
The Origins Podcast features in-depth conversations with some of the most interesting people in the world about the issues that impact all of us in the 21st century. Host, theoretical physicist, lecturer, and author, Lawrence M. Krauss, will be joined by guests from a wide range of fields, including science, the arts, and journalism. The topics discussed on The Origins Podcast reflect the full ran... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 158 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhysicsNatural SciencesScience | |||

There has been a lot of doom and gloom combined with excitement, if that is possible, about AI in the science news lately. Sabine and I tried to deconstruct the hype associated with the highly touted Open AI solution of one of the Millennium Problems... more
John Gertz is a Renaissance Man. One might think that the President of Zorro Productions might be the last person to talk with about the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI), and the last person to chair SETI’s governing board. But as is c... more
This lecture, recorded before lecture 5, which was released a month ago, actually more naturally follows it, which is why releasing it after lecture 5, while unintended, actually makes sense. In the last lecture I described the most important unifica... more
Happy August! . Heading back to North America as we just concluded our Origin Project Adventure to Cyrpus and Greece, where we felt the heat, and avoided some wildfires while having some amazing positive experiences as well with an amazing group of 2... more
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I learned of the Jeffrey Epstein connection to the host. Probably not going to listen anymore.
The amount of information shared by this podcast is amazing. The vast wealth of knowledge that is given to the public at no cost is beyond incredible. Thank you Dr. Krauss for your service to the world and to physics enthusiasts, which should be every person that lives in our physical universe.
A person who was a friend with Jeffrey Epstein after he was a convicted abuser/ paedophile makes everything you say incredulous.
Used to listen until I found out about LKs connections with J. Epstein, and simply lost all interest in the fella - just like Dawkins & Shermer!
A real approach for improving civilization.
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The show features deep conversations with leading scientists, scholars, and thinkers across science, technology, and culture. Episodes frequently explore fundamental physics, cosmology, science communication, and the social implications of scientific progress, often linking complex ideas to accessible demonstrations and real-world policy or cultural questions. A notable strength is the ability to pair rigorous scientific discussion with provocative, broad-ranging dialogue that appeals to curious, intellectually engaged listeners. Its guest roster tends toward renowned researchers and public intellectuals, resulting in conversations that can challenge assumptions while offering practical takeaways for listeners curious about how science shap... more
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Recent guests on The Origins Podcast include:
1. John Gertz
2. Sabine Hossenfelder
3. Claire Berlinski
4. Alvin Roth
5. Katie Herzog
6. Martin Reeves
7. Diana McLain Smith
8. Gad Saad
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