Preconceived

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Preconceived, hosted by Zale Mednick, dives deep into the intricacies of human experience, challenging the assumptions that shape our understanding of the world. In each episode, Zale engages with

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April 22, 2025 277. Genomic Engineering - The Quest for the Perfect Human
When hear the term 'genetic engineering', what do you think of? Does your mind immediately jump to the extreme thoughts of eugenics and creating 'the perfect human'? Or do you think of more socially acceptable genetic modifications to treat medical diseases such as cancer and inflammation? Well regardless of what you facet of genetic modification you think of, genetic engineering in any form is considered controversial by many. So what exactly is genetic engineering, and how is it be using to both treat disease and to alter some of our available choices for the babies we are producing? Dr. Eben Kirksey joins the podcast.

Learn more about Eben Kirksey and his multiple books at https://eben-kirksey.space
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57min
April 15, 2025 276. Freud - Sex, Psychoanalysis, and the Unconscious
Sigmund Freud was one of the most prominent figures of the 19th and 20th centuries. The founder of psychoanalysis, he's viewed as one of the fathers of modern day psychiatry and psychology. But for all the interest in Freud, there's also much intrigue around him and perhaps even confusion as to what exactly his theories were, how accurate they were, and what kind of importance they play in our modern understanding of the mind. Professor Henk de Berg joins the podcast.

Professor de Berg's book on Freud - https://www.amazon.ca/Freuds-Theory-Literary-Cultural-Studies/dp/1571133011
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April 08, 2025 Leg Lengthening - Extreme Measures to Become Taller
There are many people who exist on the shorter end of the height spectrum. For some people, it might be not the biggest deal – but for others, it might significantly impact their lives. But what if there were a way to change your height … to go from shorter to taller? Enter the surgery known as leg lengthening, a procedure designed to help people get taller. Actor Rich Rotella joins the podcast to share his recent experience undergoing leg lengthening surgery.

Learn more about Rich Rotella
https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRotella
https://www.instagram.com/richrotellaofficial/
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22383626/

Learn more about Leg Lengthening Surgery
https://www.youtube.com/c/Cyborg4Life

This episode is sponsored by the podcast, A Pastor and a Philosopher Walk Into a Bar.
https://pastorandphilosopher.buzzsprout.com
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57min
April 01, 2025 275. The pope
The Pope is one of the most revered humans on the planet, garnering devotion from Catholics and Christians all over the world. But what is the Pope supposed to represent? Is the Pope just an ordinary person who was simple been chosen to represent Catholicisim? Or is the Pope rather considered to be a divine figure Himself, a prophet of some sort? Brownen McShea joins the podcast to discuss the role of the Pope, how the role has evolved, and why younger generations may be moving back towards the Church.
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47min
March 25, 2025 274. The Verdict on Juries (The Juror Part 3)
In this third and final episode of our mini-series on juries, we speak with a criminal lawyer about the ultimate question we've been leading to - Does the jury system make sense? While the idea of having one's peers decide their fate in the justice system sounds idealistic, does it actually work in practice? Should laypeople be called for jury duty to assess cases that are often very complex? Are personal biases too tough to overcome for the average juror? Is the potential group think of jurors a detriment to fair legal outcomes? Essentially, do we have the jury system right? Renowned criminal lawyer Brian Greenspan joins the podcast.
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45min
March 18, 2025 273. Forensic Fallacies (The Juror Part 2)
In this second of three episodes regarding the jury system, we explore the science of forensics. Are fingerprint and DNA analyses less accurate and more susceptible to bias than we might be led to believe? Are there situations in which jurors are overly swayed by forensic evidence that may be less ironclad than we think? International forensics expert Dr. Itiel Dror joins the podcast.

Dr. Dror's Website https://www.cci-hq.com/dr.-itiel-dror.html

Learn more about this topic at https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.analchem.0c00704
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59min
March 11, 2025 272. Are Juries too Biased? (The Juror Part 1)
In this first of three episodes on the jury system, we examine how biased jurors tend to be. What unexpected variables factor into jury decision making? Are jurors able to check their biases at the door, or do they tend to make their minds up before all the evidence has even be presented? Are there certain cases to which juries are particularly partial in delivering a verdict of guilty or not guilty? Lee Curley, an expert in jury biases, joins the podcast.
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48min
March 04, 2025 The War Correspondent
Most people veer away from dangerous places. Yet there are some people in this world, who not only don’t avoid such places, but rather seek them out; journalists who report on some of the most dangerous and devastating conflicts in the world. So why would somebody risk their life, in some cases, to report on deadly conflicts far away? Why would somebody become a war correspondent, and what does the job entail? War correspondent Sam Mednick joins the podcast.

Follow Sam on twitter at @sammednick

Check out the podcast - Uncertain Things - at https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/uncertain-things/id1529979654
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33min
February 25, 2025 271. Tariffs and Trade Wars
With Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, may are concerned that some form of a trade war might emerge in the coming months. Particularly in Canada, where 75% of its exports go to the United States, uncertainty and fear are developing amongst Canadians. So if these tariffs do end becoming imposed, how will it affect each of the Canadian and American economies? By virtue of its larger sized economy, is this a trade war the US would handily win? Or are widespread tariffs a recipe for economic disaster for both countries? Eric Kirzner, a Finance Professor at the University of Toronto, joins the podcast.
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39min
February 18, 2025 270. Health Scare
Nobody expects to get sick. Especially for someone in their 20s or 30s, being diagnosed with a significant medical condition is not something that's truly on one's radar. So how does one process a scary medical diagnosis? In whom does one confide? And how, if at all, just it change one's perspective on life? Adam Noyek was diagnosed with a serious spinal tumor when he was in his mid thirties. He joins the podcast to share his story.
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54min

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