Episodes (Page 17)
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Maria Konnikova explores poker as a model for human rationality.
Maria Konnikova on Poker
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David Baltimore discusses the vast and mysterious world of viruses.
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Reflecting on the 100th episode, the meaning of life is explored.
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Scott Aaronson discusses computational complexity and the P vs NP problem.
Quantum Gravity
Scott Aaronson on Complexity
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Olga Khazan examines living as 'weird' in a world of norms.
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John Danaher envisions a future automated utopia where work is optional.
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Lina Necib discusses the nature and location of dark matter.
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Liam Kofi Bright discusses different philosophical approaches to truth.
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Stuart Russell addresses the challenge of aligning AI motivations with human values.
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Carnivore ecologist Rae Wynn-Grant discusses predator behavior and human interaction.
Other Predators
Rae Wynn-Grant on Bears
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Kevin Hand discusses the challenges of studying life beyond Earth.
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Scott Barry Kaufman explores the psychology of transcendence and self-actualization.
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David Kaiser on the historical relationship between science, funding, and power.
David Kaiser on Science
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Lera Boroditsky explains how language shapes our perception of space and time.
Lera Boroditsky on Language
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Epidemiologist Tara Smith discusses the novel coronavirus and pandemics.
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Neil Shubin on evolutionary transitions and the discovery of Tiktaalik.
Dramatic Transitions
Neil Shubin on Evolution
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Karl Friston presents his Free Energy Principle theory of the brain.
Free Energy
Karl Friston on Brains
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Martin Rees discusses existential threats facing humanity, including nuclear war and AI.
Prospects for Posthumanity
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L.A. Paul on transformative experiences and their impact on identity.
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Discusses capitalism's goal of economic growth and equitable wealth distribution.
Suresh Naidu on Capitalism