It’s easy to be cynical about humanity’s present state and future prospects. But we have made it this far, and […]
Episode 49: Nicholas Christakis on Humanity, Biology, and What Makes Us Good Read More
If you’re bad, we are taught, you go to Hell. Who in the world came up with that idea? Some
Episode 48: Marq de Villiers on Hell and Damnation Read More
Most people in the modern world — and the vast majority of Mindscape listeners, I would imagine — agree that
Episode 47: Adam Rutherford on Humans, Animals, and Life in General Read More
Most of us have no trouble telling the difference between a robot and a living, feeling organism. Nevertheless, our brains
Episode 46: Kate Darling on Our Connections with Robots Read More
For decades now physicists have been struggling to reconcile two great ideas from a century ago: general relativity and quantum
Episode 45: Leonard Susskind on Quantum Information, Quantum Gravity, and Holography Read More
When we talk about the mind, we are constantly talking about consciousness and cognition. Antonio Damasio wants us to talk
Episode 44: Antonio Damasio on Feelings, Thoughts, and the Evolution of Humanity Read More
Some people never drink wine; for others, it’s an indispensable part of an enjoyable meal. Whatever your personal feelings might
Episode 43: Matthew Luczy on the Pleasures of Wine Read More
The space age officially began in 1957 with the launch of the Sputnik 1 satellite. But recent years have seen
Episode 42: Natalya Bailey on Navigating Earth Orbit and Beyond Read More
One of the most important insights in the history of science is the fact that complex behavior can arise from
The modern world is full of technology, and also with anxiety about technology. We worry about robot uprisings and artificial
Episode 40: Adrienne Mayor on Gods and Robots in Ancient Mythology Read More