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Ever wanted to know how music affects your brain, what quantum mechanics really is, or how black holes work? Do you wonder why you get emotional each time you see a certain movie, or how on earth video games are designed? Then you've come to the right place. Each week, Sean Carroll will host conversations with some of the most interesting thinkers in the world. From neuroscientists and engineers to authors and television producers, Sean and his guests talk about the biggest ideas in science, philosophy, culture and much more.

The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind by Gustave Le Bon. "Civilisations as yet have only been created and directed by a small intellectual aristocracy, never by crowds. Crowds are only powerful for destruction. Their rule is always tantamount to a barbarian phase. A civilisation involves fixed rules, discipline, a passing from the instinctive to the rational state, forethought for the future, an elevated degree of culture — all of them conditions that crowds, left to themselves, have invariably shown themselves incapable of realising. In consequence of the purely destructive nature of ...

This is an introduction to Einstein’s space-bending, time-stretching theory of Relativity, written by the master himself. Special and General relativity explain the structure of space time and provide a theory of gravitation, respectively. Einstein’s theories shocked the world with their counterintuitive results, including the dissolution of absolute time. In this book he brings a simplified form of his profound understanding of the subject to the layperson. In the words of Einstein: “The present book is intended, as far as possible, to give an exact insight into the theory of Relativity...

Reality feels solid. Predictable. Obvious.Beyond the Obvious is a cinematic documentary podcast that journeys into places where those assumptions quietly fall apart.From gravity-defying hills and mysterious roadside attractions to natural phenomena, strange science, and environments that distort the senses — each episode explores real locations and real events that make the world feel slightly… unreal.These are not stories of monsters or myths. They are stories of perception. Of environments that confuse the body. Of landscapes that challenge the brain. Of moments where the ordinary ...

This entertaining account, offering a plethora of little known facts and insights from previously classified military projects, shows how the real-world science of the Cold War followed in the footsteps of SF - and how the two together changed our perception of both science and scientists, and paved the way to the world we live in today.

A Short History of Nearly Everything meets Astrophysics for People in a Hurry in this humorous, accessible exploration of how meteorites have helped not only build our planet but steered the evolution of life and human culture. The Solar System. Dinosaurs. Donkey Kong. What is the missing link?...

In Overcomplicated, complexity scientist Samuel Arbesman offers a fresh, insightful field guide to living with complex technologies that defy human comprehension. As technology grows more complex, Arbesman argues, its behavior mimics the vagaries of the natural world more than it conforms to a mathematical model. If we are to survive and thrive in this new age, we must abandon our need for governing principles and rules and accept the chaos.

We invite you to dive into the world of science and discovery, where knowledge knows no bounds. This podcast series aims to bring together a diverse array of scientists, researchers, and thought leaders who are at the forefront of their respective fields. From astrophysics to zoology, climate science to genetics, each episode explores groundbreaking research and innovative insights, providing listeners with a firsthand look at the progress shaping our world.Our conversations stretch beyond the confines of laboratories and research papers. They venture into the significance and societal impact ...

In Search of a Theory of Everything takes listeners on an adventurous journey through space and time on a quest for a unified "theory of everything" by means of a rare and agile interplay between the natural philosophies of influential ancient Greek thinkers and the laws of modern physics.

This book is the first to examine the history of imaginative thinking about intelligent machines. As real Artificial Intelligence (AI) begins to touch on all aspects of our lives, this long narrative history shapes how the technology is developed, deployed, and regulated. It is therefore a crucial social and ethical issue. Part I of this book provides a historical overview from ancient Greece to the start of modernity. Part II focuses on the 20th and 21st centuries in which a greater density of narratives emerge alongside rapid developments in AI technology.

FRQNCY is a journey into the music of life, the vibrations that move through everything we are and everything around us. Each episode takes you deeper into the layers of reality, uncovering the harmony that lives within our voices, our bodies, our DNA, the food we eat, and the beautiful planet we call home. Together, we’ll explore the hidden frequencies within our own voices and discover how sound can touch hearts, spark change, and echo through the universe. Step beyond the ordinary and into the unseen symphony that connects us all.

The Consciousness Project - Mind Shift – Exploring Human Consciousness What if the U.S. Army once tried to scientifically explain out-of-body experiences, time travel, and the nature of the soul? Welcome to Mind Shift, the documentary-style podcast that journeys through the strangest corners of human consciousness research — from Cold-War intelligence experiments to cutting-edge neuroscience and ancient spiritual wisdom. Kate takes you from the secret 1983 Army report "Analysis of The Gateway Experience," to the modern labs studying Tibetan monks, virtual-reality meditation, and ...

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The Optical Society (OSA) podcast features leaders in the optics and photonics community at the forefront of innovation. Scientists and engineers are leveraging optical technologies to push boundaries and address global challenges. To learn more visit www.osa.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chasin' Waterfalls is a podcast about how Story creates Reality, and Reality creates Story in an infinite Möbius strip. From myth to science, from tabletop to boardroom, we chase the hidden flows that shape our collective reality and the write the story of our lives. If you've ever wondered whether your story is creating your life or your life is creating your story, the answer is YES.

Welcome to Receding Horizons, a podcast for exploring topics in astronomy and space science. Since antiquity, humans have gazed at the night sky, attempting to decipher its mysteries, and find our place within it. As astronomer Edwin Hubble once remarked, the history of astronomy is a history of receding horizons. Our podcast will attempt to answer some of the biggest questions from the oldest of sciences. The mission of this podcast is to explore topics of astronomy and space exploration, and share them with the community of Brownsville, Texas. Our valley is entering into the next phase of ...

The UK's #1 space podcast.Science journalist Izzie Clarke and astrophysicist Dr Becky Smethurst whizz through the universe to explore the latest research with leading experts, dive to history from the society’s archives and take on your weird and wonderful questions about all things space. Can we gravitationally hitch-hike out of the solar system? Do we live in a multiverse? What is time? Plus Dr Robert Massey is on hand with his top star-gazing tips.Want to support the show? Join The Supermassive Club for exclusive content, star-gazing forums and ad-free listening... ...

Our purpose is to build a Holistic Voice that creates a community of likeminded healthy people for a healthier planet. Our goal is to unify the community nourishing the growth in mind body spirit awareness and wellness. We want to engage our community and visitors, so they have access to the powerful momentum of the Holistic Presence in our community. We’ll do this by creating awareness through interviews providing education and awareness of cutting-edge modalities. We’ll also provide access for consumers to quality natural health and wellness professionals and practitioners as well as, ...

A philosophy Ph.D. student working his way, with the world's leading thinkers, through the problems of philosophy, religion, science, and the existential struggle with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) - similar to Alex O'Connor, but more American. Who wants to come along for the ride? mileskdonahue.substack.com