Finding Genius Podcast

How can our current systems of government be updated to reflect modern needs? Through citizen assemblies and a more accessible format, there may be a more significant opportunity for change. Press play to learn: The function of a stratified sample Issues in which a citizen council has made a difference in policy Examples of when such strategies have been implemented Offer: This episode is sponsored by Bowmar Nutrition. To receive a 5% discount, use the code GENIUS5 at checkout. Go to BowmarNutrition.com to shop now! Dr. Peter Stone, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Trinity College, Dublin, shares his work on how ancient practices can revolutionize modern politics. Political change and how companies or corporations can be run have long been left up to a very small group of people. However, if we can accept a change in thinking, the true benefits of democracy can be realized. A fresh perspective can be brought into leadership by selecting positions of power through a stratified random selection. Even if this is not implemented for direct decisions, citizens' input can offer helpful reality checks to even established decision-making procedures. To learn more, visit https://www.sortitionfoundation.org Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C Episode also available on Spotify:https://spoti.fi/39TNiAJ

Why are preserving pollinators so crucial? Without the benefits offered by pollinators, food supplies around the world can be negatively impacted. Listen up to learn: Which species can pollinate in various ways What makes a successful pollinator The role of farmers in supporting pollinators Offer: This episode is sponsored by Bowmar Nutrition. To receive a 5% discount, use the code GENIUS5 at checkout. Go to BowmarNutrition.com to shop now! Juliana Hipólito, a visiting professor at UFBA Salvador, Brazil, shares her work in the conservation effort and protecting the vital pollinators around the globe. Much of our ecosystem depends heavily on the successful pollination of both crops and natural ecosystems. However, with a recent shift in focus away from conserving pollinators, this vital role may be at risk. To combat this risk, the responsibility falls on national governments and farmers to implement more sustainable practices. For example, a recent strategy that may be successful is postponing pesticide application until crops are finished flowering. Visit https://ufba.academia.edu/JulianaHipólito to learn more. Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C Episode also available on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3snZrnE.

Can looking to the past revolutionize how we approach government and leadership? Through strategies like lottery systems and more accessible leadership, ancient Greek politics may have been on to something. Listen up to learn: How some ancient Greek offices were chosen What sortition serves to do How corruption can be avoided in sortition Offer: This episode is sponsored by Bowmar Nutrition. To receive a 5% discount, use the code GENIUS5 at checkout. Go to BowmarNutrition.com to shop now! Jeff Miller, Political Science and International Relations professor at New York State University, shares how ancient Greek Politics reflect on our political landscape today. The leadership techniques used by many governments and businesses have some glaring shortcomings in many situations. From a lack of diversity to inaccessibility, there may need to be a shift in thinking.  Drawing from the example of ancient Greek politics, there are strategies to get a broader range of voices involved in making the decisions that will affect them. For instance, sortition gives everyone an equally likely shot to be their own leader, bringing in new ideas and voices into leadership. Visit https://faculty.newpaltz.edu/jeffmiller/ to learn more. Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C Episode is also available on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3jUPY2w

How has the shift in customer behavior and mental health affected employees? Through management strategies and developmental procedures, employees can be protected from many of the negative impacts. Listen up to learn: How Graeme Cowan realized the importance of employee mental health The three elements of a "we care team" The unique pressures placed on managers This episode is sponsored by Bowmar Nutrition. To receive a 5% discount, use the code GENIUS5 at checkout. Go to BowmarNutrition.com to shop now! Graeme Cowan, of #1 Team Care and a resilience speaker, shares his mission to improve employee mental health and build a more productive and efficient workplace. It is no secret that the working situation for many worldwide has been significantly altered in recent years. Due to increased pressures and new challenges, it has taken a toll on employees and executives at all levels. However, there are ways to combat these negative impacts and rebuild a healthier workplace from the ground up. Additionally, using strategies to promote caring has been shown to increase employee efficiency and profit in many situations. Visit https://graemecowan.com.au Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C Episode is also available on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3xCr3ZH

The impact microplastics have on the environment is still being uncovered by scientists. As we learn more about this problem, many researchers are taking proactive steps to mitigate this issue before it’s too late.  Kristi L. Trail is the Executive Director of Pontchartrain Conservancy, a New Orleans-based foundation that is working to create an environmentally sustainable, prosperous, and resilient region. Pontchartrain Conservancy utilizes scientific research, education, and advocacy in order to bring awareness and sustainable care to the Pontchartrain estuary in south-eastern Louisiana.  Listen now as Kristi Trail discusses topics such as: The microplastic concentration in the Pontchartrain estuary, and the impact this may have on the marine ecosystem. What triggered the awareness of microplastics in the south-eastern Louisiana area.  What defines microplastics, and how they reveal themselves in nature.  This episode is sponsored by Bowmar Nutrition. To receive a 5% discount, use the code GENIUS5 at checkout. Go to BowmarNutrition.com to shop now! Is there a way to control the growing problem of microplastic contamination? Find out now from a frontline researcher! To learn more about Pontchartrain Conservatory and its work, you can visit scienceforourcoast.org. Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C Episode is also available on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3voOK4Y

