At a Distance

At a Distance is a podcast where leading minds discuss the bigger picture on topics that are shaping today's world.

At a Distance

Oct 22, 2020 - 38 min

Regan Ralph on the global impact of local human rights activists

The Fund for Global Human Rights' CEO on what social-change organisations can learn from local activists.

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Oct 10, 2020 - 30 min

Dr. Friederike Otto on making sense of extreme weather

How do we explain and unpack extreme weather events?

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Sep 26, 2020 - 37 min

Hari Kunzru on why people find comfort in conspiracy theories

The British author contemplates the fine line between what is logical and what isn't.

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Sep 10, 2020 - 38 min

Erin Geiger Smith on the complexities of voting in the United States

The journalist and author contemplates the missed opportunities of political conventions.

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Sep 5, 2020 - 44 min

Dana Thomas on how COVID-19 Is transforming the fashion industry

The fashion journalist on how the pandemic promotes a more conscious approach to dressing.

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Aug 22, 2020 - 44 min

Sanford Biggers on art as a change agent

The artist explains the importance of 're-thinking' history.

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Aug 16, 2020 - 30 min

Eric Holthaus on combating the climate emergency with cooperation

How can altruism allow society to survive? The meteorologist and climate journalist explores.

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Aug 10, 2020 - 37 min

Ariel Garten on harnessing technology to help humanity

The psychotherapist explains the most important mental benefits of meditation.

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Aug 1, 2020 - 38 min

Mitchell Joachim on what civilization 2.0 looks like

The architect and urban designer on thinking of ourselves as citizens instead of consumers in the post-COVID world.

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Jul 27, 2020 - 40 min

Toni Blackman on hip-hop meditation and music as medicine

The activist and artist explores the many benefits of breathing.

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Jul 24, 2020 - 42 min

David Zilber on fermentation as a commitment to your future

The acclaimed chef analyses the symbiosis between microbes and humankind.

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Jul 22, 2020 - 40 min

Azeem Azhar on the collision course of tech, politics, and the climate crisis

The entrepreneur, analyst and investor discusses surveillance, smartphones and 'climate tech'.

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Jul 8, 2020 - 36 min

Rob Dunn on the wonders of the microbial world around us

The biologist and author explains the impact of fast food and industrial farming on our gut's 'garden'.

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Jul 6, 2020 - 33 min

Daphne Javitch on the cumulative health benefits of daily routines

The integrative nutritionist on why trying to think positively isn’t necessarily a pragmatic wellness solution.

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Jun 20, 2020 - 25 min

Laila Gohar on society moving from apathy to empathy

The food artist on food as a medium and learning to be together in difficult times.

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Jun 10, 2020 - 32 min

Shantell Martin on getting to the core of who you are

The artist comments on the power of reflection and why racism is also a virus.

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Jun 7, 2020 - 40 min

Tristan Harris on how Big Tech is distorting our world

The former Google design ethicist on why Silicon Valley is vital in engaging climate action.

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May 28, 2020 - 34 min

Eric Maskin on the quandary of reopening

The Nobel laureate economist on the significant difficulties of restarting an economy.

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May 19, 2020 - 34 min

Molly Jong-Fast on the bewildering U.S. election-year political landscape

Editor-at-large of The Daily Beast on the current struggles of both the left and the right in politics.

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May 15, 2020 - 31 min

Sarah Williams Goldhagen on building better, healthier environments

The author delves into the meaning of positive surroundings in the way we perceive our world.

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May 12, 2020 - 22 min

Gillian Tett on the risk of pandemics as an incredible blind spot

The Financial Times' Chair of Editorial Board analyses the true meaning of globalisation in a pandemic world.

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May 10, 2020 - 37 min

Eddie Stern on our bodies as an extension of the world

The yoga teacher and author discussess positivity, reality and our connection to our planet.

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May 7, 2020 - 36 min

Rob Johnson on the COVID-19 pandemic as a necessary awakening

The director of the Institute for New Economic Thinking on the wealth disparity fracturing America.

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May 5, 2020 - 28 min

Paul Holdengräber on the transformative nature of asking good questions

The American writer and interviewer on the philosophical aspect of COVID-19, and human kindness.

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May 3, 2020 - 24 min

Waris Ahluwalia on why we shouldn’t want to return to “normal”

Entrepreneur, designer and actor on our complex relationship with nature.

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Apr 30, 2020 - 26 min

Michael Murphy on designing a healthier built environment

The Harvard School of Design architect on the key links between architecture and public health.

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Apr 28, 2020 - 36 min

Nikil Saval on coming to terms with our failures as a society

The writer and activist discusses what's wrong with healthcare and housing in America.

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Apr 24, 2020 - 31 min

Tobias Rees on rethinking the future of education

The Reid Hoffman Professor at the New School for Social Research on philosophy, art and technology.

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Apr 22, 2020 - 45 min

Virginia Heffernan on Donald Trump and “Tiger King” in the time of COVID-19

NEW: The journalist and Trumpcast co-host sits down to discuss online choices in our culture today.

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Apr 7, 2020 - 31 min

Chris Canavan on why an economic slowdown isn’t necessarily a bad thing

The economist asks whether the golden age of human sciences is still before us.

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Apr 6, 2020 - 39 min

Simon Critchley on looking at the contemporary world through the lens of punk, greek tragedy, and humor