A curated collection of podcasts that sometimes venture into science or philosophy, among many other topics. Also see the Science Podcast Collection and the Philosophy Podcast Collection.
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Updated: 2025-Dec-31 18:10 UTC. Podcasts listed: 36. Ordered by date of most recent episode (newest to oldest). AI-generated content is based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions.
Collection summary covering past 30 days of combined episodes (AI-generated):
These podcasts offer a diverse range of content, encompassing themes of philosophy, science, politics, art, and culture. Listeners can explore in-depth discussions on philosophical concepts, such as the nature of truth, the moral implications of technology, and the critical importance of thinking well. There is substantial content focused on the intersection of philosophy and everyday life, with episodes examining practical skills like critical thinking and mindfulness, as well as debates on whether philosophical ideas can guide political and social change.
Many episodes delve into scientific topics, including the philosophy of chemistry, artificial intelligence, and the neuroscientific aspects of learning and consciousness. There is also a spotlight on the implications of AI across various sectors, from investment to warfare, and its potential societal impacts.
Political discourse is another central theme. Some episodes analyze the influence of specific political leaders and parties, critique governmental policies, and explore geopolitical dynamics, including US-China relations and the challenges of nationalism and populism in Europe. Historical analysis is woven through several episodes, with narratives on significant events like the collapse of the Soviet Union and the legacies of influential figures such as Nelson Mandela and William F. Buckley.
Culture and arts are prominently featured, with discussions highlighting the impact of music, film, and literature. Listeners can learn about the significance of gospel music, the philosophy embedded in films, and the historical context of artworks. Additionally, there are explorations of the role of storytelling and media, particularly in shaping public perception and cultural identity.
Overall, these podcasts offer thoughtful examinations across a wide spectrum of topics, appealing to those interested in understanding the complexities of our world through the lenses of philosophy, science, politics, and culture.
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Making Sense with Sam HarrisProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 477 episodes 2013 to 2025 Median: 43 minutes Collection: SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): neuroscience • philosophy • politics • current events • AI • democracy • religion • effective altruism • morality • societal challenges • podcast discussions • cultural issues • ethical questions Description (podcaster-provided): Join neuroscientist, philosopher, and five-time New York Times best-selling author Sam Harris as he explores important and controversial questions about the mind, society, current events, moral philosophy, religion, and rationality—with an overarching focus on how a growing understanding of ourselves and the world is changing our sense of how we should live. Latest episode (2025-Dec-31 17:53 UTC): #451 — The One Resolution That Matters Most |
Past Present FutureProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 265 episodes 2023 to 2025 Median: 56 minutes Collection: SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): History of ideas • Politics • Philosophy • Technology • Culture • Political trials • Leadership • Democracy • Historical figures • Political movements • Social issues • Science and extinction • Identity Description (podcaster-provided): Past Present Future is a bi-weekly History of Ideas podcast with David Runciman, host and creator of Talking Politics, exploring the history of ideas from politics to philosophy, culture to technology. David talks to historians, novelists, scientists and many others about where the most interesting ideas come from, what they mean, and why they matter. Latest episode (2025-Dec-31 06:00 UTC): Films of Ideas: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind w/Beeban Kidron |
Intelligence SquaredProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 1488 episodes 2013 to 2025 Median: 49 minutes Collection: SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): Debate • History • Politics • Economics • Arts • Science • Culture • Technology • Health • Global issues Description (podcaster-provided): Intelligence Squared is the home of lively debate and deep-dive discussion. Follow Intelligence Squared wherever you get your podcasts and enjoy four regular episodes per week taking you to the heart of the issues that matter in the company of the world’s great minds. We’d love to hear your feedback and what you think we should talk about next, who we should have on and what our future debates should be. Send us an email or voice note with your thoughts to [email protected] or Tweet us @intelligence2. Latest episode (2025-Dec-31 00:20 UTC): How Tech Platforms Threaten Our Future, With Former White House Advisor Tim Wu (Part One) |
IdeasProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 242 episodes 2025 Median: 54 minutes Collection: SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): Thought-provoking themes • Immersive documentaries • Human rights • Cultural histories • Political analysis • Conflict and peace • Displacement and home • Music and arts • Philosophy and society Description (podcaster-provided): IDEAS is a place for people who like to think. If you value deep conversation and unexpected reveals, this show is for you. From the roots and rise of authoritarianism to near-death experiences to the history of toilets, no topic is off-limits. Hosted by Nahlah Ayed, we’re home to immersive documentaries and fascinating interviews with some of the most consequential thinkers of our time. Latest episode (2025-Dec-30 21:10 UTC): How the invention of the book shaped humanity |
Dwarkesh PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 115 episodes 2020 to 2025 Median: 91 minutes Collection: SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): AI developments and strategies • Technology's impact on society • Historical analysis and warfare • Economic theories and predictions • Interviews with thought leaders Description (podcaster-provided): Deeply researched interviews Latest episode (2025-Dec-30 17:07 UTC): Adam Marblestone – AI is missing something fundamental about the brain |
Robert Wright's NonzeroProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 527 episodes 2019 to 2025 Median: 59 minutes Collection: SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): Political analysis • Technology and AI • US-China relations • Middle East conflicts • Social dynamics • Journalism trends • Historical context • Interviews with experts • Philosophical discussions Description (podcaster-provided): Conversations with a series of people who have nothing in common except that program host Robert Wright is curious about what they’re thinking. Latest episode (2025-Dec-30 03:00 UTC): 2025: A Year-End (And Quarter-Century-End) Reckoning (Robert Wright & Paul Bloom) |
Good Is In The DetailsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 183 episodes 2019 to 2025 Median: 46 minutes Collections: Philosophy • SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): Philosophy • Ethics • Psychology • Culture • Critical thinking • Social change • Technology • Personal development • Intimacy and relationships • Self-actualization • Media and marketing • History and politics Description (podcaster-provided): Good Is In The Details is a Philosophy podcast hosted by Gwendolyn Dolske, Ph.D and Rudy Salo. We believe that being curious and satisfying your curiosity is a pillar of happiness. Every episode features a discussion with an expert in Ethics, History, Culture, Epistemology, Sociology and more. Learn what you didn't know you didn't know, engage your Critical Thinking skills, and addi a philosophical lens to everyday topics . Join us in gaining a bit of wisdom, question the ordinary, thrive in areas of self-improvement, and laugh in between. Latest episode (2025-Dec-29 19:21 UTC): Socrates, Wisdom, and Thinking Critically: Philosophy for Everyday Life |
80,000 Hours PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 312 episodes 2017 to 2025 Median: 140 minutes Collection: SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): AI development and safety • Philosophy and ethics • Psychological and mental health topics • Science and technology innovations • Social and political issues • History and long-term trends Description (podcaster-provided): Unusually in-depth conversations about the world's most pressing problems and what you can do to solve them. Latest episode (2025-Dec-29 15:41 UTC): 2025 Highlight-o-thon: Oops! All Bests |
Converging DialoguesProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 461 episodes 2020 to 2025 Median: 89 minutes Collection: SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): Conversations on history • politics • social commentary • philosophy • psychology • civil discourse Description (podcaster-provided): Converging Dialogues is a podcast that is designed to have honest and authentic conversations with a diversity of thoughts and opinions. Wide-ranging topics include philosophy, psychology, politics, and social commentary. A spirit of civility, respect, and open-mindedness is the guiding compass. Latest episode (2025-Dec-29 02:12 UTC): #461 - World Enemy #1: A Dialogue with Jochen Hellbeck |
Know TimeProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 156 episodes 2020 to 2025 Median: 77 minutes Collection: SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): Science • Technology • Philosophy • Culture • History • Movies • Music • Sport • Entrepreneurship • Personal growth • Comedy • Acting • Physics • Economics • Politics • Neuroscience Description (podcaster-provided): For the ones curious about the world and everything in it, but have know time. Latest episode (2025-Dec-27 12:00 UTC): #146: Venture Capital 101, Antler India & Entrepreneurship ft. Rajiv Srivatsa |
Within ReasonProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 132 episodes 2019 to 2025 Median: 79 minutes Collections: Philosophy • SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): Philosophy • Religion • Science • Ethics • Cosmology • AI • History • Consciousness • Christianity • Logic • Politics • Mysticism • Quantum Physics • Art • Social Issues Description (podcaster-provided): For the curious. Latest episode (2025-Dec-26 23:55 UTC): #136 Why Did The World Get So Ugly? - Alain de Botton |
