Beauty At Work
Beauty at Work expands our understanding of beauty: what it is, how it works, and why it matters. Sociologist Brandon Vaidyanathan interviews scientists, artists, entrepreneurs, and leaders across diverse fields to reveal new insights into how beauty shapes our brains, behaviors, organizations, and societies--for good and for ill. Learn how to harness the power of beauty in your life and work, while avoiding its pitfalls.
Podcasting since 2022 • 102 episodes
Beauty At Work
Latest Episodes
Imagining Future Worlds: Where Science Meets Art (Dr. Rob Dunn) - Clip From S2E3
How can artists and scientists collaborate to envision the future? Biologist Dr. Rob Dunn discusses the art-science collaboration projects he’s working on that do just this. Brandon and Rob Dunn explore how blending science with art and storyte...
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The Intersection of Architecture, Beauty, and Spirituality (Rachael Grochowski) - Clip from S2E2
Are architecture, beauty, and spirituality related? Yes, says award-winning architect Rachael Grochowski. In this clip from our podcast conversation, she shares the story of how she became an architect and how her design integrates spirituality...
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The Power of Aesthetic Intelligence in Corporate Culture and Hospitality (Pauline Brown) - Clip from S2E1
How does aesthetic intelligence contribute to success in business? Pauline Brown, leader in luxury goods and Columbia Business School professor, discusses the power and ethics of aesthetic intelligence. Brandon and Pauline discuss how aesthetic...
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A Feeling of Precariousness | Putnam, Turkle, Vaidyanathan | New York Encounter 2025 (Part 2 of 2)
A conversation at the New York Encounter 2025 on loneliness and malaise in today’s society with Robert Putnam, Professor of Public Policy, Harvard University, and Sherry Turkle, Professor of the Social Studies of Science and Technology, Massach...
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A Feeling of Precariousness | Putnam, Turkle, Vaidyanathan | New York Encounter 2025 (Part 1 of 2)
A conversation at the New York Encounter 2025 on loneliness and malaise in today’s society with Robert Putnam, Professor of Public Policy, Harvard University, and Sherry Turkle, Professor of the Social Studies of Science and Technology, Massach...
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