Ever 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 | 396 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Number of Listeners | Categories | PhysicsPhilosophySociety & CultureScience |
Certain features of our universe seem unnatural to us. These include "constants of nature" such as the cosmological constant and the mass of the Higgs boson, as well as features of the initial conditions like the curvature of space and the initial en... more
A characteristic of complex systems is that individual components combine to exhibit large-scale emergent behavior even when the components were not specifically designed for any particular purpose within the collective. Sometimes those individual co... more
Getting along in society requires that we mostly adhere to certainly shared norms and customs. Often it's not enough that we all know what the rules are, but also that everyone else knows the rules, and that they know that we know the rules, and so o... more
Like any machine, bodies occasionally break down, and it's natural to go in search of a replacement part. Ancient societies featured simple prosthetics for teeth, noses, and limbs, while modern medicine pursues more advanced ways of replacing interna... more
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It’s funny reading reviews that criticize Sean for mentioning politics (a comment or two per show), while supporting a political movement that vilifies Sean, his profession, and education in general. *His* research and grad students and university are literally being defunded by an administration, and he’s supposed to not have thoughts about it? Nevermind the fact that he’s also a citizen of the country whose politics he’s discussing, and that his comments are always stated as clearly his opinio... more
This man is a national treasure.
Really great discussions. Top of the class for this type of long format science and philosophy show. Thank you Mr Carroll!
USA was never meant to be a democracy but for the last 120years has being moving away from the republic that was envision
just love it and have for about 5 years - wish ads were quieter/read by sean so i could sleep to it
Fantastic episode of a great podcast
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Engaging a wide range of thought leaders, the content features conversations that explore the intersection of science, philosophy, and culture. Topics often revolve around complex themes, including neuroscience, quantum mechanics, artificial intelligence, and the arts, inviting listeners to ponder profound questions about existence, morality, and the universe. The podcast is known for its thought-provoking discussions, showcasing guests from diverse fields such as physics, economics, and philosophy, reflecting a commitment to challenging conventional wisdom and exploring innovative ideas.
One notable aspect is the host's ability to connect intricate scientific concepts with broader societal implications, making abstract ideas accessible to... more
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