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The Wizard from the Land of Psychoanalysis
World + People
The Other School

The Wizard from the Land of Psychoanalysis

In his time, Bruno Bettelheim was a leading authority in child psychology, psychoanalysis and autism. Years later, it turned out that his story was far from a fairy tale…
Aleksandra Kozłowska
Professor Filutek, part 6
Humor + Variety
Professor Filutek

Professor Filutek, part 6

Mountain holidays.
With My Naked Eye
Art + Stories
Experiences

With My Naked Eye

He isn’t particularly interested in the past, but in how the future changes it. Ralph Gibson, one of the most acclaimed American art photographers, talks with Polish photographer, Wojtek Wieteska.
Wojtek Wieteska
5 Big Predictions for 2021
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Experiences, Fiction

5 Big Predictions for 2021

A deeper appreciation for science and less unnecessary spending could be in our future.
Derek Beres
5th December 1952
World + People
Science

5th December 1952

On this day in 1952, just over a decade after the wartime Blitz, death from above hit the streets of London again. Smog was everywhere, blinding pedestrians and even creeping into cinema screens.
Adam Węgłowski
You’ll Never Believe It!
World + People
Outer Space

You’ll Never Believe It!

So why has there been so much talk lately of people not believing in science? Several hundred years of science in practice, and 100% effectiveness (sooner or later) in rejecting erroneous ideas and hypotheses—are these not sufficient arguments for abandoning the notion of “faith in science” and simply trusting it?
Szymon Drobniak
Making Sense of Dreams
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Experiences

Making Sense of Dreams

Dreaming is not simply a biological activity that usually takes place during the night—it can play an important role in one’s waking life, too.
Ewa Pluta

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Sound of Body, Sound of Mind
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Sound of Body, Sound of Mind

From free jazz to Bach, both music therapy and self-directed listening can have multiple health benefits for the human brain and mind.
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Wine, Farmers, and Unicorns
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Wine, Farmers, and Unicorns

The countries of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia all show a keen sense of environmentalism, as well as a forward-thinking attitude.
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The Breath of Harmony
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The Breath of Harmony

Breathe in, breathe out. We do this constantly and rarely think about it—but we should. Meditation teacher Swami Jaataveda, discusses how focusing on our breath can relieve stress and connect us to “the self.”
Paulina Wilk
We’re Living in a Cosmic Dream
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We’re Living in a Cosmic Dream

According to a recent theory in quantum mechanics, the universe is one big simulation – just like in “The Matrix”. Will you take the red or blue pill?
Paul Ratner
Professor Filutek, part 43
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Professor Filutek

Professor Filutek, part 43

Professor Filutek takes a shortcut.
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What Does the Amazon Rainforest Have to Say?
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What Does the Amazon Rainforest Have to Say?

American acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton takes us on a sound trip to the first quiet park on Earth, where we can hear the gentle sounds of the Zabalo River, nestled deep in the Amazon rainforest.
Gordon Hempton
Mrs Mohr Goes Missing
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Mrs Mohr Goes Missing

A corpse has been discovered at a retirement home run by nuns, but Zofia is not convinced that the death was entirely natural… Antonia Lloyd-Jones translates an excerpt from the first novel in a period crime series featuring Zofia Turbotyńska.
Maryla Szymiczkowa
Mr. Barker, Oedipuss, and Us
World + People
Nature

Mr. Barker, Oedipuss, and Us

We have more in common with cats and dogs than some people think – especially when it comes to cheekily deceiving each other.
Ludwika Włodek
Energy Travels Vertically
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Energy Travels Vertically

In the summer of 1920, a young Indian swami boarded a ship from Bombay to Boston. The yogi’s spiritual teachings went on to change the lives of millions.
Paulina Wilk

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Unshaken as The Himalayas
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Unshaken as The Himalayas

For centuries, yoga adepts and spiritual seekers have been heading to Rishikesh, a small city in northern India. Przekrój editor and yogi Agnieszka Rostkowska followed in their footsteps to talk with Sandeep Pandey, one of the most renowned yoga teachers in the Himalayan Yoga tradition.
Agnieszka Rostkowska
Find the Inner Teacher
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Find the Inner Teacher

Kirti Gahlawat, a winner of multiple world championship medals in yoga, discusses respecting limits in yoga and how to find a good teacher, along with much more.
Agnieszka Rostkowska
Simple, Ordinary Kindness
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Simple, Ordinary Kindness

It’s in our blood: kind gestures are evolution’s gift to humankind. If it hadn’t been for kindness, the story of our species would most likely have taken a very different turn. 
Jowita Kiwnik Pargana
At Your Own Pace
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At Your Own Pace

Running, jumping, gardening, even caring for animals: these are all physical activities that can benefit our mental health. Psychotherapist Anna Cichoń shows us how to do them in healthy doses.
Kamila Kielar