Episodes (Page 16)
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Our brains receive limited sensory input, like being in a sealed room.
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Democracy faces challenges amid concerns about its efficiency and fairness.
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Life's connection to physics and thermodynamics is explored.
Jeremy England on Biology
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Intellectual diversity is crucial for seeking truth and new ideas.
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The universe's accelerating expansion discovery earned a Nobel Prize.
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Evolution involves randomness, selection, mutations, and genetic drift.
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Free speech implementation is complex, especially with disagreements.
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The black hole information paradox remains a major physics puzzle.
Quantum Gravity
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Asexuality is often misunderstood in a sex-focused society.
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Game theory models competition for scarce resources.
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Gene editing with CRISPR is rapidly advancing.
Human Engineering
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The Doomsday Argument questions our early existence.
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Complex systems may have unique laws.
Neil Johnson on Complexity
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Self-driving cars present significant challenges.
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Bullshit is prevalent and disseminated widely.
Carl Bergstrom on Information
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Moral realism posits objective moral truths.
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Defining "life" is complex and multifaceted.
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Smell offers unique insights into the brain.
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Music is a useful model for creativity.
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J. Kenji López-Alt discusses how science, especially chemistry, enhances cooking.