Laura Spinney, author of Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global, discusses the power of Proto-Indo-European languages in our world today. She is a science journalist working at the intersection of linguistics, archaeology, and genetics.

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What was J.R.R. Tolkien's message in The Lord of the Rings? Paul List reveals Tolkien's prophetic warning about artificial intelligence.

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How is shamanism shaping our world today? Dr. Manvir Singh shares why shamanism is the timeless religion.

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Manvir Singh: Taboos, Shamans, Con Artists, Mythology, Origins of Dance
Will Shamanism Replace Western Religions? | Dr. Manvir Singh

Do Narcissists abuse people on purpose? Dr. Peter Salerno shares his findings regarding intentional abuse.

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How can we handle grievances and the desire for revenge? Yale University's James Kimmel, Jr. shares his research on addiction to revenge and how to find relief.

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How do we stand up for ourselves when it matters most? Cornell University's Dr. Sunita Sah shares research-backed strategies to resist undue influence.

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How can we disagree without endless fighting? Prof. Kurt Gray shares research-backed strategies to bridge the divide.

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Will Canada fall apart and join the USA? Darrell Bricker discusses the threats to Canada's existence.

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Dr. Helen Bond explores the way in which Mary the mother of Jesus, Mary Magdalene, Martha and other women have been remembered in posterity.

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00:00 In This Episode
00:49 Power Dynamics in the Time of Jesus
07:54 Jesus and the Subversion of Power
13:38 Understanding the Son of Man
17:07 Women in the Bible: A New Perspective
23:13 The Many Marys of the Bible
25:17 The Paradoxes of Jesus' Teachings
37:50 The Role of Women in Jesus' Ministry
39:22 Evidence of Female Disciples
47:26 Mary Magdalene: Misconceptions and Truths
52:28 The Leadership of Women in Early Christianity
1:00:37 Female Priests?
1:03:40 Persecution of Christians
1:05:57 The Impact of Constantine's Conversion
1:07:08 Mary's Role in Jesus' First Miracle
1:11:12 Mary's Elevated Status in Christianity
1:16:00 Find Helen Bond online
1:16:54 Implications for Modern Christianity

Dr. Rob Weiss discusses the challenges of experiencing and treating sex addiction.

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