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In this episode, we explore the complex issues surrounding OML 11 in Ogoniland, Nigeria. Guests Joy and Father Anthony discuss the history, current challenges, and the way forward for the Ogoni people, emphasizing the importance of fair representation, environmental justice, and community-led development. === theykm, #theykm #whyknowledgematters theykm.com or the-ykm.com === Ogoniland, OML 11, Nigeria oil, environmental justice, community representation, oil exploration, Ogoni Bill of Rights, Nigeria oil industry, land destruction, resource management

In this episode, Prof. Dr Joseph Levitan discusses the impact of AI on human thinking, the importance of attention and awareness in education, and practical strategies to cultivate focus in an age of distraction. Discover how to harness information responsibly and develop reflexive, principled thinking. === Dr. Levitan has won multiple awards for his research and teaching, including the A. Noam Chomsky Global Connections Award as an Emerging Scholar from the Society of Transnational Academic Researchers; the Heather Reisman and Gerald Schwartz Award for Excellence in Teaching from the McGill Faculty of Education; and a Doctor Honoris Causa (Honorary Doctorate) from the national postdoctoral research society of Peru. His work has appeared in journals such as Teachers College Record, American Journal of Education, Compare, and Action Research. His 2022 co-authored book, Student Voice Research: Theory Methods and Innovations from the Field (TC Press), offers insights into how adults can do better research work with students to improve schools and social systems. === AI, attention, awareness, education, reflexive thinking, focus, information overload, decision making, mindfulness, human cognition === theykm.com the-ykm.com #whyknowledgematters #theykm #livelearnlove #NOW

What are problems and how shall we respond to them? === theykm.com #whyknowledgematters #theykm #livelearnlove #now

In this episode, Dr. Adrian Wolfberg shares insights on decision-making, the impact of AI on human cognition, and how to develop better judgment in a rapidly changing world. His extensive experience in military and governmental decision processes offers valuable lessons for leaders and individuals alike. === Learn more about Dr. Wolfberg: www.oicllc.org Who Leads When AI Thinks? https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-032-19717-7 === theykm.com the-ykm.com whyknowledgematters.com #decision-making #AI #humancognition #leadership #reflection situational awareness, complexity, technology, decision frameworks, adaptive thinking === #theykm #livelearnlove #NOW

In this episode, Yanik explores the philosophical and psychological perspectives on problems as catalysts for growth, drawing on insights from Carl Jung and historical examples. It emphasizes the importance of embracing change and problems as opportunities for consciousness expansion. === #problems #growth #consciousness #CarlJung #change, evolution, fear, progress, self-awareness, adaptation === the-ykm.com theykm.com whyknowledgematters.com #whyknowledgematters #theykm #the-ykm

In this episode, Dr. Januarius Asongu discusses his theory of Critical Synthetic Realism (CSR), exploring how it can help us better understand reality, improve decision-making, and foster epistemic humility in a complex world. === Learn more about Dr. Asongu on asongubooks.com. === the-ykm.com theykm.com whyknowledgematters.com #theykm #whyknowledgematters #livelearnlove #now

In this episode: Trump’s biggest foreign-policy gamble may already be backfiring - and Edward Prisse says the real story is what happens next. From Iran “playing” Trump to the possibility of a midterm rout, impeachment, and a dangerous VP succession scenario, this conversation maps out the political shockwaves most people are not prepared for. Prisse, author of Sleeping with the Enemy: What the White House Still Misses on China, argues that Trump’s approach to Iran, Russia, North Korea, and Europe is not just chaotic - it is reshaping how allies and rivals view American power. He explains why Iran’s response is a waiting game, why Trump’s repeated misreads of strongmen matter, and why the next phase could trigger a dramatic shift in Washington. === the-ykm.com theykm.com whyknowledgematters.com #whyknowledgematters #theykm #the-ykm

In this in-depth conversation, Dr. Ivan Katchanovski discusses the Ukraine-Russia conflict, the importance of freedom of speech in academia, and the challenges of misinformation. He provides a detailed analysis of the ongoing war, technological impacts, and the critical need for evidence-based research. === Ivan Katchanovski teaches at the School of Political Studies and the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa. He was Visiting Scholar at the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies at Harvard University, Visiting Assistant Professor at the Department of Politics at the State University of New York at Potsdam, Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto, and Kluge Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Kluge Center at the Library of Congress. He received his Ph.D. from the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University under the direction of Seymour Martin Lipset. === Help to make the book open access; https://gofund.me/79a58e94d https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-98724-3 Most recent books: The Russia-Ukraine War and its Origins published by Palgrave Macmillan in October 2025; https://www.springerprofessional.de/en/the-russia-ukraine-war-and-its-origins/51519284 The Maidan Massacre in Ukraine: The Mass Killing that Changed the World https://link.springer.com/book/10.100... Social Media: X: https://x.com/I_Katchanovski === theykm.com the-ykm.com whyknowledgematters.com programs.the-ykm.com theykm.com the-ykm.com whyknowledgematters.com #livelearnlove #lovelife #whyknowledgematters #podcast #theykm #livelearnlove

