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Hello cynics, optimists and in-betweeners, It's time for an exploration of Metaverse, simulations and other virutal realities. On The Cynic & The Optimist Podcast (available also on Spotify, iTunes...
Online Dating - New Episode on The Cynic & The Optimist Podcast How do you feel about online dating? Are you a cynic or an optimist when it comes to matters of the heart and the boudoir? Have you e...
New Episode! With all the things going on in the world we couldn't resist the topic: Unprepresentative Representatives. Do our elected representatives actually represent us, or merely their own sel...
Human Adaptability - Strength or Humanity's Downfall? As polyworkers we are usually pretty strong in being adaptive. But is our ability to adapt to changing events a vice or a virtue, or does it de...
Hello cynics, optimists and inbetweeners, Did you ever wonder if cynicism increases with age? Join us as we discuss the fallacy of truth, the pain of experience, why you should - or shouldn't - try...
Hello cynics, optimists and everyone inbetween, If you're curious to find out how to deal with narcissists and why some people are like cats and others like tennis players, tune in to our episode 1...
The university clinic Charité is doing interactive digital midwife training - with gaming. So happy to support them by lending my voice to the mother to be - all yelling and complaining (about cont...
If we didn't have to work for money, would any of us bother? Muna would, Alex wouldn't... in fact Alex struggles to work even when he's being paid to do so. Join us as we delve into the motivation ...
For everyone who needs a little pick me up or just needs to restore their faith in humankind: This episode of the Munalogues is for parents, teachers, and everyone working with children or who them...
If you're interested in communication, self-development, building trust, intercultural awareness, and how we can arrive at a better understanding of one another (and why it is so tricky) and so muc...
In this episode we discuss the state as parent so naturally, Alex reads an excerpt from a 1950s science-fiction story and Muna takes us on a trip to Burkina Faso and the Gambia. We discuss self-rel...
With all that's currently going on in the world, I really needed some stories about peace. And I found them in Israel and Nigeria, stories from people who despite "it all" still work towards creati...
Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a theory of psychology explaining human motivation based on the pursuit of different levels of needs. Maslow developed his theory in 1943 - but does it still ...
Talked some trash and how to waste less with Indian NGO WasteLess. Ribhu Vohra and Chandrah Nusselein are the power duo that changes the way children all over India think and act when it comes to w...
Had a chat about "Sex, Lies and the Advertising Industry" because I wonder: Why do we accept being lied to? In this episode Alex and I talk about dishonesty, bending of the truth and outright lying...
The digital conference on the weltwaerts volunteer programme and Sustainable Development Goals organized by the Kww, a part of the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development asked how...
How do you climb Mount Everest? One step at a time. So excited that my podcast has now a home of it's own. Loved using podpage. A big shout out to Brenden for being so helpful and kind. And if you ...
So yay or nay on lifelong learning? Alex says there are people who get by without continuously learning... I disagree, but then again I am an optimist. Or am I just naive? What's your take? https:/...
Out of the comfort zone & into the world: Are you a cynic or more of an optimist? Two people with very different backgrounds and views on life discuss a wide range of topics from science to society...
Nice little pre-Christmas gift: Just received my certificate from the BerkeleyX, the online initiative of UC Berkeley for Bridging Differences, really excited! One of my favourite moment was learni...
Here's a little something for all who want to get into an (alternative) Christmas spirit. Find out what Peace3 is and learn about the ubuntu style of winning. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5yIGi...
Do you have enough money? Does money come easy to you? Do you believe that money is the root of all evil? I don't know about you, but sometimes money is a tricky thing. Grateful to learn about and ...
Happy to have had a chat with Promit and the amicable scientists on how soft skills can bring more joy to work. https://amicablescientists.org/2021/07/promit/consciousness-communication-and-change-...
Not sure I'd call it "industry" event, but it sure was fun & enriching to talk with people in the NGO sector about how to achieve real, transparent, and lasting change in the field of sustainabilit...
Working with medical students on their communication skills - words, body language, active listening etc. can do so much to change the doctor-patient dynamic and hosipital culture.
What do you mean when you say "Yes, I understand."? Did you know there are at least 5 different meanings of the verb "to understand". Find out what the meanings of "to understand" are and get some ...
I'm super curious to check out Polywork as one of the first early adopters.