Preconceived
Preconceived, hosted by Zale Mednick, dives deep into the intricacies of human experience, challenging the assumptions that shape our understanding of the world. In each episode, Zale engages with leading experts, thought leaders, and individuals with unique perspectives to uncover the layers beneath societal norms and expectations. From exploring cultural phenomena to dissecting scientific breakthroughs, Preconceived invites its listeners to question their preconceptions about love, life, technology, health, history, and beyond.
With a blend of curiosity and critical thinking, Zale navigates through complex topics, offering his audience a chance to gain new insights and broaden their horizons. Whether it's debunking myths, confronting biases, or simply indulging in the joy of learning something new, Preconceived is more than just a podcast; it's an invitation to view the world through a different lens.
Join Zale Mednick every week on Preconceived for enlightening conversations that promise to inspire, inform, and intrigue. Perfect for the inquisitive mind, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone eager to challenge their understanding of the world and embrace the complexity and beauty of human existence.
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 336
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
141. Philosophy - 'Intentional Wisdom'
In a way, we are all philosophers, trying to make sense of this mysterious world, how we fit within it, and how we can live our happiest and most meaningful lives. But how far does all of the contemp…
00:36:35 |
Tue 01 Feb 2022
140. Doctors - Behind the White Coat
Are doctors really the heroes that some tv shows make them out to be? Is our medical system as idealistic as many patients try to believe? Dr. Samuel Shem helped shatter the illusion of the "medical …
00:42:15 |
Tue 25 Jan 2022
139. Birth Order - Why Siblings Are Different
Aside from our genetics, there are many reasons why we might be different from our siblings. It has been well-documented that patterns in parental favouritism and sibling interactions affect our pers…
00:51:39 |
Tue 18 Jan 2022
138. Six Feet Under (Part 2)
In this second of two episodes regarding death and the funeral process, funeral director Emily Bootle explains the process of embalming and the decision to have an open versus closed casket funeral. …
00:34:02 |
Tue 11 Jan 2022
137. Six Feet Under (Part 1)
For most, the word “death” conjures up emotions of fear and sadness. While death is one of the few certainties of life, it is something that most people would probably agree that you can never prepar…
00:57:31 |
Tue 04 Jan 2022
Fifty Shades of Preconceived (Re-Post)
For our new Preconceived listeners, this episode from over a year ago is a good "starter episode" to give a flavour for what the podcast is all about. Zale reflects on starting the podcast and some …
00:47:47 |
Tue 21 Dec 2021
136. Polyamory (Part 2)
In this second of two episodes regarding Polyamory, we are joined by guest Alana Phelan, who practices polyamory herself. She shares lessons learned from her decades in the polyamorist community. Ala…
00:54:03 |
Tue 14 Dec 2021
135. Polyamory (Part 1)
Monogamy is such an indoctrinated part of society that it can often seem as if monogamy is the only option for a relationship. But with the heightened liberalization of society, there has been increa…
00:54:22 |
Tue 07 Dec 2021
134. On Death Row
When someone is sentenced to die, it’s not always what you might think. The average time that an inmate in the States waits on death row is 10 years, with many serving up to 30 years before execution…
00:53:28 |
Tue 30 Nov 2021
133. Dismantling the Corporate Ladder - Anarchy or Utopia?
As much as companies have progressed and become more flexible over the past two years, a general business structure still exists at most companies … a boss, employees at various levels, and a hierarc…
00:43:01 |
Tue 23 Nov 2021
132. A Tragic Love Affair with Honesty
We are told from a very young age that being honest is a good thing. But most of us don’t really believe that honesty is always the best policy. Most of us allow for exceptions, omissions, and the oc…
00:56:00 |
Tue 16 Nov 2021
The Sperminator - 100 Kids and Counting (Repost)
Ari Nagel is perhaps the most famous sperm donor in the world. He has fathered seventy children through sperm donation and has more children on the way. Unlike traditional sperm donation, Ari does no…
00:47:23 |
Tue 09 Nov 2021
131. Regretting Parenthood
Few would admit to regretting their decision to become parents. But that doesn't mean there are not people who do indeed regret the choice to have kids. Is it possible to still love your children wh…
00:56:57 |
Tue 02 Nov 2021
130. How To Be An Adult
The boundary between adolescence and adulthood is naturally blurred. Usually, there is no distinct moment in which you seize to be a “youth” and begin to be an “adult”. But more important than iden…
00:47:49 |
Tue 26 Oct 2021
129. Questioning Christianity
Christianity is the most commonly practiced religion in the world, with over 2.3 billion people identifying as Christians. Not surprisingly, the life of Jesus Christ is at the core of Christianity. …
00:47:51 |
Tue 19 Oct 2021
128. Money - The True Story of a Made-Up Thing
Money did not always exist in its current form. There was a time when goods and services were just exchanged for one another, without actual coins or cash changing hands. The preconception is that …
00:47:03 |
Tue 12 Oct 2021
Selling Sex (Repost)
Both the legality of prostitution and the ethics of sex work are highly debated topics worldwide. Is there anything inherently wrong with a person deciding to sell sex for money? Beyond this, what is…
00:36:27 |
Tue 05 Oct 2021
127. The Psychedelic Trip
What is like to be on a psychedelic "trip", and what can it teach one about life's meaning and purpose? What kind of alternate form of reality and consciousness, if any, do psychedelics tap into?Jon…
00:43:33 |
Tue 28 Sep 2021
126. Medieval Times
World-renowned author and historian Susan Wise Bauer rejoins the podcast to shed some "light" on the "dark ages", more commonly known as the Middle Ages. Why is this 1,000 year period of human histor…
00:31:58 |
Tue 21 Sep 2021
125. Reimagining Education
Our younger years are dominated by education. The foundation of our daily routine is attending school, and the overarching purpose of our lives, so to speak, is to become educated before entering the…
00:42:32 |
Tue 14 Sep 2021
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