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The Truth About Plastic in Switzerland | Javier Pérez-Ramírez (#29)

Episode Summary In this episode, I sit down with Javier Pérez-Ramírez, a full Professor of Catalysis Engineering at ETH Zurich and a highly cited researcher in the field of chemistry. His work focuses on developing sustainable chemical and energy processes to tackle some of our world's biggest environmental challenges. Expect to learn about the magnitude of the global plastic waste problem and the significant discrepancy between the plastic...

The Truth About Intelligence & Swiss Education | Elsbeth Stern (#28)

Episode Summary In this episode, I sit down with Elsbeth Stern, a cognitive psychologist and Professor of Teaching-Learning Research at ETH Zurich. We delve into her expertise to gain a deeper understanding of intelligence, its development, and its role in a changing world. The conversation addresses common myths about learning and provides a critical look at modern education. Expect to learn about what intelligence really is and the influence...