PulledUpShort

Season 3 out 2/27!
Are you interested in piquing your curiosity and reimagining the world anew… in only 35 minutes? Tune into Pulled Up Short this season.

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We can aspire to build a utopian society—but should we? In the season finale of Pulled Up Short, join Micah Lott as we consider the surprising consequences of a society without challenges or hardships. Listen now: https://t.co/ArsHpQ6KQW

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What if we told you that "team players" can have an insidious effect in schools and workplaces? In this episode of Pulled Up Short, join Amy Shuffelton as she problematizes the virtuous skill of collaboration. Listen to the full episode: https://t.co/Hjs53GbACO

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Are you bored? Good. Join @kgary321 on this week's episode of Pulled Up Short as we consider how boredom can lead to flourishing. Listen now: https://t.co/7WzN1NuR7j

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Today, fears of indoctrination in schools abound. In this episode of Pulled Up Short, Douglas Yacek considers the central goals of education—and whether indoctrination might be one of them. Listen to the conversation: https://t.co/MjEka7wcWG

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We measure human development by looking at "individuals"—their test scores, or sleep habits—but how much do these measurements really tell us about a person? On Pulled Up Short, Richard Lerner offers new ways to center the individual in research. Tune in: https://t.co/i6H3ciR62h

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In an era where many distrust the media, how can we find the truth? On this week's episode of Pulled Up Short, join @michaelserazio as he proposes that our chosen news medium is even more powerful than the message itself. Learn more: https://t.co/bV9iCMn82H

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Authenticity has become the latest trend on apps like BeReal. But is authenticity even possible? What does it actually mean to be "true to ourselves"? Explore these questions with Lauren Bialystok on the latest episode of Pulled Up Short: https://t.co/DrSXa2QU82

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Careful people avoid risky activities like mountain biking and skiing. But is there risk in avoiding risk? Join Eduardo Duarte as we explore how we might expand our understanding of risk and be more open to experimentation in our daily lives. Listen today: https://t.co/lDQksYrOjQ

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Coding is a purely technical, utilitarian endeavor—or is it? Join @marinabers as we explore an alternative vision of coding as an ethical enterprise and means to contemplate our own humanity—our values, relationships, and differences. Tune in now: https://t.co/UgMnjsyZ2e

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In the face of life's hardships and challenges, we elevate hope as an ideal. However, @KieranSetiya provocatively asserts that grief, rage, and fear may be more productive forces. Tune in to consider how we might reconsider our understanding of hope: https://t.co/OkkgKGMa3P

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Of the human senses, which is the most important to you?

As we approach season 3 of Pulled Up Short, take a moment to revisit Richard Kearney's radical insight in season 1 that touch is our most essential and neglected sense.

Learn more: https://t.co/HqMNNkmXsG

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Pulled Up Short Season 3 premieres in 2023! Let's revisit some great episodes. Expert @DrHowardGardner & commentator @GabrielleMRO join Dean Wortham in exploring Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences. Is the human mind as complicated as we think? https://t.co/bICdZrjzZ4

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Professor Karin Nisenbaum discusses fate on the latest episode of Pulled Up Short.

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Do you believe in fate? Whether you think everything happens for a reason or is completely up to chance, join Karin Nisenbaum & @scottseider to reimagine the role of fate in our lives.
Listen here: https://t.co/vdB2ko7A3S
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We serve in this world as individuals... yet we are born into a community of relationships that we continue to prosper to comprise greater communities. Today, Ken Gergen questions this notion of individualism. Listen here: https://t.co/WMpes25QhM
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Recent conversations have centered around diversity, equity, & inclusion, but have we forgotten about social class? Listen and learn why Andy Hargreaves argues social class should be a part of today's conversations: https://t.co/IK3s1gtlR4

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Dementia is a heartbreaking and painful disease but is it really a life experience full of meaning and magical connections? Tune in as Mark Freeman explores his insights with dementia from his mother's experience. Listen here https://t.co/XMEpSXkRuk
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ICYMI: You can now tour the exhibit, “RACE: Are We So Different?”, virtually via @googlearts courtesy of the @museumofus. The exhibit explains the origins of race and racism and helps us understand how to deal with them in productive, enlightening ways.
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Welcome back to Pulled Up Short! Join us today, along with William Damon & @DrHowardGardner, as we unpack purpose. Reflecting on Damon’s personal past experiences to see how one can create a more purposeful future: https://t.co/hlyxIjCz0R

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We hope you had a healthy and peaceful holiday season. Stay tuned as part two of season 2 continues on Jan 17th!