History of Science
Discover key takeaways from 5 podcast episodes about this topic.
Jessica Riskin on Jean-Baptiste Lamarck and Life as Creative Agency | Mindscape 348
Re-examining the historical and scientific legacy of Jean-Baptiste Lamarck reveals a nuanced view of evolution, challenging the passive organism model and highlighting the active role of living beings in shaping their own development and environment.
The Books That Shaped My Childhood
Neil deGrasse Tyson recounts the pivotal books from his childhood and college years that ignited his passion for science, shaped his communication style, and even led to the coining of 'Manhattanhenge'.
MIT Physicist: DARPA, Warp Drives, Supergravity & Aliens on Jupiter | Jim Gates
MIT Physicist Jim Gates details his journey from a four-year-old inspired by sci-fi to a leading researcher in supersymmetry, revealing how fundamental physics equations contain computer error correction codes and discussing the nature of scientific genius, AI, and the future of space travel.
Scientific Martyrs, Life Beyond Our Planet & More! | Cosmic Queries #106
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice tackle diverse cosmic questions, from the physics of light and gravitational waves to the philosophical implications of extraterrestrial life and humanity's future on Earth.
Tom Griffiths on The Laws of Thought | Mindscape 343
Cognitive scientist Tom Griffiths explores the historical quest for the 'laws of thought,' revealing how logic, probability, and neural networks offer distinct yet complementary frameworks for understanding human and artificial intelligence, especially concerning resource constraints and inductive biases.