The CRAM Podcast ~ Extraordinary Ideas Unleashed
The CRAM Podcast features engaging and thought-provoking interviews that explore innovative ideas and exciting new research that’s shaping our lives - whether it's the evolution of the work world, the transformative ways we connect, the re-imagining of home and place, or the dramatic changes in our identity and community. We interview leading researchers and big thinkers about the human condition and the possibilities of tomorrow.
Episodes
104 episodes
What is the WORST danger to humankind? (It’s not what you think)
They kill more humans – than humans. I’m talking about mosquitoes. Surprised?Sure those pests cover us with bites, drive us indoors, and keep us awake all night with an itch that drives us crazy. But they ...
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Episode 103
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47:13
What is a FURRY? And why would you want to be one?
Furries are people who dress as talking animals.Are they weird? Harmful? Or just misunderstood?Sociologist—and furry—Courtney Plante has spent years studying this growing subculture. In this episode, he tackles big questions:Is b...
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Episode 102
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47:08
How does your brain REALLY work?
They say space is the final frontier. No way. The final frontier is right there within you – your brain!The brain is still a big mystery – even to scientists who are trying to figure out its puzzle. But they’re learning more...
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Episode 101
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42:31
Do common treatments for back pain actually WORK?
Did you know almost every person on this planet will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives? And here’s another other unsettling fact: there’s NO good evidence for many common treatments that millions of people un...
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Episode 100
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48:38
The deadly cost of pain and shame in men~ Repeat Episode
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the Suicide Crisis Hotline at 988 in Canada or go to headsupguys.org. Help is available.
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Episode 99
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48:14
Boy Misunderstood: The Dark Psychology of Incels
Have you heard of the series Adolescence?It’s one of THE most watched streaming shows and has sparked a lot of conversation around incel culture. A boy living in the UK is accused of murdering one of his female classmates. &...
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Episode 98
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43:47
Is there always a WINNER and LOSER in negotiations?
If I said people are upset, fearful and angry, you might assume I’m talking about U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. And that’s because a day doesn’t go by when those tariffs and our reaction to them… make headlines...
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Episode 97
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40:12
Can you TRUST polls?
A day doesn’t go by when you’ll hear about a new survey or poll. And you might even be asked to participate. But just how credible are they?It’s one thing if we’re talking about “are we a dog or cat person” but quite a...
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Season 1
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Episode 96
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48:56
How did this company create THE BEST AD of all time?
Thinks about ads. We love to hate them. And we hate to love them. We try and avoid them but they’re everywhere. And when they’re good they can stir up all kinds of emotions in seconds. On this podcast I interview...
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Episode 95
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47:49
What you don’t know – and WHY IT MATTERS
We’ve never had so much information. But we don’t know what’s true.Billions of google searches occur daily, thousands of news items are published, hundreds of hours of content are uploaded on youtube, every minute. Rad...
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Episode 94
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51:47
Migration: WHEN and WHY do people move?
In the words of Dr. Seuss… “oh the places you’ll go!!” Think about it. The act of moving from one place to another. I’m talking about migration. How you and I move over our lifetime is not only life-changing
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Episode 93
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38:35
Juggernauts of the universe: the compelling case of black holes
There’s nothing like it in our universe. Black holes.They’re enormous (understatement), mysterious (understatement) and they’repositioned at the centre of many galaxies – including our own.Sagittarius A, the supermassive black hole ...
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Episode 92
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51:29
Did you know you have a “second brain?” It’s called your GUT!
Don’t take your gut for granted. Researchers are discovering more and more astonishing things about our gut.Its connection to allergies, auto-immune diseases like lupus and inflammatory bowel disease. Its relationship to heart dise...
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Episode 91
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45:35
Work Smarter: How To Get Peak Performance on the Job
Do you work remotely or at the office? Which is better in terms of productivity and mental health? You may not like the answer. Or maybe you will.And if you’re working a typical eight hour workday – that’s probably an ...
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Episode 90
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49:07
Do You Want to Fall in Love? Do This!
One of the most remarkable questionnaires I’ve ever come across was psychologists Arthur and Elaine Aron’s 36 questions. Their aim was to bring two people in a lab – strangers in fact – closer together by having them answer a serie...
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Episode 89
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34:38
What’s your REAL age? What your inner clock tells you about yourself
What if your age has very little to do with your health and well being? Whether you’re 20, 40.. or 80?And what if there was a “clock” that gave you a more accurate picture of how old, biologically, you really are? ...
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Season 1
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Episode 88
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45:28
The deadly cost of pain and shame in men
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the Suicide Crisis Hotline at 988 in Canada or go to headsupguys.org. Help is available.
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Season 1
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Episode 87
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46:04
Why are young men attracted to older women? It’s not what you think
It’s not new but more people are talking about it. And doing it.According to anthropologist Treena Orchard, there’s been a rise in younger men dating older women.And it’s not just about sex. Recent movies like <...
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Season 1
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Episode 86
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42:34
True crime: Into the mind of a serial killer
This is a podcast for true crime lovers – and for those who are NOT! You will definitely learn a thing or two about human behaviour that may even help you in your own life.We explore TRUE crime – not the Hollywood, sensationalized ...
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Season 1
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Episode 85
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52:32
Is world democracy in crisis?
Look around you.War, political upheaval, unstable economies, and increasing division and hate among people. Democracy is in trouble according to a number of experts who say we’re heading towards a crisis – if we’re not in one...
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Episode 84
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39:55
The low tech answer to living LONGER!
Sure you want to lead a long and healthy life. But what’s the secret? People are spending billions and billions of dollars on all kinds of diets, testing, tracking and health regimens that don’t do anything – or may be harmful. If ...
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Episode 83
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47:49
How ETHICAL are the brands you buy?
Do you think about every purchase you make? I’m talking about the ethical and moral implications. Do you know where and how your clothes were made? Is your shampoo filled with toxic chemicals? What kind of additives are...
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Episode 82
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47:06
Sex and A.I. - the future of intimacy
Would you have sex with a robot? It’s not an outlandish question – at least not to a growing number of people who are interested in high tech intimacy. According to philosopher Neil McArthur, millions of people a...
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Episode 81
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41:05
Have you lost your sense of WONDER? Why that’s a huge loss
Here’s a question – and a really important one that you probably haven’t asked yourself: “When is the last time I felt a sense of WONDER?”That thrilling feeling that you’re witnessing something magical. Something surprising.Some...
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Episode 80
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48:04
Cats, dogs and other animals we love - what are they trying to tell us??
Sure we love our animals. Rover and Fluffy are like family to us. But we often make the mistake of assuming animal behaviour is human behaviour. But it’s not – they are not us.Animals have their own language and their ...
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Episode 79
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47:38