266 episodes

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.

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

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    • 4.8 • 3.5K Ratings

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.

    Raphaël Millière on How Artificial Intelligence Thinks

    Raphaël Millière on How Artificial Intelligence Thinks

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

    • 1 hr 57 min
    Nita Farahany on Ethics, Law, and Neurotechnology

    Nita Farahany on Ethics, Law, and Neurotechnology

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

    • 1 hr 11 min
    AMA | March 2023

    AMA | March 2023

    Ask Me Anything episode for March 2023.

    • 3 hr 1 min
    Skye Cleary on Existentialism and Authenticity

    Skye Cleary on Existentialism and Authenticity

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

    • 1 hr 16 min
    Molly Crockett on the Psychology of Morality

    Molly Crockett on the Psychology of Morality

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

    • 1 hr 11 min
    Johanna Hoffman on Speculative Futures of Cities

    Johanna Hoffman on Speculative Futures of Cities

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

    • 1 hr 12 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
3.5K Ratings

3.5K Ratings

SkyeMan74 ,

Stellar Show

Carrol's disciplined and curious mind, technical acumen, and conversational gifts illuminate contemporary scientific and philosophical subjects. If you like science, physics, exploring fundamental questions, you will love this podcast!

AntonioAstronomer ,

Great work

Looking forward to hear each one of the incoming episodes 💎💎💎💎🎂

Sinai.Coons ,

Giant :)

Scientists don't often step outside their field in order to engage in dialogues that are of the essence, evermore so during times of worrisome turbulence. Dr. Sean Carroll does not only step outside his field, but is acutely cognizant when doing so. His conversations are similar to the conversations from "Dialogues concerning two sciences, between Sagredo, Simplicio, and Salviati". In other words he is not shy for when he lacks knowledge on certain subjects and is courteous when correcting others. He has calculative approaches towards crucial conversations. Scientists, I hope are paying attention to the importance of having conversations among different sciences and opening the doors to other fields, specially to the ones that aren't related to their science.

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