From Medieval Love Songs to Modern Hip-Hop: Marisa Galvez on the Power of Poetry
What do medieval troubadours and modern rappers have in common? More than you might think. In this episode, Stanford professor of French and Italian, Marisa Galvez joins Brian Lowery to explore how poetry—whether in 12th-century love songs or hip-hop lyrics—has long been a way to express love, power, or identity. Together they discuss how lyrical traditions from the past continue to shape music and culture today.
Know What You See
The “Know What You See” podcast delves into the ways our fundamental need to connect with others profoundly shapes our experience of life. On each episode, through conversations with experts and people just trying to make sense of it all, Brian takes a journey of exploration—answering and raising questions to deepen our understanding of and appreciation for the often surprising, sometimes perplexing, and now and then transcendent lives we create together.
Brian Lowery
Brian Lowery is a social psychologist who focuses on the way relationships shape who we are and can be, with a particular interest in the way we find meaning in life. He received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and his PhD from the University of California at Los Angeles.
Brian has a unique ability to make complex ideas about relationships and identity feel both accessible and relevant. Whether it's through his engaging talks, like his 2024 TED appearance, or his in-depth research, Brian consistently shows how our interactions with others shape who we are in surprising ways. His latest book offers a deep dive into these ideas, shedding light on how relationships drive personal growth and meaning in our everyday lives. Learn more about Brian Lowery at www.brianloweryphd.com
Selfless: The Social Creation of “You”
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