and Beyond

It can often feel like we are being bombarded by negativity from all sides. It can be far too easy to forget about all the good things. How do we push back and recognize all the things we have to be grateful for?

Our culture places a lot of value on staying busy and being “productive”. Is it healthy to be in this mindset all the time? How do we find balance in our lives between getting important things done and taking the time to rest? https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/25/smarter-living/precrastination-when-the-early-bird-gets-the-shaft.html...

It seems like it’s impossible to go a day without encountering disagreements handled in unhealthy ways. Are we more divided than ever? Or have our current circumstances just brought our division into the light? What can we do to live together with compassion and understanding instead of hatred and knee-jerk reactions?

Why do things go viral? Is there a secret ingredient? Jocelyn has her own story of what it’s like to create viral content without even trying. Read more about Sketchy here: https://fox43.com/2019/01/21/creator-of-infamous-lancaster-suspect-sketch-discusses-viral-event/

Planet earth is a good home that has served us well. But will there come a time when we should consider making our homes on other planets?

The topic of climate change has been a controversial one, but it’s becoming more and more clear that humans are negatively impacting the environment. Can we work together to build a more promising future for our planet and those who call it home?

Once upon a time, back in the good old days, there was this podcast called “and Beyond”. Good news - it’s back!

Compassion has always been important. What makes it so critical, both in general and in our current social climate?

Most of us know what it’s like to experience the positive effects of compassion in one form or another. But what exactly is compassion and how do we learn to show it to others?

Maybe we’re living in a computer simulation. Or maybe we’re just slaves to our imperfect perception. Do we ever truly experience “reality”?

Time is a weird thing. Is it possible to control the speed and direction of our movement through time? How does our perception affect our experience of time?

Google recently showed off a system that would allow AI to place phone calls for you, and it sounds eerily human. What are the implications of AI that can disguise itself as a person?

Culture and society are constantly changing, and each generation has its own defining characteristics. What are some of the experiences that make different generations who they are?

Let’s be honest, we all love food. But are the additives in our food getting out of control? And what’s the cause of the apparent rise in many types of allergies and intolerances as of late?

Artificial intelligence is all the rage these days and is making its mark on every corner of society. What will the future hold as we train our cars to do the driving for us?

As humans, we seem to care more about “winning” arguments than actually gaining knowledge or pursuing truth. How can we shift our mindset so we’re better positioned to learn and grow?

Everyone hates pollution, but it’s not all in the air, water, or landfill. How do light and sound pollution affect our lives and well-being? And is the Milky Way in danger of being erased by our indifference?

In the late 1980s, NASA studied the positive effects of plants on indoor air pollution. Why is our air full of chemicals with long names and what can plants do to help?

Welcome to and Beyond, a podcast where Zane pretends to know what he’s talking about while Jocelyn pretends to care. Welcome to our world, and way, of communication about all things that matter to us.