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The neuroscience of extremes: altruism and psychopathy
23.1.2026 | 50 Min.
Neuroscientist Abigail Marsh on extraordinary altruism—people who risk their lives to help strangers—and its opposite: psychopathy, little or no capacity for empathy.
Salman Rushdie reflects on language, imagination and mortality
16.1.2026 | 49 Min.
Salman Rushdie knows more about death than most of us. Decades ago, he lived in hiding after a death threat was issued by Iran’s Ayatollah Khomeini following the publication of his novel The Satanic Verses.
How humor connects us and helps us weather tough times
09.1.2026 | 50 Min.
Humor, he says, also allows us to be more observant, more vulnerable and more willing to take social risks. He joins us this week to talk about how to find laughter in our not-so-funny world. He’s hosts the podcast How to be a Better Human.
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel’s six simple rules for a long and healthy life
02.1.2026 | 50 Min.
Dr. Emanuel offers advice for a long, healthy life which includes skipping health fads and cultivating social connection.
How to survive cold, dark winter and difficult times
26.12.2025 | 50 Min.
Do you dread wintertime? Learn how to love it. Psychologist Kari Leibowitz explains how to cultivate a winter mindset to cope with cold days and the dark times in life.