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Where The Wild Thoughts Are

Jo Marchant
Göbekli Tepe
Neuroscience
Neolithic Revolution
Placebo Effect
Hunting
Ancient Human Rituals
Cosmology
Plant Intelligence
Transition To Agriculture
Archaeology
Quantum Mechanics
Cognitive Science
Qbism
Monumental Architecture
Animal Depictions
Consciousness
Ecology
Quantum Physics
Phosphine
Psychedelics

We’re talking about science. But not just any science...

Each episode, journalist Jo Marchant meets researchers who are doing things differently: challenging our assumptions, stretching our minds, and changing how we see the world.

We’ll be pushing boundaries from cosmology and quantum physics to neuroscience, archaeology, ecology… Jo’s guests are asking deep questions, chasing outrageous dreams, ... more

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Thinkers don’t come much wilder than Albert Einstein. His out-of-the-box physics transformed how we think about the universe: with his famous equation E=mc2 he showed that energy and matter are one and the same; through his theory of relativity he jo... more

Standing waves and resonant frequencies appear everywhere in the world around us, from musical notes and swaying bridges to electron orbits and animal coats. This week's guest, neuroscientist Selen Atasoy, wondered if they could also be found in the ... more

Steady your nerves and light up your torches, because this week we’re clambering into the deep, dark Neolithic underworld with archaeologist Jens Notroff.

Jens, of the German Archaeological Institute, has spent years excavating one of the world’s mo... more

We’re talking about life, the universe and everything – literally!

My guest is cosmologist Marina Cortês of the University of Lisbon. Marina trained as a dancer before helping to shake up cosmology with some revolutionary ideas about the nature of t... more

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Recent Guests

Selen Atasoy
Neuroscientist and psychotherapist exploring consciousness and harmonics in the brain
Episode: Consciousness at the edge of chaos
Jens Notroff
Archaeologist at the German Archaeological Institute
German Archaeological Institute
Episode: Spirits, skulls and scorpions: Journey into Göbekli Tepe
Marina Cortês
Cosmologist and researcher at the University of Lisbon
University of Lisbon
Episode: Can life transcend physics?
Ted Kaptchuk
Pioneer of placebo research and Professor of Medicine at Harvard.
Harvard University
Episode: The medicine that shouldn't work
Tom Mustill
Biologist, filmmaker, and author of How To Speak Whale
Episode: Can we talk to whales?
Margaret Ahmad
Quantum biologist at the University of Sorbonne in Paris
University of Sorbonne
Episode: Can we sense magnetic fields?
Fabienne Picard
Neurologist and epilepsy specialist
University Hospitals of Geneva
Episode: Epilepsy, ecstasy and the nature of reality
Chris Fuchs
Quantum physicist from the University of Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts
Episode: What if there are no laws of physics?
Jane Greaves
Astronomer at the University of Cardiff
University of Cardiff
Episode: Is there life on Venus?

Host

Jo Marchant
Jo Marchant is a journalist who hosts insightful discussions with researchers pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge, focusing on their innovative ideas and personal journeys.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • ‘Unruly’ research that opens your mind

    Not many podcasts are able to do what this show does. It asks really provocative questions while being rooted in serious science. Jo Marchant brings the fascinating discoveries of ‘unruly’ research to the surface. Episodes examine everything from plants communicating with signals we might have overlooked to the altruistic behaviors of whales. It’s a fun listen — but also at the cutting edge.

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    rkhamsi
    United Statesa month ago

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#1
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Spirits, skulls and scorpions: Journey into Göbekli Tepe
Q: What about the bones and the skulls? That was big news a few years ago. All of the remains of human skulls that were found.
Notroff indicates that many bones were found, primarily animal bones, but also human skulls with cut marks suggesting they could have been used for decoration.
Spirits, skulls and scorpions: Journey into Göbekli Tepe
Q: Can you tell us a bit about Göbekli Tepe? Can you remember the first time that you went there?
Jens shares that Göbekli Tepe is a remarkable site and describes the awe-inspiring experience of visiting it for the first time.
Consciousness at the edge of chaos
Q: How do you see mental health relating to the balance of consciousness?
Selen elaborates on how mental health may come from integration, balancing the creative and structured aspects of the mind, rather than suppressing experiences.
Consciousness at the edge of chaos
Q: Where did your interest in the mind and the brain originate?
Selen's interest began during her PhD in medical imaging, where she aimed to create algorithms to recognize flexible anatomy in endoscopic videos, leading her to study the human brain and consciousness.
Can life transcend physics?
Q: Do you see that as something that we will also be able to integrate into a single understanding?
Marina believes that understanding the mind and body interaction with physics is crucial and might reveal more about nature.

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The content centers on exploring unconventional scientific ideas through the lens of insightful interviews with innovative researchers. Topics range from the intricacies of neuroscience and the potential for life on other planets to philosophical inquiries about the nature of intelligence in plants. The discussions often emphasize creativity and open-mindedness in scientific inquiry, inviting listeners to reconsider their understanding of reality and the distinct approaches taken by leading scientists. Unique personal narratives interweave with scientific discourse, revealing the motivations and challenges faced by guests as they push the boundaries of knowledge. This podcast aims to not only inform but also inspire curiosity and wonder abo... more

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