This conversation explores the challenges and opportunities of evangelization in the West, especially in France, from the perspective of an African priest. Topics include the decline of Christianity in Europe, the return of evangelization from Africa, and the importance of staying true to Gospel principles amidst internal resistance. Fr. X.-F. Nssi Essono holds three PhD's. === Harmonize your lifeforce! Enroll NOW: programs.the-ykm.com/collections  theykm.com the-ykm.com whyknowledgematters.com programs.the-ykm.com theykm.com the-ykm.com whyknowledgematters.com #whyknowledgematters #podcast #theykm #livelearnlove#education the ykm: That's WhyKnowledgeMatters

Explore the importance of trust in leadership with Dr. Gearl Loden, author of 'Before it Breaks: The Seven Pillars of Trust Every Leader Must Build'. Discover practical strategies to build, maintain, and repair trust within organizations to foster sustainable success. === Get in touch with Dr. Loden: Lodenleadership.com YouTube: youtube.com/@LodenLeadership?themeRefresh=1 Get his book here: Before It Breaks; https://www.indigo.ca/products/before-it-breaks-1 === Harmonize your lifeforce! Enroll NOW: programs.the-ykm.com/collections  theykm.com the-ykm.com whyknowledgematters.com programs.the-ykm.com theykm.com the-ykm.com whyknowledgematters.com #whyknowledgematters #podcast #theykm #livelearnlove#education the ykm: That's WhyKnowledgeMatters

Join us as Jared Rock, an educator and ecological humanities advocate, shares his innovative approach to teaching sustainability and environmental consciousness through a multidisciplinary, place-based curriculum. Discover how his work is transforming students' understanding of nature, society, and their role in the universe. === About Jared Rock: Article on Ecological Humanities in EARCOS Triannual Journal (page 36-39): https://issuu.com/earcosorg/docs/et_journal_winter_issue_2025 Article on Ecological Humanities in The International Educator: https://www.tieonline.com/article/7954/the-world-needs-an-ecological-humanities-course This is a brochure I share with teachers: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iw3--q60QbTiZKBZutIS89_g5UcR9lMT/view?usp=sharing Ecological Humanities Class Handbook Example: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wKAo2pLMQEHxY8r_ntLwTF3xLjNjbAV2EAtj1CGkO3E/edit?usp=sharing === === Harmonize your lifeforce! Enroll NOW: programs.the-ykm.com/collections  theykm.com the-ykm.com whyknowledgematters.com programs.the-ykm.com theykm.com the-ykm.com whyknowledgematters.com #whyknowledgematters #podcast #theykm #livelearnlove#education the ykm: That's WhyKnowledgeMatters

This interview explores Europe's strategic position in the global landscape, especially in relation to the US and Russia, and how recent political shifts are shaping Europe's future strength and independence. === Edouard Prisse's website: http://authoredouardprisse.com Sleeping with the Enemy: What the White House still Misses on China === Make Your Life a Masterpiece! Enroll NOW: http://programs.the-ykm.com/collections http://theykm.com http://the-ykm.com http://whyknowledgematters.com http://programs.the-ykm.com http://theykm.com http://the-ykm.com http://whyknowledgematters.com the ykm: That's WhyKnowledgeMatters

Join us as Rachel Hartigan, a seasoned journalist and author of 'The Lost Amelia Earhart's Three Mysterious Deaths and One Extraordinary Life,' shares her journey from a Nevada childhood to reporting for National Geographic. Discover her insights into Amelia Earhart's mysterious disappearance, the process of writing her compelling book, and the enduring inspiration Earhart provides for women today. === Lost: Amelia Earhart's Three Mysterious Deaths and One Extraordinary Lifehttps://www.amazon.ca/Lost-Amelia-Earharts-Mysterious-Extraordinary/dp/1426222548 === === Harmonize your lifeforce! Enroll NOW: programs.the-ykm.com/collections  theykm.com the-ykm.com whyknowledgematters.com programs.the-ykm.com theykm.com the-ykm.com whyknowledgematters.com #whyknowledgematters #podcast #theykm #livelearnlove#education#motherofeducationalmindfulness the ykm: That's WhyKnowledgeMatters

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Hailed as “pioneer of computational choreography” by Dance Magazine, Julie Cruse is a writer, inventor, instructional designer, content strategist, and former academic with an MFA and MA. Spanning two decades, her educational innovations have served four Ivy League, four public, and two community colleges. Her distinctions include 30+ grants and honors, a National Science Foundation fellowship, and recognition as Outstanding Alumni in Innovation. A first-generation student and creator of VICKi™(patent-pending), the world’s first choreographic software, Cruse has turned her own story into a movement for transparency and survivor solidarity through AcademicAbuse.com. === Website:  AcademicAbuse.com. === Harmonize your lifeforce! Enroll NOW: programs.the-ykm.com/collections  theykm.com the-ykm.com whyknowledgematters.com programs.the-ykm.com theykm.com the-ykm.com whyknowledgematters.com #whyknowledgematters #podcast #theykm #livelearnlove#education#motherofeducationalmindfulness the ykm: That's WhyKnowledgeMatters