Laws of Notion

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Laws of Notion

Science was revolutionized by Newton’s laws of motion. But how can we revolutionize our ideas? Laws of Notion is a podcast by the Institute for Science & Policy at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, where we push against our preconceived beliefs and think critically about the world around us. Each season, we’ll tell a story about an issue facing a community, where there are no easy answers. Listen to explore the interconnections between science, policy, and our human nature.

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  1. EPISODE 1

    United by Fire: Rethinking Fire (S4 Ep1)

    Today’s megafires raise questions about how we manage our forests and where we choose to live. In 2020, Colorado experienced the two largest wildfires in the state’s history: Cameron Peak and East Troublesome. Together, these high-intensity blazes ripped through communities and challenged what we thought we knew about how wildfires behave.    Fire has devastating power, but it’s also a necessary part of our ecosystems. Can we learn to live with it?   In this episode, we begin to explore that question through the eyes of wildfire survivors, researchers, and policymakers navigating this uncertain future.   Learn more about the podcast at institute.dmns.org/united-by-fire and lawsofnotion.org.  Sign-up for the Institute for Science & Policy’s mailing list.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube If you like our work, consider making a tax-deductible donation.   The Institute for Science & Policy is a catalyst for thoughtful dialogue, working toward solutions to society’s greatest challenges with scientific thinking, empathy, and inclusivity. The Institute is a project of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.   Episode Credits:  Reporting, writing, hosting: Kristan Uhlenbrock  Reporting, writing, editing: Carson Frame  Editing, marketing: Tricia Waddell  Production support: Nicole Delaney  Fact-checking: Kate Long  Sound design: Seth Samuel  Original music: Ryan Flores  Additional music: Epidemic Sound  Audio recording: Denver Community Media

    35 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    United by Fire: House of Cards (S4 Ep2)

    The summer of 2020 was one of Colorado’s hottest and driest on record, setting the stage for a devastating series of megafires. The Cameron Peak Fire ignited in the Roosevelt National Forest and burned for nearly four months, consuming almost 209,000 acres.   In this episode, we’ll hear from people who stared into the Cameron Peak fire and the difficult choices they faced. What should we try to protect? And what risks are we willing to accept?  Learn more about the podcast at institute.dmns.org/united-by-fire and lawsofnotion.org.  Sign-up for the Institute for Science & Policy’s mailing list.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube.  If you like our work, consider making a tax-deductible donation.   The Institute for Science & Policy is a catalyst for thoughtful dialogue, working toward solutions to society’s greatest challenges with scientific thinking, empathy, and inclusivity. The Institute is a project of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.   Episode Credits:  Reporting, writing, hosting: Kristan Uhlenbrock  Reporting, writing, editing: Carson Frame  Editing, marketing: Tricia Waddell  Production support: Nicole Delaney  Fact-checking: Kate Long  Sound design: Seth Samuel  Original music: Ryan Flores  Additional music: Epidemic Sound  Studio recording: Denver Community Media

    36 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    United by Fire: The Fire's Edge (S4 Ep3)

    In October 2020, the East Troublesome Fire exploded, forcing a mass evacuation of Estes Park as ash rained from the sky. In this episode, we explore how the town responded to the dual threats of a wildfire and a pandemic, and the hard choices they faced in order to protect their community.    Learn more about the podcast at institute.dmns.org/united-by-fire and lawsofnotion.org.  Sign-up for the Institute for Science & Policy’s mailing list.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube.  If you like our work, consider making a tax-deductible donation.  The Institute for Science & Policy is a catalyst for thoughtful dialogue, working toward solutions on society’s greatest challenges with scientific thinking, empathy, and inclusivity. The Institute is a project of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.   Episode Credits:   Reporting, writing, hosting: Kristan Uhlenbrock  Reporting, writing, editing: Carson Frame  Editing, marketing: Tricia Waddell  Production support: Nicole Delaney  Fact-checking: Kate Long  Sound design: Seth Samuel  Original music: Ryan Flores  Additional music: Epidemic Sound  Studio recording: Denver Community Media

    43 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    United by Fire: After the Fire: A Community Rebuilds (S4 Ep4)

    Four years after the East Troublesome Fire, many Grand County residents are still grappling with the aftermath, from insurance disputes to the emotional toll of loss. We explore the long-term impact of the fire on individuals and the broader community as they strive to recover and rebuild.  Learn more about the podcast at institute.dmns.org/united-by-fire and lawsofnotion.org.  Sign-up for the Institute for Science & Policy’s mailing list.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube.  If you like our work, consider making a tax-deductible donation.   The Institute for Science & Policy is a catalyst for thoughtful dialogue, working toward solutions on society’s greatest challenges with scientific thinking, empathy, and inclusivity. The Institute is a project of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.   Episode Credits:  Reporting, writing, hosting: Kristan Uhlenbrock  Reporting, writing, editing: Carson Frame  Editing, marketing: Tricia Waddell  Production support: Nicole Delaney  Fact-checking: Kate Long  Sound design: Seth Samuel  Original music: Ryan Flores  Additional music: Epidemic Sound  Studio recording: Denver Community Media