Lives Well LivedProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 69 episodes 2024 to 2025 Median: 64 minutes Collections: Philosophy • SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): Ethical living • Personal happiness • Philosophy • Morality • Science • Social justice • Empathy • Altruism • Human relationships • Neuroscience • Mental health • Environmentalism • Social impact Description (podcaster-provided): Lives Well Lived is hosted by Peter Singer & Kasia de Lazari Radek. Episodes consist of interviews with remarkable guests who have lived well, both in the sense of living an ethical life, but also in that they are fulfilled and happy with what they have achieved in their lives. Some of these guests will be well-known figures, but others who are doing extraordinary things will be unfamiliar to almost all of our listeners. The conversations will often cover ground that involves ethics, how to live well, and how to make a positive difference in the world. It will inspire and empower its audience to change their own lives for the better. Latest episode (2025-Dec-25 05:44 UTC): (RE-RELEASE) A.J. JACOBS: experimenting with life |
Moral MazeProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 264 episodes 2015 to 2025 Median: 42 minutes Collections: Philosophy • SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): Live moral debate • Current news • Ethical dilemmas • Politics • Society • Justice • Religion • Culture • Climate change • Identity • Technology • Social issues • Controversial topics Description (podcaster-provided): Combative, provocative and engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze Latest episode (2025-Dec-24 21:00 UTC): What Is Truth? |
Conversations with TylerProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 277 episodes 2015 to 2025 Median: 58 minutes Collection: SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): Engaging thinkers • Intellectual explorations • Economics • Philosophy • AI and technology • History • Society • Law • Politics • Culture • Academic insights • Diverse perspectives Description (podcaster-provided): Tyler Cowen engages today's deepest thinkers in wide-ranging explorations of their work, the world, and everything in between. New conversations every other Wednesday. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Latest episode (2025-Dec-23 10:00 UTC): Conversations with Tyler 2025 Retrospective |
Conversations With ColemanProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 216 episodes 2019 to 2025 Median: 67 minutes Collection: SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): Politics • Philosophy • Race • Culture • Science • Justice • Education • Media • Free Speech • Global Issues Description (podcaster-provided): Conversations with Coleman is where deep thinkers and curious minds meet for sharp, surprising, and unfiltered chats. Hosted by Coleman Hughes, writer, thinker, and guy who asks the questions other people dodge - this podcast isn’t about debating. It’s about discovery. Politics, philosophy, race, culture, science: it’s all fair game. If you're done with hot takes and hungry for real-talk, come join the conversation. Latest episode (2025-Dec-22 10:00 UTC): Coleman Hughes Answers Your End-of-Year Questions |
Context with Brad HarrisProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 46 episodes 2018 to 2025 Median: 28 minutes Collection: SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): History • Philosophy • Technology • Society • Civilization • Science • Culture • Politics • Renewal • Innovation • War • Education Description (podcaster-provided): Context is a podcast that explores the historical forces shaping our modern world. Hosted by Brad Harris, who earned his PhD from Stanford in the History of Science & Technology, each episode delves into pivotal ideas, events, and figures that have influenced civilization's trajectory. From the rise of scientific thought to the challenges of globalization, Brad provides insightful analysis that connects the past to our present. Whether you're a history enthusiast or seeking deeper understanding of contemporary issues, Context with Brad Harris offers a thoughtful journey through the narratives that define us. Latest episode (2025-Dec-22 09:30 UTC): The Great Silence |
The Gray Area with Sean IllingProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 738 episodes 2016 to 2025 Median: 62 minutes Collections: Philosophy • SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): Culture • Technology • Politics • Philosophy • Society • Identity • Progress • Awkwardness • Truth • Free will • Climate change • Internet • Health • Education • AI Description (podcaster-provided): The Gray Area with Sean Illing takes a philosophy-minded look at culture, technology, politics, and the world of ideas. Each week, we invite a guest to explore a question or topic that matters. From the the state of democracy, to the struggle with depression and anxiety, to the nature of identity in the digital age, each episode looks for nuance and honesty in the most important conversations of our time. New episodes drop every Monday. From the Vox Media Podcast Network. Latest episode (2025-Dec-22 09:00 UTC): It’s okay to not be okay |
Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa MariaProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 583 episodes 2014 to 2025 Median: 66 minutes Collections: SciPhi-Adjacent • Science Themes (AI-generated): Science communication • Interviews with experts • Book discussions • Diverse scientific topics • Social and historical issues • Environmental and ecological themes • Health and medicine insights Description (podcaster-provided): Cara Santa Maria is a science communicator, television host, producer, and journalist. She is excited to present "Talk Nerdy," a place for conversations with interesting people about interesting topics. Latest episode (2025-Dec-22 08:00 UTC): Pods Fight Poverty w/ Miriam Laker |
Theories of Everything with Curt JaimungalProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 338 episodes 2020 to 2025 Median: 113 minutes Collection: SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): Theoretical physics • Quantum mechanics • Consciousness • AI • Philosophy • Cosmology • Gravity • Quantum gravity • Skepticism • Metaphysics • Science of mind • Mathematical physics • Black holes Description (podcaster-provided): Exploring theoretical physics, consciousness, Ai, and God in a technically rigorous manner. If you'd like to support this endeavor, then please visit the Patreon ( https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal ). Thank you for your charitable and kindhearted support. My name's Curt Jaimungal, a Torontonian with a degree in mathematical physics from the University of Toronto and I analyze various Theories of Everything from this analytic perspective, though more and more opening up to alternative approaches. The separating factor of TOE from other podcasts is its focus on depth even at the risk of limiting the audience due to how much detail we delve into subjects. Paralleling the intensity found in academic discourse, we're increasingly embracing a spectrum of unconventional ideas to conduct research during this podcast, rather than merely conveying existing information. Contact toe [at] indiefilmTO [dot] com for business inquiries / sponsorship. Latest episode (2025-Dec-18 18:29 UTC): I’m Giving Away $5,000 to Explain Hard Physics (and AI) |
Arts & IdeasProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 2000 episodes 2012 to 2025 Median: 44 minutes Collection: SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): Intellectual discussions • Philosophy • History • Sociology • Politics • Literature • Art and culture • Science and technology • Ethical dilemmas • Current societal issues • Radio 4 round-table format Description (podcaster-provided): Leading thinkers discuss the ideas shaping our lives – looking back at the news and making links between past and present. Broadcast as Free Thinking, Fridays at 9pm on BBC Radio 4. Presented by Matthew Sweet, Shahidha Bari and Anne McElvoy. Latest episode (2025-Dec-12 22:21 UTC): Idleness |
Lex Fridman PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 488 episodes 2018 to 2025 Median: 147 minutes Collection: SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): Science • Technology • History • Philosophy • Intelligence • Consciousness • Politics • AI • War • Freedom • Space • Civilization • Psychology Description (podcaster-provided): Conversations about science, technology, history, philosophy and the nature of intelligence, consciousness, love, and power. Lex is an AI researcher at MIT and beyond. Latest episode (2025-Dec-12 20:04 UTC): #487 – Irving Finkel: Deciphering Secrets of Ancient Civilizations & Flood Myths |
MULTIVERSESProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 40 episodes 2023 to 2025 Median: 88 minutes Collection: SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): Foundational issues • AI and consciousness • Philosophy and science • Quantum mechanics • Language evolution • Ethics • Emergent phenomena • Scientific exploration and innovation Description (podcaster-provided): Coffee table conversations with people thinking about foundational issues. Multiverses explores the limits of knowledge and technology. Does quantum mechanics tell us that our world is one of many? Will AI make us intellectually lazy, or expand our cognitive range? Is time a thing in itself or a measure of change? Join James Robinson as he tries to find out. Latest episode (2025-Dec-05 09:35 UTC): Molecules & Mirrors —Vanessa Seifert on the Philosophy of Chemistry |
Bridging the Gaps: A Portal for Curious MindsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 90 episodes 2014 to 2025 Median: 56 minutes Collection: SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): Science communication • Artificial intelligence • Consciousness • Evolution • Technology's role in society • Philosophy of science • Space exploration • Health and biology • Quantum physics Description (podcaster-provided): In-depth conversations with researchers, explorers and thought leaders from around the world, on cutting edge research and original ideas. Latest episode (2025-Nov-23 15:10 UTC): “Seven Decades: How We Evolved to Live Longer” with Professor Michael Gurven |
