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Usually, on Blind Insights, we discuss frightening topics but this episode is very different: It will restore your faith in humanity. David and Tim interview Nicholas Christakis, author of Blueprint, a book that explains the cycles of human societies and instils or restores faith in humanity. Nicholas Christakis is the Sterling Professor of Social and Natural Science at Yale University. This title...

David and Tim ponder the craziness and stress that plagues this holiday season and come to the conclusion that we should all slow down and make the effort to connect with one another in the ways that mean most to our peers. From ours to yours, we wish you happy holidays and may the next year bring you the conditions for flourishing. If you have any thoughts, questions, or want to present your argu...

Tim and David talk to Gabrielle and Steven about the potentially world-changing conference happening in Adelaide in January to help our listeners get access to what will be an amazing event. Excited to attend the conference, we discuss the details of attending and what can be done to support and get access to the event if it's not practical to attend. Registration is now open!  Click  he...

Tim and David talk to Gabrielle and Steven about the potentially world-changing conference happening in Adelaide in January to help our listeners get access to what will be an amazing event. Excited for another chat with Steven we go into detail about why this conference is important and what can be done to support and get access to the event if it's not practical to attend. Registration is now op...

Rex Patrick is a Senator for South Australia representing the Centre Alliance Party who joined John, David and Tim in the STRATEGIKON studio to answer some questions pertinent to the future of Australia's security and flourishing.   The Centre Alliance Party's Website: https://centrealliance.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rushan Abbas is a well known Uyghur activist who graced the STRATEGIKON studio with her presence to tell John and David more about her experiences of persecution and what the rest of the world could and should be doing.   Rushan Abbas’s Campaign for Uyghurs site at: https://campaignforuyghurs.org/ The US Congress recently passed new sanctions on China for its treatment of Uyghurs. More...

On this episode of Blind Insights, David brings his favourite barista-turned-actor into the studio, Nic Darrigo , Nic has his own comedy podcast The Nick and Stefan Show , but more importantly, Tim and David talk to Nic about his career choice, and what it took for Nic to act and be himself. Why is being yourself so important? Nic has wonderful insights into presence and charisma, and what it take...

Hi All, On this talking tendons episode, I dive into the very murky world of isometric exercise and their effect on tendon pain. A new study by Sinead Holden and team brings some (just a little) light to the evidence. I argue that isometrics are useful for managing tendinopathy, but using them for short term pain reduction is just the tip of the iceberg. Also if you're wanting to earn some extra C...

We measure success by income and productivity, yet this misses the mark for comparing countries long term. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is an inadequate measurement for ecological economist Phil Lawn from the University of Adelaide. David and Tim caught up with Phil to discuss the shortcomings of GDP and the alternatives to measure the genuine progress of a country, it's a lot more complicated tha...

Now we understand MMT , and have a model for sustaining our existence, what can we do to bring more people up from unemployment and poverty? A Federal Job Guarantee is designed to ensure everyone who can work and is willing, will have a job. Steven Hail, a Doctor of Economics from the University of Adelaide joins Tim and David in the studio to explain. If you're interested in some of these ideas,...

This episode is a conversation about SIA's research trip to Canberra. In an aim to talk about the interesting ideas at the ambassadorial/HC level meetings we had, this discussion maintains Chatham house rules: We talk about the ideas but not where the ideas have come from. The report John and David must produce with collaborators is being done on behalf of the Defense, as such this podcast present...

Hi All, In this episode of Talking Tendons I have an enjoyable chat with PhD student and Spanish physio, Igor Sancho. He has recently published a study that assessed the feasibility of using jumping and hopping as rehabilitation for people with Achilles tendinopathy. We discuss the study and how to apply these findings in clinic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David and Tim were suitably impressed with Dr Steven Hail on the podcast in episode 40 of Blind Insights . The episode is a great listen but there was definitely room to debrief and revisit the information to solidify learning. If you have any thoughts, questions, or want to present your argument, contact us and send us an audio clip at timwhiffen@auscastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for...

