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Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

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Neuroscientist 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.

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Recent Guests

Bethanie Maples
Colleague at Stanford studying AI relationships and their effects on emotional well-being
Stanford University
Episode: EP98 "What's the future of AI relationships?" (with Bethanie Maples)
Trevor Martin
Co-founder and CEO of Mammoth Biosciences
Mammoth Biosciences
Episode: Ep 97 "Can we rewrite the human code?" (with Trevor Martin)
Sal Khan
Founder of Khan Academy
Khan Academy
Episode: Ep96 "What’s the future of education in an AI world?" (Part 2: Sal Khan)
Anil Seth
Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex and author of Being You
University of Sussex
Episode: Ep94 "How does the brain construct reality?"
David Eagleman
Neuroscientist and author
Episode: David Eagleman on Joy A Podcast. Hosted by Craig Ferguson
Jaron Lanier
Computer Scientist, Artist, Technologist, and Futurist, known as the godfather of virtual reality.
Microsoft Research
Episode: Ep93 "Will AI kill our creativity or enhance it?"
Max Hodak
Founder and CEO of Science Corporation
Science Corporation
Episode: Ep90 "What's the future of connecting our tech to our brains?"
Kevin Kelly
Thinker, technologist, and founding executive editor of Wired Magazine
Wired Magazine
Episode: Ep88 "Might there exist very different kinds of minds?"
Lisa Feldman Barrett
Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University and one of the world's experts on emotion.
Northeastern University
Episode: Ep86 "What are emotions?"

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David Eagleman
Neuroscientist and author known for his work on brain perception and mental health.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • The Podcast of ALL Podcasts.

    This podcast simply put is the podcast I never knew I would need. 100/100

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Swerve91
    United States2 months ago
  • Interesting but too many ads

    This podcast has way too many advertisements. It is like watching TV in the 80s. Interesting topics though.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    bellacoop
    United States3 months ago
  • Love it!

    So young and so wise!! He makes sense of our world. Thnx 😀

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amar008
    United States4 months ago
  • Amazing

    This is a great podcast yes some topics repeat but it is just as interesting and he is great at adding on to topics

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Not (not) Lucky
    United States4 months ago
  • Neuroscience

    One word describes this podcast: brilliant.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RaFa my dogs name
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners praise the podcast for its engaging approach to complex scientific topics, expressing appreciation for the clarity and depth of discussions.
Some feedback points out concerns about advertisements, suggesting they detract from the listening experience, though content quality remains a strong draw.
Many reviews highlight the host's ability to make neuroscience accessible and relevant to everyday life, often citing his storytelling skills.

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Ep96 "What’s the future of education in an AI world?" (Part 2: Sal Khan)
Q: What is the most surprising way that teachers or students have used your platform?
There's been astonishing creative uses, like a student co-writing a story with an AI, engaging deeply with historical or literary figures through conversations, which is reminiscent of sci-fi concepts.
Ep96 "What’s the future of education in an AI world?" (Part 2: Sal Khan)
Q: What do you think is the future of AI in terms of assessments instead of taking standardized tests?
In the future, assessments may feel more like job interviews or oral thesis defenses, allowing for richer measurements of understanding, rather than just numeric evaluations.
Ep96 "What’s the future of education in an AI world?" (Part 2: Sal Khan)
Q: How are you using AI in the Khan Academy?
We're using AI to provide personalized tutoring, enhance student engagement, and support teachers with a powerful assistant that can scale personalized education.
Ep94 "How does the brain construct reality?"
Q: How do we build models of the outside and inside world?
We build models through a predictive coding framework where the brain constantly forms and updates predictions about sensory information.
Ep94 "How does the brain construct reality?"
Q: What is consciousness?
Consciousness is defined as there being something that it's like to be that organism; it's about experiencing in a subjective way.

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Exploring the intricate workings of the human brain and its impact on our perception of reality, this podcast offers deep insights into neuroscience through engaging storytelling and expert interviews. Key themes include consciousness, the future of artificial intelligence in human interactions, and the evolving nature of education in an AI-driven world. It stands out for its unique approach to complex subjects, making them accessible and relatable to listeners, while challenging conventional beliefs around topics such as love, creativity, and mental health. The discussions often intertwine personal anecdotes with scientific research, encouraging curiosity and critical thinking about our everyday existence and broader human experience.

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1. Bethanie Maples
2. Trevor Martin
3. Sal Khan
4. Anil Seth
5. David Eagleman
6. Jaron Lanier
7. Max Hodak
8. Kevin Kelly

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