To The Best Of Our KnowledgeProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 708 episodes 2014 to 2025 Median: 51 minutes Collection: SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): Exploration of big ideas • Deep interviews with thinkers • Themes of nature, science, and wonder • Public radio intimacy • Connection to humanity and the world • Diverse topics including philosophy, history, and art Description (podcaster-provided): ”To the Best of Our Knowledge” is a Peabody award-winning national public radio show that explores big ideas and beautiful questions. Deep interviews with philosophers, writers, artists, scientists, historians, and others help listeners find new sources of meaning, purpose, and wonder in daily life. Whether it’s about bees, poetry, skin, or psychedelics, every episode is an intimate, sound-rich journey into open-minded, open-hearted conversations. Warm and engaging, TTBOOK helps listeners feel less alone and more connected – to our common humanity and to the world we share. Latest episode (2025-Nov-05 12:00 UTC): Coming Soon! Wonder Cabinet! |
Point of InquiryProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 657 episodes 2005 to 2025 Median: 36 minutes Collection: SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): Science • Religion and atheism • Politics and justice • Critical thinking • Debunking pseudoscience • Social issues • Free speech and secularism • Media influence • Humanism • Cultural history Description (podcaster-provided): Point of Inquiry is the Center for Inquiry's flagship podcast, where the brightest minds of our time sound off on all the things you're not supposed to talk about at the dinner table: science, religion, and politics. Latest episode (2025-Oct-06 15:25 UTC): SCOTUS Unbalanced |
ANOMALYProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 58 episodes 2020 to 2025 Median: 57 minutes Collection: SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): Economists • Political scientists • Philosophers • Technology • Society • Economy • Innovation • Trade policy • Military and defense • AI and machine learning • History • Culture • Education Description (podcaster-provided): Patrick Blumenthal (@PatrickJBlum) interviews some of the world's leading economists, political scientists, and philosophers to discuss their ideas and what they mean for society, technology, and the economy. Latest episode (2025-Aug-12 12:00 UTC): Andrew Markoff of Smack on Deterring Conflict with China |
The NeuromanticsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 26 episodes 2019 to 2025 Median: 48 minutes Collection: SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): Intersections of neuroscience and literature • Discussions on cognition and language • Exploration of human behavior • Cultural and philosophical themes • Poetry and stories • Scientific research insights • Guest appearances anticipated Description (podcaster-provided): Welcome to The Neuromantics – a monthly podcast for writers, psychologists, neuroscientists, poets, philosophers, comedians, musicians, and anyone interested in the exchange of ideas. The idea: a free-ranging conversation between Professor Sophie Scott (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/icn/people/sophie-scott and @sophiescott) of the Institute for Cognitive Neuroscience at UCL and Will Eaves about the brain, the mind, language, gesture, and communication as a fundamental property of science, literature and the arts. The format: roughly 30 mins of chat with musical stings in the punning style of the podcast title by Michael Caines. Sophie shares a bit of research. Will brings along a poem, story, speech, or essay. There will be guests in the future. There will be events. Latest episode (2025-Jun-26 13:57 UTC): The Neuromantics – S3, Ep 6 |
The Human PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 61 episodes 2022 to 2025 Median: 48 minutes Collection: SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): Human life stories • Inspiring individuals • Personal achievements • AI and technology discussions • Philosophy • Psychology • Charity work • Magic and entertainment • Science and academia • Unique careers Description (podcaster-provided): Exploring the life stories of humans, known and unknown. Latest episode (2025-Jun-15 14:42 UTC): What I Learned Running a Marathon in Every Country | The Human Podcast |
ParadigmProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 30 episodes 2023 to 2024 Median: 84 minutes Collection: SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): Philosophy • Science • Technology • AI and consciousness • Physics and cosmology • Ethics • Free markets • Misinformation • Time management • Quantum computing • Neuroscience • Evolution • Space exploration Description (podcaster-provided): Conversations with the world's deepest thinkers in philosophy, science, and technology. A global top-ranked podcast by Matt Geleta. Latest episode (2024-Sep-23 15:00 UTC): Oliver Burkeman: Shortness of Life | Paradox of Productivity | Rethinking Time Management |
FuturemakersProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 50 episodes 2018 to 2023 Median: 49 minutes Collection: SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): Oxford academics • societal futures • mental health • pandemics • climate change • AI • quantum computing Description (podcaster-provided): Welcome to Futuremakers, from the University of Oxford, where our academics debate key issues for the future of society. Latest episode (2023-Sep-21 13:30 UTC): S4 Ep9: Evidence-based strategies for suicide and self-harm prevention with Professor Seena Fazel |
