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
124. The Choice Paradox
The choices available to humans have perhaps never been as widespread as they are in the 21st century. This can apply to the simple things like our choice in restaurants, tv shows, and books, and to …
00:49:47 |
Tue 07 Sep 2021
123. Alzheimer's
Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia can be devastating diseases for both the patients and families affected. What is it like in the early stages of dementia, when one is aware of the further cogn…
00:53:22 |
Tue 31 Aug 2021
122. The American Military - 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' (Part 2)
In this sequel episode, former American infantryman Alan Leggitt shares his experience of serving in the military as bisexual during the era of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". Under this policy, which was o…
00:34:05 |
Thu 26 Aug 2021
121. The American Military - Chasing Ghosts (Part 1)
Being part of the military is widely viewed as something honorable, dutiful and patriotic. But as the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have endured for so long over the past two decades, many questions h…
00:50:48 |
Mon 23 Aug 2021
Unorthodox - Leaving Extremist Religion (Repost)
Gene Steinberg was born and raised in a Jewish Hasidic community in New York. At age 28, he made the difficult decision to leave orthodox-Judaism to live a life more aligned with his personal values…
00:51:16 |
Tue 17 Aug 2021
120. The Boxer
There are few sports as intense as boxing, where you are in a ring, on your own, fighting one-on-one against a fierce competitor. So what is it like to be a boxer? What motivates someone to engage in…
00:52:22 |
Tue 10 Aug 2021
119. Napoleon The Great
Napoleon Bonaparte is considered one of the greatest military leaders of all time. He is often mentioned alongside names such as Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar, but whereas they existed thousa…
00:58:19 |
Tue 03 Aug 2021
118. My OCD
In this episode, Zale opens up about his own experience with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. What is an obsession, and what is a compulsion? How does OCD extend far beyond the preconception of a pure …
00:59:22 |
Tue 27 Jul 2021
117. Can You Separate The Art From The Artist?
What are we to do with the books, movies, songs and performances created by some of society's most iconic artists who have later been exposed for certain wrongdoings? Is it enough to denounce them? O…
00:39:01 |
Tue 20 Jul 2021
116. Life After Covid - 'Back To Normal'
As vaccine rollout is well on its way in many countries around the world, we can begin to consider a return to “normal life” in perhaps the not too distant future. But what does “normal” actually loo…
00:38:59 |
Thu 15 Jul 2021
115. Transgender Athletes - A Scientific Look at Competitive Advantage
There has been debate in the sports world over the last month, as Laurel Hubbard was recently selected as the first transgender weightlifter to ever compete in the Olympics Games. On the one hand, th…
00:41:16 |
Mon 12 Jul 2021
114. The New Corporation
With more worldwide attention being brought to issues of global warming, poverty, and human rights violations over the last few decades, more light has been shed on the role that corporations play in…
00:52:17 |
Tue 06 Jul 2021
113. The Puzzle of Left-Handedness
For much of human history, being left-handed has had a certain taboo associated with it. The word for left in Italian, for example, is “sinistra”, which shares roots with the word “sinister”, meaning…
00:42:08 |
Tue 29 Jun 2021
112. Covid Rehab - Beyond the Virus
A year into the pandemic, almost everyone knows someone who has tested positive for covid-19. While the emphasis has rightly focused on the mortality rate, there is another side of covid that is perh…
00:37:10 |
Tue 22 Jun 2021
111. Israel-Palestine (Part 2)
This is the second of a two episode mini-series regarding the situation in Israel and Palestine. We continue to examine the historical roots of the conflict, picking up the story from the aftermath o…
01:13:21 |
Thu 17 Jun 2021
110. Israel-Palestine (Part 1)
With the conflict in Israel and Palestine reaching new heights over the past month, we explore the roots of the conflict in this two-part series. In this first episode, we examine the complicated his…
01:19:21 |
Mon 14 Jun 2021
109. Sexual Violence - The Complexities of Consent
In the wake of the Me Too Movement, much more needed attention in society has been focused on the issue of sexual violence. It goes without saying that sexual violence is a bad thing that society nee…
00:55:17 |
Tue 08 Jun 2021
Mysteries of the Cosmos (Repost)
The universe is so vast that it is quite literally impossible to comprehend. Yet with so much unknown, there is also so much room for hypothesizing and pontificating. What is the likelihood that ot…
00:56:33 |
Wed 02 Jun 2021
108. Breaking the Disney Spell
Many fairy tales capture people’s imagination from the time they are kids and then resonate in their hearts even into their adult years. When we think about fairy tales, most of us probably think of …
00:38:01 |
Tue 01 Jun 2021
107. Dinosaurs - Rise, Fall, and Legacy
From a young age, many kids become infatuated with dinosaurs. Perhaps it is the magnitude of their size. Maybe it is the fact that they existed so long ago that they can seem almost like mythical cre…
01:03:29 |
Tue 25 May 2021
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