The Anthropocene Reviewed
The Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped the planet and its biodiversity. On The Anthropocene Reviewed, #1 New York Times bestselling author John Green (The Fault in Our Stars, Turtles All the Way Down) reviews different facets of the human-centered planet on a five-star scale. WNYC Studios is a listener-supported producer of other leading podcasts including On the Media, Snap Judgment, Death, Sex & Money, Nancy and Here’s the Thing with Alec Baldwin. © WNYC Studios
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Mar 26, 2020 • 22min
Humanity's Temporal Range
John Green reviews humanity's temporal range.
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Feb 27, 2020 • 22min
Staphylococcus Aureus and the Non-Denial Denial
John Green reviews a micro-organism, staphylococcus aureus, and a rhetorical device called the non-denial denial.
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Jan 30, 2020 • 21min
Works of Art by Agnes Martin and Hiroyuki Doi
John Green reviews two works of visual art—a series of six paintings by Agnes Martin called “With My Back to the World,” and an untitled 2003 ink drawing by Hiroyuki Doi.
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Dec 26, 2019 • 23min
Auld Lang Syne
The podcast explores the deep emotional ties of 'Auld Lang Syne,' touching on its roots as a Scottish tradition and its evolution into a global symbol of New Year's. A heartfelt personal story highlights nostalgia, friendship, and the fleeting beauty of life's moments. Reflections on mortality reveal how human connections are strengthened during life's challenges, especially through shared experiences like war. Ultimately, it celebrates existence and hope, urging listeners to cherish connections during uncertain times.
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Nov 27, 2019 • 22min
Notes App and Sports Rivalries
John Green reviews the Notes app and the strange phenomenon of sports rivalries.
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Oct 31, 2019 • 23min
Capacity for Wonder and Sunsets
John Green reviews humanity’s capacity for wonder and sunsets.
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Sep 26, 2019 • 22min
QWERTY Keyboard and the Kauaʻi ʻōʻō
John Green reviews the QWERTY keyboard layout and a bird species called the Kauaʻi ʻōʻō.
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Aug 29, 2019 • 24min
Hot Dog Eating Contest and Chemotherapy
John Green reviews a hot dog eating contest and chemotherapy.
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Jul 25, 2019 • 23min
Air Conditioning and Sycamore Trees
John Green reviews air conditioning and sycamore trees.
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Jun 27, 2019 • 22min
Gray Aliens and Rock Paper Scissors
John Green reviews Rock, Paper, Scissors and the little gray aliens that humans began imagining—or possibly seeing—in the early 20th century.
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