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Learn how to think like EINSTEIN! Every week we learn science running imaginative thought experiments. Our brilliant guests are some of the world’s greatest science fiction writers, scientists & science communicators. Leap into a journey to answer the most fascinating question in the universe: What The IF?
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What Iffing If explores the future of society, technology, and everyday life by asking and discussing hypothetical "What if...?" questions. The discussed themes and topics come from Demola Global's future states and insights generated by thousands of university students around the globe. The two Finnish guys behind the microphones are Janne Parkkila and Janne Eskola. Join us and get inspired!
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatiftv/subscribe Explore the what If's. The questions of the imagination from past, present and future. No areas are safe.
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Welcome to What if the apocalypse happened, where amazing things happen.
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Interviews with authors, philosophers, and thinkers about life now and in the future. Visit www.waitwhatif.com for more!
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Welcome to the what if Theory podcast. What is your what if question and what are you doing about them.
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The What If...? Conference is a gathering of curious minds interacting and growing through a series of eight minute 'What If...?' propositions, inspiring interest in our current world, where we've been and where we might be going. We will break down barriers with active curiosity. Join us.
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The What If...? Conference is a gathering of curious minds interacting and growing through a series of eight minute 'What If...?' propositions, inspiring interest in our current world, where we've been and where we might be going. We will break down barriers with active curiosity. Join us.
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Justin and Christine cover the weird, deep and questionable topics about everyday life and the world beyond…
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The What If Experience
Michelle Berkey: Entrepreneur, Artist, Life/Small Business Coach, Personal Growth Junkie
What if there was a podcast that helped you to grow into who you were meant to be by posing a question each week that helped you see yourself and your life in the light of possibility? What if there were follow up questions by email that helped apply that question to your life? Well, lucky you, that's exactly what we do!
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We ask strange, hilarious, paranormal, tough, and mysterious questions — then laugh our way to the best answers we can muster. Join us for the ride.
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The Big What If explores one central hypothetical question: What if the solutions to fixing the major issues within urban education have been with us, but we’ve just been prioritizing the wrong things? Through thoughtful dialogues with educators of different kinds, we’ll explore this question together. Join us. Cover art photo provided by Joanna Kosinska on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@joannakosinska
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What if JFK was never shot? What if the Bulls never drafted Micheal Jordan? These are just a few of the questions we will discuss on the podcast... Edit
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Expression in many forms
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Weekly pop-culture talk show where four nerds discuss "What If" scenarios on topics ranging from movies to television shows to anything worth arguing about. Each episode a new prompt will be given and Alex, Hank, Jaret & Noah will fight to win with their Tales From the What If! Starring: Alex Mattingly Hank Kilgore Jaret Sears Noah Norton Opening Theme by Katrina Zemrak Sound Mix by Katrina Zemrak
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The EUISS' ‘What if’ podcast is a foreign policy foresight conversation: it looks at fictional scenarios discussing questions like: under what circumstances could this come about? What would it mean? Can we prevent it, or how would we have to respond to it? And lastly: how likely is it?
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How To Become Truly Rich Minus The BS. Cover art photo provided by Emily Morter on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@emilymorter
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Ponder for a moment What IF the stories, fairytales, and other pseudo scientific information were true. William and Terry discuss topics and information the general public may not know, may not have looked in to, or may not have access to and consider the validity, the logic and contemplate if its true the implications, and applications. Set aside your beliefs and disbeliefs, join us we discuss what if? and journey down the rabbit hole.
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The What If Project is an experiment in intentional and sustainable living. Join us - BFF moms Reine and Tracy - as we work together to exit the 9-to-5 grind and journey toward a passion-driven life. We are diving deep into the self-reliant lifestyle one topic at a time. Nothing is off-limits as we chat about any challenges met and lessons learned along the way. We are focused on building skills and serving joy as we go green, get thrifty, practice preparedness, and set a peaceful pace. Lear ...
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Hello, my name is Andrew Green and I hate #waste so I'm curious to go beyond recycling ♻️ to ask "#WhatIfWaste never became waste?" If you've ever wondered about what gets thrown in the bin, or sent into waterways or the atmosphere then join me in this podcast series as I interview designers, entrepreneurs, and captains of industry to get their insights on waste and learn about the opportunities available to everyone, from children to CEOs.
