King's of Curiosity with Gillian Tett
King's College CambridgeWelcome to King's of Curiosity – a podcast for curious minds. Each episode takes you on a journey through some of the bright ideas and breakthroughs coming out of King's College Cambridge. Presented by Gillian Tett, financial journalist and Provost of King's, we dive into topics from populism to quantum computing and almost everything in between. Come and get curious with us!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 7 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Social SciencesScienceNatural Sciences | |||
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A thought-provoking, cross-disciplinary series exploring big ideas at the intersection of science, society, and history. Episodes span practical decarbonization and energy storage, the evolving promise and challenges of quantum computing, governance and inclusion in tech, and long-view geopolitics from the Silk Roads to modern populism. A recurring strength is connecting high-level concepts to real-world implications—whether translating Cambridge research into scalable energy solutions, unpacking the hype around quantum tech, or examining how historical memory informs current policy. The show often features scholars and practitioners who bring rigorous analysis, diverse perspectives, and a curiosity-driven mindset, making complex topics app... more
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