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Reason with Science

Jitender Kumar
Evolution
Synthetic Biology
Reasoning
Neuroscience
Infant Sleep
Cognitive Science
Neural Development
Twitching
REM Sleep
Learning and Memory
Cognitive Development
DNA Origami
Synthetic Cells
Max Planck Institute For Medical Research
Misinformation
Developmental Psychology
Motor Skills
Biophysics
RNA Nanotechnology
Confirmation Bias

Welcome to "Reason with Science", the podcast that explores the intersection of reason and science in our everyday lives. Billions of years of evolution led to a species which is asking questions about its own existence. This quest of humans is not possible without science. As we navigate an increasingly complex world, it's more important than ever to approach issues with a clear and evidence-base... more

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Evolution is often misunderstood as a process limited to biology and genes. In this in-depth conversation, evolutionary ecologist Mark Vellend challenges that narrow view and presents a powerful idea: evolution is a universal principle that governs a... more

How sleep shapes the developing Brain with Mark Blumberg This conversation is with Mark Blumberg, a neuroscientist at the University of Iowa whose work has fundamentally reshaped how we understand infant sleep, movement, and early brain development. ... more

This conversation is with Herman Pontzer, an evolutionary anthropologist and professor at Duke University. Herman is best known for his groundbreaking work on human metabolism and energetics, which challenges long-held assumptions about how our bodie... more

Can economics help us create a sustainable future? Our guest is Doyne Farmer, Director of the Complexity Economics Programme at Oxford University. Trained as a physicist, he’s spent his career studying chaos, complex systems, and prediction, and now ... more

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Mark Bellant
Evolutionary ecologist who studies the broader implications of evolutionary processes across various systems.
Episode: Why evolution explains more than we think
Mark Blumberg
A neuroscientist at University of Iowa
University of Iowa
Episode: How sleep shapes the developing Brain with Mark Blumberg I Infant sleep neuroscience I Podcast
Simon Conway Morris
Professor of evolutionary paleobiology at the University of Cambridge, known for his work on evolutionary convergence and the Cambrian explosion.
University of Cambridge
Episode: Is evolution predictable? with Simon Conway Morris | Reason with Science | Emergence | Convergence
Ricard Solé
Leading thinker in complex systems and synthetic biology.
Pompeu Fabra University
Episode: How nature builds complexity | Ricard Solé | Reason with Science | Liquid brains | Synthetic worlds
Chris Kempes
Professor at the Santa Fe Institute, working at the intersection of physics and biology
Santa Fe Institute
Episode: The Physics of Living Systems with Chris Kempes | Reason with Science | Emergence | Evolution
Kevin Mitchell
Associate Professor of Genetics and Neuroscience at Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
Episode: Genetics and the Brain with Kevin Mitchell | Reason with Science | Evolution | Neuroscience
Kerstin Göpfrich
Leading researcher in synthetic biology, expertise in biophysics and DNA nanotechnology.
Max Planck Institute for Medical Research
Episode: Synthetic cells and DNA origami | Kerstin Göpfrich | Reason with Science | Engineering | Biology

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Jitendra
Host of Reason with Science

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
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    Great podcast for curious minds!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Listener bol
    Italya year ago
  • very enjoyable and insightful . interesting guests and great questions. highly recommend to those who like to learn

    Audible
    5
    Sheyna
    United States3 years ago
  • excellent podcast.

    very enjoyable and insightful . interesting guests and great questions. highly recommend to those who like to learn

    Audible
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    Sheyna
    United States3 years ago

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Is evolution predictable? with Simon Conway Morris | Reason with Science | Emergence | Convergence
Q: How do we account for randomness in the predictability of evolution?
Evolutionary outcomes may seem unpredictable at a local level, but underlying probabilities favor convergence.
Is evolution predictable? with Simon Conway Morris | Reason with Science | Emergence | Convergence
Q: Can we draw parallels between writing and the scientific method in understanding evolution?
Yes, there are similarities between each process, illustrating that both require navigating complexities.
How animals evolved with Iñaki Ruiz-Trillo | Reason with Science | Evolution | Multicellularity
Q: What are the advantages of being multicellular?
Being multicellular allows for greater size, better avoidance of predation, and better resource acquisition.
How animals evolved with Iñaki Ruiz-Trillo | Reason with Science | Evolution | Multicellularity
Q: What is the actual difference between being unicellular and multicellular?
The first animal is defined by obligatory multicellularity and specific characteristics that distinguish it from unicellular ancestors.
Reason and scientific method | Hugo Mercier | Reason with Science
Q: Can we train reasoning?
Yes, reasoning skills can be improved through practice and engaging in argumentation.

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