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 | 445 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhysicsScience | |||
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In all sorts of ways, the modern world makes it difficult to nurture our individual humanity and connect with the humanity of others. The disciplines that try to do so are, naturally enough, the humanities. Poet Elizabeth Alexander's new book, Signa... more
Welcome to the September 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 nu... more
The course of history is affected by many things, including the political and social situations of large groups of people, their biological and physical abilities, and their geographical and environmental contexts. Sometimes, it would seem, history -... more
Everyone lives through time, but we continue to struggle to fully understand it. We remain unsure whether time is fundamental or emergent, why it has an arrow pointing from past to future, and how that arrow connects to our experience of time's passa... more
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- The subtitle says it all …
I have been listening for years and loving it. Dr Carroll’s choice of topics and guests span the gamut as the subtitle of the show says. Listening to informed people (who don’t always agree on everything) having a civilized and respectful conversation is reassuring.
Apple Podcasts5NC@Philly
United States2 months ago - Wrong
Ideas, theories and thoughts should not end with the word”right”making the listener agree with you rather than letting one decide if something is right or wrong or needs more time to think. Stop ending your sentences with the word -right. You are not always right.
Apple Podcasts3johnfivethousandUnited States3 months ago - Ad nauseum
Great content and a great show, but the new ad inserts kill everything good about it. Nothing like trying to unwind and listen to a nice talk and then have someone randomly start screaming into your ears about airfare or whatever. The ad volume alone is like 40x the volume of the podcast. How dare you, Sean…
Apple Podcasts1largestoof
Denmark3 months ago - A true gem
Exceptional podcast. SC is providing a much needed service to modern culture by engaging a diverse group of intellectuals and broadcasting their ideas.
Apple Podcasts5Wittgeinstein86
United Kingdom3 months ago - Adscape
The dynamic ads are making it virtually unbearable for me to listen to episodes. I no longer care for the AMAs; the solo episodes are not properly structured; and the main episodes are almost all book promotion, the host having almost never actually done his homework beforehand. Carroll doesn’t need my money and the quality doesn’t make it worth it to pay for the ad free version.
Apple Podcasts2NicolasAJDUnited States4 months ago
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Spotify | #25 | United States/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #3 | United States/Science/Physics |
Apple Podcasts | #28 | United States/Science |
Spotify | #27 | United Kingdom/Science |
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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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