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Robinson Erhardt researches symbolic logic and the foundations of mathematics at Stanford University. Join him in conversations with philosophers, scientists, weightlifters, artists, and everyone in-between. linktr.ee/robinsonerhardt

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Carl Hart is Mamie Phipps Clark Professor of Psychology at Columbia University, where he researches the behavioral and neuropharmacological effects of psychoactive drugs in humans. In this wide-ranging conversation, Robinson and Carl discuss drugs fr... more

Tim Maudlin is Professor of Philosophy at NYU and Founder and Director of the John Bell Institute for the Foundations of Physics. This is Tim’s eighth appearance on the show. His second to last appeared on episode 246 for a masterclass on Albert Eins... more

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Norman Finkelstein
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Chancellor's Chair in Physics at Berkeley Center for Theoretical Physics
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Dr. Anna Lembke
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Episode: 215 - Anna Lembke: On Philosophy and Psychiatry
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Victor Davis Hanson
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Sean Carroll
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Robinson Erhardt
Host of the podcast, engaged in various intellectual discussions, researching symbolic logic and the foundations of mathematics at Stanford University.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • End of a great podcast

    This used to be a great physics and math podcast. Now it is either all political nonsense or about aliens and AI conspiracy theories.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Renormalizer
    United States3 months ago
  • Intellectual heroin!

    I discovered this podcast while looking for AI information from outside the usual (albeit valuable) tech silo. I’ve been delighted to find the discussions here so deep and wide-ranging. Excellent interviews.

    I rank this alongside Sean Carroll’s Mindscape and the better Lex Friedman stuff. I play new episodes as fast as they drop, and am gleefully working through the back catalog.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jinx Dinkum
    United States3 months ago
  • This podcast has guests from both sides and while I want to hear from both sides, that doesn't need to include the worst of the left with the severest TDS. Maybe the people spewing the most bilous puke about Trump are worth listening to in order to demonstrate their absurdity but I don't think so - such blind hatred is almost unavoidable. What annoys me is the host sits there saying nothing, letting it all go unchallenged. It lends credibility to the nonsense.

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    bikingtx
    4 months ago
  • Pro-Hamas propaganda

    It used to be a pretty good podcast with accredited physicists, but now Robinson seems to have taken a liking for pro-Palestine/Hamas ‘scholars’ like Norman Finkelstien (5 episodes) without giving a real voice to actual Jews and Israeli scholars. I’m not sure if there’s a deep seated antisemitism here or moral confusion, but it’s a major intellectual failing on Robinson’s part and it seems so obvious which side guys are the bad guys in that debate. Lost all credit to this podcast.

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    Perplhays
    United States4 months ago
  • Loud advertising

    Fantastic podcast, but please please have the volume of the advertisements be at the level of the podcast. Very abrupt and startling.

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    Ppp7101
    United States5 months ago

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258 - Richard Wolff: Donald Trump’s Tariff War Dissected
Q: What could be a viable strategy for Trump to address the financial issues without being beholden to political interests?
Wolff suggests a government focused on meeting ecological needs, providing meaningful work, and ensuring equity in wealth distribution through community cooperation.
257 - Carl Hart: The Neuroscience of Drugs and Their Role in the Good Life
Q: How do you think science should inform our drug policy, and what specific policies should be changed?
Science should help inform safe usage practices and regulation while recognizing that drug policy is influenced by broader historical and social factors, not solely scientific data.
257 - Carl Hart: The Neuroscience of Drugs and Their Role in the Good Life
Q: What changed in the Philippines, you're asking?
Duterte's relationship with the current president soured, which allowed for the investigation into his actions during the war on drugs.
257 - Carl Hart: The Neuroscience of Drugs and Their Role in the Good Life
Q: How do you think that people should be educated about drugs given that there's this serious contradiction, this problem here?
Education should focus on safety and understanding drugs, such as recognizing the signs of overdose, responsible use, and knowing how to be mindful of drug effects in specific contexts.
255 - Michael Hudson: Trump, China, AI, and the Untold History of Economics
Q: Do you see any realistic path for modern economies, this one in particular, to reclaim a more public control over money and credit?
That would take a revolution. And that's not, I don't see any, this is not a revolutionary situation yet. People don't even think in terms of the fact that it's possible to have an alternative.

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Exploring a diverse array of subjects, including philosophy, science, mathematics, and social issues, the series engages various prominent figures, from scientists to artists, in deep conversations. The discussions often highlight controversial topics, such as geopolitics, artificial intelligence, and societal shifts, while also delving into foundational aspects of mathematics and logic. Noteworthy themes include the implications of technological advancements, the complexities of human consciousness, and the ethical considerations surrounding contemporary events. This unique blend of guests and subjects aims to challenge listeners' perspectives and provoke thoughtful discourse, making it a compelling choice for those interested in multidisc... more

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