Four ThoughtProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 380 episodes 2011 to 2023 Median: 19 minutes Collection: SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): Thought-provoking talks • Society and culture trends • Personal experiences and reflections • Art and creativity • Social justice and inclusivity • Mental health and wellness • Environmental concerns and sustainability Description (podcaster-provided): Series of thought-provoking talks in which the speakers air their thinking on the trends, ideas, interests and passions that affect culture and society Latest episode (2023-Feb-22 20:45 UTC): What I've Learned from Four Thought |
Rationally Speaking PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 263 episodes 2010 to 2021 Median: 51 minutes Collection: SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): Reason vs. pseudoscience • Skepticism • Social issues • Economics • Science and technology • Philosophy • Politics • Ethics • Human behavior • Public policy Description (podcaster-provided): Rationally Speaking is the bi-weekly podcast of New York City Skeptics. Join host Julia Galef and guests as they explore the borderlands between reason and nonsense, likely from unlikely, and science from pseudoscience. Any topic is fair game as long as we can bring reason to bear upon it, with both a skeptical eye and a good dose of humor! Latest episode (2021-Dec-23 16:02 UTC): Is cash the best way to help the poor? (Michael Faye) |
MeaningofLife.tvProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 31 episodes 2021 Median: 60 minutes Collection: SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): Philosophy • Science • Religion • Spirituality • Cognitive biases • Quantum mechanics • Evolutionary psychology • Free will • Meditative practices • Cultural critiques Description (podcaster-provided): Conversations about philosophy, science, religion and spirituality Latest episode (2021-Nov-29 18:35 UTC): Kant Stop Critiquin' (Aryeh Cohen-Wade & David Ottlinger) |
Talking Politics: HISTORY OF IDEASProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 27 episodes 2020 to 2021 Median: 46 minutes Collections: Philosophy • SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): History of political ideas • Influential thinkers • Modern politics • Crises and revolutions • Democracy and justice • Feminism and patriarchy • Colonialism and utopia • Philosophy and morality Description (podcaster-provided): A new series of talks by David Runciman, in which he explores some of the most important thinkers and prominent ideas lying behind modern politics – from Hobbes to Gandhi, from democracy to patriarchy, from revolution to lock down. Plus, he talks about the crises – revolutions, wars, depressions, pandemics – that generated these new ways of political thinking. From the team that brought you Talking Politics: a history of ideas to help make sense of what’s happening today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Latest episode (2021-May-08 23:00 UTC): History of Ideas Q and A |
The Big IdeaProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 42 episodes 2018 to 2020 Median: 10 minutes Collection: SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): Big ideas shaping the world • Psychology and neuroscience insights • Societal and ethical issues • Economic and environmental topics • Technology impacts • Philosophical explorations • Science and discovery Description (podcaster-provided): What are the big ideas shaping our world now? Latest episode (2020-Dec-19 08:50 UTC): Fighting pandemics |
Think Again - a Big Think PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 237 episodes 2015 to 2020 Median: 50 minutes Collection: SciPhi-Adjacent Themes (AI-generated): Engaging conversations • Surprise topics • World-class thinkers • Creativity and philosophy • Social issues • Arts and culture • Personal stories • Science and technology • Challenging comfort zones Description (podcaster-provided): We surprise some of the world's brightest minds with ideas they're not at all prepared to discuss. With host Jason Gots and special guests Neil Gaiman, Alan Alda, Salman Rushdie, Mary-Louise Parker, Richard Dawkins, Margaret Atwood, Sam Harris, Daniel Dennett, Saul Williams, Henry Rollins, Bill Nye, George Takei, Maria Popova, and many more . . . You've got 10 minutes with Einstein. What do you talk about? Black holes? Time travel? Why not gambling? The Art of War? Contemporary parenting? Some of the best conversations happen when we're pushed outside of our comfort zones. So each week on Think Again, we surprise smart people you've probably heard of with hand-picked gems from Big Think's interview archives on every imaginable subject. The conversation could go anywhere. SINCE 2008, BIG THINK has captured on video the best ideas of the world’s leading thinkers and doers in every field, renowned experts including neurologist Oliver Sacks, physicist Stephen Hawking, behavioral psychologist Daniel Kahneman, authors Margaret Atwood and Marylinne Robinson, entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson, painter Chuck Close, and philosopher Daniel Dennett. Latest episode (2020-May-13 09:00 UTC): [SPECIAL] Clever Creature with Jason Gots - Episode 1: DESERT |