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9 abr

Michael Pollan on Consciousness, Psychedelics and the Fight for Free Thought

For Episode Nine, Evgeny is joined by Michael Pollan, journalist, author, and one of the leading voices exploring the human mind. Drawing on his new book A World Appears, Pollan makes an impassioned case for consciousness as something precious, private, and increasingly under threat. Together, they explore how social media and AI are not just competing for our attention, but beginning to shape attachment, emotion, and even our sense of self. The conversation ranges from chatbots and “AI psychosis” to meditation, psychedelics, and the idea of “consciousness hygiene” - the habits and practices that might help us protect our inner lives. Pollan also reflects on why writing is a form of thinking, why boredom and mind-wandering matter, and how experiences of ego dissolution, art, and nature can deepen our understanding of consciousness. The episode ends on a wider question: whether the real challenge is not only understanding consciousness, but learning how to practise it. This episode was produced by Message Heard and The Standard. Producer: Florence de Schlichting Production Coordinator: James Cox Production Manager: Kirsty McLean Video Editor: Nani Wenani The Standard team: Joe Bromley Will Rogers-Coltman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 abr

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1 h 22 min
29 abr

Should all serious crimes be tried by a jury? With Geoffrey Robertson KC

The government is considering dropping juries for certain criminal cases in an attempt to reduce court backlogs. Will this move undermine British justice? In this bumper episode, host Tamara Kormornick speaks to a vocal opponent to the plans, Geoffrey Robertson KC, former judge and founder of Doughty Street Chambers, where Keir Starmer, David Lammy and Attorney General Richard Herman have all practised. She also hears from criminal barrister and Vice Chair of the Criminal Bar Association, Andrew Thomas KC, who both prosecutes and defends for the Crown, for his view on whether the British justice system needs as many juries. Photograph: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 abr

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32 min
10 mar

Carl Pei on Futurism, AI and the Prospect of Civil War

For Episode Eight, Evgeny is joined by Carl Pei, founder and CEO of Nothing, the London-based consumer tech company trying to make devices feel fun. Carl explains how Nothing evolved from earbuds to smartphones, why he believes design and “focus-first” features can counter distraction, and what it means to build products with a distinct, instantly recognisable identity. Evgeny and Carl also explore the psychological cost of always-on devices, the battle for attention and consciousness, and what it might mean to build technology that helps people stay intentional. The episode ends on a wider view of the AI era: enormous promise for medicine and science, but serious unanswered questions about jobs, governance, and whether society is ready for what comes next. This episode was produced by Message Heard and The Standard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 mar

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48 min
17 abr

A first look at London’s V&A East Museum, with senior curator Madeline Haddon

This Saturday, the Victoria and Albert museum will open its latest outpost, V&A East. So, what can London expect from its new museum? In this episode, host Tamara Kormornick speaks to Dr Madeleine Haddon, the senior curator of V&A East, for a sneak peek of the new museum. Together they discuss the opening exhibitions, the museum's connection to its home in East London, as well as the museum's inspired cafe offering. Image: V&A East Museum © Hufton+Crow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 abr

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13 min
05/12/2024

Dr John Krystal: Why ketamine can solve a mental health epidemic

In today’s episode, Evgeny Lebedev talks about the remarkable potential of ketamine with Dr John Krystal, Professor of neuroscience at the Yale School of Medicine. Their discussion delves into the world of neurology, what ketamine actually does to our brain and the importance of glutamate receptors in treating depression. Ketamine may have gotten bad press after Friends actor Matthew Perry died of an overdose while receiving treatment with the drug, but for Dr Krystal, it is a critically overlooked solution to the epidemic of mental illness. Also in this episode: Ketamine’s complicated history starting in the 1950sThe real reason depression leads to suicideWhy ketamine is effective at dealing with traumaThe detailed procedure of ketamine therapy The importance of ketamine’s “narrow window” dosageKetamine’s reputation and why it needs to change Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05/12/2024

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1 h 14 min
23/10/2025

Flooding fears as Storm Benjamin hits

Storm Benjamin hit the UK with gale force winds causing travel disruption, and serious flooding feared. Yellow weather warnings were put in place for London, the south of England, and the east Midlands, Yorkshire and parts of Wales. The Met Office said flooding, damage to buildings and travel disruption was likely throughout the day. It comes as a new report has revealed the London boroughs most likely to be impacted by flood damage. Louis Ramirez, Managing Director and Co-founder of Flooded People is here to discuss how these weather events are becoming more common and what action should be taken to mitigate the risks. And in part two, freelance journalist Arielle Domb joins us to discuss what the 6-7 meme is and why teachers are fed up of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23/10/2025

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16 min
24/10/2024

Dame Helen Mirren: “Religion is a passport to violence and greed"

On today’s show Evgeny Lebedev is in conversation with the Oscar-winning actor, Dame Helen Mirren. They discuss everything from the evolution of fashion to the contemporary media landscape. “It’s so sad that Kurt Cobain died when he did, because he never got to see GPS” Also in this episode: The evolution of technology and why Helen is grateful to have been around in a world without itHow young people rediscover previously forgotten tech and bring it back to lifeHelen reflects on spirituality, the power of belief and how it shapes our lives, but why she doesn't believe in God.Russian heritage and the complexities of her identityHow Helen stays youthful, both in body and mind Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24/10/2024

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40 min
15/12/2023

Alex Batty: The incredible story of a missing boy found after 6 years

How Alex Batty was found after six years. The British boy went missing in October 2017 when he was 11 years old. This week, the now teenager was picked up by a lorry driver after 'walking in the French mountains for days'. Our crime reporter John Dunne explains the details behind this incredible story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15/12/2023

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10 min
25/06/2023

Milly Alcock & Caitlin FitzGerald on The Crucible, homesickness and London life

House of the Dragon’s Milly Alcock and Succession’s Caitlin FitzGerald join us at the Gieldgud theatre for The Crucible. The stars share what they love about the play, working with 17th-century language - which Milly describes as “like cooking with really good meat" - plus what they miss about home, how fame has changed their lives, and adopting London life. We review Dear England at the National Theatre, which stars Joseph Fiennes as Gareth Southgate and Gina McKee as Pippa Grange, sports psychologist and Head of People & Team Development at The Football Association from 2017 until 2019. We discuss School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play. It’s written by Jocelyn Bioh, directed by Monique Touko, and is on at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre. What’s been happening in theatre this week? Sarah Snook (Shiv from Succession) is to return to the UK stage in January for The Picture of Dorian Gray, and we share our top picks of shows coming to the West End. To hear our interview with Kate O'Flynn for All of It click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25/06/2023

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36 min
13/11/2023

GoPro CEO Nick Woodman on luck, AI and beating the competition

It was 2002 when entrepreneur Nick Woodman first set up his GoPro business, something he calls today "the realisation of a dream". What was only intended to be a small, niche business offering a new way of filming for surfers, grew into a household name synonymous with action cameras for extreme sports, adventuring and capturing footage in all conditions. In this episode Nick tells us about his 21-year journey with GoPro, how he deals with competition in the secctor, the company's ethos of helping creators do more, and his future plans for the brand. In this episode: Nick's belief in 'a great deal of lucky timing'Why he was 'terrified' of hiring people at the startNick's fear of competition and what he does to stay on topPlans for desktop video editing software, and AI to make editing easier'Stay tuned' for new types of camera from GoProWhy being passionate about a business is key to success For more news, interviews and analysis go to standard.co.uk/business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13/11/2023

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24 min

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