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Join us in exploring a variety of fields, from Philosophy, to Science and Art.

  1. قبل ٤ أيام

    Evidence-based Medicine | Dr Gordon Guyatt

    In this episode, Gordon Guyatt & I discuss evidence-based medicine, a term and movement he helped create and develop. We explore what evidence-based medicine actually means, the hierarchy of evidence, randomised controlled trials, bias in research, and how evidence can be systematically summarised to improve clinical decision-making. We also discuss the origins and evolution of evidence-based medicine, communicating risks and benefits effectively to patients, making decisions consistent with patient values and preferences, balancing research with clinical work, building intellectually stimulating teams, and what determines success in research.

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  2. قبل ٤ أيام

    When Will We Go Beyond Morphine? | Prof. Allan Basbaum

    In this episode, Prof. Allan Basbaum and I discuss the neuroscience of pain and humanity’s attempts to discover a drug beyond morphine that is effective but with minimal side effects. We talk about nociceptors, pain pathways, and different types of pain, alongside recent developments in drug design and emerging imaging technologies. We end the podcast with Prof. Allan’s advice for young aspiring scientists, including why research that appears less clinically relevant can still lead to major breakthroughs.

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  3. قبل ٤ أيام

    Beyond Procedure: A Model For Effective Learning | Michael Eleftheriou

    In this episode, Michael Eleftheriou and I explore how to achieve deep, genuine understanding and what it truly means to learn effectively beyond memorisation and mechanical procedure. We discuss Michael’s 4-step model for effective learning — order, structure, procedure, and depth — and why modern education often rewards shallow repetition instead of curiosity, creativity, and understanding.We explore the difference between mechanical and curiosity-based learning, the role teachers and human relationships play in education, and how assessments could be redesigned to better reflect real understanding. Throughout the episode, we apply these ideas to mathematics and everyday life, discussing concepts such as arithmetic series, the Monty Hall problem, the Birthday problem, geometric constructions, and Euler’s number to show how deep understanding develops through exploration rather than rote memorisation.

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  4. ٤ مايو

    Postmodernism VS Objective Truth | Dr Stephen Hicks

    In this episode, Dr. Stephen Hicks and I discuss postmodernism and its relationship to truth, meaning, and culture. We explore what postmodernism really is, its connection to nihilism, and how these ideas shape society from the top down and bottom up. We dive into poststructuralism, Jacques Derrida, and how writing styles reflect the philosophies they are trying to express. We also touch on impressionism and expressionism, before tackling the central question: is there objective truth? Finally, we discuss the human search for meaning, and the importance of engaging with philosophical ideas from a young age.

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    Is Consciousness An Illusion? | Prof. Keith Frankish

    In this episode, Prof. Keith Frankish and I discuss illusionism, a theory of consciousness that says we’re mistaken in thinking our experiences have special inner “what-it’s-like” qualities (qualia). We talk about philosophical zombies, artificial consciousness, and whether science can truly account for subjective experience. We also reflect on the idea of God, the future of education, and Prof. Frankish’s admiration for and relationship with Daniel Dennett.

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    Cosmopolitanism, Identity & Semantics | Prof. Kwame A. Appiah

    In this episode, Kwame Anthony Appiah and I explore identity, race, and culture. Prof. Appiah shares his backstory, growing up in Ghana and eventually living in the UK and the US, and his journey from medicine to philosophy. We discuss the philosophy of language, social ontology, cosmopolitanism, cultural values, race, and nationality, and how to maintain cultural identity while respecting each other’s differences—ending with ideas on global citizenship and peaceful coexistence.

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  7. ٣٠ أبريل

    "The End Of Consciousness" | Prof. Hakwan Lau

    In this episode, Hakwan Lau shares his thoughts on the direction the field of consciousness studies is heading. We explore key neuroscience concepts such as blindsight, neural feedback, and information pathways, alongside core ideas like attention and perception, and why philosophy remains a useful tool for defining these terms. The conversation then turns to the growing issue of sensationalism in the field—why it happens and how we can encourage more rigorous scientific thinking. The episode closes with Prof. Lau’s reflections on the future of consciousness research.

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    The Great Rift In Physics | Prof. Tim Maudlin

    In this episode, Professor Tim Maudlin explains the great rift in physics. He talks about the violation of Bell’s inequality and explains the historical development of general relativity and quantum physics. We explore the collapse of the wave function, non-locality versus locality, and deterministic and non-deterministic theories. He shares his thoughts on free will, compatibilism, string theory, and loop quantum gravity. We discuss the terms observer and measurement, and the notions of eternalism and the block universe. He discusses his own current work and shares his thoughts on why philosophy is valuable and what it has to give to a person. Lastly, he explains how he personally learns and works best, and we talk about the power of asking simple questions.

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