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What If You Just Imagine The Show that keeps your Imagination and Dreams Soaring
What If You Just Imagine
"The elements of an extraordinary life, is to live the life you Imagined". Each week, the show chooses a topic and tells stories, conducts interviews, and shares insights of people who are vibrant and complex and emotionally rich.
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What if we reimagined everything in culture, from painting to patronage? Tune in to The Art World: What If…?! to hear leading thinkers, creators and innovators in art rethink the system, exploring the consequences with wit, wisdom and humor. Join art journalist Charlotte Burns and world-renowned art advisor Allan Schwartzman as they exclusively interview museum leaders, collectors and artists including MoMA director Glenn Lowry, Guggenheim deputy director Naomi Beckwith, non-profit leader Ke ...
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What if The World Stopped Complaining about Mondays? The One Week Guide to Self Sufficiency
Darryl "D.Rey" Reynolds
Based off the TEDx talk "I Can Move Mountains", What if the world stopped complaining about Mondays? is the last "self-help" book you’re going to need. "Self-help" is often seen as something that should be outsourced and spoon-fed but the truth is, self-sufficiency is a practice and this book gives you the tools to master it on your own. Using the 7 days of the week, the book lays out the process of self-evaluation, maintenance and mastery through fictional stories and real-life scenarios in ...
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To ask questions and engage in dialogue about subjects that we call axioms.
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SOUND WAVES Make Plants RAVE!
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Scientists discover that playing white noise can make beneficial fungi grow seven times faster than usual. This breakthrough could help restore damaged forests by using sound to promote fungal growth that supports tree health. Explore how fungi act as nature's traders, exchanging nutrients with trees through complex underground networks. Learn abou…
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FACE Blindness: Beyond The IF!
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We're excited to share a special treat with all our listeners - a "Beyond the IF" segment usually available only to our Patreon supporters! This bonus episode extends our fascinating conversation with Sharrona Pearl, author of "Do I Know You: From Face Blindness to Super Recognition."In this deeper exploration, we shift our focus to the opposite en…
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FACE Blindness with Sharrona Pearl!
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Join us as we welcome special guest Sharrona Pearl, author of "Do I Know You: From Face Blindness to Super Recognition" from Johns Hopkins Press. What if everyone suddenly woke up face blind? Together with Sharrona, we explore the fascinating world of face recognition and its absence, delving into the challenges and unexpected benefits of living in…
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Strap in for a frosty adventure as we dive into the Europa Clipper mission, set to blast off towards Jupiter's enigmatic ice moon. Imagine an alien world with an ocean containing twice the water of all Earth's seas, hidden beneath a 12-mile thick ice cube! We'll crack open the mysteries of Europa's crimson streaks, ponder the possibility of glow-in…
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Inspired by the recent news of Earth's temporary mini-moon 2024 PT5, this episode explores a universe where such celestial visitors become commonplace. What if Earth regularly captured bus-sized asteroids as mini-moons? From space hippie lifestyles to asteroid time-shares, discover how these cosmic dance partners could impact astronomy, space trave…
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ALCOHOL Clouds Beyond The Stars!
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Buckle up for one of our silliest episodes yet! We've really gone off the rails this time as we blast off into the world of space alcohol. What started as a question from our listener Nigel about phosphine on Venus somehow morphed into a cosmic happy hour adventure. Join us as we explore vast clouds of ethanol and methanol floating in the cosmos, b…
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What if humans were the latest must-have pet for trendy aliens? This episode explores the hilarious and bizarre scenario of extraterrestrial beings snatching us up like puppies from a shelter. From alien vets poking and prodding us for space parasites to the culinary delights of human kibble, we dive into the wacky world of human domestication. Dis…
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Fungal-powered robots are no longer science fiction! Scientists have created robots controlled by fungal mycelia that respond to light stimulation. These fungus-bots could revolutionize how we think about artificial intelligence and robotics. But what if our entire society became dependent on fungal-controlled machines? Explore a future where mushr…
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Imagine a world where giant, bus-sized nematodes roam the streets, carrying diseases from city to city! In this mind-bending episode, we explore the consequences of scaling up microscopic worms to Dune-like proportions. How would humanity adapt to these massive, translucent creatures? We dive into the science of nematodes, discuss potential worm-wa…
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A speedy little star is racing through the Milky Way at a million miles per hour, fast enough to potentially escape our galaxy. This hypervelocity object, discovered by an amateur astronomer, could be a low-mass star or a brown dwarf. We explore the consequences of such a stellar speedster entering our solar system, from gravitational disruptions t…
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Imagine a world where gravity fluctuates like the weather, causing chaos in daily life. This episode explores the wild consequences of variable gravity, from spaghettification dangers to the need for gravity forecasts. Discover how changing G-forces would affect everything from air travel to Olympic sports, and ponder the evolutionary adaptations n…
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What if the Earth started expanding? This episode explores the wild consequences of a constantly growing planet. From elastic roads and stretchy buildings to low-orbit volleyball games and manipults for transportation, discover how life would adapt to an ever-expanding Earth. Learn about the effects on gravity, atmosphere, and infrastructure as the…
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Buckle up for a mind-bending journey into a world where memories vanish faster than you can say "What did I just...?" What if our brains could only hold onto thoughts for a measly 30 seconds? Would cavemen become the ultimate goldfish, forgetting they're running from saber-toothed tigers mid-sprint? Could humanity evolve into a society of Post-it n…
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OLYMPICS Of The Solar System!
