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Minds Over Matters focuses on discoveries, research, and insights that enhance our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. No noise. Just real research broken down.
Shamanism may feel like a topic far from our world, but it's quite present in modern-day Western society.

Dr. Manvir Singh joins us to talk about what first piqued his interest in shamanism and how he sees it manifest across cultures.

Watch more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cc178bO4kY
November 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Did you catch our second episode last week with Giovanni Peri?

Peri -- an award-winning global economist and one of the world’s leading experts on migration -- joined us to discuss the impact of deportation and immigration on the U.S. economy.

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC2hASkuIp8
November 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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If Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are disrupted, analysts say it could mean more pressure on the already shrinking number of small independent supermarkets.
If SNAP food aid is cut off, small grocery stores also will feel the pain
If Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are disrupted, analysts say it could mean more pressure on the already shrinking number of small independent supermarkets.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Historian Ellen Hartigan-O'Connor joins us next month on Minds Over Matters to discuss how early American auctions helped shape buying, value, and ownership.

Don't miss episode three, premiering November 11th!

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October 30, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Our second episode is now live!

This week, Giovanni Peri joins us to discuss the historical effects of aggressive deportations on the U.S. economy, as well as the impact of immigrant workers on jobs and wages.

Be sure to listen and share your thoughts below!
Deportation by the Numbers
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October 28, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Join us tomorrow as Giovanni Peri sits down with Minds Over Matters to discuss the economics of immigration.

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The U.S. is seeing fewer immigrants at a time when fertility rates are also dropping.

@ucdavis.bsky.social Economist Giovanni Peri explains why this combination may harm local economies, restrict growth, and limit opportunities, echoing patterns that have been seen throughout history.

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Deportations Meet the Demographic Cliff
The sudden drop in the number of immigrants in the U.S. comes at a time when fertility rates among the native-born population are also falling. Research in economics suggests that these two trends cou...
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October 27, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Check out #UCDavisIPN affiliate @manvir.bsky.social on the debut episode of the @mindsovermatters.bsky.social podcast. He explores shamanism’s deep roots across cultures and how various aspects have echoed through modern societies.
We're kicking things off with evolutionary anthropologist Dr. Manvir Singh for a fascinating conversation about a phenomenon that repeatedly appears across human cultures: shamanism. But why is this the case? What is shamanism? Why does it repeatedly develop across societies? Join us to find out.
Seeing Shamanism Everywhere
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October 16, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Hugely honored to be the inaugural guest on the Minds Over Matters Podcast! We talked about my book and the timeless and ubiquitous echoes of shamanism. Watch our conversation, in glorious 1080p, here:
We're kicking things off with evolutionary anthropologist Dr. Manvir Singh for a fascinating conversation about a phenomenon that repeatedly appears across human cultures: shamanism. But why is this the case? What is shamanism? Why does it repeatedly develop across societies? Join us to find out.
Seeing Shamanism Everywhere
YouTube video by Minds Over Matters
youtu.be
October 15, 2025 at 6:02 AM
We're kicking things off with evolutionary anthropologist Dr. Manvir Singh for a fascinating conversation about a phenomenon that repeatedly appears across human cultures: shamanism. But why is this the case? What is shamanism? Why does it repeatedly develop across societies? Join us to find out.
Seeing Shamanism Everywhere
YouTube video by Minds Over Matters
youtu.be
October 14, 2025 at 11:42 PM