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LUAR - Life, The Universe and All the Rest

Adam Frank, Evan Thompson and Marcelo Gleiser.
Consciousness
Quantum Mechanics
Cosmology
Big Bang Theory
Philosophy
General Relativity
Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation
Quantum Theory
Gaia Theory
Science
Phenomenology
Thermodynamics
Life
Earth System Science
Hubble's Law
Buddhism
Entropy
Statistical Mechanics
Einstein
Multiverse

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

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Recent Guests

Stuart Kauffman
Complexity scientist, origin of life researcher
Episode: Episode 3: Does understanding life need a new kind of science?
Michael Pollan
Author and thinker focusing on consciousness and the intersection of science and culture
Author, various books; public intellectual
Episode: Episode 1: Beyond The Blindspot
Michel Bitbol
Renowned philosopher; work on consciousness, philosophy of science, and quantum mechanics
Independent scholar / philosopher
Episode: Episode 22: Physics, Reality, and Consciousness.
Harald Wiltsche
Philosopher, phenomenology and philosophy of science expert
Episode: Episode 21: Phenomenology and Quantum Weirdness: A Conversation with Prof. Harald Wiltsche
Yuria Celidwen
Indigenous scholar and practitioner from Maya and Nahua traditions; author of Flourishing Kin
University of California, Berkeley
Episode: Episode 20: From Ancestral Wisdom to Our Planetary Future: A Conversation with Dr. Yuria Celidwen
Kim Stanley Robinson
Author of climate fiction and science fiction writer
Author
Episode: Episode 19: A Conversation with Kim Stanley Robinson
Mary-Jane Rubenstein
Dean of Social Sciences at Wesleyan University, Professor of Religion, Philosophy and Science and Technology Studies
Wesleyan University
Episode: Episode 17: From the Space Race to the Multiverse: Science x Religion
Lukáš Likavčan
Philosopher specializing in emerging technologies, ecology, and astronomy.
Episode: Episode 16: The Planet and The Planetary
Jacques Pienaar
Theoretical physicist specializing in causality, information theory, and quantum theory interpretations.
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Episode: Episode 15: The Meaning of Quantum Theory

Hosts

Marcelo Gleiser
Host with a background in physics and philosophy, frequently guiding conversations on science and spirituality.
Evan Thompson
Co-host known for integrating cognitive science and philosophy of mind into physics and cosmology discussions.
Adam Frank
Co-host and physicist who often steers conversations toward cosmology and the philosophy of science.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Magnificent

    A remarkable exploration of a set of highly, increasingly relevant topics conducted by people who have evidently been thinking carefully about these things for a long time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stevenquack
    Canada6 months ago
  • Exceptional

    Really good physics and philosophy together!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lucas\6
    Brazila year ago

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- Guests are knowledgeable and well-versed, which elevates debates.
- Thoughtful and rigorous, with clear explorations of big ideas.
- Some episodes are dense; a slower pace may help casual listeners.
- The mix of science and philosophy makes complex topics accessible.
- The show's interdisciplinary approach stands out in a crowded space.

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#58
Italy/Science
Apple Podcasts
#219
Mexico/Science
Apple Podcasts
#221
New Zealand/Science
Apple Podcasts
#228
Brazil/Science

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Episode 3: Does understanding life need a new kind of science?
Q: What is life, and how does your view differ from a traditional, reductionist approach?
Life is not just a collection of parts governed by pre-stated initial conditions; it arises from a union of catalytic closure and constraint closure that self-constructs via boundary conditions and energy flows, making life something that cannot be fully reduced to physics alone.
Episode 19: A Conversation with Kim Stanley Robinson
Q: What is your view on the speed and feasibility of AI progress and its geopolitical implications?
AI is a complex, multi-layered field; it will not suddenly become AGI in a few years; the long arc involves governance, ethics, and the understanding that intelligent systems arise from living, dynamic processes rather than pure algorithms; a multilateral, cautious approach is essential.
Episode 19: A Conversation with Kim Stanley Robinson
Q: Do you think it is dangerous to dream up futures away from Earth, given what's happening here, and should we focus more on sequestering carbon and social justice on Earth?
Space exploration and thinking about other worlds can be earth-forward; it's important to study and dream, but Earth must remain the center of the story and our main stewardship focus, using exploration as a thought experiment to learn lessons for Earth.
Episode 19: A Conversation with Kim Stanley Robinson
Q: When you're writing and you're creating a character, do you feel at some point that the character basically has a life of his own or her own, and you're just being almost like a messenger?
Characters to me are vibrant living presences that talk to me; the writing process is a dialogue between the characters and the author, with revision sharpening the text and revealing the true essence of the characters.
Episode 17: From the Space Race to the Multiverse: Science x Religion
Q: How do you see these things nowadays regarding the multiverse?
Rubenstein discusses the multiverse as a scientific hypothesis and examines its historical and cultural significance.

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2. Michael Pollan
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