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The Dissenter

Ricardo Lopes
Democracy
Social Perception
Cognitive Neuroscience
Therapy
Social Interaction
Interviews
Complex Systems
Psychopathology
Facial Recognition
Early Warning Signals
Sudden Gains and Losses
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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Giovanni Rolla
Professor of Philosophy at Federal University of Bahia in Brazil
Federal University of Bahia
Episode: #1185 Giovanni Rolla: Enactivism, Ecological Psychology, and Embodied Cognition
Dr. Olympia Campbell
Research fellow at the Institute for Advanced Study in Toulouse
Institute for Advanced Study in Toulouse
Episode: #1185 Olympia Campbell: Violence Against Women Across Societies
Dr. Mäel Lemoine
Professor of Philosophy at University of Bordeaux
University of Bordeaux
Episode: #1184 Maël Lemoine - Philosophy of Physiology: What is Disease, and What is Health?
Marcela Alonso
OnlyFans content creator and host of the Get Schooled Podcast
Episode: #1183 Marcela Alonso: Sex Work, Feminism, and Relationships
Dr. Dries Bostyn
A social psychologist, statistician and philosopher currently doing a BOF senior postdoctoral fellowship at the Social Psychology Lab at Ghent University.
Social Psychology Lab at Ghent University
Episode: #1182 Dries Bostyn: How People Respond to Trolley Dilemmas
Shinobu Kitayama
Cognitive psychologist specializing in cultural differences in psychology
University of Michigan
Episode: #1181 Shinobu Kitayama - Cultural Differences in Psychological Traits: The Self, Emotions, and More
Olivia Bentley
A porn star, sex therapist, and fitness influencer with a master's degree in education.
Episode: #1180 Olivia Bentley: The Life of a Sex Worker and Misconceptions About It
Jaap de Roode
Samuel C. Dobbs Professor in the Department of Biology at Emory University.
Emory University
Episode: #1179 Jaap de Roode - Doctors by Nature: How Ants, Apes, and Other Animals Heal Themselves
Dr. Mark Alfano
Professor of Philosophy at Macquarie University and author of "Nietzsche on Virtue"
Macquarie University
Episode: #1177 Mark Alfano: Nietzsche on Virtue

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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 173 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 Statesa year 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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Listeners appreciate the deep intellectual engagement and thoughtful questioning by the host.
The quality of guests and knowledge shared creates a solid reputation among audiences interested in scholarly content.
Many listeners find the long-format discussions refreshing compared to more heavily edited shows.
The podcast is praised for its diverse subject matter, covering many complex topics in an accessible way.

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#229
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Apple Podcasts
#232
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Apple Podcasts
#242
New Zealand/Science

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#1185 Olympia Campbell: Violence Against Women Across Societies
Q: What factors tend to be associated with honor-based violence?
Honor-based violence is typically triggered by accusations of dishonorable behavior, often related to marriage choices and can be more stigmatized due to its familial nature.
#1185 Olympia Campbell: Violence Against Women Across Societies
Q: Does marriage practices affect gender-biased outcomes?
Yes, marriage practices, especially post-marital residence, significantly influence women's status, vulnerability to violence, and outcomes through inheritance rules.
#1185 Olympia Campbell: Violence Against Women Across Societies
Q: What distinguishes intimate partner violence from sexual violence and honor-based violence?
The differences lie in the perpetrator: intimate partner violence is from a partner, sexual violence can be from various individuals, and honor-based violence is often perpetrated by family members as a reaction to perceived dishonor.
#1185 Olympia Campbell: Violence Against Women Across Societies
Q: How has violence against women been prevalent across history and human societies?
Dr. Campbell explains that while historical records are limited, contemporary estimates show significant prevalence of violence against women, especially intimate partner violence, globally.
#1183 Marcela Alonso: Sex Work, Feminism, and Relationships
Q: Do you believe that sex work can be empowering?
Yes, it can be empowering as it provided me the means to raise my children and support them independently when I had no other options.

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2. Dr. Olympia Campbell
3. Dr. Mäel Lemoine
4. Marcela Alonso
5. Dr. Dries Bostyn
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