Einstein’s theory of general relativity is distinguished by its singular simplicity and beauty. The Standard Model of Particle Physics, by […]
263 | Chris Quigg on Symmetry and the Birth of the Standard Model Read More
Scientists and philosophers sometimes advocate pretty outrageous-sounding ideas about the fundamental nature of reality. (Arguably I have been guilty of
262 | Eric Schwitzgebel on the Weirdness of the World Read More
In mid-20th-century cosmology, there was a debate over the origin of the chemical elements. Some thought that they could be
261 | Sanjana Curtis on the Origins of the Elements Read More
Octopuses, artificial intelligence, and advanced alien civilizations: for many reasons, it’s interesting to contemplate ways of thinking other than whatever
260 | Ricard Sole on the Space of Cognitions Read More
The final Mindscape podcast of each year is devoted to a short, reflective Holiday Message. This year the theme is
Holiday Message 2023 | Reflections on Immortality Read More
It wasn’t that long ago that topics like the nature of consciousness, or the foundations of quantum mechanics, or prospects
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Welcome to the December 2023 Ask Me Anything episode of Mindscape! These monthly excursions are funded by Patreon supporters (who
The Artificial Intelligence landscape is changing with remarkable speed these days, and the capability of Large Language Models in particular
258 | Solo: AI Thinks Different Read More
Putting on clothes is one of the most universal human experiences. Inevitably, this involves choices; maybe you just grab the
257 | Derek Guy on the Theory and Practice of Dressing Well Read More
There is an undeniable romance in the idea of traveling to, and even living in, outer space. In recent years,
256 | Kelly and Zach Weinersmith on Building Cities on the Moon and Mars Read More