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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: ⁠newbooksnetwork.com⁠ Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to ... more

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Adam Barsouk
Medical oncologist at Hopkins Oncology, author of Outsmarting Cancer, Risk Reduction and the Power of Prevention
Hopkins Oncology
Episode: Adam Barsouk, "Outsmarting Cancer: Risk Reduction and the Power of Prevention" (JHU Press, 2026)
Siri Carpenter
Science writer, executive director of The Open Notebook
The Open Notebook
Episode: Siri Carpenter on Why She Self-Published First — and How It Led to a Traditional Book Deal
Athena Trakadas
External Associate Professor of Maritime Archaeology, University of Copenhagen; Senior Researcher, Viking Ship Museum
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Episode: Georgia Holly et al, .eds., "Heritage in the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) and Beyond" (U Edinburgh Press, 2025)
Philippa Gander
Author of Life in Sync, Professor Emerita, sleep and circadian rhythms
Massey University
Episode: Philippa Gander, "Life in Sync: The Science of Internal Clocks and How We’re Disrupting Them" (Princeton UP, 2025)
Kit Chapman
Author of The Age of Alchemy, How Early Innovators Shaped Modern Chemistry
Greystone Books
Episode: Kit Chapman, "The Age of Alchemy: How Early Innovators Shaped Modern Chemistry" (Profile Books, 2026)
Allison Carruth
Professor at Princeton University, Effron Center for the Study of America and High Meadows Environmental Institute; directs the Program in Environmental Studies and Blue Lab
Princeton University
Episode: Podcast Intellectuals Podcast Panel #3 with Allison Carruth and Ellen Horne
Ellen Horne
Director of the Podcasting and Audio Reportage Concentration at NYU's Carter Journalism Institute
New York University
Episode: Podcast Intellectuals Podcast Panel #3 with Allison Carruth and Ellen Horne
Dame Ijeoma Uchegbu
Author of Chain Reaction, How Chemistry Shapes Us and Our World
Author; President of Wolfson College, Cambridge; Professor at University College London
Episode: Ijeoma Uchegbu, "Chain Reaction: How Chemistry Shapes Us and Our World" (HarperCollins, 2026)
Natalie Gosnell
Associate Professor of Physics at Colorado College; astrophysicist and artist
Colorado College
Episode: Janani Balasubramanian and Natalie Gosnell, "Art-Science Undisciplined: A Playbook for Transformative Collaboration" (U California Press, 2026)

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Grace and frequent collaborators host conversations with scholars and authors across science and the humanities.
Gregory McNiff
Gregory McNiff participates in interview series with scholars and authors.
Miranda Melcher
Miranda Melcher appears as a host with scholarly guests across science topics.
David Blumenthal
David Blumenthal discusses health policy and book-related topics.

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Pedro Domingos, "The Master Algorithm: How the Quest for the Ultimate Learning Machine Will Remake Our World" (Basic Books, 2018)
Q: How would you define the Master Algorithm today, and is there one ultimate algorithm to rule them all?
The Master Algorithm is an overarching framework that can learn structures and parameters across paradigms, a single unifying idea rather than a single concrete algorithm; it will emerge from integrating the strengths of multiple approaches (symbolic, probabilistic, neural, evolutionary, and analogical) rather than a pure off-the-shelf method.
Richard Elwes, "Huge Numbers: A Story of Counting Ambitiously, from 4 1/2 to Fish 7" (Basic Books, 2026)
Q: Do you see the universe as fundamentally mathematical or as described by mathematics?
The guest argues that mathematics is the best language for describing the universe, though whether the universe itself is a mathematical object remains an open philosophical question.
Richard Elwes, "Huge Numbers: A Story of Counting Ambitiously, from 4 1/2 to Fish 7" (Basic Books, 2026)
Q: What role do AI and proof-checking software play in the future of mathematics?
AI can generate proofs, while proof-checking software verifies them, and combining both could lead to trusted proofs with human oversight, a collaborative future rather than full automation.
Richard Elwes, "Huge Numbers: A Story of Counting Ambitiously, from 4 1/2 to Fish 7" (Basic Books, 2026)
Q: What is Fish 7 and how does it relate to the discussion of the biggest describable numbers?
Fish 7 is a named largest number by a Japanese Googologist, illustrating how extending language and Set Theory can describe larger numbers, with Fish 7 built to exceed prior limits like Reo's number.
Richard Elwes, "Huge Numbers: A Story of Counting Ambitiously, from 4 1/2 to Fish 7" (Basic Books, 2026)
Q: How do ancient numeral systems and language influence our understanding of large numbers?
Notation and language determine the biggest number accessible to a culture; place-value systems enable writing enormous numbers, while Roman numerals hinder calculation, illustrating the importance of notation in expanding numerical reach.

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This offering features scholarly conversations centered on recently published books across science, technology, and beyond. Across episodes, topics range from genetics, quantum foundations, space biology, history of mathematics, public health policy, cognitive science, and the philosophy and sociology of science. Guests are typically university-affiliated researchers, authors, or thought leaders who illuminate their work through accessible dialogue, often tying historical context to contemporary developments. Notably, the format emphasizes intellectual curiosity, rigorous inquiry, and the bridging of complex ideas with broader public understanding, making it appealing to curious, academically inclined listeners who enjoy deep dives into cut... more

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