Kanthan Pillay is a wise voice, with experiences only one in a million could have... from a maestro chef to South African political activist. Gareth delves into his family background, education and early work life overseas - before returning to settle in South Africa, where his heart belongs.
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Timothy shares the science of gratitude, and then speaks to people about their journey with gratitude. We often think superpowers come in the form of major tools and changes, but this episode demonstrates that your power can come in unexpected forms.
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Timothy explores the science of fun with Mike Rucker, the author of ‘The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life’, and why it's critical to have it to ensure your brain thrives. They unpack what science has to say about designing a fun mindset, and how to integrate it across your life.
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Brain Harmonics is like showing your brain a mirror. It teaches your brain how to stand on two balanced legs, instead of the one leg you have been relying on to cope. It may seem difficult to transition to a new way of coping with stress, but Brain Harmonics has proven to be an effective tool to help you create a more balanced life. Jaco Voigt chats to Kerry Rudman from Brain Harmonics - learn how they can help you to balance your life. Brought to you by Catalytic.
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You might know Ben Miller from recent shows like Bridgerton, Professor T, and Death in Paradise - but he was also part of the comedy duo, Armstrong and Miller... and he starred alongside Rowan Atkinson in the Johnny English franchise. Before Ben turned his attention to acting, he studied for a PhD in quantum physics at Cambridge University. Don't miss this highly entertaining interview as Gareth Cliff gets into Ben's head about science, how he memorises his lines and lots more!
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Timothy Maurice speaks to Rory Sutherland - the author of 'Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas that Don’t Make Sense' - about applying behavioural science to your personal, work and communications strategy. Behavioural science is becoming all the buzz and in this increasingly complex world, understanding how to capture people’s minds and hearts to steer them in a positive direction is becoming vital. So we revisit a conversation Timothy had with Rory that is even more relevant now. Rory is the Executive Creative Director of OgilvyOne and Vice-Chairman of Ogilvy Group UK.
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07.01.21 Pt 2 - The team examines whether we should be more fearful of political figures’ global pandemic of stupidity, rather than Covid-19. As we move into the second year of the global lockdown cycle, there are serious questions around the mental health of society and the development of children who will become the next generation of functioning adults. Closing out the pandemic-related hour is a look at whether some countries have handled lockdowns better than others.
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23.12.20 Pt 1 - On the eve of Christmas Eve, the team chats Yuletide spirit, the non-negotiables of Christmas lunch, and decoration theory: is more always more? Then it’s back to the harsh realities of living with Coronavirus, and the risk of being unfriended if you drive with your mask on.
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Timothy speaks to Cognitive Science researcher Cameron Berg from Yale University about his groundbreaking Personality Project that attracted the interest of Yale’s Crocket Neuroscience Lab, and how he and his peers from five continents and 15 countries hope to influence the world by offering personality insights that are grounded in science and technology. Discovering your personality outline can save you a lot of social and career heartache and pain.
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Don’t PANDA to Big Pharma
Nick Hudson, co-founder of Pandemics Data and Analytics (PANDA) joins the Burning Platform to discuss what the data suggests about the effectiveness of lockdowns on a cost-to-benefit ratio. There’s a discussion around the media’s role in stoking pandemic panic, before moving on to the subject of a vaccine - its viability given a rapid public uptake after an equally rapid turnaround, and Big Pharma’s push to get a solution to market without it first being peer reviewed. Brought to you by Nando’s.
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