The Sill

Service from the top down. It’s all about relationships, generosity and community, so say we. Duration - 25:07 VoxBox: Pierre Le Claire Music Credit: Etta James - Gotta Serve Somebody

Habits are not addictions, so say the experts. In fact some habits are good. Discerning helpful from harmful, and getting off the never ending wheel. Duration - 25:58 Music Credit: Joni Mitchell - The Circle Game

Will the ongoing development of AI impede the evolution of human consciousness? Can we imbue technological form with human intelligence, and to what end? Duration - 24:43 Music Credit: Sinead O’Connor (by John Lennon) - Mind Games

Is shock the new normal? Are we accepting the unacceptable? From Donald Trump's inauguration to Harvey Weinstein’s exposure, we explore the quakes and vibrations felt in 2017. Duration - 25:25 Music Credit: Jimi Hendrix – Along The Watchtower

Automation’s impact on our everyday life. A wolf in sheep’s clothing? Duration - 22:45 Music Credit: Flight Of The Conchords - Robots

From the industrial revolution to the digital revolution, a conversation about the nature of work in the modern world. Duration - 24:44 Music Credit: Lee Dorsey - Working In The Coal Mine

The case for poetry’s relevance in the age of the internet. How poetry can revitalize and rejuvenate the human spirit. Duration - 27:46 Music Credit: Phoebe Snow - Poetry Man

Unpacking the idea of freedom in a world seemingly bound by restrictions and limitations. Breaking the shackles. Duration - 22:42 Highlights: Limitations of freedom of speech and self-censorship in society Societal norms and the influence of religion on censorship Control of information and manipulation in censorship Personal education and open-mindedness for a more tolerant society Role of educat...

Exploring the role of coffee and tea in our daily lives and their relative importance to our sense of community and personal rituals. The makings of good coffee and tea. Duration - 22:50 Credit: YouTube - I Love Coffee, I Love Tea Posted: November 27, 2017

Exploring the power of darkness in the modern world, from depression to zombies and everything in between. Duration - 24:35 Music Credit: Disturbed (Simon & Garfunkel original) - Sound Of Silence

Is it live or is it Memorex? Sifting through a world of facsimile in a quest for authenticity. Duration - 18:53 Music Credit: Ella Fitzgerald singing behind, 'Is it live or is it Memorex?' Highlights: Lack of authenticity in food and the rise of simulated products Disconnect between people and the source of their food Decline of authenticity in music and art Personal authenticity and the different...

Talking about the 'apps' and downs of travel. How technology has impacted travelling and the artistic experience. Duration - 21:59 Music Credit: Dean Martin - Ces’t Magnifique

Harry and Peter conspire to enter the world of ‘what if’ and ‘could it be that...?’ From Big Brother to Big Google, they ask the question: should we be looking over our shoulders? Duration - 21:15 Music Credit: Buffalo Springfield - For What It’s Worth

What shapes our varied perceptions of ‘Races’ who are different from ours? Should we be focusing on individuals, rather than their ’Race’. Duration - 23:29 Music Credit: Bob Marley - Buffalo Soldier

Peter and Harry, on a natural high, discuss the value of wriggling out of our normal skin. Duration - 23:48 Music Credit: Beatles - I Am The Walrus

The influence your life experiences, religious and cultural background and philosophical views have on how you choose to live, or the life you end up living. Do you live your life as if every day were your last? Duration - 19:54

Changing technologies impact societal and economic development. This podcast gives voice (almost verbatim) to an article written by MarketWatch columnist, Howard R. Gold, posted on MarketWatch, September 1, 2017. Duration - 14:49 Credits: Includes segments of YouTube documentary snippets Date: October 2, 2017

Who, or what, can influence your creation or vital spirit? Recalling those special people who help shape or completely change the path of your life. Duration - 16:06 Music Credit: Artist? - Thank You For The Things That You Do For Me

Ageism is the new social prejudice, at a time when people over 65 are beginning to outnumber those under 15. Coping with the disadvantages of aging, while cherishing the advantages a long life can bring. Duration - 22:16 Highlights: Aging and its perception in different cultures Prevalence of ageism in society Bridging the generation gap and learning from each other Impact of traumatic experiences...

Dealing with the inevitable conclusion of life, as we know it. Is there a case to be made for living too long? Duration - 22:01 Music Credit: Paul McCartney & Wings - Live and Let Die

Can we adapt to a world seemingly hurtling out of control? The quest for change. Duration - 24:13 Music Credit: David Bowie - Changes

Is the world more secure or have we simply become increasingly numb to, complacent or accepting, about what most of us feel we can't control? Duration - 18:09

Has technology contributed and exacerbated the absurdity we experience, or are exposed to, in our daily living? Duration - 18:56

Do you prefer listening to vinyl records or CDs, or does it matter? Digital technology and its affect on the quality of our lives. Duration - 18:41

Decoding the language of Art and Technology. Our brain is not binary. Analogue and digital systems, living in today's world. Duration: 15:51