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Math, physics, history, politics, and art all rolled into one.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Math/physics concepts and limits of prediction • Chaos and predictability • Futurism and technology forecasting • Black holes and Solar System mysteries • Neuroscience, consciousness, AI, intelligence • Behavioral biology and psychopharmacology • Implicit bias and social psychology • Science history, war, politics, science fictionThis podcast explores a wide range of “rabbit hole” topics at the intersection of math, physics, computing, and the human sciences, with occasional detours into history, politics, and art. Across episodes, the hosts frame big questions in terms of underlying scientific and mathematical ideas, such as what predictability can mean in systems that behave chaotically and why those limits matter for real-world decision-making by large organizations or governments.
A recurring thread is the relationship between theory and lived reality: discussions move from abstract concepts in complexity, cosmology, and the limits of knowledge to practical implications for technology and society. Artificial intelligence and cognition appear as central themes, including attempts to clarify what “intelligence” is versus merely intelligent-seeming behavior, and whether scientific approaches can account for consciousness. The show also draws on influential scientific books and well-known interdisciplinary works to anchor conversations.
The content frequently highlights how scientific claims are tested over time, including examining past futurist predictions against present-day outcomes, and considering speculative but research-grounded ideas in astrophysics. Biology and neuroscience topics broaden the scope further, with attention to experiments and findings related to brain chemistry, animal behavior, and emergent organization in simple organisms.
Social psychology and ethics also enter the mix through discussions of implicit bias, responses to atrocities, and the measurement of learned attitudes. Alongside these analytical themes, the podcast includes personal and creative narratives tied to scientific careers and science fiction, connecting scientific thinking with storytelling and historical context.
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Max Predictability in a Chaotic World 2021-May-10 23 minutes |
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Antique Futurism: How Accurate are Past Predictions About The Future (and Today)? 2021-Jan-26 31 minutes |
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Planet 9 May Be a Primordial Black Hole 2021-Jan-26 22 minutes |
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When Flatworms are Given Prozac . . . 2020-Nov-16 63 minutes |
War and Peace: Past, Present Future- Introducing Alex's Science Fiction Trilogy!2020-Aug-18 63 minutes |
Violence, Poverty, Ignorance, and a PhD in PHysics2020-Jul-31 50 minutes |
Can Science Explain Consciousness?2020-Jul-23 42 minutes |
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The Science of Implicit Biases 2020-Jun-22 56 minutes |
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What is the Turing Rabbit Holes Math and Physics Podcast? 2020-Jun-06 40 minutes |