Philosophy of Science
Discover key takeaways from 11 podcast episodes about this topic.
Basement #009: Eric Wargo | Time Travel Physics, Precognitive Dreams, and Quantum Biology
Anthropologist and science writer Eric Wargo challenges linear time, arguing that the future can influence the present through precognition, time loops, and retrocausation, all grounded in the physics of the block universe and quantum biology.
Daniel Harlow on What Quantum Gravity Teaches Us About Quantum Mechanics | Mindscape 349
Quantum gravity's most profound puzzles, from black holes to the universe itself, are forcing physicists to fundamentally rethink the nature of quantum mechanics and the role of the observer.
Modern physics is forcing us to rethink existence | Michelle Thaller: Full Interview
NASA astronomer Michelle Thaller reveals how cutting-edge physics is dismantling our fundamental understanding of space, time, and reality, pushing us to embrace a universe far stranger than human perception allows.
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 Crisis at the Edge of a Black Hole | World Science Festival
Physicists confront a fundamental crisis at the black hole's edge, debating whether its event horizon is a smooth, empty space or a violent 'firewall' that challenges core principles of quantum mechanics and general relativity.
Quantum entanglement and the illusion of time, in 79 minutes | Jim Al-Khalili: Full Interview
Physicist Jim Al-Khalili dissects the fundamental nature of time, from its subjective perception to its role in relativity and quantum mechanics, challenging our understanding of past, present, and future.
Ask Neil Anything, January 2026 | Free Patreon Exclusive
Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice tackle listener questions ranging from simulation theory glitches and black hole physics to the etymology of 'nice' and Star Trek's vision of a conflict-free future.
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.
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.
The Complex Universe, with Sean Carroll
Cosmologist Sean Carroll joins Neil deGrasse Tyson to unravel the universe's biggest mysteries, from the arrow of time and black holes to the reality of dark matter and the multiverse.
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.