Xavier Bonilla
@xavierbonilla.bsky.social
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Licensed Clinical Psychologist. All views expressed are my own. 😎 convergingdialogues.substack.com
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For all the new (and old) followers: My podcast, Converging Dialogues, aims to engage in healthy and spirited dialogue with people from all perspectives in psychology, philosophy, and social/political issues. Hope everyone takes a listen and subscribes.
Convergingdialogues.substack.com
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Converging Dialogues is a podcast that is designed to have honest and authentic conversations with a diversity of thoughts and opinions. Wide-ranging topics include philosophy, psychology, politics, a...
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over 1 year ago
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I am very happy to share my conversation with Ayşe Baltacıoğlu-Brammer. We talk all about sectarian and ethnic diversity in early Ottoman Empire. Hope everyone enjoys!
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#491 - Boundaries of Belonging in the Ottoman Empire: A Dialogue with Ayşe Baltacıoğlu-Brammer
Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Ayşe Baltacıoğlu-Brammer about belonging among various ethnic and religious groups in the early and middle Ottoman period.
https://open.substack.com/pub/convergingdialogues/p/491-boundaries-of-belonging-in-the?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=overlay
7 days ago
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Today at 4pm EST. Join me and Nicole with Kathryn Paige Harden…LIVE! Talking genetics and morals.
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Join Converging Dialogues and Bookmarked Reads w/ Kathryn Paige Harden Live this Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4pm EST.
We will be in live conversation with Kathryn Paige Harden discussing her latest book, Original Sin.
https://open.substack.com/pub/convergingdialogues/p/join-converging-dialogues-and-bookmarked?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=overlay
25 days ago
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I am happy to share my 2nd conversation with
@kph3k.bsky.social
We talk about her new book, Original Sin, and what answers science, religion, and philosophy can provide for us about our human nature.
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#476 - The Genetics of Original Sin: A Dialogue with Kathryn Paige Harden
Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Kathryn Paige Harden about the genetics of human behavior.
https://open.substack.com/pub/convergingdialogues/p/476-the-genetics-of-original-sin?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=overlay
3 months ago
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This is an important episode about a grim subject. I had an important conversation with
@uungor.bsky.social
about his exceptional work on genocides and, more recently, the horrific Syrian gulags. I hope everyone listens to this one.
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#475 - Genocides and Syrian Gulags: A Dialogue with Uğur Ümit Üngör
Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Uğur Ümit Üngör about genocides and the recent Syrian Civil War.
https://open.substack.com/pub/convergingdialogues/p/475-genocides-and-syrian-gulags-a?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=overlay
3 months ago
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I am very pleased to share the conversation I had with Christof Koch. We talk about all things consciousness and the human experience. I hope everyone enjoys!
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#472 - Consciousness and the Human Experience: A Dialogue with Christof Koch
Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Christof Koch on the nature of consciousness.
https://open.substack.com/pub/convergingdialogues/p/472-consciousness-and-the-human-experience?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=overlay
3 months ago
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I am very happy to have
@hdrochon.bsky.social
back on the podcast. We talk about elites and democracy and why elites have always been a part of democracy. Hope everyone enjoys!
@princetonupress.bsky.social
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#471- Elites and Democracy: A dialogue with Hugo Drochon
Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Hugo Drochon about elites and democracy.
https://open.substack.com/pub/convergingdialogues/p/471-elites-and-democracy-a-dialogue?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios
4 months ago
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I am really excited to share the conversation I had with the fantastic
@shadihamid.bsky.social
. We had a great dialogue on why American power is still necessary. Hope everyone enjoys!
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#470 - The Case for American Power: A Dialogue with Shadi Hamid
Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Shadi Hamid about why American power is still needed.
https://open.substack.com/pub/convergingdialogues/p/470-the-case-for-american-power-a?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios
4 months ago
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I am happy to share the conversation I had with Peter Dear. We talk about the evolution of natural philosophy to modern science. Hope everyone enjoys!
@princetonupress.bsky.social
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#469 - From Natural Philosophy to Modern Science: A Dialogue with Peter Dear
Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Peter Dear about the history of modern science from natural philosophy.
https://open.substack.com/pub/convergingdialogues/p/469-from-natural-philosophy-to-modern?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios
4 months ago
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I am very happy to share the conversation I had with
@carlbfrey.bsky.social
We talk about innovation and technological advancements in centralized and decentralized economies. Hope everyone enjoys!
