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

Sean Carroll | Wondery

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,

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02:58:10

AMA | June 2023

Sean Carroll"s Mindscape: Science, Society,... ·

2023/06/05

Ask Me Anything episode for June 2023.

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01:27:52

238 | Scott Shapiro on the Technology and Philosophy...

Sean Carroll"s Mindscape: Science, Society,... ·

2023/05/29

I talk with Scott Shapiro about why computer hacking can never be completely stopped, and how humans are generally the weakest link.

en

01:17:59

237 | Brooke Harrington on Offshore Wealth as a...

Sean Carroll"s Mindscape: Science, Society,... ·

2023/05/22

I talk with sociologist Brook Harrington about how offshore wealth management works, and how it's useful to think of it as a complex system.

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01:08:39

236 | Thomas Hertog on Quantum Cosmology and...

Sean Carroll"s Mindscape: Science, Society,... ·

2023/05/15

I talk with Thomas Hertog, physicist and collaborator with Stephen Hawking, about progress in quantum cosmology.

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03:08:11

AMA | May 2023

Sean Carroll"s Mindscape: Science, Society,... ·

2023/05/08

Ask Me Anything episode for May 2023.

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01:21:35

235 | Andy Clark on the Extended and Predictive Mind

Sean Carroll"s Mindscape: Science, Society,... ·

2023/05/01

I talk with cognitive philosopher Andy Clark about the extended mind and how it functions as a prediction machine.

en

01:06:41

234 | Tobias Warnecke on Cellular Structure and...

Sean Carroll"s Mindscape: Science, Society,... ·

2023/04/24

I talk with cellular biologist Tobias Warnecke about cells and their evolution, especially the role of histones in different kinds of cells.

en

01:12:34

233 | Hugo Mercier on Reasoning and Skepticism

Sean Carroll"s Mindscape: Science, Society,... ·

2023/04/17

I talk with cognitive scientist Hugo Mercier about reason: how it developed, how it is used, and how we can be better at it.

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01:13:32

232 | Amy Finkelstein on Adverse Selection and Hidden...

Sean Carroll"s Mindscape: Science, Society,... ·

2023/04/10

I talk with economist Amy Finkelstein about how asymmetric information affects markets for insurance and other goods.

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04:04:28

Ask Me Anything | April 2023

Sean Carroll"s Mindscape: Science, Society,... ·

2023/04/03

Ask Me Anything episode for April 2023.

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01:21:12

231 | Sarah Bakewell on the History of Humanism

Sean Carroll"s Mindscape: Science, Society,... ·

2023/03/27

I talk with Sarah Bakewell about the history of humanism, from the Renaissance to today.

en

01:57:52

230 | Raphaël Millière on How Artificial Intelligence...

Sean Carroll"s Mindscape: Science, Society,... ·

2023/03/20

I talk with philosopher and cognitive scientist Raphaël Millière about the capacities and limitations of modern AI systems.

en

01:11:59

229 | Nita Farahany on Ethics, Law, and Neurotechnology

Sean Carroll"s Mindscape: Science, Society,... ·

2023/03/13

I talk with law professor and bioethicist Nita Farahany about the challenges of mind-reading neurotechnologies.

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03:01:08

AMA | March 2023

Sean Carroll"s Mindscape: Science, Society,... ·

2023/03/06

Ask Me Anything episode for March 2023.

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01:16:43

228 | Skye Cleary on Existentialism and Authenticity

Sean Carroll"s Mindscape: Science, Society,... ·

2023/02/27

I talk with philosopher and author Skye Cleary about Simone de Beauvoir and how to shape an authentic life.

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01:11:47

227 | Molly Crockett on the Psychology of Morality

Sean Carroll"s Mindscape: Science, Society,... ·

2023/02/20

I talk with psychologist Molly Crockett about the origin and nature of our moral thoughts and intuitions.

en

01:12:37

226 | Johanna Hoffman on Speculative Futures of Cities

Sean Carroll"s Mindscape: Science, Society,... ·

2023/02/13

I talk with urbanist Johanna Hoffman about using speculative-fiction techniques to think about cities of the future.

en

03:07:34

AMA | February 2023

Sean Carroll"s Mindscape: Science, Society,... ·

2023/02/06

Monthly Ask Me Anything episode for February 2023.

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01:22:00

225 | Michael Tomasello on The Social Origins of...

Sean Carroll"s Mindscape: Science, Society,... ·

2023/01/30

I talk with psychologist Michael Tomasello about how humans developed cognition and agency to better be social.

en

01:16:19

224 | Edward Tufte on Data, Design, and Truth

Sean Carroll"s Mindscape: Science, Society,... ·

2023/01/23

I talk with Edward Tufte about data visualization and how it interacts with larger questions of design and truth.

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