Edward Slingerland

43 Podcast Episodes

Edward Slingerland and James Iranzad Make the Case for Moderate Alcohol Consumption

Edward Slingerland and James Iranzad Make the Case for Moderate Alcohol Consumption

Two years ago, I was fortunate enough to speak with UBC Professor Edward Slingerland regarding his then-new book, Drunk:... Read more

27 Jul 2023

1hr 4mins

Edward Slingerland: Trying Not to Try (EP.131)

Edward Slingerland: Trying Not to Try (EP.131)

Edward Slingerland is a University Scholar and Professor of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia. He has aut... Read more

3 Nov 2022

1hr 10mins

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Ep. 159: Edward Slingerland - How Has Alcohol Influenced Civilization?

Ep. 159: Edward Slingerland - How Has Alcohol Influenced Civilization?

Alex speaks with Edward Slingerland about the dance that most civilizations have done with alcohol and the delicate bala... Read more

26 Oct 2022

54mins

Diving Into The Alcohol-Drenched History Of Human Civilization With Edward Slingerland

Diving Into The Alcohol-Drenched History Of Human Civilization With Edward Slingerland

Have you ever wondered how alcohol contributed to the origins of our civilization? Well, look no further. In this episod... Read more

3 Oct 2022

39mins

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Edward Slingerland on Intoxication & Civilization

Edward Slingerland on Intoxication & Civilization

“We could not have civilization without intoxication,” says Professor Edward Slingerland in his important new book: Drun... Read more

3 Oct 2022

1hr 14mins

Edward Slingerland: You Don't Drink Like Your Ancestors Did

Edward Slingerland: You Don't Drink Like Your Ancestors Did

I interviewed Edward Slingerland about the history of intoxication, the flow state and effortless action. Apologies for ... Read more

10 Sep 2022

27mins

241: Edward Slingerland Argues that Beer is an Evolutionary Adaptation, not an Accident

241: Edward Slingerland Argues that Beer is an Evolutionary Adaptation, not an Accident

The human brain is an amazing piece of machinery. It’s uniquely adapted to success in the world we live in, and the resu... Read more

3 Jun 2022

1hr 7mins

Is Drinking Alcohol an Evolutionary Mistake? feat. Edward Slingerland

Is Drinking Alcohol an Evolutionary Mistake? feat. Edward Slingerland

The short answer is no. According to Edward Slingerland our taste for alcohol is a practice found in nearly every cultur... Read more

22 Feb 2022

1hr 2mins

Nature & Nurture #45: Dr. Edward Slingerland - The History of Alcohol

Nature & Nurture #45: Dr. Edward Slingerland - The History of Alcohol

Dr. Edward Slingerland is a Distinguished University Scholar and Professor of Philosophy at the University of British Co... Read more

26 Jan 2022

45mins

#86: The Science of Spontaneity - Edward Slingerland, PhD

#86: The Science of Spontaneity - Edward Slingerland, PhD

Edward Slingerland, PhD, is a Professor of Philosophy and Associate Member in the Asian Studies and Psychology Departmen... Read more

18 Jan 2022

45mins

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