment complex parking lot just north of Atlanta, GA was approached by an African-American man. The man asked her if she could help him find "Paul." He then pulled out a gun and told her to move into the passenger seat. He drove to a nearby dead-end street where he raped the victim…
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Coming of age in Honduras, Clemente “Shorty” Aguirre was faced with a choice: join MS13 or die. He moved to Nicaragua with his grandmother instead, but with no economic prospects, he chose to come to the United States as an undocumented immigrant. Life was calm for a while, as he worked as a cook and lived in a trailer park, where he had found a pl…
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On November 21, 1997, Gene Artis and his sister Yvonne Giles were shot and killed at their apartment in Suffolk, VA. Six-year-old Travone Artis was the only witness who saw his mother and uncle get murdered, and he unequivocally told authorities that a relative of his was the shooter. Despite this, 18 year old Lerico Kearney became a suspect when p…
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Join me for a discussion with Farid Masrour, professor of philosophy at the University of Wisconsin -Madison, as we take a deep dive into the philosophy of perception and naive realism Farid’s websiteBy Richard Brown
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"The story of our species needs to be re-written in the AI age" - Ronen Bar - The Moral Alignment Center - Sentientism 226
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1:43:20Ronen Bar is a social entrepreneur and the co-founder and former CEO of Sentient, a meta non-profit for animals focused on community building and developing tools tosupport animal rights advocates. He is currently focused on advancing a new community-building initiative, The Moral Alignment Center, to ensure AI development benefits all sentient bei…
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SPECIAL EMERGENCY EPISODE: #522 Jason Flom and Maggie Freleng with Andre Brown live from the UJC Summit
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42:09In this updated special edition of Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom & Maggie Freleng, we revisit the case of Andre Brown, whose conviction was vacated in 2022 after newly presented evidence and witness testimony demonstrated he could not have committed the crime. Despite this, the Bronx District Attorney has shockingly overturned the vacated rul…
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#521 Jason Flom with John "Divine G" Whitfield
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41:28On March 25, 1988, Harold Wesley shot and killed Jimmy Calibera in a drug deal gone wrong. The crime occurred in front of the Breukelen Houses estates in Brooklyn, NY where John “Divine G” Whitfield lived with his mother and sister. Divine G was scheduled to turn himself in on drug charges in May of that year, but due to the testimony of an unrelia…
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"The United Nations has two core defects" - peace entrepreneur Anders Reagan - Sentientism 225
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1:35:32Anders Reagan is a peace entrepreneur, philosopher, academic, and technologist. He is founding director of the Peace and Conflict Science Institute (PACS), an academic think-tank and advocacy organisation with special consultative status at the United Nations that aims to put peace and rights mechanisms on more rigorous, evidence-based foundations.…
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On July 10, 1994, in Houston, TX, four to six armed men forcibly entered a house that was being used as a base for selling crack cocaine. The intruders kicked down the door and immediately opened fire. Willie Williams and Clifford Tyler were shot while trying to flee but survived. Alton “Bud” Brown managed to escape unharmed but Charles Monroe was …
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On March 24, 2001, the burned body of Howard Rose was found in a pick up truck in Pennsylvania. Rose had been shot in the back of the head in Cleveland, OH the night before. Investigators centered on four suspects, including Arketa Willis and Marcus Blalock. As a result of a deal with the prosecution, Willis testified against Blalock, blaming him f…
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Why RSD is Sabotaging Your Friendships (and What To Do About It)
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17:13What if the friendships you’re struggling to maintain aren’t falling apart because of them but because of how RSD is showing up in your life? Today I'm talking about: How Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) can make you misread texts, overreact, or pull away How RSD often gets confused with social anxiety and leads to isolation Real-life stories of…
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On July 21, 1997 in Brooklyn, NY, Patrick Niles, a passenger in a vehicle, was shot in the head and killed. The driver of the car and surviving eyewitness, Carlos Bethune, initially reported that he did not recognize the shooter, but later identified the perpetrator as Jermaine Archer. Carlos’s questionable identification became the basis for the s…
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Introducing: Up and Vanished Weekly, the Wrongful Conviction of Toforest Johnson
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3:32When Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy William “Bill” Hardy, a 23 year veteran, was ruthlessly gunned down in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 19, 1995, authorities began to look for the person responsible for killing one of their own. As tips flooded in, two men quickly emerged as lead suspects. Prosecutors individually charged both men,…
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"A Climate of Truth" - Mike Berners-Lee - Sentientism 224
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1:28:14Mike Berners-Lee is Professor in Practice at Lancaster University and director and principal consultant of Small World Consulting. His books include How Bad are Bananas?, The Burning Question and There Is No Planet B and he is a contributing author to The Climate Book created by Greta Thunberg. His latest book is A Climate of Truth. In Sentientist …
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Hugo Award winning Sci-Fi author Peter Watts - "We are entropic eddies complex enough to have woken up" - Sentientism 56 - REMASTERED
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