Sean Carroll
Alvin Roth on the Economics of Morally Contested Markets | Mindscape 353
Nobel laureate Alvin Roth unpacks the complex economics of 'morally contested markets,' revealing why societal bans often fail and how market design can address critical shortages in areas like organ donation.
Mindscape Ask Me Anything, Sean Carroll | May 2026
Sean Carroll tackles a wide array of listener questions, from the detectability of antimatter and the nuances of anthropic reasoning to the weaponization of rationality and the profound implications of consciousness and mortality, all while sharing personal reflections on sports fandom and the impact of AI on education.
Peter Singer on Maximizing Good for All Sentient Creatures | Mindscape 351
Philosopher Peter Singer outlines his journey to hedonistic utilitarianism, advocating for objective moral reasoning to maximize well-being for all sentient beings and tackle global issues like poverty and factory farming.
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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