The Falsifiable Podcast

Eric Denton
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How is knowledge acquired? By discovering a problem with existing knowledge (something that currently corresponds to the facts), and guessing a solution. This is Karl Popper’s theory of knowledge. It’s also how I try to approach conversations about science, culture, and politics in this podcast. Contact: thefalsifiablepodcast@gmail.com

  1. FEB 11

    Check out my NEW CONTENT on YOUTUBE!

    Just a quick announcement to remind listeners to subscribe to the Falsifiable Podcast YouTube channel.

    2 min
  2. Darwin and Popper with JEREMY SHEARMUR

    09/13/2025

    Darwin and Popper with JEREMY SHEARMUR

    Author Jeremy Shearmur joins Eric Denton to discuss the theories of Charles Darwin and Karl Popper, and how they intersect. The conversation also explores politics more broadly, with a particular focus on Libertarianism.

    1h 25m

  3. 09/10/2025

    Charlie Kirk

    Reaction to his murder.

    5 min
  4. A Second Arrow of Time with ROBERT HAZEN

    09/04/2025

    A Second Arrow of Time with ROBERT HAZEN

    Mineralogist Robert Hazen joins Eric Denton in this episode to discuss his new book Time’s Second Arrow. Hazen introduces his proposal for a new law of nature: the law of increasing functional information.

    59 min
  5. Guitar on a Golf Course

    07/31/2025

    Guitar on a Golf Course

    A.I. researcher Carlos De la Guardia joins Eric Denton to discuss artificial intelligence, creativity, the work of Karl Popper and David Deutsch, Charles Darwin, and much more!

    1h 2m
  6. Douglas Murray Confronts Joe Rogan with MATT JOHNSON

    04/13/2025

    Douglas Murray Confronts Joe Rogan with MATT JOHNSON

    Writer Matt Johnson joins Eric Denton to discuss the fallout from Trump’s tariffs, the confrontation between Douglas Murray, Joe Rogan, and Dave Smith, RFKjr’s wacky beliefs, and much more.

    1h 5m
  7. A Woven Web of Guesses with DAVID DEUTSCH

    04/02/2025

    A Woven Web of Guesses with DAVID DEUTSCH

    Theoretical physicist and bestselling author David Deutsch joins Eric Denton for a wide-ranging discussion. They explore television shows and documentaries that shape David’s view of the epistemological landscape, the problems with common sense, evolution as a metaphysical research program, David’s Pattern Theory, and much more.

    53 min
  8. The Pattern with RICHARD LANDES

    02/04/2025

    The Pattern with RICHARD LANDES

    In this episode, medievalist and historian Richard Landes explains what the Pattern is. We also discuss many other forms of irrationality regarding the world's response to everything Jewish. Please buy and read his book, 'Can "The Whole World" Be Wrong?'

    1h 17m
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How is knowledge acquired? By discovering a problem with existing knowledge (something that currently corresponds to the facts), and guessing a solution. This is Karl Popper’s theory of knowledge. It’s also how I try to approach conversations about science, culture, and politics in this podcast. Contact: thefalsifiablepodcast@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Eric Denton
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Eric Denton
  • Show Website
    The Falsifiable Podcast

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