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Brave New World

Evening Standard

Science

Society & Culture

Health & Fitness

Frequency: 1 episode/25d. Total Eps: 34

Welcome to Brave New World, hosted by Evgeny Lebedev, for the London Standard. We dive deep into the ideas of thought leaders, scientists, and intellectuals who are shaping the future and transforming our culture.

Tune in each week for interviews with some of the brightest minds of our time, and explore the realms of longevity, neuroscience, biohacking, and psychedelics.

Join Evgeny as he leads thought-provoking conversations with guests such as Dame Helen Mirren, Wim Hof, Deepak Chopra and Sam Harris – and others who are driving change, thoughtful debate, and challenging our views and preconceptions.

Whether you're curious about the secrets to longer life, the mysteries of sleep, or the future of medical technology, it’s all here in Brave New World.

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Deepak Chopra: Why AI is the future of medicine

Season 3 · Episode 1

Thursday, September 26, 2024 • Duration 43:04

We’re joined by one of the most famous faces of alternative medicine on the planet, Deepak Chopra.

The world-renowned author, health and wellness expert has been at the intersection of science and spirituality for nearly 50 years.

Deepak sits down with host Evgeny Lebedev to mark the release of his 95th book ‘Digital Dharma’. He explains why artificial intelligence is the key to unlocking both personal and spiritual growth, and why humanity is at a crucial crossroads with technology. One of those roads, he says, "leads to the extinction of humanity."

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The science of sleep with Professor Russell Foster

Season 2 · Episode 8

Thursday, August 22, 2024 • Duration 47:11

Is there such a thing as perfect sleep? Leading expert in circadian neuroscience from Oxford University, Professor Russell Foster, joins host Evgeny Lebedev, to explain the science behind nighttime slumber and why it's crucial to living our best lives awake.

The pair discuss everything from sleep hygiene, our circadian rhythm and body clocks, the impact of technology before bed and whether it actually affects us, the myths, and even some tips to improve longevity. This episode also includes excerpts from Eight Sleep founder Matteo Franceschetti, the pop star Rita Ora, and the author and actress Davinia Taylor.

Topics discussed in this episode:

Is sleep an indulgence?
How a bad culture of sleep was heightened in the 1980s
Can poor sleep link to dementia?
The different types of sleep: Deep and Rem
The science of our dreams
Understanding how circadian rhythms work and how they relate to our genetic makeup
The perfect recipe for a nap
Sleeping pills and memory loss
Are sleep apps worth the hype?
The critical role of body temperature
Sleep myths: Cheese and dreams, sipping Horlicks and counting sheep
Rita Ora’s sleep routine

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Bill Richards: Magic Mushrooms and Epic Poetry

Thursday, March 7, 2024 • Duration 46:23

In the final episode of our first season, Evgeny talks to psychologist and researcher Bill Richards, whose book Sacred Knowledge: Psychedelics and Religious Experiences is considered a seminal work in the field and is now in its 10th edition. In this discussion, they talk about:

· Why science and spiritualism don’t have to be separate from each other

· How he thinks transcendental experiences like those provoked by psychedelics are the "origin of most of the world's religions"

· His research into their benefits for those near the end of their lives

· Why is there a taboo against psychedelics research in health?

· What is our definition of “normal” and should we think about it differently.

· Bill’s summer as an ordained minister, and his first psychedelic experience

· Why he doesn’t think people should “pop psychedelics” just for fun.

Brave New World will return after the Easter break. Make sure you’re following the channel to get the first episode of season two as soon as it drops. And please do leave us a rating and review.

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Wim Hof & Rita Ora: Braving the Ice

Thursday, February 29, 2024 • Duration 41:03

Evgeny meets Wim Hof to learn more about the Dutch athlete’s ‘Method’; a combination of breathing and cold-water immersion that he claims can have health and psychological benefits. Rita Ora also joins the show and talks about her own experience using Wim’s techniques as part of her wellness routines. And musician Marcus Flaherty tells us how he thinks the Method has helped him with some of the symptoms of MS. In this episode:

· Wim Hof reveals he developed ‘The Method’ to recover from the “emotional agony” following the death of his wife

· What happened the first time he entered ice cold water, and why did he want to do it again?

· How he’s trained his body to stay under the ice “for up to seven minutes”

· The scientific studies he says support his claims

· Rita Ora tells us about the surprise birthday visit she arranged with Wim for her husband Taika Waititi – and how he stayed in an ice bath for 30 minutes

· Her own use of both heat and cold as part of her wellness routine

· Her struggles with anxiety and panic attacks, and the techniques she uses to overcome them

· Why she wants Wim to release a playlist of music he gave her as an album.

