Finding Genius Podcast

n this episode, we are joined by Paul Shapiro, the Chief Executive Officer of The Better Meat Company. The Better Meat Co. is a business that manufactures meat without animals, bringing to life a mission that Paul is committed to: weaning humanity off of the addiction of raising and slaughtering animals for food .  Listen in to explore: How growing meat without animals affects the environment. How to recreate the “meat experience” without animals. The process behind creating animal-free meats. The future of plant-based meats. Could this be the future of meat production? What role does this play in mitigating the environmental problems that factory farming contributes to? Tune in now to find out! You can learn more about The Better Meat Co. by visiting www.bettermeat.co . Episode also available on Apple Podcast:  http://apple.co/30PvU9C Check out this episode!

How many species are in your salad mix? It’s probably not a question you’ve ever asked yourself, but the what, why, and how of the answer is worth exploring. Seed expert and professor emeritus at UC Davis, Kent Bradford, shares unique and interesting insight into the world of plant biology, seed germination, and propagation.  Press play to learn: Why some seeds fail to germinate, and how commercial seeds are tested for viability The problem of weeds and disease propagation by seeds Why and under what circumstances certain crop fields needs to be separated by 2-3 miles from other crop fields Why it can be so challenging to save and propagate your own seeds What to do (and not do) if you want to start growing fruits and veggies for yourself Over the course of his career, Bradford has studied almost all things seed biology. This includes everything from the production and use of vegetable seeds in crop production, to the planting, development, and storage of seeds, to ...

Joining us in this episode is Iain Walker. Iain is the Executive Director of the newDemocracy Foundation (nDF) in Australia and has done various work in both local and state-level governments. As an individual that is interested in the innovation of democracy, Iain has focused his efforts on sortition-based research – aiming to make citizens’ assemblies a functional part of democratic decision-making. Click play to learn about: What a democratic decision really is. The importance of finding solutions to democratic problems.  How citizen involvement benefits democracy. What are the benefits of elevating the voices of citizens? Join us now to find out! You can find out more about Iain Walker and newDemocracy Foundation by visiting www.newdemocracy.com.au . Check out this episode!

Today’s episode is unique: 5 industry leaders cut to the chase and share their #1 piece of health advice.  It’s powerful information packed into bite-sized pieces: #1 - Be the boss of your own body. You are the CEO of your own body. Work WITH your health care providers – don’t blindly submit to what they tell you. #2 - Don’t eat food that isn’t food. No, this expert isn’t talking about highly processed food and food dyes: she’s talking about certain groups on the food pyramid that most people have been led to believe are nourishing their body. #3 - Center your meals around protein. Consequently, you could feel more energized, minimize inflammation in the body, and live a longer life.   #4 - Take 100% self-responsibility for your health. Do this on all levels - physical, emotional, and mental. You have the power to heal yourself - all you have to do is find it. Understand food as medicine, how your intuition can lead you to healing self-di...

Today’s episode is unique: 5 industry leaders cut to the chase and share their #1 piece of health advice.  It’s powerful information packed into bite-sized pieces: #1 - Be the boss of your own body. You are the CEO of your own body. Work WITH your health care providers – don’t blindly submit to what they tell you. #2 - Don’t eat food that isn’t food. No, this expert isn’t talking about highly processed food and food dyes: she’s talking about certain groups on the food pyramid that most people have been led to believe are nourishing their body. #3 - Center your meals around protein. Consequently, you could feel more energized, minimize inflammation in the body, and live a longer life.   #4 - Take 100% self-responsibility for your health. Do this on all levels - physical, emotional, and mental. You have the power to heal yourself - all you have to do is find it. Understand food as medicine, how your intuition can lead you to healing self-di...

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Maddock, a best-selling author and entrepreneurial anthropologist who has dedicated his efforts to inspiring and empowering curiosity. Most recently, Mike published Plan D: Lessons from the World's Most Successful Disruptors , a book that explores the power of solving problems with disruptive ideas. Listen now as Mike covers subjects like: What inspired the writing of his new book. Examples of what a “disrupter” is, and how can they innovate their surroundings.  The “superpower” of turning problems into solutions. The importance of using practical frameworks to elevate success. Are you ready to seize possibility, but don’t know where to begin? This podcast may be just what you need to get started! You can learn more about Mike Maddock and his work by visiting www.mike-maddock.com . Episode also available on Apple Podcast:  http://apple.co/30PvU9C Check out this episode!

Today we sit down with Shmuel Lederman, Ph.D. Dr. Lederman is part of The Weiss-Livnat Center for Holocaust Research at Haifa University, and specializes in both political theory and genocide science. Most recently, Dr. Lederman has focused his research efforts on participatory democracy, a form of democracy that involves citizens making decisions about the issues that directly affect them.  Click play to learn about: Dr. Lederman’s background, and what led him to study this particular subject. Different types of participatory democracy. The advantages of involving citizens in active participation. What are the political theories that surround issues like participatory democracy? Join us now to find out! You can learn more about Dr. Lederman and his research by visiting academia.edu/ShmuelLederman . Episode also available on Apple Podcast:  http://apple.co/30PvU9C Check out this episode!