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
106. If I Had a Million Dollars
“Money can’t buy you happiness” … so the adage goes. But deep down, most people would probably still prefer to have more money in their pockets if given the opportunity. And despite the notion that m…
00:41:53 |
Tue 18 May 2021
Wealthsimple - A New Way to Invest (Repost)
Mike Katchen, co-founder and CEO of Wealthsimple, explains how his company challenges the traditional paradigm of investing. When should we start investing? How much should we be investing? Mike a…
00:42:19 |
Thu 13 May 2021
105. After The Affair
Cheating. Unfaithfulness. Affairs. Understandably, these words are likely to conjure up negative feelings and associations. Cheating in a relationship is a massive breach of trust against a person to…
00:34:07 |
Tue 11 May 2021
104. The Pet Paradox
The relationship between humans and non-human animals is a fascinating one. In particular, the pet-owner relationship begs many questions. The preconception is that it is totally normal that we cohab…
00:50:19 |
Tue 04 May 2021
103. The Oscars - The Math Behind the Biggest Night in Hollywood
The Oscars is considered the most prestigious awards ceremony in the entertainment industry. There is a certain magic about the Academy Awards, where some of the greatest films and performances of al…
00:27:44 |
Fri 30 Apr 2021
102. The Right to Die
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) includes physician-assisted death and euthanasia. On a previous episode of Preconceived, link below, we reviewed what exactly MAID entails and how it applies to a v…
00:40:16 |
Tue 27 Apr 2021
101. Gangs
Gangs have a negative connotation associated with them. And given their association with violence and drugs, this is understandable and on many levels warranted. But is the primary problem really gan…
00:49:10 |
Tue 20 Apr 2021
100. Pencils for Kids - 'Do it Afraid'
For this 100th episode of Preconceived, Zale is joined by his first ever guest from episode one, his mother Robin. On the first episode of this series, Robin discussed the idea of jumping into the un…
00:56:12 |
Tue 13 Apr 2021
99. Psychedelics - Moving Inward
When one used to think about psychedelics, the image that most likely came to mind was of someone tripping out during the height of 1960s counterculture. Yet what is less known is that prior to psych…
00:44:04 |
Tue 06 Apr 2021
98. The Sexless Relationship
One of humans' most basic instincts is sexual desire. It is natural for humans to have sex, and most people do engage in sexual activity of some kind. Yet as commonplace as sex is, we often don’t tal…
00:32:28 |
Tue 30 Mar 2021
97. The Crown - Harry and Meghan (Part 2)
On the last episode of Preconceived, we explored the history of the British Monarchy, the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II and analyzed how the Royal Family has adapted in modern times. On this sequel ep…
00:40:55 |
Thu 25 Mar 2021
96. The Crown - Legacy and Duty (Part 1)
There is something about royalty and the idea of “the crown” that captures the public’s attention and imagination. Yet while historically, monarchies used to run many countries and empires around the…
00:57:32 |
Tue 23 Mar 2021
Public Speaking - Fear, Failure and Authenticity (Repost)
Eric Silverberg and Eli Gladstone, founders of Speaker Labs, shed light on why it is ingrained into our DNA to fear public speaking and how we can look at public speaking "failures" in a more favoura…
00:49:03 |
Fri 19 Mar 2021
95. Beauty Pays - The Advantages of being Attractive
Humans are conditioned to be attracted to beautiful things and to beautiful people. We use phrases such as “don’t judge a book by its cover” and “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”. But are these …
00:42:56 |
Tue 16 Mar 2021
94. The 'Get-To-Know-You' Questions (A Preconceived Moment)
When you meet someone, you probably take stock of their name, gender, age and occupation. These are some of the basic "get-to-know" questions. But how does knowledge of these demographics perhaps imp…
00:06:54 |
Thu 11 Mar 2021
93. Indigenous Injustice
When our history books speak of North American history, it can almost read as if Canada and the United States did not exist until the Europeans settled the lands, while in reality, these lands were p…
00:44:17 |
Tue 09 Mar 2021
92. Modern Family - The Impact on Kids
One of the society’s most basic fabrics has been the traditional family unit – that is, a mother, a father, and their biological children. But as society becomes more progressive and accepting of alt…
00:47:11 |
Tue 02 Mar 2021
91. The Fraternity Experience
The first fraternity in the United States was established in the 1700s. And while much has changed since then in regards to what a fraternity is and how it operates, tradition and reverence for past …
00:48:03 |
Tue 23 Feb 2021
Intellectual Disabilities (Repost)
What is it like to live with an intellectual disability? Jeffery Masci was deprived of oxygen during his birth, which led to lifelong challenges with intellectual disability. This manifested as slo…
00:25:50 |
Fri 19 Feb 2021
90. Death by Suicide
The decision to die by suicide is perhaps one of the most tragic possible outcomes of a person’s life. And while society at large has expanded its understanding and open mindedness regarding mental i…
00:47:05 |
Tue 16 Feb 2021
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