
Interintellect Hostcast
Welcome to Interintellect on Spotify! Just like our global community, this is a place of deep conversations and big ideas. Here, our hosts dive into the stories and ideas behind their salons, as well as the writings and further discussions they lead to. From science to art, we've got something for every curious mind. Hit follow and join the conversation!
Latest episodes

Apr 2, 2022 • 37min
Katrina Dela Cruz: On Education and Fostering Curiosity
In this episode, host Linus Lu talks with Katrina Dela Cruz about education and ways to foster and build curiosity.
Special thanks to Miriam Gerber for editing and production.
Links:
The Academy of Thought and Industry: https://thoughtandindustry.com/
Erin Gruwell: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erin_Gruwell
The Freedom Writers: http://www.freedomwritersfoundation.org/
PBS documentary on Erin Gruwell and the Freedom Writers: https://www.pbs.org/show/freedom-writers-stories-heart/#:~:text=%22Freedom%20Writers%3A%20Stories%20from%20the,drugs%2C%20gang%20warfare%20and%20homicides
Katrina's website: https://katrinadelacruz.com/
Katrina's twitter: @katrinadlc

Mar 14, 2022 • 34min
Brian Gallagher: On Religion and Building a More Rational Society
In this episode, host Linus Lu chats with Brian Gallagher about his own personal religious journey, what differentiates religion from cults, how to make society more rational, and more.
Special thanks to Miriam Gerber for editing and production.
Find out more about Brian Gallagher at https://twitter.com/bsgallagher.

Mar 7, 2022 • 56min
Maria Górska-Piszek and Malcolm Ocean: On Individual Agency and Creating Responsible Humans
Podcast host Linus Lu chats with Maria Górska-Piszek and Malcolm Ocean about human agency, how to raise independent children, goal setting, and more.
Maria: https://twitter.com/made_in_cosmos, https://madeincosmos.net/
Malcolm: https://twitter.com/Malcolm_Ocean, https://malcolmocean.com/

Mar 3, 2022 • 1h 3min
Visakan Veerasamy: On Introspection and Overcoming Self-Dehumanization
nterintellect host Linus Lu interviews Visakan Veerasamy on his new book, Introspect, covering the book’s origins, introspection as a hero's journey, the importance of a dynamic self-image, and overcoming cringe.
Buy the book: https://visakanv.gumroad.com/l/introspect
twitter.com/interintellect_
twitter.com/visakanv

Feb 27, 2022 • 35min
Alaka Halder: Building Digital Communities and Navigating a Hybrid World
Alaka Halder, digital community builder, and Linus Lu discuss the difference between online and offline bonding, the challenges of building connections, and the importance of cultural proximity. They also talk about the purposes and challenges of communities, digital citizenship, and the considerations and difficulties of organizing hybrid events.

Jul 8, 2021 • 32min
Interintellect Hostcast Ep.8 with Taylor Pullinger: The Science and Practice of Resilience
Fellow Interintellect and salon host Linus Lu sits down with Taylor Pullinger - biomedical scientist and researcher - to talk about how resilience manifests in biology and ecology, how to introduce resilience-building stressors into one's life, the differences between individual and systemic resilience, and more.
Find us on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/interintellect_
https://twitter.com/TKPullinger
https://twitter.com/Linus_Lu

May 18, 2021 • 39min
ii Hostcast Ep.7 with Isabela Granic: Self-Narratives and Building Resilience Through Stories
Fellow Interintellect and salon host Linus Lu sits down with Dr. Isabela Granic - developmental psychologist, psychology professor and researcher - to talk about the role that stories we tell each other and ourselves play in creating more resilient selves.
Check out all Interintellect events:
interintellect.com/salons
Find us on Twitter:
twitter.com/interintellect_
twitter.com/PlayNiceInst
twitter.com/Linus_Lu

May 18, 2021 • 34min
ii Hostcast Ep.6 with Suzan Bond: Mythical Resilience in Business
Fellow Interintellect and salon host Linus Lu sits down with Suzan Bond - a writer, Interintellect host, former startup COO and current leadership coach - to talk about the ancient art of resilience and how it can be applied to our contemporary lives and businesses.
Check out all Interintellect events: interintellect.com/events
Find us on Twitter:
twitter.com/interintellect_
twitter.com/suzanbond
twitter.com/Linus_Lu

Dec 29, 2020 • 39min
ii Hostcast Ep.5 with Helena Ng: Curious Hydras and Branching Paths
Interintellect's Evaric Weicksel talks with writer, marketing professional, and ii Salon Host Helena Ng about why curiosity is like quantum mechanics (or perhaps a monstrous hydra), how to find a curiosity buddy, and how to tend your digital garden.
Check out all Interintellect events: https://www.interintellect.com/
Find us on Twitter:
Helena: https://twitter.com/herrowna
Evaric: https://twitter.com/evaricweicksel
The ii: https://twitter.com/interintellect_
Come to Helena's next Salon:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/down-the-rabbit-hole-uncovering-the-obscure-curiosity-workshop-ii-salon-tickets-133606549787
Mentioned this episode:
https://navel-gazing.xyz/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Garden_of_Forking_Paths
https://letterboxd.com/film/coherence/

Dec 10, 2020 • 57min
ii Hostcast Ep.4 with Daniel Golliher: Prestigious Professionals, Callous Creators
Writer and entrepreneur Daniel Golliher discusses living a prestigious professional life and transitioning into an independent artistic life. They explore hosting salons, the polymath's curse, 'Exit Voice and Loyalty,' conflicts in work, and the importance of personal development in navigating the corporate world.