
Closer To Truth presents the world’s greatest thinkers exploring humanity’s deepest questions in Cosmos, Life, Consciousness, and Meaning. Engage new and diverse ways of thinking. Appreciate intense debates. Seek your own answers.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhilosophyEducationSociety & Culture | |||

Throughout his career, Penrose has challenged conventional wisdom in physics, mathematics, and the philosophy of science. He has tackled some of the most profound questions of the universe: How do quantum mechanics and cosmology shape our understandi... more
Understanding the nature of transcendence requires careful experimentation and innovative ways to reveal essence and tease out aspects of aesthetics. What are key characteristics of transcendence? Tracking imperceptible eye movements, or brain blood ... more
There is an idea that shakes the core of our scientific principles: That our consciousness participates in creating our physical reality. It’s an idea that runs counter to the materialist worldview we’re all taught in school. But the outer edges of s... more
Mathematics describes the real world of atoms and acorns, stars and stairs, with remarkable precision. So is mathematics invented by humans—like chisels and hammers and pieces of music? Or is mathematics discovered—always out there, somewhere, like m... more
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I love this podcast so much and am always looking forward to new episodes - really interesting, insightful thoughtful and intelligent conversations. Find myself wishing episodes lasted 5 hours!
Thank you Robert for giving yourself completely to your quest and sharing the process with all of us seekers of the truth. Your program is not only inspirational but a source of knowledge, smarts and great people. Thank you!
Why doesn’t Philip Goff just say he’s going to church & blindly believing because he wants to feel the sense of belonging? All these words he saying, when it just comes down to this. Kind of like the Mormon sheep. The cultural aspect of Mormonism is extremely strong.
And then the womens story of justifying the afterlife for a pelican. Try justifying a severely disabled child who has to go through this life suffering and then just HOPING for some grand saving. Rubbish. Why’d god make the child li... more
This is my absolute fav philosophy podcast but please the pod beam ads have got to go. Maybe an option to pay for ad free?
Not sure how I found this show, very highly insightful and thought provoking. Asks questions and makes the listener think about subjects such as science, philosophy and our place in the universe. I mainly listen to physics podcasts, but study philosophy and psychology as well.
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In-depth discussions with leading thinkers addressing profound questions about existence, consciousness, and the universe are central to the content. The episodes cover a diverse array of topics including consciousness, the nature of God, personhood, transhumanism, and the intersection of science and philosophy. Guests from various fields bring unique perspectives, allowing listeners to engage with complex ideas and explore significant philosophical debates. Notable features include explorations of religious and cultural beliefs and their implications on human identity and understanding of reality. This podcast is particularly unique for its emphasis on cross-disciplinary conversations blending science, spirituality, and philosophy, caterin... more
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Recent guests on Closer To Truth include:
1. Venerable Yifa
2. Swami Sarvapriyananda
3. Sheikh Hamza Yusuf
4. Aaron Segal
5. Blaise Agüera y Arcas
6. Roger Penrose
7. Yujin Nagasawa
8. Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
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