Preconceived

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Preconceived episodes

February 02, 2021 88. Veganism - 'A Political Act of Refusal'
Walking through the meat aisle of a grocery store, do you ever wonder whether it is normal to eat animals? Even if you do think it is normal to eat animals, what about well-documented abuse of animals in the food industry? The veganism movement is associated with many preconceptions, both regarding the types of people who become vegans and the ideology itself. Dr. Corey Wrenn is a sociologist, social justice activist and a leading voice in the veganism movement, who joins the podcast.
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46 min
January 27, 2021 The Stripper Stigma (Repost)
The stripper industry is full of judgments and preconceptions. Strippers are often seen as taking an easy way out to make money, and the men who attend strip clubs are often considered shallow. But has society become overly judgmental of strippers and those who partake? Are people too quick to impose their version of morality on others? And do the positive contributions of the stripping world get overlooked? Paige Cole is an entrepreneur who recently went public about the fact that she is a stripper. She joins the podcast to shares her perspectives.
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38 min
January 25, 2021 87. The Irony of Fiction (A Preconceived Moment)
Fictional characters from books, movies and television shows have some of the most resonating impacts on our lives. Yet is it not ironic that many of the characters we love so much, would likely be scorned by us if they existed in real life? This episode of A Preconceived Moment attempts to untangle some of that irony.
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7 min
January 19, 2021 86. 'Never Again' - Genocide in China
Ferkat Jawdat has been one of the world's most vocal advocates against the genocide of Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang, China. His advocacy stems from the harrowing story of his own family being torn apart by the conflict. His mother has been trapped in China, unable to emigrate and join her family in the United States. She has been detained in concentration camps and prison alongside other persecuted Uighurs. Ferkat joins the podcast to share his story and the realities of the cultural genocide transpiring in China.
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59 min
January 12, 2021 85. The Social Dilemma
Do you remember life before social media? Sometimes it is tough to recall such a time when iPhones, Facebook and Instagram weren't a normal part of our daily lives. But as these platforms and media have become entrenched as staples in our everyday lives, it is increasingly important to pause and reflect on the impact they have on us. The recent Netflix docudrama, The Social Dilemma, explores our connection to social media and our electronic devices. Dr. Anna Lembke, a Stanford psychiatrist featured in the docudrama, joins Preconceived to discuss how social media has become an addiction that plagues many of us in society.
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47 min
January 05, 2021 84. Tipping
Tipping is so engrained in our cultural framework that we rarely take a step back to question how this custom developed and why we continue to practice it. Dr. William Michael Lynn is a professor in Hospitality department at Cornell University and is a world-renowned expert for his research on tipping. How did tipping come to be? Does better service actually lead to better tips? What are tipping preferences amongst servers, customers and restaurateurs? And ultimately, is our current system of tipping really the strategy that makes the most sense?
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46 min
December 29, 2020 Jump In! (Repost)
Does age really matter ? Is life so simple that it can be broken down into milestones typically associated with specific ages ? Zale breaks down the preconceptions of aging with his mother Robin Mednick, who has taken many twists and turns in her life, starting with an extensive education in law, economics and politics, but ultimately veering in completely different career paths. Robin challenges the notions that "younger is better" and urges us to continue to "Jump in" to new facets of life.
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42 min
December 24, 2020 Life Reconceived (Repost)
Amit Gupta was a successful entrepreneur by all accounts, having started several very innovative and successful companies. But when he was suddenly diagnosed with leukemia at a young age, his whole life changed immediately. At one point being given less than 25% chance of surviving, Amit's story is a phenomenal recount of resilience, friendship and reflection.
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44 min
December 22, 2020 83. Let Your Kids Run Wild!
One of the most unthinkable nightmares for a parent is that their child encounters danger, whether a serious injury, abducted by a stranger, or god forbid, dies. But does the incidence of these events warrant the degree of caution that many parents exercise when raising their kids? How common is it for tragedy to strike a child? And perhaps just as important, what detriment is being done to kids when they are overly supervised, monitored and coddled? Psychologist Dr. Marianna Brussoni joins the podcast to share her research and clinical experiences in this area.
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38 min
December 15, 2020 82. Alcohol and Addiction
Substance abuse and addiction are common yet often misunderstood. Many of us have an image in our heads when we think about about an alcoholic, yet that image often reflects only a narrow group of those who are suffering. So how do we reshape our view of addiction? What drives someone towards substance abuse? What are the fundamental principles of treatment recovery? is it possible for someone suffering from alcoholism to get back to a point where they can casually drink? Stuart joins the podcast to share his experience with alcohol addiction.
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45 min

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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…