
A Biology & Consciousness podcast chronicling the bio-singularity. 3x times per week I speak with leading scientists at the bleeding edge of Neuroscience, Consciousness and Biology. No idea is too strange, tackled with genuine curiosity and technical rigour. Come follow the journey as I have my brain melted and ontology warped on a regular basis. Evan has a Neuroscience degree from Trinity College... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 174 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Quickly becoming one of my favorite podcasts.
Evan has some great interviews. Add this to your rotation of high quality podcasts dealing with consciousness. Insightful, interesting, informative.
Brilliant and insightful. This is my go-to podcast to keep my brain from atrophying.
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This show centers on biology and consciousness, frequently featuring leading researchers in psychedelics, neuroscience, bioelectricity, and philosophy of mind. Episodes explore cutting-edge ideas—from how bioelectric networks guide development to provocative theories about consciousness, language, and perception—often blending rigorous science with speculative framing. Listeners can expect long-form conversations with researchers and thinkers who challenge conventional views, plus practical discussions about safety, ethics, and the implications of these advances for medicine, technology, and everyday experience. A standout quality is the willingness to tackle controversial or frontier topics with both scientific depth and curiosity, making ... more
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