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We welcome our newest Patreon supporter, Martin from Frankfurt, Germany!Inspired by the Paris Olympics which open today, we imagine Olympic events spread across the solar system in the year 3024! High jumps on the Moon, luge races on asteroids, and synchronized swimming in Titan's methane lakes. Athletes train in centrifuges to prepare for differen…
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Did you hear that? Is Anyone There? The Paranormal story
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Garrett (Wantey), the creative mind behind Wantey's World, joins us to discuss the Paranormal. We follow his progression toward becoming a paranormal investigator. During the conversation, some weird, unexpected events happen. We get a Voice visitor. You be the judge. Listen all the way through and see if you, too, can pick up on some visitors. Tim…
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MICROBIAL Architects Of Alien Worlds!
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Dive into the intriguing world of microbial terraforming on Planet Hendrix! This episode explores how scientists use unique microbes to transform barren extraterrestrial landscapes into potentially habitable environments. Discover the fascinating processes behind microbial mining, mineral creation, and atmosphere alteration, and how these tiny orga…
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The Art World: What If...?! with Dr. Mariët Westermann
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In this bonus episode, we’re joined by the newly appointed director and CEO of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation, Dr. Mariët Westermann, who is the first female appointed to the role. Mariët oversees the “constellation” of museums—four over three continents united, she says, in one mission, “to create opportunities for anyone to engag…
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ANCIENT GREEK YouTube STARS!
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Step into a wild world where ancient Greek philosophers are YouTube sensations! Picture Aristotle running multiple channels, Socrates hosting heated philosophical debates, and Odysseus vlogging his epic journey home. We dive into the hilarious and thought-provoking scenarios of Greek legends navigating the digital age. What if Alexander the Great l…
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Explore a world where life is based on silicon instead of carbon, swimming in sulfuric acid oceans and breathing in clouds of acid rain. Imagine transparent armadillo-like creatures with glass bones, communicating through resonant frequencies. Ponder the possibilities of silicon-based trees with blue interiors and the challenges of interspecies coh…
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Humans SPIRAL into PIZZA Madness!
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Inspired by a fascinating article about why moths are lured to lights at night, this mind-bending episode explores a wild scenario - what if humans navigated the world like moths, perpetually drawn to the scent of pizza? Delve into the intricacies of moth navigation, ant death spirals, and how our cities and societies might be organized around an i…
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The Art World: What If...?! with Deana Haggag, Mia Locks and Jay Sanders
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Join us for the almost final episode of this season where we welcome back our incredible team of editorial advisors who guide, suggest — and even challenge — what we’ve discussed this series. Joining us are Deana Haggag (program officer at the Mellon Foundation), Mia Locks (curator and co-founder of Museums Moving Forward), Jay Sanders (curator, wr…
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In this mind-blowing episode, we explore how one man's quest to create artificial fertilizer transformed the trajectory of human history. Inspired by listener Martin from Frankfurt, we dive into the story of Fritz Haber, whose discovery of the Haber-Bosch process for synthesizing ammonia not only revolutionized agriculture and saved billions from s…
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Dive into the bizarre world of anglerfish mating rituals in this wildly entertaining episode! Discover how these deep-sea creatures evolved an unconventional strategy for reproduction in the ocean's dark depths. From males biting and fusing to much larger females, to becoming nothing more than sperm-producing parasites, the strange tale of anglerfi…
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YOU Are Schrödinger's CAT!