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#468 - How Progress Ends: A Dialogue with Carl Benedikt Frey
Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Carl Benedikt Frey about technology and economics throughout history.
https://open.substack.com/pub/convergingdialogues/p/468-how-progress-ends-a-dialogue?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios
4 months ago
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I am very pleased to share the conversation I had with
@jamesrmcd.bsky.social
about a global history of Islam. Hope everyone enjoys!
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#466 - A Global History of Islam: A Dialogue with James McDougall
Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with James McDougall about a global history of Islam.
https://open.substack.com/pub/convergingdialogues/p/466-a-global-history-of-islam-a-dialogue?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios
4 months ago
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Huge thanks for sharing! Loved this 2nd conversation with
@davidedmonds100.bsky.social
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4 months ago
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A few months ago, I had an excellent conversation with the brilliant
@valinasr.bsky.social
about his superb book on Iran. Clear analysis for understanding the moment.
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#428 - Iran's Grand Political Strategy: A Dialogue with Vali Nasr
Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Vali Nasr about the recent political history of Iran.
https://open.substack.com/pub/convergingdialogues/p/428-irans-grand-political-strategy?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios
5 months ago
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The brilliant and lovely
@kph3k.bsky.social
has done it again! Fabulous book!
5 months ago
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In celebration of the USA’s 250th birthday, I am happy to share the conversation I had with Richard Bell about the American Revolution within a global context. Hope everyone enjoys!
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#462 - 250 Years of the United States: A Dialogue with Richard Bell
Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Richard Bell about the American Revolution on the international stage.
https://open.substack.com/pub/convergingdialogues/p/462-250-years-of-the-united-states?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios
5 months ago
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Let’s do this 2026!
5 months ago
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Some holiday reading 🇹🇷
5 months ago
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Loved having you on! Big thanks!
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5 months ago
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I am happy to share the conversation I had with Stanley Bill and Ben Stanley on the modern economic and political landscape in Poland. Hope everyone enjoys!
@stanfordpress.bsky.social
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#451 - The Rise and Fall of Poland's Illiberal Revolution: A Dialogue with Stanley Bill and Ben Stanley
Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Stanley Bill and Ben Stanley about the modern political themes of Poland.
https://open.substack.com/pub/convergingdialogues/p/451-the-rise-and-fall-of-polands?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios
7 months ago
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I am happy to share the conversation I had with Cynthia Paces about the history of Prague and why it is the heart of Europe. Hope everyone enjoys!
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#450 - Prague: The Heart of Europe: A Dialogue with Cynthia Paces
Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Cynthia Paces about the history of Prague.
https://convergingdialogues.substack.com/p/450-prague-the-heart-of-europe-a?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=audio-player
7 months ago
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reposted by
Xavier Bonilla
Michael Gurven
7 months ago
Was a great conversation, thanks, Xavier!
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I am happy to share the conversation I had with
@mgurven.bsky.social
about the evolutionary aspects of humans living seven decades. Hope everyone enjoys!
@princetonupress.bsky.social
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#449 - Living for Seven Decades: A Dialogue with Michael Gurven
Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Michael Gurven about humans living for seven decades.
https://convergingdialogues.substack.com/p/449-living-for-seven-decades-a-dialogue?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=audio-player
7 months ago
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Fantastic piece about the greatest actor alive by my buddy
@isaacbutler.bsky.social
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8 months ago
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I am very pleased to bring the 3.5 hour conversation I had with the brilliant John Burt. We talk about Lincoln’s tragic pragmatism and moral conflict. Hope everyone enjoys this one!
@harvardpress.bsky.social
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#448 - Lincoln's Tragic Pragmatism: A Dialogue with John Burt
Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with John Burt about Lincoln and moral conflict.
https://open.substack.com/pub/convergingdialogues/p/448-lincolns-tragic-pragmatism-a?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios
8 months ago
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I am happy to share the conversation I had with
@audreytruschke.bsky.social
We talk about many topics over the 5,000 years of India’s history and why it’s history is important for us today. Hope everyone enjoys!
