Preconceived

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Preconceived episodes

December 10, 2020 Filming in the Wild (Repost)
Mike Holding is a wildlife cinematographer who makes wildlife films in the heart of Africa’s wilderness. Based out of Botswana, he has collaborated on many wildlife documentaries including the critically acclaimed series Planet Earth. Mike joins the podcast to discuss common preconceptions regarding the wildlife filmmaking process, what he has learned from his time living amongst animals and how humans can become more connected to our natural environment.
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57 min
December 08, 2020 81. Jesus Christ
It is not hard to put a case together that Jesus Christ has been the most influential figure over the past two thousand years. And as the holiday season approaches, we are frequently reminded of the ever-present impact he has had on the world. But what do we actually know about the life of Jesus Christ? Why is he, and how did he become, such an influential figure? What was at the core of Jesus's message, and how did that diverge, if at all, from prior religious teachings? Archaeologist and Duke Professor of Religious Studies, Dr. Eric Meyers, joins the podcast to discuss the historical truths regarding Jesus Christ and to share what some of his archaeological finds tell us about his life.
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39 min
December 04, 2020 80. A Piece of 'Non-Advice' (A Preconceived Moment)
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6 min
December 01, 2020 79. The 'Pro-Life' side of Abortion
The "pro-life" vs. "pro-choice" dilemma regarding abortion is the centre of much heated debate in the United States. On a previous episode of the podcast, we spoke with an obstetrician regarding abortion in Canada and the United States and examined the concept of reproductive justice and why it is important for a woman to have the right to choose. On this episode, we are joined by Annette Lancaster, who identifies as pro-life. She describes her experience working at Planned Parenthood and sheds light on why she and many others hold the stance that they do.
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31 min
November 24, 2020 78. Mysteries of the Cosmos
The universe is so vast that it is quite literally impossible to comprehend. Yet with so much unknown, there is also so much room for hypothesizing and pontificating. What is the likelihood that other earth-like planets exist? What are the chances of extraterrestrial life? What is the practical purpose of studying the universe? Dr. John Johnson, a Harvard Professor of Astrophysics, has discovered over one hundred planets. He joins the podcast to share what we do know, what we don't know, and what we can postulate about the cosmos.
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57 min
November 19, 2020 77. 'The Perfect Moment' (A Preconceived Moment)
In "A Preconceived Moment", Zale shares some brief reflections on the preconceptions that shape our every day thoughts. In the first episode of this mini-series, Zale reflects on the idealization of "moments" and how our romanticization over the past can be both beautiful and dangerous.
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7 min
November 17, 2020 76. Does Western Society Fail its Elders?
During the COVID pandemic, it has become even more imperative to examine how we treat our elder generations. In this episode, Zale is joined by geriatrician Dr. Samir Sinha, who sheds light on Western society's general treatment of our elderly and how our system has perhaps failed in many regards. What is the ideal living situation for people as they age? Retirement homes? Independent living with home care? Moving in with kids and grandkids? In the latter part of this episode, CEO of Parachute, Pamella Fuselli, joins the podcast to speak about the risk of falls as we age and how that is being influenced by COVID.
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46 min
November 10, 2020 75. The Transgender Experience
One of the most basic frameworks of society includes the traditionally binary approach to gender - male and female. But as more people have opened up about their transgender experiences, many of our preconceptions have come into question and greater consideration. Jeremy Wallace is an author and speaker who joins the podcast to discuss his transgender experience and to dissect some of the broader questions regarding gender and identity and how a new paradigm can be embraced by society.
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59 min
November 03, 2020 74. Infertility - The Miracle of Pregnancy
The conversation surrounding infertility is often shrouded in secrecy. Many prefer to keep their personal struggles quiet, to the point that they may not even share with family and close friends. Dr. Kimberly Liu is an Infertility Physician who joins the podcast to answer some of the questions that many might be too uncomfortable to ask. She explains recent trends in infertility and reviews the latest research into treatments such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and egg freezing.
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57 min
October 29, 2020 Wine Deconstructed (Repost)
This episode from mid 2019 was a listener favourite. Have you ever sat down at a restaurant and felt out of sorts pretending to know which wine to order? What stories and backgrounds can be told in one bottle of wine? Sommelier Svetlana Atcheva of Pearl Morissette winery breaks down wine in a way that can help the novice appreciate it without feeling intimidated, while discussing new trends and perspectives in the global wine market.
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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…