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Explore what it means to live as Schrödinger's Cat! Delve into the mind-bending concept of being in two states at once and how it would feel to experience quantum superposition. Discover modern AI’s take on this classic thought experiment, laugh over a dance floor encounter with Mick Jagger, and hear fascinating tales from history, including an ato…
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The Art World: What If...?! Transforming Museums with Mia Locks, Fatoş Üstek and Laura Raicovich
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What if you were embroiled in a public workplace controversy? And what happens on the other side of the headlines—would you walk away from your field, or would you reengage with it to try and improve upon it? This very special episode is a break from the norm. In it, we discuss museums and change—and what it takes to get to that change. We’re joine…
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Today's cover art, crafted by listener Josh Haberman, features heavy metal merpeople in whalebone armor inspired by Gaby's vision in our "Underwater Civilizations" episode. Explore more of Josh's work at his blog: https://artofjoshhaberman.blogspot.com and share your own inspired creations!We're sharing "Space Vacuum MONSTERS!" as an encore present…
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Meet The Star Trek COMPUTER!
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Matt & Gaby are away on assignment! So I'm alone here in the studio, presenting you with an encore presentation of my conversation with the Star Trek computer which aired last year and became one of our most popular episodes ever. Enjoy! -- Philip----🚀 Blast off to the 23rd Century in this hilarious and thought-provoking episode of "What The IF?" J…
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The Art World: What If...?! with LaToya Ruby Frazier
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This time, we’re joined by the artist LaToya Ruby Frazier, just before the opening of her major new exhibition 'Monuments of Solidarity' at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. “This exhibition spiritually uplifts people,” she says. “It inspires people to be the change they need, but it also inspires them to be better human beings. To look beyond …
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Do we truly have free will or are our choices predetermined by the particles that make up our universe? This mind-bending episode dives into the age-old debate of free will vs determinism. Explore the fascinating implications of a world without free will - from everyday social interactions to moral responsibility. Discover how the laws of physics m…
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The Art World: What If...?! with Bryan Stevenson
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In this episode, we visit the Legacy Sites in Montgomery, Alabama, including the newly opened Freedom Monument Sculpture Park, a 17-acre site on the banks of the Alabama River. We interview their founder, the lawyer and civil rights hero, Bryan Stevenson, who says that a founding narrative of racial difference was created in America that “was like …
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Team IF is OFF this week, we're celebrating Gaby becoming DR. GABY with the completion of her PhD at Rockefeller University!!! We're super proud of her.So this week we present this encore presentation of one of our most popular episodes, enjoy, and keep those emails coming! WhatTheIF.com/contact -- and send your congratulations to Gaby!---We salute…
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This week on "What The IF?" Philip and Gaby tackle the uproarious tale of a fish so small it could masquerade as a grain of rice, yet so loud it puts rock concerts to shame! In the streams of Myanmar, this tiny troubadour belts out love ballads louder than a jackhammer to woo its mate. The episode dives into the science behind why this minuscule cr…
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The Art World: What If...?! with Karen Patterson
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This time we welcome Karen Patterson, the Executive Director of the Ruth Foundation for the Arts. The organisation immediately became a major player when it launched in 2022, announcing plans to give away up to $20 million a year to arts organisations, thanks to a $440 million bequest from Ruth DeYoung Kohler. We delve into the what-ifs of philanth…
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Dive into the mysteries of the "Infinite Library" in this enthralling episode! Join our adventurers as they explore a hypothetical library filled with an infinite number of books, where every conceivable thought and theory is penned down. Discover the humorous possibilities of encountering books written by alternate versions of yourself, or even na…
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Ep. #247: What If You Ran Until You Hallucinated?
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In the last 30 years, more than 1,000 people have attempted the Barkley Marathons, but only 20 have finished under the 60-hour time limit. Sources: Hallucinations and no sleep: Jasmin Paris on her historic ultramarathon Jasmin Paris first woman to complete grueling Barkley Marathons race The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young…
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The Art World: What If...?! with Allan Schwartzman
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“The market is poised for a big fall, so it's more ‘when’, than ‘what if’,” says Allan Schwartzman, founder of the podcast. He’s back on the show to talk all about the state of the art market and the broader implications of its changing dynamics for the artists and for the cultural landscape at large. "Greatness doesn't grow at the same rate as a p…
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