Studium Generale Podcast

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. ---------- Follow us: Instagram Website

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? Wi...

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. ---------- Follow us: Instagram Website

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. ---------- Follow us: Instagram Website

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. ---------- Follow us: Instagram Website

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. Mi...

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.  ---------- Follow us Instagram: http://b...

"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. ---------- Follow us: Instagram: http://bit.ly/...

Eind oktober gaat Nederland weer naar de stembus. Grote thema's als migratie, woningnood en defensie-uitgaven verdelen het land sterk. Wat zegt die verdeeldheid over de identiteit van Nederland? is er echt zo weinig vertrouwen in andere mensen? Prof. dr. Ronald van Raak over wat we kunnen leren van de 15e-eeuwse humanist Desiderius Erasmus. Over ons land, de politiek en solidariteit. Wat dit altij...

Fascism. Most thought it to be an ideology emblematic of the first half of the 20th century. With the current emergence and success of many radical rightwing parties, however, it seems to be making a resurgence. Is this really the case or has fascism just become a buzz word? With historian Daniel Knegt. ---------- Follow us Instagram: http://bit.ly/2ITWLpA Website: https://bit.ly/3ertHFQ 

Een conflict met een louche huisbaas, ruzie met je ex of met DUO? Er zijn tal van voorbeelden te bedenken van situaties waarin juridische hulp handig kan zijn. Als je zelf niet beschikt over de financiële middelen om hiervoor een advocaat in te schakelen, kun je terugvallen op de sociale advocatuur. Maar voor hoe lang nog? Waarom is het zo belangrijk dat iedereen toegang heeft tot het recht? Met r...

Een conflict met een louche huisbaas, ruzie met je ex of met DUO? Er zijn tal van voorbeelden te bedenken van situaties waarin juridische hulp handig kan zijn. Als je zelf niet beschikt over de financiële middelen om hiervoor een advocaat in te schakelen, kun je terugvallen op de sociale advocatuur. Maar voor hoe lang nog? Waarom is het zo belangrijk dat iedereen toegang heeft tot het recht? Met s...

The media show almost weekly images of dangerous crossings on the Mediterranean and politicians promise to curb the influx of migrants and asylum seekers. Others argue that, on the contrary, we desperately need immigrants to stimulate growth and innovation. But what are the facts behind the headlines, politicians' claims and the decisions they make? With prof. dr. Hein de Haas. ---------- Follow u...

You only have to open TikTok, Reels, or Shorts to be confronted by some of the weirdest and/or easily digestible content you can imagine. Why is this type of content so appealing? What does it do to us? And is it really true that it can impact the development of our brains? With developmental psychologist dr. Wouter van den Bos (University of Amsterdam).  ---------- Follow us Instagram: http://bit...

You only have to open TikTok, Reels, or Shorts to be confronted by some of the weirdest and/or easily digestible content you can imagine. Why is this type of content so appealing? What does it do to us? And is it really true that it can impact the development of our brains? With social media expert dr. Idil Galip (University of Amsterdam).  If you are curious for the imagery, check out the full ev...

Sartre and De Beauvoir. As founding fathers of existentialism and the new feminism, they protested in the streets to demand change and addressed individual responsibility and radical human freedom. What can we learn from them in our current times? Lecture by prof. Ruud Welten. ---------- Follow us Instagram: http://bit.ly/2ITWLpA Website: https://bit.ly/3ertHFQ 

Wat betekenen de prinsjesdagplannen eigenlijk? Voor het 5e jaar op rij organiseerden Debatpodium Arminius, SG Erasmus, en economenvereniging KVS het Miljoenennotagesprek. Onder meer met prof. dr. Godfried Engbersen over wat er in de miljoenennota staat over bestaanszekerheid. Wat heb je minimaal nodig om in Nederland rond te kunnen komen?  ---------- Follow us Instagram: http://bit.ly/2ITWLpA Face...

With all the continuous distracting stimuli from our devices, it is not strange that we have great difficulties staying focused. But how do attention and concentration actually work? With prof. dr. Stefan van der Stigchel.  ---------- Follow us Instagram: http://bit.ly/2ITWLpA Facebook: https://bit.ly/2yeHbE3 Website: https://bit.ly/3ertHFQ 

Het mag nu dan illegaal zijn, toch zijn er op meerdere plekken in de wereld mensen die voor vaak lage prijzen hun nier afstaan aan orgaanhandelaren. Wat als er wel een eerlijke prijs voor organen kan worden betaald? Zou dat een deel van het wereldwijde tekort oplossen? Is legale orgaanhandel mogelijk en moreel wenselijk? Of zou geld ook een perverse prikkel kunnen zijn?  ---------- Follow us Insta...

War, oppression and unrest. In an age characterized by complex social issues, political turbulence and technological progress, Hannah Arendt's ideas seem more relevant than ever. So, it's time for an introduction to one of the most influential thinkers of the twentieth century, by prof. dr. Marli Huijer.  ---------- Follow us Instagram: http://bit.ly/2ITWLpA Facebook: https://bit.ly/2yeHbE3 Websit...

Psychopaths. They have become the elusive focus of many Netflix documentaries and crime podcast in the last decades, but what actually makes someone a psychopath and how can they be treated? Dr. Josanne van Dongen on Neuromodulation, a possible future treatment for people with psychopathic traits.  ---------- Follow us Instagram: http://bit.ly/2ITWLpA Facebook: https://bit.ly/2yeHbE3 Website: http...

Psychopaths. They have become the elusive focus of many Netflix documentaries and crime podcast in the last decades, but what actually makes someone a psychopath and how can they be treated? Dr. Josi Driessen on what psychopathy actually is. ---------- Follow us Instagram: http://bit.ly/2ITWLpA Facebook: https://bit.ly/2yeHbE3 Website: https://bit.ly/3ertHFQ 

Are there two Chinas? While Taiwan thinks of itself as a separate country, China sees it as a territory gone rogue in need of reunification with the mainland. How come? And can we expect an invasion anytime soon? During this geopolitical lecture, dr. Casper Wits dives into the intricacies of the conflict between Taiwan and China.  ---------- Follow us Instagram: http://bit.ly/2ITWLpA Facebook: htt...

Consultants are often seen as objective sources of expertise and capacity. In turn, consultancy has become both a popular external tool for governments and businesses as well as a lucrative career choice for many of the brightest students. But can it also be dangerous to rely on external companies for their knowledge? Rosie Collington on the book she wrote together with Mariana Mazzucato "The Big...