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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91 | Scott Barry Kaufman on the Psychology of Transcendence
90 | David Kaiser on Science, Money, and Power
89 | Lera Boroditsky on Language, Thought, Space, and Time
Tara Smith on Coronavirus, Pandemics, and What We Can Do
88 | Neil Shubin on Evolution, Genes, and Dramatic Transitions
87 | Karl Friston on Brains, Predictions, and Free Energy
86 | Martin Rees on Threats to Humanity, Prospects for Posthumanity, and Life in the Universe
85 | L.A. Paul on Transformative Experiences and Your Future Selves
84 | Suresh Naidu on Capitalism, Monopsony, and Inequality