@princetonupress.bsky.social
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#447 - 5,000 Years of India: A Dialogue with Audrey Truschke
In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Audrey Truschke about the history of India.
https://open.substack.com/pub/convergingdialogues/p/447-5000-years-of-india-a-dialogue?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios
8 months ago
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I am happy to share the conversation I had with Scott McGill and Susannah Wright on their new English translation of The Aeneid. Hope everyone enjoys! Link in bio!
@wwnorton.com
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#446 - Translating The Aeneid: A Dialogue with Scott McGill & Susannah Wright
In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Scott McGill and Susannah Wright about their new English translation of The Aeneid.
https://open.substack.com/pub/convergingdialogues/p/446-translating-the-aeneid-a-dialogue?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios
8 months ago
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I am very happy to share the conversation I had with the mighty Jon Lee Anderson on the fall and rise of the Taliban. Hope everyone enjoys this episode!
@penguinpress.bsky.social
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#444 - The Fall and Rise of the Taliban: A Dialogue with Jon Lee Anderson
Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Jon Lee Anderson about the Taliban in Afghanistan over the past 20 years.
https://open.substack.com/pub/convergingdialogues/p/444-the-fall-and-rise-of-the-taliban?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios
9 months ago
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I am very happy to share the conversation I had with the excellent
@walterscheidel.bsky.social
We talk all about ancient history and how we can evolve in the ways we discuss it. Hope everyone enjoys!
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#441 - What is Ancient History?: A Dialogue with Walter Scheidel
Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Walter Scheidel about ancient history.
https://open.substack.com/pub/convergingdialogues/p/441-what-is-ancient-history-a-dialogue?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios
9 months ago
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I am very pleased to share the conversation I had with the brilliant
@moudhy.bsky.social
We talk all about ancient Mesopotamia, ancient texts, and much more. Hope everyone enjoys!
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#440 -Ancient Mesopotamia: A Dialogue with Moudhy Al-Rashid
Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Moudhy Al-Rashid about ancient Mesopotamia.
https://open.substack.com/pub/convergingdialogues/p/440-ancient-mesopotamia-a-dialogue?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios
10 months ago
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Back home in 🇺🇸 but brought back 🇹🇷 with me.
10 months ago
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I am happy to share the conversation I had with
@michael-p-lynch.bsky.social
We talk about truth, politics, and many more topics! Hope everyone enjoys!
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#438 - Truth In Politics: A Dialogue with Michael P. Lynch
Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Michael P.
https://open.substack.com/pub/convergingdialogues/p/438-truth-in-politics-a-dialogue?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios
10 months ago
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I am very pleased to share the conversation I had with Georgios Varouxakis. We talk about the history of the term “The West” and whether the term is still useful for today. Hope everyone enjoys!
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#437 - How We Got "The West:" A Dialogue with Georgios Varouxakis
Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Georgios Varouxakis about “the West.” They define the west, discuss different meanings and ideas about the west, and how western ideas ...
https://open.substack.com/pub/convergingdialogues/p/437-how-we-got-the-west-a-dialogue?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios
10 months ago
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You are gorgeous, Hagia Sophia!
10 months ago
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As expected, I love 🇹🇷
10 months ago
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I am happy to share the conversation I had with Mark Blyth and
@nfraccaroli.bsky.social
about
#inflation
. Hope everyone enjoys!
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#436 - All About Inflation: A Dialogue with Mark Blyth and Nicolò Fraccaroli
Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Mark Blyth and Nicolò Fraccaroli on inflation.
https://open.substack.com/pub/convergingdialogues/p/436-all-about-inflation-a-dialogue?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios
10 months ago
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I am happy to share the conversation I had with
@karenhao.bsky.social
about OpenAI and the dark elements surrounding AI, ChatGPT, and other new technologies. Hope everyone enjoys!
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#433 - Empire of AI: A Dialogue with Karen Hao
Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Karen Hao about OpenAI and the current landscape about AI.
https://open.substack.com/pub/convergingdialogues/p/433-empire-of-ai-a-dialogue-with?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios
11 months ago
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I am happy to share the conversation I had with
@katherinestewart.bsky.social
about the Christian Right, white nationalism, and democracy. Hope everyone enjoys!
