Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman
iHeartPodcastsNeuroscientist and author David Eagleman discusses how our brain interprets the world and what that means for us. Through storytelling, research, interviews, and experiments, David Eagleman tackles wild questions that illuminate new facets of our lives and our realities.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 170 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthScienceHealth & Fitness | |||
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Why do we read so much into how a robot moves, and what does that tell us about human brains? Why did our history make us so sensitive to movement? Why do we trust graceful motion? Should we make a robot 'look' at an object it’s about to pick up, eve... more
Why do brains generate strange thoughts sometimes? And why do some brains refuse to let go of those thoughts? Today we'll talk about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) with expert Jon Hershfield, getting a view from the inside and the outside. Why d... more
What if your brain got stuck in sadness and never reset? What does it feel like when joy disappears completely? Can a person love their family deeply and still want to die? What do you do when treatment after treatment fails? What if the difference b... more
Week 2 of Mental Health Awareness month: Anxiety is close to everyone’s experience, either because you've had it or someone close to you has. Does your brain accidentally teach itself to stay anxious by looping on the same fears? Is anxiety helping y... more
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This podcast has become one of my weekly favorites. My teenagers love to listen with me also. Highly recommend! Episode on depression was so inspiring
Apple Podcasts5Trixieecho
United States20 days ago - Liked old episodes better
I preferred the earlier narrated format—it was concise and engaging. I’d love to hear more episodes in that style. The newer interview-style episodes feel longer and less interesting.
Apple Podcasts3Whotookallmynicknames?United Statesa month ago - Podcast awesome… Eric Weinstein, unbearable
I love this podcast and generally like the guest that Dr. Eagleman interviews. The conversations are informative and typically well balanced between more dense jargon and everyday language. However the February 2026 episode with Eric Weinstein was so hard to listen to because Weinstein seems so pretentious, condescending, and out of touch with what it means to be a “good person”. His perspective on Jim Watson suggests that he looks up to Watson even though Watson is a terrible human. Weinstein s... more
Apple Podcasts5NeuroNerd264United States3 months ago - Love this show.
Today there was an ad from an Epstein file friend and a brilliant man talking about corona and the lies we were told.
Apple Podcasts4OutslsrpUnited States3 months ago - Painfully annoying bg music
Just listened to the Sam Harris interview and found it almost impossible to listen to due to the horrendous music playing in the background. Why, oh why, would anyone feel the need to ruin a perfectly good podcast by playing bad music over the guest’s voice?
Apple Podcasts2wshoeyUnited States4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #126 | United States/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #78 |  Canada/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #142 |  United Kingdom/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #145 |  Australia/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #232 |  Germany/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #41 |  New Zealand/Science |
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What is Inner Cosmos about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A neuroscience-forward show that translates complex brain science into accessible conversations, exploring how perception, memory, and behavior shape our lives. Episodes span topics like depression treatment, anxiety as learned habits, dream engineering, and cognitive science, often featuring scientists, physicians, and thought leaders who connect research to real-world impact. Notable throughlines include practical mental-health tools, long-term thinking, and how technology and AI intersect with human cognition, making it a compelling listen for listeners who want both rigor and human stories.
Unique strengths include high-profile guests spanning neuroscience, psychology, and public science communication, plus a willingness to tackle stig... more
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Recent guests on Inner Cosmos include:
1. Jon Nelson
2. Jud Brewer
3. Matt Ridley
4. Adam Haar Horowitz
5. David Sussillo
6. Saul Perlmutter
7. Tom Griffiths
8. Lasana Harris
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