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Aeon Magazine

Summary: Aeon publishes daily essays on ideas, science, philosophy and religion. These are spoken word versions for a thoughtful, convenient listen on your commute or elsewhere.

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Podcasts:

 Chris Chafe Oxygen Flute | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:03:55

Music from the artist Chris Chafe - sonifying the world

 Chris Chafe Smog | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:01:11

Music from the artist Chris Chafe - sonifying the world

 Chris Chafe The Seizing Brain | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:02:32

Music from the artist Chris Chafe - sonifying the world

 Sound Demo 2 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:00:15

Sound Demo 2 by Aeon Magazine

 Sound Demo 1 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:00:53

Sound Demo 1 by Aeon Magazine

 David Barash - Is there a war instinct? | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:23:08

Many evolutionists believe that humans have a drive for waging war. But they are wrong and the idea is dangerous. Read by Sam Dresser.

 Michael Graziano - How The Light Gets Out: How consciousness works. And why we believe in ghosts | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:22:51

Consciousness is the ‘hard problem’, the mystery that confounds science and philosophy. Has a new theory cracked it?

 Julees Rehman - Where's the male Pill?: Why is there still no contraceptive pill for men? | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:21:19

Many promising male contraceptives are in development, but none has come to market. So why has it taken so long?

 Claire L Evans - On Tour: The world blurs when I'm on tour with the band | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:10:37

Life on the road with a rock band: memories blur, cities blend. Only in the frenzy of performance does the world pause. Read by the author.

 Julian Baggini - The death of my father: Would philosophy help me to deal with my father's death? | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:18:51

Julian Baggini - The death of my father: Would philosophy help me to deal with my father's death? by Aeon Magazine

 James Somers - Are coders worth it?: Dad's company made burgers. Mine just eats them | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:21:01

In today’s world, web developers have it all: money, perks, freedom, respect. But is there value in what we do? Read by Sam Dresser.

 Jules Evans - Their good life: Should the state legislate for individual happiness? | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:26:14

Some governments are now providing free psychotherapy to their citizens. Is there a limit to state-sponsored happiness? Read by the author.

 Sven Birkerts - The art of attention: Paying close attention is an art and an act of the spirit | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:31:26

The peculiar vividness of the world becomes apparent when we slow down and attend, learning to see all things anew. Read by Sam Dresser

 Julian Baggini - I still love Kierkegaard: Happy birthday Kierkegaard, we need you now | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:20:21

He is the dramatic thunderstorm at the heart of philosophy and his provocation is more valuable than ever. Read by Sam Dresser

 Erik Davis - Is yoga religion?: Are you flexible enough to worship the sun? | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 00:21:54

Evangelical Christians in California tried to ban yoga in schools. So where is the line between the body and the soul? Erik Davis on yoga's role in America's culture wars. Read by the author.

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