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Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

Ever wanted to know how music affects your brain, what quantum mechanics really is, or how black holes work? Do you wonder why you get emotional each time you see a certain movie, or how on earth video games are designed? Then you’ve come to the right place. Each week, Sean Carroll will host conversations with some of the most interesting thinkers in the world. From neuroscientists and engineers to authors and television producers, Sean and his guests talk about the biggest ideas in science, philosophy, culture and much more.

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Holiday Message | Hits and Misses

Dec 23, 2024
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299 | Michael Wong on Information, Function, and the Origin of Life

Dec 16, 2024
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298 | Jeff Lichtman on the Wiring Diagram of the Brain

Dec 9, 2024
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AMA | December 2024

Dec 2, 2024
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297 | Emily Wilson on Homer, Poetry, and Translation

Nov 25, 2024
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296 | Brandon Ogbunu on Fitness Seascapes and the Course of Evolution

Nov 18, 2024
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295 | Solo: Emergence and Layers of Reality

Nov 11, 2024
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AMA | November 2024

Nov 4, 2024
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294 | Addy Pross on Dynamics, Stability, and Life

Oct 28, 2024
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293 | Doyne Farmer on Chaos, Crashes, and Economic Complexity

Oct 21, 2024