Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
Sean CarrollEver wanted to know how music affects your brain, what quantum mechanics really is, or how black holes work? Do you wonder why you get emotional each time you see a certain movie, or how on earth video games are designed? Then you've come to the right place. Each week, Sean Carroll will host conversations with some of the most interesting thinkers in the world. From neuroscientists and engineers t... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 451 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhysicsScience | |||
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Economics often starts with an assumption that people are rational maximizers of their own self-interest; but it doesn't stop there. Economists do understand that sometimes people are irrational, altruistic, or just random. So how can we understand h... more
When we think of computers, we think of machines running on some kind of silicon chips. But the idea is more general: at heart, a computer is any object that takes in input, processes information, and produces output. Taking inspiration from biology,... more
Humanity is merely one species out of millions living on Earth, but we have a disproportionate impact on the rest of the biosphere. Recent transformations have accelerated that impact, but in fact it stretches back to the earliest days in human histo... more
Welcome to the October 2026 Ask Me Anything episode of Mindscape! These monthly excursions are funded by Patreon supporters (who are also the ones asking the questions). We take questions asked by Patreons, whittle them down to a more manageable numb... more
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Podcast Addict55 days agoshopinhorror will- How Microbes Talk
I gave up listening to Bonnie Bassler’s very interesting topic after about the 100th use of the word “right”. It’s almost as bad as “uh”. The transcript is better as it omits many of these annoying usages. Also, is it a requirement that scientists confirm with one another they don’t believe in intelligent design? I wonder, right?
Apple Podcasts3HealthyInHouston
United States11 days ago - Continuing education
As a retired scientist with degrees in physics and electrical engineering I value the wide ranging subjects covered. It helps keep me thinking about science and philosophy.
Apple Podcasts5Photovoltaics for energyUnited States13 days ago - In my top three podcasts
Mindscape never ceases to fascinate me. Of course I prefer some episodes to others, but Carroll calms my mind and I am still exploring the library of episodes. I’m reading Deutsch at the moment and so listening to episode 253 on a walk through the woods in Umbria.
Apple Podcasts5Frankie Furbo
United Kingdom17 days ago - I know ads are necessary, but…
The ads are oddly placed and feel like a cash grab. They seem vulgar and the volume of the ads differ from the content. It’s a great show otherwise. But those ads don’t allow me to relax and enjoy the show.
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A thoughtful, longform interview show that blends science, philosophy, and culture through conversations with leading researchers, authors, and thinkers. Episodes often center on big ideas—from cosmology and quantum foundations to brain science, urban systems, and the philosophy of mind—while also exploring how science fits into society, technology, and education. The host steers deep-dive discussions with guests who bring rigorous expertise and wide-ranging perspectives, making complex topics accessible and engaging for curious listeners who enjoy critical thinking and interdisciplinary dialogue. The series stands out for its sustained, exploratory format, willingness to tackle controversial or speculative questions, and the way it connect... more
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