Upstream
Upstream
Podcast Description
Upstream is a politics and society podcast that takes a deeper look at our world, going beyond conventional analysis and media punditry. We interview big picture thinkers on issues and events "upstream" at their source. We bring psychology, history, culture, philosophy and human nature into the mix to gain a better understanding of what is happening, and why. Episodes are co-hosted by John Bell and/or John Zada, two co-founders of The Conciliators Guild, an organization highlighting the role of underlying motivations in politics.
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The podcast dives into a variety of subjects including the impact of globalization, human flourishing in contemporary society, cultural polarization, and the philosophy of civilization. Episodes feature discussions like the endangerment of local cultures with Antone Martinho Truswell and the cultural ramifications of polarization with Dr. Calum Nicholson, emphasizing deep analytical insights into how these topics influence modern life.
Upstream is a politics and society podcast that takes a deeper look at our world, going beyond conventional analysis and media punditry. We interview big picture thinkers on issues and events “upstream” at their source. We bring psychology, history, culture, philosophy and human nature into the mix to gain a better understanding of what is happening, and why. Episodes are co-hosted by John Bell and/or John Zada, two co-founders of The Conciliators Guild, an organization highlighting the role of underlying motivations in politics.
Richard Overy, Honorary Research Professor of History at the University of Exeter and best-selling author, speaks with John Bell about the many causes of war, from evolutionary biology to the hubris of today’s leaders. They discuss evolutionary psychology as well as how the pursuit of innate needs such as security or meaning – through belief, religious or ideological – can lead to war.
Professor Ovary is one of Britain’s most distinguished historians and has published extensively on the Second World War and the Third Reich. His latest book, the excellent ‘Why War?’, explores why warfare has been endemic throughout human history and what this means for the future. ‘Why War?’ will soon be available in paperback edition.
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