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

Sean Carroll | Wondery
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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.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Tina Eliassi-Rad on Al, Networks, and Epistemic Instability

    I talk with computer scientist Tina Eliassi-Rad about how to understand and optimize large networks and AI models.

    1h 9m

  2. 6 JAN

    Solo: Does Time Exist?

    I talk about the possibilities of time being fundamental or emergent in quantum mechanics and quantum gravity.

    2h 12m

  3. 23/12/2024 · BONUS

    Holiday Message | Hits and Misses

    In this year's holiday message, I talk about some of my favorite scientific papers (by me).

    2h 1m

  4. 16/12/2024

    Michael Wong on Information, Function, and the Origin of Life

    I talk with astrobiologist Michael Wong about how functional information helps guide the evolution of complex systems.

    1h 13m

  5. 09/12/2024

    Jeff Lichtman on the Wiring Diagram of the Brain

    I talk with neuroscientist Jeff Lichtman about progress in mapping how neurons are wired together in brains.

    1h 9m

  6. 02/12/2024 · BONUS

    AMA | December 2024

    Ask Me Anything episode for December 2024.

    3h 56m

  7. 25/11/2024

    Emily Wilson on Homer, Poetry, and Translation

    I talk with classicist Emily Wilson about the process of translating Homer's Iliad and Odyssey.

    1h 15m

  8. 18/11/2024

    Brandon Ogbunu on Fitness Seascapes and the Course of Evolution

    I talk with biologist Brandon Ogbunu about mathematical and conceptual tools for thinking about the complexities of evolution.

    1h 16m
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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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