Sean Carroll

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.
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