The Unfinished Mind

The Unfinished Mind

Welcome to The Unfinished Mind, where Polymaths can freely follow their curiosities! Polymaths are intensely curious about everything and are knowledgeable in a wide range of diverse topics. We love to learn more, and we love to have fun while doing so. So tune in every week to learn about anything from climate change to superstitions and other curiosities! Cover art by Emily Pearson and original theme by Simran Shah.

  1. JAN 29

    Athitiya's Story: On Neurodivergence

    Athitiya's Story: On Neurodivergence

    6 min
  2. The Power to Create: On the Reality of Innovation

    JAN 21

    The Power to Create: On the Reality of Innovation

    What will happen tomorrow? Where are the flying cars and robot housemaids? Dive into this podcast episode for a reality check of the future!

    7 min
  3. Your Austin Hauntings

    10/30/2025

    Your Austin Hauntings

    Looking for something to spook your nerves this Halloween? You're in luck, because this episode is the perfect blend between scary and science! We'll be looking at the creepiest hauntings and some humanistic and scientific undertones of such experiences... rest assured, you'll go to bed soothed and with an expanded mind towards all things gory and creepy!

    21 min
  4. All About ACL!

    10/29/2025

    All About ACL!

    Earlier this month, Austin hosted its annual ACL Festival - the very heart and soul of early October! Dive into this podcast episode to learn more about the history of the festival and how it all comes together for thousands of festival goers!

    7 min
  5. Bleeding Orange For The World With Alisha Gupta

    07/21/2025

    Bleeding Orange For The World With Alisha Gupta

    In this podcast episode, we have a very special guest with us, and the very first UT alumni on our podcast- Alisha Gupta! Since graduating, Alisha has been busy working at the intersection of strategy consulting at Accenture, entrepreneurship, and creative community-building. She founded the Beauty in Balance Community, which helps people find a delicate balance between their passions and professions. She is a professional keynote speaker and has had the privilege of speaking at Google’s Leadership Symposium, the Financial Services Pipeline, and even at movie premieres, sharing insights on career growth, personal branding, and the power of balancing multiple passions.

    35 min
  6. Conspiracy Spirals

    05/20/2025

    Conspiracy Spirals

    Welcome to The Unfinished Mind Podcast! Join our new co-host Ayush on his very first episode appearance along with Sowmya and Athitiya as they interview Dr. Reese and explore the history and intricacies of conspiracy theories! We promise, you'll be spiraling to learn more! Listen now on spotify...

    27 min
  7. Funding the Future

    04/26/2025

    Funding the Future

    Join our hosts, Sowmya and Athitiya, as they explore the real-world consequences of federal research funding cuts and why protecting scientific research matters for our future.

    15 min
  8. Ben on the Bench

    04/20/2025

    Ben on the Bench

    Join our hosts, Sowmya and Athitiya, as they discuss all things sports with Ben Tomasic, a senior Polymathic Scholar who writes about sports and sports stats (Ben on the Bench: https://benonthebench.substack.com/).

    42 min
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Welcome to The Unfinished Mind, where Polymaths can freely follow their curiosities! Polymaths are intensely curious about everything and are knowledgeable in a wide range of diverse topics. We love to learn more, and we love to have fun while doing so. So tune in every week to learn about anything from climate change to superstitions and other curiosities! Cover art by Emily Pearson and original theme by Simran Shah.

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  • Creator
    The Unfinished Mind
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    109
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © The Unfinished Mind
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