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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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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
Thomas Goetz
Science journalist and former executive editor at Wired
Episode: Ep137 "Do cures ever create the next crisis?" with Thomas Goetz
Rebecca Newburger Goldstein
Philosopher and writer with a focus on the concept of mattering
Episode: Ep136 "Why do we care about mattering?" with Rebecca Goldstein
Sean Judge
Actor who read the Native American folk story 'The War of the Ghosts'
Episode: Ep70 Re Broadcast "Why do our memories drift? Part 1: The War of the Ghosts"
Joshua Greene
Psychologist, neuroscientist, and philosopher at Harvard
Harvard University
Episode: Ep134 "What do brains teach us about morality?" with Joshua Greene
Dan Ariely
Behavioral economist and author
Duke University
Episode: Ep133 "Why do people hold misbeliefs?" with Dan Ariely
Andrew Mayne
Novelist, inventor, magician, and original prompt engineer for OpenAI
OpenAI
Episode: Ep132 "What will AI mean for the economy?" with Andrew Mayne

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David Eagleman
Neuroscientist and author known for his work in neuroscience and for engaging storytelling related to how the brain shapes our experiences.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Background music

    The background music is awful and really distracting

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Thomsdc
    United Kingdom13 days 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
    Canada16 days ago
  • AI shill

    This used to be a podcast I really enjoyed. It used to be about neuroscience. Now it’s just “AI is so great and it does all these cool things”. If I wanted to listen to a podcast about AI I would.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Aiisslop
    United States19 days ago
  • Love it!

    Eagleman has a Rolls Royce of a brain, and us poor mortals have to run around in a bicycle. His podcasts give us some hope and understanding. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amar008
    United States20 days ago
  • informative

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vic macky
    United States24 days ago

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Listeners find the content fascinating and accessible, appreciating the thought-provoking nature of the discussions.
The podcast is often described as enlightening and engaging, with many claiming it inspires curiosity about the workings of the brain.
Complaints occasionally arise about the presence of too many advertisements, which some feel detracts from the listening experience.

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#62
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#101
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#121
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#81
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#142
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#202
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Ep140 "How does your brain decide what’s true?" with Sam Harris
Q: Tell us how you think about belief and how you measure that in the brain.
Believing things to be true or false versus being uncertain is something that our brains do readily, distinguishing us from other species.
Ep136 "Why do we care about mattering?" with Rebecca Goldstein
Q: What steps could we take to redesign our institutions with the mattering instinct in mind?
Understanding the mattering instinct can help reshape how we approach interactions in schools, workplaces, and politics.
Ep136 "Why do we care about mattering?" with Rebecca Goldstein
Q: How do you distinguish wanting to matter from the desire to be admired or loved?
She describes them as separate but interconnected, where mattering involves deserving of attention.
Ep136 "Why do we care about mattering?" with Rebecca Goldstein
Q: What do you mean by the mattering instinct?
Rebecca Goldstein explains it as a deep motivation programmed in us, signifying our longing to matter.
Ep137 "Do cures ever create the next crisis?" with Thomas Goetz
Q: What kind of through lines do you see when you examine these different stories of drugs?
Goetz mentions all the drugs he's looked at have had massive unintended consequences, highlighting the complexity and oversight involved in the prescribing process.

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

Covering an expansive array of topics related to neuroscience and psychology, this podcast explores how the human brain shapes our experiences and perceptions of the world. Through storytelling, interviews with experts, and discussions on contemporary issues, a unique narrative unfolds that examines the intersection of neuroscience, politics, artificial intelligence, and social interaction. The content challenges listeners to reflect on profound questions about human nature, society, and the evolving role of technology, making it particularly compelling for those interested in the intricacies of the mind and its impact on our daily lives. Notably, the host's engaging style and ability to connect complex scientific concepts to everyday exper... more

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1. Sam Harris
2. Danielle Perszyk
3. Kaizen Asiedu
4. Thomas Goetz
5. Rebecca Newburger Goldstein
6. Sean Judge
7. Joshua Greene
8. Dan Ariely

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