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SIGNIFICANT.
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Short. Sweet. SIGNIFICANT. The SIGNET podcast is on hiatus! We will repurpose it - possibly an interview format as a companion to Significant - so if you're subscribed, hold on tight and watch this space!

Episodes

  1. 01/12/2025

    Cenotes of the Yucatán: Secrets of Life and Water

    Take a deep dive - literally - into the Cenotes of the Yucatan with your hosts, Anna Coluthon and Perry Prosdokian. SIGNET is an AI-assisted summary of Drs David Filippi's SIGNIFICANT podcast. This one clocks in at 15 minutes, so you're shaving 32 minutes off your valuable ear time. But for this one, I gotta be honest - if you ain't SIGNIFICANT, what exactly is you doin', baba? Learn more at significant-podcast.com.

    16 min

  2. 12/29/2024

    The Alien Hand and the Shattered World

    How does the brain construct our sense of self—and what lessons can artificial intelligence learn from the ways it falters? In this 17-minute Signet episode, we dive into the phenomenon of embodied cognition, exploring how sensory integration, movement, and spatial awareness are fundamental to both human identity and intelligent systems. From the haunting case of Lev Zasetsky’s shattered world to the challenges of training AI in physical and social contexts, this episode bridges the gaps between neurology, philosophy, and technology. What would it take for machines to navigate the world with human-like understanding? Join us as we distill the mysteries of cognition into a concise, thought-provoking journey through the mind and its possibilities. Visit us on the web at significant-podcast.com.

    17 min

  3. 12/15/2024

    Nobels, Nitrogen, Nutrition: The Nexus of Science and Industry (pt. 2)

    In this episode of ⁠⁠SIGNET⁠⁠, we distill three transformative moments in science and industry into just 19 minutes. From Fritz Haber and Carl Bosch’s ammonia synthesis that fed billions and armed nations, to the discovery of penicillin and the global collaboration that made it a lifesaver, to Norman Borlaug’s Green Revolution and its lasting impact on humanity—this episode delivers the highlights of innovation and consequence. Perfect for curious minds short on time. Tune in now at ⁠⁠significant-podcast.com⁠⁠.

    19 min

  4. 12/11/2024

    Catalysts and Craters: The Collision of Science and Industry (Pt. 1)

    We explore two astonishing tales where science and industry collided with world-altering consequences. First, the untold story of how Pemex geologists uncovered clues to the Chicxulub impact crater decades before its role in the extinction of the dinosaurs was recognized—a discovery delayed by corporate priorities and scientific blind spots. Then, we delve into the legacy of Thomas Midgley Jr., whose groundbreaking innovations in tetraethyl lead and CFCs solved pressing problems of his time but left catastrophic environmental and public health legacies. These stories reveal the uneasy, often dangerous, partnership between science and industry and the unintended consequences that have shaped our world. Learn more at https://significant-podcast.com.

    14 min

  5. 11/17/2024

    Tackling CTE: Inside the NFL’s Concussion Crisis

    Signet distills the latest episode of Significant, where Dr. David Filippi - and his AI friends - explore the NFL’s concussion crisis. From the science, to the personal stories, to the cultural shifts impacting the game, it's all here - in 13 minutes. For the full experience, visit significant-podcast.com. Note: Signet is an AI-generated summary of the Significant Podcast and may contain amusing or unexpected errors.

    12 min

  6. 11/03/2024

    Should Everybody Be On A GLP-1?

    Semaglutide and tirzepatide have reshaped diabetes and weight-loss treatment, but could these drugs hold even greater potential? Join Dr. David S. Filippi—and his AI friends—on a quick journey into emerging data, revealing mechanisms, benefits, and mysteries of these breakthrough medications. Are they the most significant drugs of our time? Listen in and decide. Visit us at significant-podcast.com. Note: Signet is a brief, AI-generated summary of the Significant Podcast and may contain amusing or unexpected errors.

    13 min
  • 6 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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Short. Sweet. SIGNIFICANT. The SIGNET podcast is on hiatus! We will repurpose it - possibly an interview format as a companion to Significant - so if you're subscribed, hold on tight and watch this space!

Information

  • Channel
    SIGNIFICANT.
  • Creator
    David S. Filippi, MD
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © David S. Filippi, MD
  • Show Website
    Signet

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