Sean Carroll
Mindscape Ask Me Anything, Sean Carroll | March 2026
Sean Carroll explores the multifaceted nature of information, the philosophical implications of quantum mechanics and cosmology, and the societal impacts of AI and technological disruption in this wide-ranging AMA.
Rachell Powell on Evolutionary Convergence, Morality, and Mind | Mindscape 342
This episode explores the profound tension between contingency and convergence in evolution, challenging anthropocentric views and revealing how these forces shape everything from biological traits to human morality and the future of intelligence.
Rebecca Newberger Goldstein on What Matters and Why It Matters | Mindscape 340
Philosopher and novelist Rebecca Newberger Goldstein explores the 'mattering instinct,' arguing that humans uniquely strive to justify their inherent self-attention, leading to diverse and sometimes destructive ways of finding meaning.
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