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The Dissenter

Ricardo Lopes
Democracy
Social Perception
Cognitive Neuroscience
Therapy
Social Interaction
Interviews
Psychopathology
Complex Systems
Facial Recognition
Sudden Gains and Losses
Early Warning Signals
Ethnicity and Race
Visual Cognition
Psychology
Behavioral Variability
Public Health
Biological Motion
Attention Mechanisms
Self-Esteem
Child Development

My name is Ricardo Lopes, and I’m from Portugal. Thank you for visiting my podcast. Over the past few years, I have conducted and released more than 900 interviews and talks with experts and academics from a variety of areas and disciplines, ranging from the Arts and Philosophy to the Social Sciences and Biology. You will certainly find a subject of your interest covered here. New interviews are r... more

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Recent Guests

Jasmine Sherni
Adult content creator, model, actress
Episode: #1205 Jasmine Sherni: Being Part of a Cultural Minority in the Sex Industry
Sarah Dierna
PhD candidate in Interpretation Studies, University of Catania
University of Catania
Episode: #1204 Sarah Dierna: The History and Theory of Antinatalism
Nicole Karlis
Health and science journalist and author of "Your Brain on Altruism"
Episode: #1203 Nicole Karlis: Your Brain on Altruism
Valerie Tiberius
Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Minnesota, focusing on well-being and virtue from both philosophical and psychological perspectives.
University of Minnesota
Episode: #1202 Valerie Tiberius: The Philosophy and Psychology of Well-Being
Rebecca Newberger Goldstein
Philosopher, novelist, public intellectual
Episode: #1201 Rebecca Newberger Goldstein: How Our Deepest Longing Drives Us and Divides Us
Dr. Vicky Oelze
Biological anthropologist and researcher in the archaeology of the transatlantic slave trade.
Episode: #1200 Vicky Oelze: The Anthropology of the Atlantic and Transatlantic Slave Trade
Dr. Jason Clarke
Lecturer in psychology in the School of Human and Social Sciences at the University of West London.
University of West London
Episode: #1199 Jason Clarke - Constructing Experience: Expectation and Attention in Perception
Rebecca Love
Adult film actress and co-founder of Adult Film Star Network
Adult Film Star Network
Episode: #1198 Rebecca Love: Where Negative Attitudes Towards Sex Workers Stem From
Dr. Mark Wicclair
Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at West Virginia University
Episode: #1197 Mark Wicclair: Conscientious Objection in Medicine

Host

Ricardo Lopes
Host with extensive experience in conducting interviews with a diverse range of experts and scholars, providing thought-provoking content on complex subjects.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 175 ratings
  • A thoughtful interviewer who can really stick with his more challenging guests.

    Despite being outrageously prolific (over 1000 episodes with very serious intellectuals) Ricardo asks questions that as far as I can tell, really break the more complicated subject matter down to its basic principles. How he keeps on top of this much different high level knowledge is beyond me and beyond impressive.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ravin Kanga
    Australiaa year ago
  • Exceptional

    Ricardo is a knowledgeable host that clearly loves diving into a wide range of subjects. He’s great at researching the topics being discussed beforehand and asking thoughtful questions that allow for exceptionally interesting and intriguing discussions. Absolutely love this podcast. Do give it a chance. -S

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NickiSteven
    United States2 years ago
  • Informative and Fascinating

    Ricardo gets all kinds of experts on his show to discuss their work in a variety of interesting pioneering scientific efforts. Well worth listening to to stay informed—plus the show is a very enjoyable listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Optimum length
    Canada2 years ago
  • Conversations with academics from many backgrounds

    My favorite podcast. Prolific, diverse subjects and long conversations. Listening to Dissenter made me realize how heavily edited and produced most podcasts are. With Dissenter we’re actually listening to the conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Informed0pinion
    United States2 years ago
  • Good

    Very interesting podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sparkle-heart
    Canada2 years ago

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The quality of guests and knowledge shared creates a solid reputation among audiences interested in scholarly content.
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The podcast is praised for its diverse subject matter, covering many complex topics in an accessible way.

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#1203 Nicole Karlis: Your Brain on Altruism
Q: What can people do if they are not in a circumstance to give to others?
It's okay to be in a season of receiving, and small acts of kindness or just listening can still fulfill the need for connection.
#1203 Nicole Karlis: Your Brain on Altruism
Q: Can we prevent altruistic feelings from fading over time after a crisis?
While feelings of altruism may fade, some community-oriented behaviors can sustain through ongoing efforts and mutual aid.
#1203 Nicole Karlis: Your Brain on Altruism
Q: What is the main argument of your book?
The main argument is that altruism, rather than solitude, can be a powerful form of self-care, helping to combat loneliness and anxiety.
#1205 Jasmine Sherni: Being Part of a Cultural Minority in the Sex Industry
Q: How do you feel about being a female from a cultural background that is not typically Western in the porn industry?
Jasmine expresses pride in being able to represent her South Asian identity in her work and sees the increasing diversity in porn as a significant evolution in the industry.
#1205 Jasmine Sherni: Being Part of a Cultural Minority in the Sex Industry
Q: What do you think got you interested specifically in doing explicitly sexual content?
Jasmine felt a desire to take back her body and pleasure after a past where her sexuality was controlled by others. Getting into sex work became a way for her to explore herself and take control over her identity.

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2. Sarah Dierna
3. Nicole Karlis
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