Skeptically Curious
Ryan RutherfordIn each episode I endeavour to know more and think better by interviewing knowledgeable guests about fascinating topics. I have an insatiable curiosity about many areas, including politics, economics, philosophy, history, literature, psychology, religion, and different branches of science such as neuroscience, biology, and physics. Regardless of subject matter, I hope to promote critical thinking,... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 17 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Categories | Natural SciencesScience | ||||
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If I were to hazard a guess, the odds are far more likely that someone has heard of climate change than they have of the Anthropocene. While its use has exploded since first being coined by Nobel Prize-winning chemist, Paul Crutzen, in 2000, particul... more
For this episode I was very pleased to be once again joined by Roman Yampolskiy. Dr. Yampolskiy is a professor in the department of Computer Engineering and Computer Science at the Speed School of Engineering at the University of Louisville in Kentuc... more
This episode of Skeptically Curious features the second interview with Dr. Kent Kiehl, one of the foremost contemporary experts on psychopathy, and author of The Psychopath Whisperer. This exceptional book recounts Dr. Kiehl’s illustrious career whil... more
Rarely does one have the opportunity to interview someone who, without any exaggeration, can be legitimately considered among a handful of leading figures in their respective field. This aptly describes Dr. Kent Kiehl’s celebrated career as a world l... more
In this episode I was joined by Dr. David Gorski, managing editor and prolific writer at the thoroughly indispensable website, Science-Based Medicine. Dr. Gorski earned his MD at the University of Michigan and a PhD in cellular physiology at Case Wes... more
For this episode I was delighted to be joined by Dr. Roman Yampolskiy, a professor of Computer Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Louisville. Few scholars have devoted as much time to seriously exploring the myriad of threats poten... more
In this milestone tenth episode of Skeptically Curious, I had the immense privilege and unique honour to speak with world-renowned philosopher, Professor A. C. Grayling, who has exerted a profound intellectual influence upon yours truly since I first... more
I have been interested in Buddhism for some years now, and so to further feed my curiosity and broaden my knowledge on the subject I decided to turn to Stephen Batchelor, whose knowledge as both Buddhist practitioner and scholar is impressively exten... more
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- A perfect example of the Long-Form podcast w
Skeptically Curious is the rare example of how to do a long-form podcast well.
Not only are the guests brilliant, but Ryan Rutherford is a highly adept interviewer who, unlike most podcasters, asks the questions I want asked, whether I’d thought of them or not.
If you’re interested in becoming more knowledgeable about some of the most interesting and stimulating topics conceivable, please give this a listen.
Apple Podcasts5Kwoog
United States4 years ago - Know more and think better
Excellent, thought provoking discussions with expert guests. Thoroughly enjoyable!
Apple Podcasts5chétjieUnited States4 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #144 |  Ireland/Science/Natural Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #181 |  South Africa/Science/Natural Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #219 |  Taiwan/Science/Natural Sciences |
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