Hey Reader,
Today's The UnSchool's 11th birthday—and the day we finally launch a podcast! 🥳 Since you are here with us, we know you are a curious-minded person who cares about science, creativity and the planet.
And so, you are going to love Leyla’s new podcast series called Why Is It Like That?!!!
A curiosity-based deep-dive interview series that dissects topics from different angles, join Leyla for explorative interviews with authors, scientists, philosophers, designers and change-makers through their area of expertise. Together, they’ll share insights and fascinating facts about everyday life through to big picture topics.
Today, Leyla dropped the first 3 episodes all at once so you can get more of a full-spectrum feel for what the podcast is all about: curiosity, science, wonder, life, design and of course, sustainability.
In this Interconnected, we are highlighting the first 3 episodes of this brand new podcast and have some follow-ups you can do as recommended by the guests. Be sure to follow wherever you listen to podcasts, as we have a lot of fascinating interviews this season, all mixed with Leyla's signature quirky interview style!
LISTEN
Episode 1: Why is Whale Poop in Perfume? With Conservation Biologist Joe Roman
According to Marine conservationist Joe Roman, whale poop is like snowflakes—no two poops are the same, and they are all individually beautiful. In this episode, we explore the many ways whales are a keystone species for the oceans, helping to fight climate change, cycle nutrients and even helping humans smell better!
Joe is the author of Eat Poop Die, a book that explores the wonders of animal life on Earth.
Listen to Episode 1 here >
Episode 2: Are We Post Human Yet? With Philosopher Francesca Ferrando
We live in a very human-centric world, which can become myopic at times. Philosopher Francesca Fernando helps us push through anthropocentrism into the macro world of the possibility of what posthumanism can offer us. Expect your mind to melt in this episode as we explore the world we are in and the ways we can all envisage better modes of being within it.
Francesca Ferando is the author of The Art of Being Posthuman.
Listen to Episode 2 here >
Episode 3: Waste Colonization--Are We All Doing It? With Circular Economy Leader Betty Osei Bonsu Adjei
Waste is a luxury for some that comes at the cost of others. For many people, waste is so externalised that they have very little knowledge of just how bad the global waste crisis is and where the things we discard end up. But Betty Adjei knows firsthand and is leading pivotal projects across Africa to change the way people relate to waste.
Betty Adjei is the Programs Director of Green Africa Youth Organisation and founder of B. Inspired with Stories from Africa (B.ISA).
Listen to Episode 3 here >
FOLLOW
Why is it Like That? Hosted by Leyla Acaroglu
Why Is It Like That? is a bi-weekly podcast, divided into seasons with 12 episodes per season. New episodes will typically be released every other Friday. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and be sure to share episodes you like! The next episode will drop 19th Sept—you won’t want to miss this deep dive into the hidden impacts of AI.
Listen, follow and share on Spotify
Listen, follow and share on Apple
REFLECT + ENGAGE
Here are 3 Ways to Take Action Now:
- Take the Circular Economy 6-Week Sprint to help address plastic pollution and advocate for a zero waste
- Follow Joe's advice and join a local marine conservation group
- Nature is an amazing educator and an antidote to eco anxiety. Download our free eco anxiety toolkit to find some space for personal regeneration.
