Amanda Ripley

Amanda Ripley

Biography:

Amanda Ripley, a senior writer at TIME Magazine, has traveled the world studying disasters, natural and manmade. Her book, The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes and Why, is the first mass-market book to explain how the brain works in disasters and how we can learn to do better.

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Past Shows:

  • Psychology of Disaster

    For the first 2 ½ hours, journalist Amanda Ripley discussed the psychology of disaster response and her new book, The Unthinkable. When a person encounters a disastrous circumstance they may first react with disbelief or denial, as the brain tries to normalize the situation, she...More »

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Mental Potentials / Mind-Body Practices
Mental Potentials / Mind-Body Practices

Hosted by:George Noory

Guests:
Eldon Taylor, Bill Douglas
Author Eldon Taylor discussed the vast potential of the mind and human consciousness. Followed by teacher Bill Douglas on the benefits of mind-body practices like meditation and Tai Chi.
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