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Ben Greenfield & Davinia Taylor: The Human Guinea Pigs

Thursday, February 22, 2024 • Duration 47:46

What is biohacking and are you already doing it without realising? Evgeny spends a day with the ‘world’s fittest man’, Ben Greenfield, to learn how exercise, diet and light contribute to wellness. He also meets actress and author Davinia Taylor, who tells him how biohacking helped her get over the alcoholism she developed at the height of her TV success in the 90s. In this episode we learn about:

· Ben Greenfield’s journey from “fantasy novel reading, home-schooled kid” to ‘America’s Best Fitness Coach’

· His six tips on how to improve your health

· How and why to safely expose your body to heat and cold

· The importance of his faith to his wellbeing and business

· The genetic reasons why diets can work for some but not for others

· Why Davinia Taylor’s declaring “war” on vegetable oil

· How she’s turned her back on drink and drugs after years of addiction

· Her teaspoon of collagen tip to help with intermittent fasting

Next week, Rita Ora and Wim Hoff join the show to talk about the benefits of cold-water immersion and breathing exercises. Hit your follow button so you don’t miss an episode.

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Bryan Johnson: Turning Back Time

Thursday, February 15, 2024 • Duration 44:20

Evgeny meets ‘anti-ageing poster boy’ Bryan Johnson, the entrepreneur whose ‘Project Blueprint’ aims to extend the human lifespan. He also talks to the 46-year-old’s doctor Oliver Zolman, who details how they’re approaching a controversial area of emerging science. In this episode we talk about:

· How they slowed Bryan’s speed of ageing “by the equivalent of 31 years”

· Why Oliver Zolman thinks humans “can live 25% longer”

· Can we improve humans “at the speed of technology”?

· How the emergence of AI has made “death our only enemy”

· Oliver Zolman’s Six Principles for biohacking beginners

· How Bryan achieved “8 months of perfect sleep” by designing his life around the need for it

· What Dr Zolman sees as the biggest health threat to western countries

· Is the resistance to longevity research more cultural than scientific?

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My Ayahuasca Journey

Thursday, February 8, 2024 • Duration 34:30

Evgeny Lebedev describes his experience at a psychedelic retreat in Costa Rica where he encountered Ayahuasca, a plant-based brew used by indigenous healers. Psychedelics researcher Professor David Nutt, psychologist Bill Richards and physician Gabor Maté return to the show to explain what’s happening to the mind when DMT is used and how some believe it can help with recovery from trauma. In this episode:

Evgeny reveals that Ayahuasca brought old fears home to roost
David Nutt tells us about the history of psychedelic use, dating back to 5,000 BC
Bill Richards looks at the use of them by artists and writers
Gabor Maté examines what Evgeny’s experience with Ayahuasca really says about his mental state

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David Nutt and Amanda Feilding: The Psychedelic Renaissance

Thursday, February 1, 2024 • Duration 43:05

Could psychedelics be used to help tackle mental health issues like depression and addiction? In this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev speaks to Professor David Nutt, one the leading researchers in this controversial field. His former student, now professor, Robin Carhart-Harris, describes the impact of his study comparing psychedelic medicine with mainstream medicine. Evgeny also meets pioneers like Amanda Feilding who developed the first images of the brain on LSD, and the psychologist Bill Richards who explains his research into consciousness. He also speaks to Buzzfeed journalist Lara Parker who used ketamine assisted therapy to treat clinical depression. In this episode:

How do psychedelics really affect the brain?
Why David Nutt says they can “disrupt the thought loops” behind depression
How effective is ketamine assisted therapy?
Robin Carhart-Harris describes his work with ‘magic mushrooms’
Why Amanda Feilding set up the Foundation to Further Consciousness
Bill Richardson on why ‘mystical consciousness’ is becoming “a scientific term”

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David Sinclair: How Not To Die (with special guests Stephen Fry and David Walliams)

Episode 3

Thursday, January 25, 2024 • Duration 47:29

Is it possible to live forever – and would you even want to? Evgeny Lebedev is joined by Stephen Fry and David Walliams to explore the science and ethics of age reversal. He also meets longevity pioneer Dr David Sinclair, who gives advice on how to extend lifespans - and tells David Walliams how to reverse his biological clock. In this episode:

David Walliams’ fear he’ll have the same death as his father, aged 71
Why Stephen Fry doesn’t want to live forever
What causes us to age faster and can we reverse it?
Has the first human to live to 150 already been born?
Are worries about ‘fat shaming’ encouraging unhealthy lifestyles?
Can intermittent fasting work?
Do individual health choices place a burden on society?
Can David Walliams extend his life?

Next week: Can psychedelics help treat mental health disorders? Hit the follow button on your podcast provider so you don’t miss any episodes of Brave New World.

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Sam Harris: Freedom of Speech

Episode 2

Thursday, January 18, 2024 • Duration 55:25

Sam Harris is an American philosopher, neuroscientist and host of the Making Sense podcast. His work touches on topics including rationality, ethics, psychedelics and artificial intelligence. In this episode of Brave New World, he and Evgeny talk about:

Why free speech is the “best error correcting asset we have” to enable cooperation
How the US and UK differ in protecting freedom of speech
Why “tolerance of intolerance is cowardice”
Why populist politics are a problem for democracies
The “insanity machine” built by social media
The role of traditional newspapers as gatekeepers against misinformation in the AI age

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