Dr. Michael Shermer has an M.A. in Experimental Psychology and Ph.D. in the History of Science. He is the founder and publisher of Skeptic magazine and the author of multiple titles including: ‘The Moral Arc: How Science and Reason Lead Humanity Toward Truth, Justice and Freedom’ as well as ‘The Believing Brain’ and ‘The Science of Good and Evil’. He’s appeared on shows such as The Colbert Report and Larry King Live and his two TED talks have been viewed by millions of people all around the globe.
Elliott Hulse is a former pro strongman, author, entrepreneur and personal development leader. In less than 24 months his inspirational Youtube channels attracted over 1,000,000 subscribers and he was named #1 YouTube Fan’s Favourite by Ryan Seacrest. One of the main reasons his videos gained such huge popularity was his holistic approach to health, fitness physiology, psychology and life mastery. His primary mission and call to action is “Become The Strongest Version of Ourselves and Empower Others.”
David Burkus is a best-selling author of ‘The Myths of Creativity: The Truth About How Innovative Companies and People Generate Great Ideas’ and his latest book ‘Under New Management: How Leading Organisations Are Upending Business as Usual’. He is an award-winning podcaster and associate professor of management at Oral Roberts University. He’s delivered keynotes all around the globe and his work has be featured in the Harvard Business Review, Inc magazine, Fast Company, The Financial Times and Bloomberg Businessweek to name just a few.
(This is part 2 of the interview) Bruce Lipton Ph.D is an internationally recognised leader in new biology and the bridging of science and spirit. His pioneering research on cloned stem cells presaged the revolutionary field of epigenetics, the new science of how environment and perception control ones genes. Bruce was on the faculty of the University of Wisconsin’s School of Medicine and later performed groundbreaking research at Stanford University. He is the best-selling author of The Biology of Belief and received the 2009 prestigious Goi Peace Award in honour of his scientific contribution to world harmony.
Bruce Lipton Ph.D is an internationally recognised leader in new biology and the bridging of science and spirit. His pioneering research on cloned stem cells presaged the revolutionary field of epigenetics, the new science of how environment and perception control ones genes. Bruce was on the faculty of the University of Wisconsin’s School of Medicine and later performed groundbreaking research at Stanford University. He is the best-selling author of The Biology of Belief and received the 2009 prestigious Goi Peace Award in honour of his scientific contribution to world harmony.
Duana Welch is known for using social science to solve real-life relationship issues. Her book ‘Love Factually: 10 Proven Steps From I Wish to I Do’ is the first science-based dating book that guides men and women through every phase of dating, from before they meet until they make a commitment. Duana earned her Ph.D. in psychology in 1998 and in 2009 launched the blog LoveScience: which teaches research-based relationship advice. She has taught psychology at Austin, Texas universities, the University of Florida and Cal State and is also a regular contributor on ‘Psychology Today’ and ‘eHarmony’.
Dacher Keltner is a professor of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, the founding director of the Greater Good Science Center and editor of its magazine, Greater Good. He is the author of the books: The Power Paradox: How We Gain and Lose Influence and Born to Be Good. After his Ph.D. from Stanford in 1989 Dacher has been devoted to the study of emotions like embarrassment, compassion and awe that make us fully human, as well as evolutionary approaches to social hierarchies and power.
Dr Madan Kataria is an Indian physician from Mumbai and the founder of the Laughter Yoga movement. He started the first laughter club in 1995 with just 5 people and today, it has become a worldwide phenomenon with over 15,000 laughter clubs in more than 100 countries. His innovative concept has been widely accepted all over the world and has been written about in prestigious publications like TIME Magazine, National Geographic and the Wall Street Journal as well as being featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show, the BBC, CNN and many others.
After receiving his PhD. in 1994 Tim Kasser became the Professor of Psychology at Knox College in Illinois. He is the author of numerous books and scientific papers on materialism, values and well being including the titles ‘The High Price of Materialism’ and ‘Psychology and Consumer Culture’. He was a featured expert in the 2011 documentary ‘Happy’ as well as the recent film ‘The True Cost’ which explores the impact the fashion industry has on people and the planet. He is also a keen activist working to stop the commercialisation of children.
Another awesome speech from the late great Alan Watts.
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