    41 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    United by Fire: Black Water (S4 Ep5)

    This episode explores how the Cameron Peak and East Troublesome Fires of 2020 created a far-reaching crisis in Colorado's watersheds, impacting both mountain communities and those downstream along the Front Range. Discover the intersection of fire, water, and policy - and the surprising ways wildfire continues to shape the state’s landscapes long after the flames go out.   Learn more about the podcast at institute.dmns.org/united-by-fire and lawsofnotion.org.  Sign-up for the Institute for Science & Policy’s mailing list.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube.    If you like our work, consider making a tax-deductible donation.  The Institute for Science & Policy is a catalyst for thoughtful dialogue, working toward solutions for society’s greatest challenges with scientific thinking, empathy, and inclusivity. The Institute is a project of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.   Episode Credits:  Reporting, writing, hosting: Kristan Uhlenbrock  Reporting, writing, editing: Carson Frame  Editing, marketing: Tricia Waddell  Production support: Nicole Delaney  Fact-checking: Kate Long  Sound design: Seth Samuel  Original music: Ryan Flores  Additional music: Epidemic Sound  Studio recording: Denver Community Media

    41 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    United by Fire: Managing the Flames (S4 Ep6)

    Explore Colorado’s changing relationship with wildfire as we follow the people working to manage its risks and tap into its ecological benefits. Through prescribed burns, forest thinning and community partnerships, land managers, scientists and residents are rethinking fire as a tool to keep both forests and communities strong.  Learn more about the podcast at institute.dmns.org/united-by-fire and lawsofnotion.org.  Sign-up for the Institute for Science & Policy’s mailing list.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube.  If you like our work, consider making a tax-deductible donation.   The Institute for Science & Policy is a catalyst for thoughtful dialogue, working toward solutions to society’s greatest challenges with scientific thinking, empathy, and inclusivity. The Institute is a project of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.   Episode Credits:  Reporting, writing, hosting: Kristan Uhlenbrock  Reporting, writing, editing: Carson Frame  Editing, marketing: Tricia Waddell  Production support: Nicole Delaney  Fact-checking: Kate Long  Sound design: Seth Samuel  Original music: Ryan Flores  Additional music: Epidemic Sound  Studio recording: Denver Community Media

    46 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    United by Fire: How to Invest a Dollar (S4 Ep7)

    With wildfires intensifying, every dollar spent on mitigation and resilience matters more than ever. This episode explores the tough choices and bold solutions shaping Colorado’s future: training a new generation of workers, leveraging new technology, and balancing suppression with prevention. With resources stretched thin, how do we decide what will make the most impact?  Learn more about the podcast at institute.dmns.org/united-by-fire and lawsofnotion.org.  Sign up for the Institute for Science & Policy’s mailing list.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube.  If you like our work, consider making a tax-deductible donation.   The Institute for Science & Policy is a catalyst for thoughtful dialogue, working toward solutions to society’s greatest challenges with scientific thinking, empathy, and inclusivity. The Institute is a project of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.   Episode Credits:  Reporting, writing, hosting: Kristan Uhlenbrock  Reporting, writing, editing: Carson Frame  Editing, marketing: Tricia Waddell  Production support: Nicole Delaney and Jordan Marks Fact-checking: Kate Long  Sound design: Seth Samuel  Original music: Ryan Flores  Additional music: Epidemic Sound  Studio recording: Side 3 Studios

    45 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    United by Fire: The Forest of the Future (S4 Ep8)

    As wildfires transform Colorado's landscapes, this episode explores the loss of cherished ecosystems and the tough realities of forest recovery. Discover the strategies, science and choices shaping the forests of the future.  Learn more about the podcast at institute.dmns.org/united-by-fire and lawsofnotion.org.  Sign-up for the Institute for Science & Policy’s mailing list.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube.  If you like our work, consider making a tax-deductible donation.   The Institute for Science & Policy is a catalyst for thoughtful dialogue, working toward solutions to society’s greatest challenges with scientific thinking, empathy, and inclusivity. The Institute is a project of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.   Episode Credits:  Reporting, writing, hosting: Kristan Uhlenbrock  Reporting, writing, editing: Carson Frame  Editing, marketing: Tricia Waddell  Production support: Jordan Marks Fact-checking: Kate Long  Sound design: Seth Samuel  Original music: Ryan Flores  Additional music: Epidemic Sound  Studio recording: Denver Community Media

    43 min

  9. EPISODE 9

    United by Fire: Fire and Us (S4 Ep9)

