LUAR - Life, The Universe and All the Rest
Adam Frank, Evan Thompson and Marcelo Gleiser.Every two weeks, a new episode brings an honest and deep conversation about how we unravel the world through science, physics, philosophy, and, of course, the role of human experience in it all. PT A cada 15 dias, um novo episódio trazendo uma conversa franca e profunda a respeito de como desvendamos o mundo através da ciência, da física, da filosofia e claro, do papel da experiência humana em tud... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 24 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Science | |||
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Mysterious Minds: what we know and don't know about consciousness
We kick off the season with the perfect guest: Michael Pollan — author, journalist, and someone who has spent years asking uncomfortable questions about the human mind.
This co... more
EN:This first episode of the new season is more than a comeback. It's a reset. We sit down to talk about what changed, why the show has a new name, and what this season is actually going to be about. Science, yes — but bigger, stranger, and more hone... more
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Physics, Reality, and Consciousness.
In this episode, we talk to philosopher of science Michel Bitbol about the nature of consciousness, quantum Bayesianism, and how science beyond the blind spot requires keeping the active role of the scientis... more
EN: In this episode Adam, Marcelo, and Evan, engage in a deep conversation with philosopher Harald Wiltsche on the differences between analytical and continental philosophy, the ideas behind the Phenomenology school of philosophy, and how it brings a... more
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Thoughtful, interdisciplinary conversations at the intersection of science, physics, philosophy, and human experience. Episodes frequently explore big ideas—cosmology, quantum theory, consciousness, Gaia, and climate—through rigorous analysis and accessible storytelling, often featuring prominent researchers who bridge sciences and humanities. The show has a knack for tying abstract concepts to real-world implications, asking what it means for knowledge, belief, and our place in the universe. A standout trait is its willingness to challenge traditional boundaries between disciplines, making it particularly engaging for listeners who enjoy intellectual curiosity infused with personal and historical context.
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