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Bat Perception and the Calming Nature of Running in Stories
38:03 - 42:47 (04:44)
This podcast episode explores the nature of bat perception and the limitations of human understanding, as well as the calming effect of running in storytelling.
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In this podcast episode, the host and guest discuss the calming effect of running in a story and how it helps to think of stories while running around the block.
38:03 - 38:54 (00:51)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the host and guest discuss the calming effect of running in a story and how it helps to think of stories while running around the block.
ChapterBat Perception and the Calming Nature of Running in Stories
Episode789: The Runaround
PodcastThis American Life
The speaker discusses how it is easier for them to perceive progress through movement and to feel like they are going somewhere rather than standing still.
38:54 - 39:57 (01:03)
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The speaker discusses how it is easier for them to perceive progress through movement and to feel like they are going somewhere rather than standing still. The concept is compared to Thomas Nagel's philosophical question of "what is it like to be a bat?"
ChapterBat Perception and the Calming Nature of Running in Stories
Episode789: The Runaround
PodcastThis American Life
The transcript describes an experience of running with Max and observing his behavior during the run.
39:57 - 40:30 (00:32)
Summary
The transcript describes an experience of running with Max and observing his behavior during the run.
ChapterBat Perception and the Calming Nature of Running in Stories
Episode789: The Runaround
PodcastThis American Life
The police in Baja, California, work with the FBI and US Marshals to capture American fugitives who escaped to Mexico.
40:30 - 42:09 (01:39)
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The police in Baja, California, work with the FBI and US Marshals to capture American fugitives who escaped to Mexico. Dubbed as the "Gringo Hunters", the team's mission involves catching serious criminals including murderers and pedophiles trying to evade the law.
ChapterBat Perception and the Calming Nature of Running in Stories
Episode789: The Runaround
PodcastThis American Life
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the common stereotypes that Americans have about Mexico, and how it affects the perception of crime and safety in the country.
42:09 - 42:47 (00:38)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the common stereotypes that Americans have about Mexico, and how it affects the perception of crime and safety in the country.