Preconceived

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Preconceived episodes

July 01, 2020 55. The Divorce Doctor
As common as divorce is, it is not devoid of stigma. Many view divorce as a failure of sorts, a failure for a couple to keep alive a marriage to which they were once so devoted. Dr. Elizabeth Cohen, commonly known as The Divorce Doctor, joins the podcast to break down the misconceptions about divorce. How can we re-frame our attitude towards divorce and view it for its positives? Can a marriage still be viewed as the right choice even if it eventually ends in divorce?
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37 min
June 29, 2020 54. Cryptocurrency - The Future of Money?
Money is the currency by which society runs. But our modern conception of money is certainly not reflective of how currency has operated throughout history and perhaps may be different to monetary constructs of the future.
Cryptocurrency is a relatively new type of currency exchange that can seem quite complicated to those unfamiliar with it. This episode explores how cryptocurrency works, why it was developed and it what it might look like in the future. Pamela Draper, CEO of Bitvo, joins the podcast.
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36 min
June 23, 2020 53. Criminal Law with Brian Greenspan
Brian Greenspan is one of the most well-respected criminal defence lawyers in Canada. He joins the podcast to share his stories and lessons from years of work in the criminal justice system. What is it like to defend someone who is guilty of murder? Do most murderers show remorse and regret? What are the biggest issues in the Canadian justice system, and how does it differ from that of the United States?
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49 min
June 16, 2020 52. Nonna Nighty's - Passions, Projects, Hobbies
When COVID-19 sent us into quarantine, Michael Nightingale's dental practice took a three month hiatus. So what did he do with his time? The only natural thing a dentist would do - he started a family run Italian style pasta business! A self-described "hobby nut", Michael shares his thoughts on hobbies and passion projects, and how such perspectives led him on this exciting three-month journey into the past making world.
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38 min
June 10, 2020 51. Generational Divide - Boomers, Gen X and Millennials
Age is one of the primary ways by which society is divided. And with this division comes certain stereotypes about each generation. What historical events and cultural conditions account for why certain generations look at the world in the ways they do?And is the generational divide even as wide as we sometimes think it is? Generational Expert Meagan Johnson joins the podcast to help us better understand the context that shapes certain generational perspectives and to assist us in bridging the existing gaps.
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38 min
June 02, 2020 50. Fifty Shades of Preconceived
For episode 50 of Preconceived, Zale relinquishes his hosting duties to become this week's guest. Zale reflects on the past year of the podcast and some of the biggest preconceptions that he has tried to better understand. How has his exploration into preconceptions changed his views of the world? Have any of the things he's learned influenced the way he lives his life? He is joined by Eric Silverberg and Eli Gladstone of Speaker Labs, who take on the role of co-hosts.
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47 min
May 26, 2020 49. Capitalism: Fairness and Equal Opportunity?
Living in a capitalist society, it is easy to believe that it is the best and most fair economic system. We often hear messages that capitalism allows equal opportunity for all and that the rewards you reap in the system are directly correlated with the effort you put in. But is this truly the case? Or is this something we have convinced ourselves of in order to justify a system that may not be as fair as we'd like to think? Taylor Scollon, publisher of Passage and co-founder of North 99, joins the podcast to share his perspectives on capitalism and socialism.

Publisher of Passage and co-founder of North 99
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44 min
May 21, 2020 47. Virtual Healthcare
As healthcare continues to evolve, particularly in these times of COVID-19, many services that used to be strictly offered in person are now being offered virtually. Telemedicine is increasingly being used to minimize patient visits. Doctors are reviewing patient charts remotely and chatting with them over the phone. But how can doctors provide virtual healthcare without compromising the health of their patients? Can patients still feel assured that their concerns are being sufficiently addressed if the scope of virtual healthcare increases? Dr. Ian Plener, CEO of Diagnose at Home, joins the podcast.
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31 min
May 18, 2020 46. The Era of Personalized Medicine
The field of medicine is rapidly changing. With the advancement of artificial intelligence, computers are often able to make faster and more accurate diagnoses than doctors. As DNA testing becomes more exact, the potential for more tailored and personalized treatments continues to grow. Kashif Khan, CEO of The DNA Company, joins the podcast to discuss how functional genomics is heralding an era of personalized medicine.
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35 min
May 12, 2020 45. Wealthsimple: A New Way to Invest
Mike Katchen, co-founder and CEO of Wealthsimple, explains how his company challenges the traditional paradigm of investing. When should we start investing? How much should we be investing? Mike also shares his perspectives on buying a home and explains how people tend to overestimate their risk tolerance.
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43 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…