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#432 - American Authoritarianism and Erosion of Democracy: A Dialogue with Katherine Stewart
Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Katherine Stewart about democracy and American authoritarianism.
https://open.substack.com/pub/convergingdialogues/p/432-american-authoritarianism-and?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios
11 months ago
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How’s everyone enjoying this new episode with the mighty
@fawazgerges.bsky.social
?! Make sure to buy his fabulous new book, The Great Betrayal, out now through
@princetonupress.bsky.social
.
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11 months ago
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90 minutes. 38/100 degrees. 🥵🎾
11 months ago
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I am very pleased to share the conversation I had with the brilliant
@fawazgerges.bsky.social
. We talk about
#western
meddling,
#regime
change, and
#colonialism
in the
#MiddleEast
. Hope everyone enjoys!
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#431 - Western Meddling and Betrayal in the Middle East: A Dialogue with Fawaz Gerges
Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Fawaz Gerges about continuous Western involvement in the Middle East.
https://open.substack.com/pub/convergingdialogues/p/431-western-meddling-and-betrayal?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios
11 months ago
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I am very pleased to share the conversation I had with the fantastic
@aspaglayan.bsky.social
We talk all about mass
#education
, indoctrination, and social order. Hope everyone enjoys this one!
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#430 - The Rise and Spread of Mass Education: A Dialogue with Agustina Paglayan
Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Agustina Paglayan about mass education around the world.
https://open.substack.com/pub/convergingdialogues/p/430-the-rise-and-spread-of-mass-education?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios
11 months ago
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Strongly urge folks to listen to my conversation with
@valinasr.bsky.social
on
#Iran
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12 months ago
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I am very happy to share the conversation I had with the wonderful
@kaszyma.bsky.social
. We talk all about
#translation
multiples. Hope everyone enjoys!
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#429 - Translation Multiples: A Dialogue with Kasia Szymanska
Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Kasia Szymanska about translation of texts.
https://open.substack.com/pub/convergingdialogues/p/429-translation-multiples-a-dialogue?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios
12 months ago
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I am very pleased to share the conversation I had with
@valinasr.bsky.social
. We talk all about
#Iran
in the modern period. I hope everyone enjoys this one!
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#428 - Iran's Grand Political Strategy: A Dialogue with Vali Nasr
Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Vali Nasr about the recent political history of Iran.
https://open.substack.com/pub/convergingdialogues/p/428-irans-grand-political-strategy?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios
12 months ago
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Very excited for these 700 pgs!
12 months ago
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Summer class is going well! 🤓
12 months ago
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I am pleased to share the conversation I had with
@olgakhazan.bsky.social
about whether we can change our
#personality
or not. Hope everyone enjoys this one!
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#423 - Changing Personality: A Dialogue with Olga Khazan
In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Olga Khazan on whether one could change their personality.
https://open.substack.com/pub/convergingdialogues/p/423-changing-personality-a-dialogue?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios
about 1 year ago
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I am very happy to share the conversation I had with Hugo Shakeshaft on beauty and the gods in Ancient Greece. Hope everyone enjoys this one!
@princetonupress.bsky.social
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#421 - Beauty and the gods: A Dialogue with Hugo Shakeshaft
Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Hugo Shakeshaft about ancient greeks ideas about beauty and the gods.
https://open.substack.com/pub/convergingdialogues/p/421-beauty-and-the-gods-a-dialogue?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios
about 1 year ago
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I am very pleased to share the conversation I had with the wonderful and brilliant
@danielmendelsohn.bsky.social
We talk all about his exquisite new translation of
#Homer’s
#theodyssey
. Hope everyone enjoys!
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#420 - Translating Homer's The Odyssey: A Dialogue with Daniel Mendelsohn
Listen now | In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Daniel Mendelsohn on his new English translation of Homer’s The Odyssey.
https://open.substack.com/pub/convergingdialogues/p/420-translating-homers-the-odyssey?r=1t78tj&utm_medium=ios
about 1 year ago
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New books!
@stanfordpress.bsky.social
about 1 year ago
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reposted by
Xavier Bonilla
about 1 year ago
Sex Is A Spectrum: A Dialogue
@xavierbonilla.bsky.social
&
@anthrofuentes.bsky.social
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#418 - Sex Is A Spectrum: A Dialogue with Agustín Fuentes
YouTube video by Converging Dialogues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vp_T3u16D8s
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