How We Talk About Death

Forty years ago, news was only beginning to emerge that an accident had occurred — one that could put millions of people at risk. A reactor at Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, then part of the Soviet Union, had exploded, releasing a plume of radioactive gases and particles into the ...  عرض المزيد

Science writer Michaeleen Doucleff was sitting on a beautiful beach with her daughter, but she couldn’t relax. She kept reaching for her phone, checking it over and over. She was frustrated but couldn’t stop. Why was she doing this? In her new book, “Dopamine Kids: A Science-Base ...  عرض المزيد

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There seems to be one clear bug in the human operating system — most of us do not like talking about death. ...

Many people struggle with death - either the thought of their own death or the death of a loved one. In this episode, I want to share a different perspective with you on death and how you can learn to respect it and see it for its beauty, rather than be afraid of it.

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New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.

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Death isn't the most appetizing topic, but contemplating mortality can be a massive source of motivation, perspective, and even str ...

We say that if we knew our expiration dates, we would live life differently. Yet, it's written that tomorrow is not guaranteed and we still go on living our lives no differently.In today's episode, I sit down with Sondos Kholaki, who is a Muslim Chaplain and author, to discuss a ...  عرض المزيد