

Here We Are
Shane Mauss
Globetrotting and mind exploring comedian Shane Mauss interviews scientists each week on journey to answer the biggest questions about the meanings of life (as well as a bunch of other random stuff you never imagined you would care about). Favorite topics include: psychology, biology, evolution, cognitive biases, behavioral economics, mating, animal behavior, neuroscience, and the subconscious
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Jan 1, 2020 • 38min
2019 Highlight Reel
Here We Are 2019 Highlights
Daniella Chusyd 234
Sophia Rokhlin 238
Jeff Shulman 231
Jesse Bengson 226
Kira Schabram 232
Marry Steffel 248
Paul Eastwick 222
Ryan Rahinel 237
Suzanne Vrshek-Schallhorn 224
Zoe Donaldson 227
Barrett Klein 239
Keely Rees 202
Mathew Isaac 201
Heather Kirkorian 200
Mark Forehand 199
Merry Weisner-Hanks 198
Charan Ranganath 220
Herman Pontzer 217
Mark Allen Smith 195
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Jan 1, 2020 • 2h 24min
Psychedelics + Neuroscience + Symposium
This week, Shane interviews nine Psychedelic Scholars and Enthusiasts recorded live from the Psychedelic Symposium at The University of Michigan. They discuss Psychedelic Therapy, DMT, Consciousness and Neuroscience.
The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of The University of Michigan.
Psychedelic Therapy and History
Rick Doblin, PhD
Executive Director
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)
Chair of the Board of Directors
MAPS Public Benefit Corporation
Alan K. Davis, PhD
Licensed Psychologist and Assistant Professor
College of Social Work, The Ohio State University
Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University
Nick Denomme, PhD Candidate
Department of Pharmacology, Center for Consciousness Science, University of Michigan
DMT and Consciousness
Chris Timmermann, PhD Candidate
Centre for Psychedelic Research Group, Imperial College London
Jon Dean, PhD Candidate
Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Center for Consciousness Science, University of Michigan
Nick Glynos, PhD Candidate
Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Center for Consciousness Science, University of Michigan
Psychedelic Neuroscience: Salvia, Ketamine, LSD
Katrin Preller, PhD
University of Zurich
Yale University
Michael Brito, PhD Candidate
Department of Neuroscience, Center for Consciousness Science
University of Michigan
Emma Trammel, PhD Candidate
Department of Neuroscience, Center for Consciousness Science
University of Michigan
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I look forward to editing more awesome episodes in 2020.
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Dec 23, 2019 • 1h 7min
Origin Story + Archaea
Shane talks with Associate Professor of Biology Amy Schmid, about the nucleus free microorganism called Archaea. What is an "extremophile?" Are these free-living cells redrawing the tree of life and how do they compare to other domains of life like bacteria.
Charities of the Week:
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
https://www.teamintraining.org/
American Lung Association
https://www.lung.org/
Girls On The Run
https://www.girlsontherun.org/
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Audio Production - Jimmy Fro
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Dec 7, 2019 • 1h
Genetics + Environment + Politics
This week, Shane is joined by special guest host Sophia Rokhlin talking with Leland J. and Dorothy H. Olsen Chair of Political Science from The University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Kevin B Smith. They dive deep into personality research and how genetics and environment influence political beliefs.
Charity Of The Week - Center For People In Need
http://www.cfpin.org
The Chaikuni Institute
https://chaikuni.org/support-us/
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Dec 2, 2019 • 1h 18min
Disorder + Depression
This week Shane talks about anxiety, depression, and how the holiday season can gaslight depression with Associate Professor of Psychology at The University of Buffalo, Kristin Gainey. Can awareness of our emotions help us manage depression and when someone asks us how we are doing, do we answer honestly and if not, should we?
Charity of the week: Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals
http://www.aspca.org/
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Outro Music “Sator Rotas” by MoonStation Burning
Audio Production - Jimmy Fro
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Nov 25, 2019 • 1h 16min
Holiday Shopping + Gift Giving
This week Shane talks about holiday gift buying and gift giving with Assistant Professor of Marketing at The D’Amore Mc-Kim School of Business at Northeastern University, Mary Steffel. Is giving the gift of cash really a bad idea and what is the smartest approach to buy gifts without blowing your budget.
Charity of the week - Make-A-Wish
https://www.worldwish.org/en
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Outro Music “Sator Rotas” by MoonStation Burning
Audio Production - Jimmy Fro
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Nov 19, 2019 • 1h 10min
Visual Perception + Attention
This week Shane talks about the human eye and visual perception with The Head of The Attention Lab at Bringham & Women's Hospital, Jeremy Wolfe. Do humans see in 3d and do our eyes perceive 100% of everything in our visual field?
Charity Of The Week - Rabbis for Human Rights
https://rhr.org.il/eng/
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Outro Music "The Winnowing Hand" by The Long Hunt (Live at Mindrocket)
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Nov 15, 2019 • 1h 25min
Spiders + Spiders
Shane talks in-depth about spiders with Collections Manager at the Sam Noble Museum at The University of Oklahoma, Melissa Sadir.
Charity Of The Week - The Humane Society
https://www.humanesociety.org/
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Outro Music “Know Past Know Future” by The Multiple Cat
Audio Production by JimmyFro
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Nov 6, 2019 • 1h 10min
Empathy + Marketing
Shane talks about empathy and product marketing Vs service marketing with Professor of Marketing at The University of Wisconsin La Crosse, Nese Nasif. How does one communicate the value of intangible services to consumers? How is responsiveness, assurance, and empathy relevant to marketing?
Charity Of The Week - YWCA La Crosse
https://www.ywcalax.org/
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Outro Music - The Long Hunt
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Nov 2, 2019 • 58min
Birds + Communication
This week Shane talks about birds, songs, and communication with Associate Head of The Department of Psychology and Evolutionary Biology from The University of Tennessee, Todd Freeberg. Does an animal’s social environment have anything to do with how they communicate?
Charity Of The Week - SOCM Save Our Cumberland Mountains http://www.socm.org
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Outro Music by MoonStation Burning
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