Episodes (Page 3)
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Edward Miguel on the rise of empirical development economics.
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Nicole Rust explains why neuroscience hasn't solved brain disorders.
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Patreon supporters ask questions for this AMA episode.
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Discussing the Big Bang singularity and quantum implications.
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Examining the logic of scientific knowledge and induction.
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Exploring the deep underground biosphere and its microbes.
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AI's growing role in medical diagnostics, surpassing human doctors.
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Patreon-funded Q&A session with the host.
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The historical development of germ theory.
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Debating whether consciousness is fundamental or emergent.
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Patreon-funded Q&A session with the host.
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The surprising discovery of the universe's accelerating expansion.
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Defining consciousness through neural correlates.
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Children's thinking is distinct from adults', not just undeveloped.
Alison Gopnik on Children
Modes of Thinking
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March 2025 AMA episode funded by Patreon supporters.
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Crafting the perfect cocktail involves science.
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Oceans are vast, complex systems crucial for life.
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Political science must account for messy human emotions.
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Proposed cuts to US science funding are discussed.
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Describing scientific practice scientifically is necessary.
James Evans on Innovation