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Nobel Prize Conversations

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Through their lives and work, failures and successes – get to know the individuals who have been awarded the Nobel Prize. The host for this podcast is Adam Smith, who has the happy task of interviewing our Nobel Prize laureates.

Sit in on our conversations as we delve into how these personalities found their fields of interest — often by coincidence — how they view collaboration, curiosity and fai... more

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Forty years ago, a series of experiments demonstrated that the bizarre properties of the quantum world can be made concrete in a system big enough to be held in your hand.

John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis – all at different points in t... more

At the halfway point of the season, Karin Svensson and Adam Smith reflect on what they have learned from conversations with Nobel Prize laureates and why there is no single mould for a successful scientist. They discuss the challenge of explaining co... more

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Recent Guests

Peter Howitt
2025 Economics Laureate
Brown University
Episode: 'Living through the AI revolution' Discussing our changing world with Nobel Prize laureates
Geoffrey Hinton
2024 Physics Laureate (AI pioneer)
University of Toronto / Google Brain (context)
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Darren Asomoglu
2024 Economics Laureate
MIT / Institute for Global Prosperity
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John Martinis
Physicist, co-laureate, worked on quantum computing at UC Berkeley and Google, founder of Colabs
UC Berkeley, Google, Colabs
Episode: 'The art of collaboration' with 2025 physics laureates: John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis
John Clarke
Physicist, co-laureate, built the slug device and worked on Josephson junctions
UC Berkeley
Episode: 'The art of collaboration' with 2025 physics laureates: John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis
Michel Devoret
Physicist, co-laureate, contributed expertise in quantum circuits and dilution refrigeration
New York University / Princeton (implied by career path in transcript)
Episode: 'The art of collaboration' with 2025 physics laureates: John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis
Philippe Aghion
Economist, French origin, co-developer of the theory of creative destruction
Columbia University (implied by context)
Episode: 'The technological drivers of progress' with economic sciences laureates: Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt
Joel Mokyr
Economic historian focused on culture of innovation and industrial progress
Northwestern University
Episode: 'The technological drivers of progress' with economic sciences laureates: Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt
Mary Brunkow
Geneticist, Darwin Molecular (co-laureate)
Darwin Molecular
Episode: 'Decoding the immune system' with 2025 medicine laureates: Mary Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 219 ratings
  • Just brilliant..Thanks Adam Smith

    This is great podcast series. Strongly recommended. Thanks Adam Smith…. You just brilliant, looking forward to next series 😄👍. Regards//Naval

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Naval_S
    Sweden2 years ago
  • Great Content

    I’m currently an undergrad and this content is very inspiring. I can gladly say that it has deepened my love and passion for the sciences.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    its.han
    Canada4 years ago
  • Interesting stuff!!

    Yes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elfvis68
    Sweden7 years ago
  • Inspiring

    Highly expected and very inspiring!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    geofreitas
    United Kingdom7 years ago

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The host keeps interviews warm and insightful, inspiring for science students.
A thought-provoking series that makes Nobel-level science feel accessible and human.
Short reactions and long-form conversations offer a great mix for busy listeners.
Guests come across as passionate and collaborative, with tangible takeaways for researchers.

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#182
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#191
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'The art of collaboration' with 2025 physics laureates: John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis
Q: What does it mean to observe quantum effects at macroscopic scales, and why is that significant?
It shows that quantum phenomena are not confined to tiny particles; by demonstrating quantum tunneling and energy quantization in an electrical circuit, we can start building practical quantum devices and understand how to control systems at larger scales.
First reactions | Peter Howitt, prize in economic sciences 2025 | Telephone interview
Q: What is it that makes you such a compatible pair of collaborators?
Howitt and Aghion share complementary expertise; one being a macroeconomist and the other a microeconomist, leading to fruitful collaboration over the years.
First reactions | Peter Howitt, prize in economic sciences 2025 | Telephone interview
Q: Did you have any moments of doubt, or did the journalist manage to convince you pretty quickly?
Howitt was aware of the possibility of winning but considered it a remote chance and didn't keep his phone or champagne ready.
First reactions | Susumu Kitagawa, Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 | Telephone interview
Q: How would you describe your approach to asking questions?
Professor Kitagawa emphasizes the need to keep eyes open for possibilities, which leads him to new research directions.
First reactions | Maria Corina Machado, Nobel Peace Prize 2025 | Telephone interview
Q: How do you think your fellow Venezuelans will react to this news?
They will feel the need to stay strong and united, despite the dark times, but there is rising hope in the country.

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What is Nobel Prize Conversations about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful interview series that centers Nobel Prize laureates across disciplines, pairing deep dives into their research journeys with personal anecdotes. Conversations often explore collaboration, perseverance, and the role of curiosity in groundbreaking work, while also uncovering what laureates do outside the lab—whether that's flying fish fishing, mentoring junior scientists, or pursuing creative passions. The show frequently features timely reactions to prize announcements, offers glimpses into the lives behind the discoveries, and sometimes ties scientific topics to broader societal questions such as education, innovation, or policy. A standout pattern is the blend of intimate, informal dialogue with substantial insights into how s... more

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Recent guests on Nobel Prize Conversations include:

1. Peter Howitt
2. Geoffrey Hinton
3. Darren Asomoglu
4. John Martinis
5. John Clarke
6. Michel Devoret
7. Philippe Aghion
8. Joel Mokyr

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