    How do we take our connection to the landscape and learn how to steward it in a time of change? Wildfire defines our era, but it doesn’t have to shape our future. From examining our relationship to risk and responsibility to making difficult choices about what to protect, our closing episode explores the choices we must make to support the forests of tomorrow. With individual action and collaboration, we can build a fire-resilient future. Learn more about the podcast at institute.dmns.org/united-by-fire and lawsofnotion.org.  Sign-up for the Institute for Science & Policy’s mailing list.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube.  If you like our work, consider making a tax-deductible donation.   The Institute for Science & Policy is a catalyst for thoughtful dialogue, working toward solutions to society’s greatest challenges with scientific thinking, empathy, and inclusivity. The Institute is a project of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.   Episode Credits:   Reporting, writing, hosting: Kristan Uhlenbrock  Reporting, writing, editing: Carson Frame  Editing, marketing: Tricia Waddell  Production support: Jordan Marks  Fact-checking: Kate Long  Sound design: Seth Samuel  Original music: Ryan Flores  Additional music: Epidemic Sound  Studio recording: Denver Community Media

    40 min

  10. EPISODE 10

    United by Fire BONUS: The Highs and Lows of Being a Wildland Firefighter

    In an era when megafires are becoming the norm rather than the exception, our communities need wildland firefighters now more than ever. However, recruitment and retention is a serious and growing challenge in the wildland fire community. As firefighters cope with physical and mental health challenges, low pay and unprecedented pressure from longer fire seasons, we not only have to figure out how we fight these fires – but how to support the people who fight them.  Learn more about the podcast at institute.dmns.org/united-by-fire and lawsofnotion.org.  Sign-up for the Institute for Science & Policy’s mailing list.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube.    If you like our work, consider making a tax-deductible donation.   The Institute for Science & Policy is a catalyst for thoughtful dialogue, working toward solutions to society’s greatest challenges with scientific thinking, empathy, and inclusivity. The Institute is a project of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.     Episode Credits:  eporting, writing, hosting: Kristan Uhlenbrock  Reporting: Carson Frame  Editing, marketing: Tricia Waddell  Production support: Jordan Marks  Fact-checking: Kate Long  Sound design: Seth Samuel  Original music: Ryan Flores  Additional music: Epidemic Sound  Studio recording: Denver Community Media

    33 min

  11. SEASON 4 TRAILER

    Trailer: United By Fire Launching October 9

    Wildfire is here to stay, but on whose terms will it burn? Join us for United by Fire, a new series where we investigate the two biggest wildfires in Colorado’s history and explore hard truths about our landscapes and ourselves. Season four of the award-winning podcast Laws of Notion starts Oct. 9.    Learn more about the podcast at institute.dmns.org/united-by-fire and lawsofnotion.org. Sign up for the Institute for Science & Policy’s mailing list.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube.  If you like our work, consider making a tax-deductible donation.   The Institute for Science & Policy is a catalyst for thoughtful dialogue, working toward solutions to society’s greatest challenges with scientific thinking, empathy, and inclusivity. The Institute is a project of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.   Credits:  Reporting, writing, hosting: Kristan Uhlenbrock  Reporting, writing: Carson Frame  Editing, marketing: Tricia Waddell  Production support: Nicole Delaney  Fact-checking: Kate Long  Sound design: Seth Samuels  Original music: Ryan Flores  Additional music: Epidemic Sound  Studio recording: Denver Community Media

    3 min

  12. BONUS

    United by Fire BONUS: The Role of Indigenous Peoples and Fire

    As our landscapes face unprecedented challenges, Indigenous practices offer crucial lessons about living with fire rather than fighting against it. Yet any true co-stewardship approach requires agencies to share power they’ve historically held tightly and commit to the long process of reconciliation between Tribes and the US government.  What is the path forward to developing frameworks and equitable collaborations where traditional ecological knowledge and Western land management work together?   Learn more about the podcast at institute.dmns.org/united-by-fire and lawsofnotion.org.  Sign-up for the Institute for Science & Policy’s mailing list.  Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube. If you like our work, consider making a tax-deductible donation.    The Institute for Science & Policy is a catalyst for thoughtful dialogue, working toward solutions for society’s greatest challenges with scientific thinking, empathy, and inclusivity. The Institute is a project of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.    Episode Credits:   Reporting, writing, hosting: Kristan Uhlenbrock  Reporting: Carson Frame  Editing, marketing: Tricia Waddell  Production support: Jordan Marks  Fact-checking: Kate Long  Sound design: Seth Samuel  Original music: Ryan Flores  Additional music: Epidemic Sound  Studio recording: Denver Community Media

    28 min
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Science was revolutionized by Newton’s laws of motion. But how can we revolutionize our ideas? Laws of Notion is a podcast by the Institute for Science & Policy at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, where we push against our preconceived beliefs and think critically about the world around us. Each season, we’ll tell a story about an issue facing a community, where there are no easy answers. Listen to explore the interconnections between science, policy, and our human nature.

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