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Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

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Neuroscience
Brain Plasticity
Memory
Death
Misinformation
End-Of-Life Decisions
Social Media
Mental Time Travel
Medical Ethics
Legal Implications Of Death
Truth
Disinformation
Artificial Intelligence
Cryogenics
Andrea Yates
Children's Learning
AI Relationships
Post-Truth
Religious Beliefs
Patient Autonomy

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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Can the mind be captured with math? Modern AI seems to have burst out of the gate recently, but is it actually the latest chapter in a 300-year project to turn thought into something we can model? Why does current AI need petabytes of data, but a chi... more

When do you view another person like an object? This is what neuroscientists mean when they talk about de-humanization: your brain doesn't crank up its social circuitry to understand the other person as having a mind like you do. Is dehumanization a ... more

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Do algorithms shape our lives? What did clickbait look like before the internet? Why do journalists start writing differently when metrics are introduced? What does any of this have to do with cooking pasta in the bathtub, the actress  Sarah Bernhard... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Griffiths
Cognitive scientist, Professor at Princeton
Princeton University
Episode: Ep147 "Can we engineer human thought?" with Tom Griffiths
Lasana Harris
Social neuroscientist and experimental psychologist, University College London
University College London
Episode: Ep146 "Who Counts as Human in Your Mind?" with Lasana Harris
Angele Christin
Sociologist with research on algorithms and media
Episode: Ep145 Why do we compulsively click on ragebait? with Angele Christin
Alexander Rose
Former executive director of the Long Now Foundation
Long Now Foundation
Episode: Ep144 "How do things last?" Part 2: Millennia with Alexander Rose
Eric Weinstein
Mathematician, physicist, and public intellectual
The Portal (podcast host)
Episode: Ep142 "Do breakthroughs require rule-breakers?" with Eric Weinstein
Nicole Rust
Neuroscientist at the University of Pennsylvania and author of 'Elusive Cures'
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Ep141 "What do brains and weather systems have in common?" with Nicole Rust
Sam Harris
Public intellectual, philosopher, author, and neuroscientist known for his writings on rationality, religion, ethics, free will, and meditation.
Host of Making Sense podcast
Episode: Ep140 "How does your brain decide what’s true?" with Sam Harris
Danielle Perszyk
Cognitive scientist leading the human-computer interaction team at Amazon's AGI Lab
Amazon
Episode: Ep139 "What does alignment look like in a society of AIs?" with Danielle Perszyk
Kaizen Asiedu
Political commentator, philosopher, and Emmy award-winning producer
ClearThinker
Episode: Ep138 "Why do our political brains mistake opinion for truth?" with Kaizen Asiedu

Host

David Eagleman
Neuroscientist and author known for his explorations of neuroscience and human experience. He engages audiences through accessible storytelling and scientific inquiry.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    NeuroNerd264
    United Statesa month 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 Podcasts
    4
    Outslsrp
    United Statesa month 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 Podcasts
    2
    wshoey
    United States2 months ago
  • Background music

    The background music is awful and really distracting

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Thomsdc
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Love the show except The background music

    I recently came across this show

    Love it so much

    But the background music can get really annoying from time to time! It starts playing in the middle of the conversation for no good reason which can be distracting and annoying …

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maryamemdz
    Canada2 months ago

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Listeners praise the depth and accessibility of the content, highlighting the engaging nature of the discussions that blend storytelling with scientific insights.
Many find the podcast intellectually stimulating, with a significant impact on how they perceive various complex issues, particularly in neuroscience and philosophy.
Some express concern over background music detracting from the overall experience, suggesting improvements could enhance listener focus.

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#67
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#117
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#143
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#204
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#29
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep145 Why do we compulsively click on ragebait? with Angele Christin
Q: Tell us about rage bait and how it differs from traditional clickbait?
Angele describes rage bait as a broader, negative-arousal tactic that provokes anger or disgust beyond simple sensational headlines, including extreme examples like provocative cooking videos, and explains how creators use it to maximize engagement and revenue.
Ep145 Why do we compulsively click on ragebait? with Angele Christin
Q: How do the algorithms that we're surrounded with shape our lives?
Angele explains the shift from human signals to algorithmic signals, the rise of real-time dashboards in newsrooms, and how engagement metrics redefine what journalists and influencers consider valuable work.
Ep144 "How do things last?" Part 2: Millennia with Alexander Rose
Q: What role does storytelling play in the survival of institutions, and can you give an example of how narratives support longevity?
Storytelling anchors an institution's identity and purpose across generations, guiding decisions and legitimizing succession. An example is the Keeper of the Fabric in English cathedrals who preserves architectural history as a living narrative, ensuring changes are understood within a coherent story of the institution.
Ep144 "How do things last?" Part 2: Millennia with Alexander Rose
Q: How do material choices influence longevity, and why were ceramic bearings pivotal for the clock's durability?
Material choices determine exposure to oxidation, wear, and environmental conditions. Ceramic bearings resist corrosion and wear far better than metals, enabling a maintenance-friendly, long-lived mechanism capable of withstanding the test of time in a harsh, subterranean environment.
Ep144 "How do things last?" Part 2: Millennia with Alexander Rose
Q: What is the core challenge in making an institution last 10,000 years, and what have you learned about sustaining leadership across generations?
The core challenge is creating an adaptable governance and storytelling framework that remains relevant as contexts change, not just a static machine. Lessons show that long-lived institutions combine flexible structures, continuous knowledge transfer, and deliberate storytelling about their purpose and history to keep guiding future generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Inner Cosmos

What is Inner Cosmos about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Complex explorations of the mind's workings and the intricate ways our brains shape our experiences characterize the content. Frequent discussions delve into various facets of neuroscience, addressing topics from belief formation to the role of emotions in decision-making and how societal biases affect our understanding of reality. Guests include a diverse array of experts—from mathematicians and psychologists to scientists and political commentators—facilitating rich dialogues on pressing issues connected to mental processes, morality, human behavior, and the social implications of emerging technologies. Unique storytelling combined with scientific inquiry makes the content accessible and engaging, attracting listeners who appreciate thoug... more

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Recent guests on Inner Cosmos include:

1. Tom Griffiths
2. Lasana Harris
3. Angele Christin
4. Alexander Rose
5. Eric Weinstein
6. Nicole Rust
7. Sam Harris
8. Danielle Perszyk

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