Curiosity Theory

Dr. Dakotah Tyler & Justin Shaifer
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A podcast about sharpening your curiosity through science, stories, and bold questions. With Astrophysicist Dr. Dakotah Tyler & STEM Educator Justin Shaifer. Support the podcast by subscribing to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CuriosityTheory

  1. May 21

    Stay Curious and Eat Your Grits & Eggs | Deante Kyle

    In this collaboration episode of Curiosity Theory and Grits & Eggs Podcast, Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer sit down with Deante Kyle and Big Ice Kup Kat for an unfiltered conversation about AI, capitalism, social media, internet culture, and the future of humanity. They discuss the rise of artificial intelligence, billionaires and wealth inequality, the psychology of social media addiction, and whether modern technology is actually improving human life. The conversation also dives into online culture, work, relationships, movies, internet misinformation, and the increasingly strange direction society seems to be heading. This episode is more explicit and unfiltered than a typical Curiosity Theory episode, but we wanted the conversation to remain authentic and uncensored. Visit our Merch Store https://www.curiositytheorypod.com/merch Join our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/CuriosityTheory Follow the show @curiositytheorypod Hosted by Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer Stay curious.

    1h 33m

  2. May 12

    Space Is Bigger Than Your Brain Can Handle | Epic Spaceman

    Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer sit down with Toby from Epic Spaceman, the YouTube creator known for using cinematic animations to make the scale of the universe easier to understand. They talk about cosmic scale, visual storytelling, interstellar travel, whether future humans would still be human, what telescopes actually see when we look at stars, Betelgeuse going supernova, why UFOs are probably not alien spacecraft, and where microbial life might exist in our own solar system. Visit our Merch Store  https://www.curiositytheorypod.com/merch Join our Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/c/CuriosityTheory Follow the show @curiositytheorypod Hosted by Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer Stay curious.

    1h 19m

  3. May 6

    The Media Literacy Crisis Is Crisis-ing

    Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer talk through media literacy, scientific literacy, and why people can watch the same piece of content and walk away with completely different interpretations. They discuss misunderstood clips, fluoride and the naturalistic fallacy, AI water usage, statistics without context, confirmation bias, AI-generated media, satire, comment sections, and why curiosity has to include the ability to slow down and ask what is actually being said. Visit our Merch Store  https://www.curiositytheorypod.com/merch Join our Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/c/CuriosityTheory Follow the show @curiositytheorypod Hosted by Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer Stay curious.

    1h 16m

  4. Apr 30

    Can We Outgrow Human Nature? | Maynard Okereke (hiphopscienceshow)

    In this episode of Curiosity Theory, Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer sit down with Maynard Okereke, also known as Hip Hop MD, for a deep conversation about the future of humanity, evolution, and the idea of starting a new civilization from scratch. They explore how human behavior is shaped by evolution, whether traits like competition and greed can ever be removed, and what it would take to build a better society on a new planet. The discussion also dives into genetic engineering, space colonization, and the philosophical implications of immortality. Along the way, they tackle big questions about identity, meaning, and whether humanity could ever outgrow its own nature. Visit our Merch Store https://www.curiositytheorypod.com/merch Join our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/CuriosityTheory Follow the show @curiositytheorypod Hosted by Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer Stay curious.

    1h 19m

  5. Apr 23

    Rethinking Human Uniqueness | Forrest Valkai

    In this episode of Curiosity Theory, Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer sit down with biologist Forrest Valkai, also known as the Renegade Science Teacher, to explore evolution, intelligence, and what it really means to be human. They discuss how evolution shapes life on Earth, from whales evolving from land mammals to humans’ place within the broader tree of life. The conversation challenges the idea that humans are uniquely special, exploring intelligence, communication, and behavior across species. They also dive into science communication, misinformation, and how we actually measure learning in the modern content landscape, along with deeper questions about culture, biology, and meaning. Visit our Merch Store https://www.curiositytheorypod.com/merch Join our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/CuriosityTheory Follow the show @curiositytheorypod Hosted by Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer Stay curious.

    1h 36m

  6. Apr 3

    Your Brain Is Making Decisions Without You | Dr. Melise Edwards

    In this episode of Curiosity Theory, Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer sit down with neuroscientist and evolutionary biologist Dr. Melise Edwards to explore the biology of behavior and the limits of human control. They discuss how genetics and environment interact to shape conditions like autism and schizophrenia, the role of bias in medical diagnoses, and what evolutionary biology reveals about differences in aging and disease. The conversation also dives into behavioral plasticity, sex differences in the brain, and whether free will actually exists, raising deeper questions about how much control we really have over who we become. Visit our Merch Store https://www.curiositytheorypod.com/merch Join our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/CuriosityTheory Follow the show @curiositytheorypod Hosted by Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer Stay curious.

    1h 31m

  7. Mar 24

    UFOs, Aliens, and What Science Actually Says | From First Principles Pod

    In this collaboration episode of Curiosity Theory and From First Principles, Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer join Lester Nare and Krishna Chaudry for a wide-ranging conversation about UFOs, science, and the future of knowledge. They explore the reality of UAP sightings, what counts as scientific evidence, and how physics places constraints on extraordinary claims. The discussion also dives into how misinformation spreads, why the modern content ecosystem often rewards being wrong, and the role science communicators play in bridging the gap between research and the public. The episode expands into emerging technologies like AI, genetic engineering, and the accelerating pace of discovery, raising deeper questions about how society keeps up with scientific progress. Visit our Merch Store https://www.curiositytheorypod.com/merch Join our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/CuriosityTheory Follow the show @curiositytheorypod Hosted by Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer Stay curious.

    1h 42m

  8. Mar 17

    Breaking Down Our Ryan Gosling Interview on Project Hail Mary

    In this episode of Curiosity Theory, Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer react to their interview with Ryan Gosling about Project Hail Mary and unpack the science, storytelling, and bigger themes behind the film. They discuss what makes Rocky such an effective alien character, why collaboration sits at the heart of the story, how the movie handles space science, and why hopeful sci-fi can matter so much in the real world. Along the way, they also reflect on the interview itself and what stood out most from Gosling’s perspective on the film. Visit our Merch Store  https://www.curiositytheorypod.com/merch Join our Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/c/CuriosityTheory Follow the show @curiositytheorypod Hosted by Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer Stay curious.

    56 min
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A podcast about sharpening your curiosity through science, stories, and bold questions. With Astrophysicist Dr. Dakotah Tyler & STEM Educator Justin Shaifer. Support the podcast by subscribing to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CuriosityTheory

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  • Creator
    Dr. Dakotah Tyler & Justin Shaifer
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Curiosity Theory
  • Show Website
    Curiosity Theory

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