Psychedelics like MDMA, LSD, and Ayahuasca have garnered a growing amount of popularity in the past decades. At the same time, research on psychedelics has also been booming. While first seen as a taboo, these substances are now being looked at to treat depression, anxiety, or addiction. Should the war on drugs turn into a love for drugs? with dr. Joost Breeksema.

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The positive dreams of a wholesome and connected global village on the internet have long gone by. If you look at your social media feed nowadays, it is filled with drama, rage bait, and toxicity. But why does this type of content prevail? Are we drawn to it, do the platforms push it? Or is our attention being manipulated by toxic content creators? With Matteo Rinaldi.

We all age. And to a certain extent we all try to take care to age healthy. Yet why is it that one person can easily run a marathon at the age of 70 and another cannot even walk up the stairs smoothly? What does our DNA say about how we age? And how does that relate to lifestyle habits such as drinking beer? With dr. Lieke Kuiper.

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April marks Philosophy Month in the Netherlands, and this year’s theme is Know Thyself. Among other things, it invites us to explore what it means to be human in the age of AI. Have we, as humans, created prediction machines that could become our very own Frankenstein’s monster - a creation that grows beyond our control? Or is there a way to shape a humane future that includes AI applications? With Joris Krijger.

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It has been 15 years since the unrests broke out in Syria, leading eventually to the fall of Assad in late 2024. How is the situation in Syria now? How is the process of statecrafting going? And what can we learn from the Syrian situation for other middle eastern conflicts such as Iran. With dr. Ward Vloeberghs.

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On March 8 it is International Women’s Day, a global moment to celebrate women and reflect on gender inequality, such as the wage gap, the pain gap, the orgasm gap, and menstrual health. What can we do to make the world a little more equal when it comes to menstrual health? With dr. Maria Carmen Punzi.

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Humans have many different bodily fluids, such as urine, bile, and snot, but also earwax. What is earwax actually good for? Is it a grows bacterial substance that you need to remove with a cotton swab, or does it help protect against external invaders? Step into the wondrous world of earwax with dr. Ruben Verwaal.

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Focus on what you can control, not on the things you can’t change. The lessons of the ancient Stoic philosophers have surged in popularity in the last decade. From famous athletes to successful CEO’s, many swear by the writings of Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius. But why? How is it that such an old philosophy resonates in modern times? And: How can one become a Stoic themselves? With dr. Michiel Buis. 

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We all have sexual fantasies. Still, they are not always something we are open about. Not even with the people we trust the most. Why is this? What is the role of fantasies in sex? And can porn help us in actually opening up about the fantasies we do have? And porn detrimental to relationships or can they actually benefit from it? With dr. Marieke Dewitte. 

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"No man ever steps in the same river twice" is a famous aphorism by the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus. Aphorisms, inspirational quotes and mottos often contain a certain truth that is universally understood. But why are they so popular? Dr. Jamie van der Klaauw about the self-taught dockworker-philosopher Eric Hoffer and his book of aphorisms.

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