We get the two geniuses behind the Auscast Network to discuss the immense strength of the Hills Cider Co. Hybrid Series Apple and Ginger Cider . We discuss the state of podcasting, how difficult it is to get a good beer, how perfume is made, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. We also delve into the Kiwi beer, Epic Armageddon , for those of us who dislike ginger. Andy Martin of Studio Creations and Liam...

When we work for others our sense of success often bears on feeling appreciated by our colleagues and bosses. So how do we communicate and receive appreciation in the workplace when we all feel it in different ways? Dr Paul White is the author of 5 languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, a book that details why we speak different languages and how to learn other languages. If you're interested...

Being honest is the key to mental health, acknowledging problems and doing something about them is difficult, but when you accept your responsibility you can accomplish great things in your relationships and in your personal life. David and Tim talk with Cortney Warren PhD & Clinical Psychologist, her new book "The Lies We Tell Ourselves: The Psychology of Self Deception" and how to confront o...

John Bruni, CEO of SAGE International Australia, recently went on a trip and found himself in Dubai, wherein an interesting conversation was had with David Khandan. Tim, John and David interview David Khandan, Executive Director of Austability to recreate the magic of that conversation. In this episode, we look at the Australian Government and diagnose some problems with the short elected terms an...

Iran has been placed in a very difficult bind by the US and other countries with extreme economic interest in Iranian Oil. The US has put blame for the recent attack on oil tankers off the Gulf of Oman on Iran, further sparking tensions in the area. Iran's fringe political groups are pushing back against the US administration in a big way since the dispute and the reality of an Iranian attack agai...

We've talked about the end of growth and that is damning enough for our current system, but if we come up with solutions for lack of resources, how can we afford them? Steven Hail , professor of economics at the University of Adelaide, is a proponent of Modern Monetary Theory, a system of thought about money that could turn Australian politics upside down. Settle in for a grand episode where money...

In this episode of STRATEGIKON, David and Tim take listeners along to talk to some speakers from a recent event put on by Professor Purnendra Jain of The University of Adelaide and member of SIA Advisory Board. To discuss the Japanese Economy, Australia-Japan Relations, and Japan’s Politics and Foreign Policy, David interviews three academics from The Australian National University: Dr Ben A...

On this episode of Blind Drunk, David and Tim take Brad and Peter along on a journey with a wonderful Imperial Brown Ale from Deeds Brewing . Climbing Mountains, learning the Chinese way, and commenting on terrible films, the guys enjoy the dessert beer and get rather metaphysical with learning. This is one for the artists and storytellers, come along for a drink, a discussion, and a few hearty la...

David and Tim were invited to give a talk to some of the most thoughtful and well trained ethicists in Adelaide, to discuss the tenability of effective altruism from the perspective of David as a person with visual impairment. David trains people to use (and choose between) a raft of skills and heuristics, so that they can ask deeper questions, identify assumptions, challenge biases, communicate m...

Anders Breivik has set a precedent of assessing young, white angry males as being psychologically unstable when in reality he was politically radical, committed, and motivated.  In this episode of Blind Insights, David and Tim speak to Paj Sandu about the processes of right wing white radialisation in the west. If you have any thoughts, questions, or want to present your argument, contact us...

After 20 years of mass shootings in America nothing seems to change. Could regulating firearms, like in Australia, work in the United States, and, if not, are there any workable alternatives? If you have any thoughts, questions, or want to present your argument, contact us and send us an audio clip at timwhiffen@auscastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the popular episode where David and Tim explored many of William Glasser's ideas, they teamed up with Christine Duffield of the WIlliam Glasser Institute Australia to explore further. Glasser Australia is a non-profit organisation that teaches the theories and practices of Dr William Glasser. If you have any thoughts, questions, or want to present your argument, contact us and send us an...