Is natural selection as natural as it once was? Despite what we may think, natural selection, as laid out by Darwin, has little resemblance to mutations happening today. Listen up to learn: What governs underlying change in our DNA Advances in the understanding of evolution and biology Why biotech can be a complex field to experiment in This episode is sponsored by Bowmar Nutrition. To receive a 5% discount, use the code GENIUS5 at checkout. Go to BowmarNutrition.com to shop now! Steve Gullans, the author of Evolving Ourselves, shares his research in biotech and the world on how humans are changing the course of evolution. Darwinian concepts of natural selection have long been the gold standard for how we think of evolution. However, humans are significantly altering the course of evolution through means we could have never seen on the horizon in Darwin's time. Biotech holds countless new opportunities to take control of evolution and leave it in the hands of the individual. However, since biotech is a challenging field to research and test, we must be patient and wait for the great leap. Check out Evolving Ourselves to learn more! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C Episode is also available on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36mLSwX

Is there a cure for the widespread disillusionment with politics around the world? By returning the focus of politics to the community it serves, there may be a chance. Press play to learn: What the process of sortition includes How folks from different sides of the aisle on a topic can find a space to discuss The benefits of deliberative democracy in business This episode is sponsored by Bowmar Nutrition. To receive a 5% discount, use the code GENIUS5 at checkout. Go to BowmarNutrition.com to shop now! Rich Rippin, the Project Manager at the Sortition Foundation, shares his work bringing about change in political organizations around the globe through community activism. Politics is a strongly gate-kept and divided process, not allowing much space for discussion. However, promoting community discourse and returning the focus to fostering conversation promotes a new focus on accessibility. Government is not the only place deliberative democracy works, though. By implementing these strategies in corporations and businesses as well, new solutions can be found, and the wisdom of the crowd can prosper.  Visit https://www.sortitionfoundation.org to learn more. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C Episode is also available on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3rxMQOy

How can the effort to find absolute zero contribution to the world of medicine? By mastering the motion of atoms and molecules, new therapeutic techniques may be uncovered. Listen up to learn: How Maxwell's Demon was developed The function of laser cooling The meaning behind the Pointsman Foundation Offer:Want a safe energy-boosting alternative to caffeine? Want to lower free radical damage so you can enjoy optimal cognition, faster muscle recovery, and exceptional wellness? Take the 30-day hydrogen challenge. Drink 2 glasses of hydrogen water daily for 30 days to zap the most damaging free radicals and unleash your inner energy.To get started, use code genius to save 20% on your first order from TryVitalReaction.com Mark G. Raizen, the Sid W. Richardson Foundation Region Chair in Physics, shares his work with laser cooling and the possible development of novel medical technology. Founded on the same tracks as Maxwell's Demon thought experiment, a new technique to reach as close to absolute zero was developed. However, it may very well have a practical application to the world of medicine as well.  With the potential to separate the isotopes from their periodic elements, a new world of opportunity has opened up. Since many of the applications of this technique may not have a business application but will save lives, a nonprofit was established to ensure maximum benefit to the broadest range of people. Visit https://www.pointsman.org to learn more. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Is how we think about and approach cancer all wrong? By reexamining the roots of cancer evolution, a shift in thinking may lead to significant new developments. Listen up to learn: How Richard Jacobs became invested in researching cancer and the immune system The shortcomings of current cancer treatment The questions we should be asking of researchers and scientists Richard Jacobs, the founder of the Finding Genius Podcast, joins the conversation with Perry Marshall to discuss revolutionizing the way we approach cancer treatment and the possibilities the future holds. Cancer is one of the most significant and prevalent issues plaguing humankind. However, despite tremendous research budgets and efforts, there has been little progress in finding any base causes for the condition. While chemotherapy and radiation are the industry standard, the reality of the situation is that they alone often aren't enough and can cause damage of their own. However, if we take a fresh perspective on cancer and lose inhibition in asking new questions, we may just find a magic bullet that has never before been considered.  Look for the Finding Genius Podcast on almost all platforms to learn more! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

How does the body regulate itself to maintain health? Despite what we may think, it may not be as effective as many think. Press play to learn: What causes the sensation of hunger Differences between child and adult diabetes The best dietary component to reduce to improve health Offer:Want a safe energy-boosting alternative to caffeine? Want to lower free radical damage so you can enjoy optimal cognition, faster muscle recovery, and exceptional wellness? Take the 30-day hydrogen challenge. Drink 2 glasses of hydrogen water daily for 30 days to zap the most damaging free radicals and unleash your inner energy.To get started, use code genius to save 20% on your first order from TryVitalReaction.com Dr. John Poothullil, the author of Your Health Is at Risk, shares his work combating lifestyle diseases and the vast amount of misinformation surrounding personal health. It has long been understood that lifestyle choices one makes can very reliably impact their quality of life. However, with more specific information available, these impacts can be better understood, allowing for more educated decisions.  Still, making the right choice can be challenging with the vast array of misinformation available at every turn. By changing the way we approach decisions we make on a daily basis, we may be able to drastically improve our personal health. Visit https://www.drjohnonhealth.com to learn more! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C