The Information Entropy Podcast Tom Jenks and Mitchell Gatting

Join us as we explore the fascinating world of extremophiles – the extraordinary organisms that thrive in the most inhospitable places on Earth. From the scorching hot springs to the icy depths of the Antarctic, these resilient creatures will blow your mind! What are extremophiles and why do they matter? What unique adaptations do they have and how did they get them? What do they teach us about potential alien life?

Get ready to dive into the mysterious and marvellous world of Mycology (fungi) on this week's episode of The Information Entropy Podcast! Ever wondered what those mushrooms in your garden are really up to? Or how a slime mould could map the Tokyo subway system? Join us as we uncover the hidden secrets of fungi, from the incredible mycelium networks beneath our feet to the mind-bending powers of psilocybin mushrooms.

Morality! What is it? Where does it come from? And do we all have the same morals? Find out this week as the boys explore this deeply personal and subjective topic. Mitch defines morality for us and the key aspects that underpin it in the scientific community. Tom then explores four key areas of philosophical thought on morality: Kantian, Utilitarianism, Virtue Ethics, and Confucian ethics. The boys then discuss various moral dilemmas and what they would do in that situation.

This week the boys are talking about Conservation! Mitch defines it for us and gives us knowledge on bees! Should we still care about them or are they doing well? Tom takes us on a tour of the IUCN and it’s red list of threatened species. How do we help species on the brink of extinction and what about those species that might go extinct before we even have chance to discover that they are there? Music: HOME – Above All

Welcome one and all to episode 100! We made it! On this weeks extra special episode the boys take time out to thank all of you amazing listeners who make this worthwhile. Mitch and Tom take a look back at some of their favourite moments, episodes, and topics. They provide some interesting updates to some old stories and tangent where their hearts desire. So, sit back and relax as the boys reminisce!

Storytelling! Why do we read books? Why do we tell each other stories of the past? Why is this, uniquely human behaviour, ubiquitous across the human race and prevalent in every single culture? Well, sit back and relax this week as we aim to explore just that! Tom explores the evolution of storytelling, was this a relatively new human tradition or did it evolve in a way that was vital to our survival? Mitch looks at the brain regions associated with reading and why it makes us feel the way we do. The boys also explore emotion, storytelling as therapy, and aphantasia/hyperphantasia.