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Where The Wild Thoughts Are

Jo Marchant
Artificial Intelligence
Göbekli Tepe
Creativity
Neuroscience
Neolithic Revolution
Philosophy
Placebo Effect
Hunting
Technology
Ancient Human Rituals
Art
Human-Ai Relationship
Cognitive Skills
Quantum Mechanics
Cosmology
Plant Intelligence
Archaeology
Transition To Agriculture
Consciousness
Qbism

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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People have long told stories about the moon’s power, from werewolves shapeshifting by the moon, to the belief that drinking water soaked with moonlight could help women conceive. And monthly rhythms appear across nature, from corals and cacti to gor... more

How does using AI change who we are? Last week on Where the Wild Thoughts Are, we talked about freeing AIs to have their own creative ideas and express their own realities. This week we’re flipping that theme, with philosopher Caterina Moruzzi of Edi... more

Can an AI have wild thoughts? Are machines capable of true creativity, true art, of going beyond the training and the prompts we give them in order to explore new worlds?

My guest this week is Simon Colton of Queen Mary, University of London. He’s a... more

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

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Kristin Tessmar-Raible
Biologist studying the influence of the moon on marine organisms
University of Vienna
Episode: How does the moon shape biology?
Caterina Moruzzi
Philosopher with a background in creativity and AI, and former classical pianist
Episode: Can slow AI make us more human?
Simon Colton
Professor of Computational Creativity
Queen Mary, University of London
Episode: Can AI reveal its true self through art?
Kieran Fox
Neuroscientist and author of 'I Am a Part of Infinity'
Episode: What was Einstein's 'cosmic religion'?
Selen Atasoy
Neuroscientist and psychotherapist exploring consciousness and harmonics in the brain
Episode: What happens when consciousness meets chaos?
Jens Notroff
Archaeologist at the German Archaeological Institute
German Archaeological Institute
Episode: What awakened at 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: Why do placebos work?
Tom Mustill
Biologist, filmmaker, and author of How To Speak Whale
Episode: Can we talk to whales?

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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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How does the moon shape biology?
Q: If you could answer one question around timing in the biological world, what would it be?
The most fascinating question is, what's the lunar timer? What is the inner calendar system of organisms?
How does the moon shape biology?
Q: What do we know about how much of this translates from these marine species into other species like humans?
We know very little scientifically, but we see similarities in the hormonal systems of marine organisms and humans that change with the lunar cycle.
How does the moon shape biology?
Q: What are some of the most colorful or dramatic examples of other species that follow behavioral patterns that are linked to the moon?
The most famous examples include coral spawning events that are synchronized with lunar cycles and the red crabs of Christmas Islands that march to the beaches to reproduce based on lunar timing.
How does the moon shape biology?
Q: Have you always been interested in the moon?
I simply wasn't aware of the impact of time on biological organisms in general, solar time, also lunar time.
What was Einstein's 'cosmic religion'?
Q: What brought you to Einstein?
Kieran was initially focused on neuroscience and spirituality but discovered significant intersections in Einstein's thoughts on unity and the cosmos, leading to his book.

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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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