THE ARMEN SHOW · SINCE 2017
Podcast Archive
Long-form conversations across science, human behavior, technology, culture, philosophy, and related ideas. Browse the episodes below, newest first.
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313: Daniel Markovits | The Impact Of The Meritocratic System On Society In “The Meritocracy Trap”
What is meritocracy, and how are the dynamics associated with its proliferation affecting equality and culture? Professor Daniel Markovits of Yale Law School joins on episode…
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312: Paige Madison | Examining Human Evolution In The Anthropocene
Fossils take us through a history of evolution with the pieces that are found. Dr. Paige Madison of the University of Copenhagen studies fossils, human evolution…
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311: Damon Centola | Understanding Spread Of Ideas, Movements, And Behaviors In “Change”
Professor Damon Centola of the University of Pennsylvania joins on episode 311 to discuss topics from his book Change: How To Make Big Things Happen. We…
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309: Lee Cronin | Chemical Evolution, Philosophy, View Of Time, Perspective, And More
Welcome to episode 309 of the show, with our guest being Professor Lee Cronin of The University of Glasgow. This was a special episode returning to…
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308: Carey Gillam | An Agrochemical Lawsuit Detailed In “The Monsanto Papers”
Investigative journalist Carey Gillam joins the show on episode #308, and we discuss her recent book The Monsanto Papers: Deadly Secrets, Corporate Corruption, and One Man’s…
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305: Annie Murphy Paul | Ways To Enhance Our Thinking In “The Extended Mind”
Author and science writer Annie Murphy Paul joins on episode 305 of the show to discuss her latest book The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking…
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304: Jan Eeckhout | The Impact Of Market Power On Workers In “The Profit Paradox”
What impact are the top companies having on the market and workers around the world? Does grabbing control of the market limit the ability of others…
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303: Azra Raza, Bill Sullivan & Dan Cable | Chance Meetings
Welcome to a special edition of the show – Episode #303 featuring a panel of three past guests returning on the topic of Chance Meetings. My…
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302: Adam Rogers | The Science And Modernization Of Color In “Full Spectrum”
Welcome to episode 302 of the show, with guest Adam Rogers, author of the book Full Spectrum: How The Science Of Color Made Us Modern. The…