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In-depth interviews with leading academics on #psychology, #philosophy, #anthropology, #neuroscience, #economics, #biology, and more.

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New episode (1086), with Dr. John Odling-Smee. We discuss his book, Niche Construction: How Life Contributes to Its Own Evolution. #Biology #evolutionarybiology #Science

YouTube: youtu.be/gRBMWdXApCE
Podcast: bit.ly/42hJkdM
April 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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New episode (1084), my second interview with Dr. Patrick Hassan. We talk about the #Pilosophy of #Suicide.

YouTube: youtu.be/OUwvf0uWlW0
Podcast: bit.ly/44mkwmb
April 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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New episode (1081), with Dr. Richard Wolff. We talk about Trump's tariffs, Elon Musk, and the BRICS. #Politics #Economics

YouTube: youtu.be/Q3LC_GQHeI0
Podcast: bit.ly/3Ym1XL3
April 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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New episode (1080), with Dr. Tristan Rogers. We discuss his book, Conservatism, Past and Present. #Philosophy #politics

YouTube: youtu.be/cnFY_Pgosf8
Podcast: bit.ly/4jnu8Se
April 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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New episode (1079), with Dr. Christopher Federico. We talk about political preferences, belief systems, collective narcissism, and more. #Politics #Science

YouTube: youtu.be/yd9Y-Sx30hc
Podcast: bit.ly/4i2UYOl
April 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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New episode (1078), with Dr. Debra Lieberman. We talk about the #evolutionarypsychology of disgust, gratitude, and emotional tears. #Psychology #Science

YouTube: youtu.be/pA3LJMV_Irw
Podcast: tinyurl.com/2sd82ju3
March 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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New episode (1077), with Dr. Blaine Fowers. We talk about his book, The Science of Virtue: A Framework for Research. #Philosophy #Science

YouTube: youtu.be/FCDEn8WDFok
Podcast: tinyurl.com/2ez9tbj9
March 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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New episode (1076), with Dr. Elisabeth Bik (@elisabethbik.bsky.social). We talk about scientific integrity and scientific fraud. #Science

YouTube: youtu.be/jYZQv8aKPsU
Podcast: tinyurl.com/yc35urck
March 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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New episode (1075), with Dr. Michael Cook. This is the first part of our conversation about his book, A History of the Muslim World. #History

YouTube: youtu.be/GlKg65WeX9s
Podcast: bit.ly/4kXr3K1
March 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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New episode (1074), with Dr. Kevin Lala (@kevinlala.bsky.social). We talk about his book, Evolution Evolving: The Developmental Origins of Adaptation and Biodiversity. #Biology #development #Science

YouTube: youtu.be/MJK04Wmq7js
Podcast: bit.ly/4hqqBRy
March 21, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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New episode (1073), with Dr. David Wolpert. We talk about his paper, The Past as a Stochastic Process. #History #Science

YouTube: youtu.be/c_weE-m01UU
Podcast: bit.ly/4hpC7wy
March 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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New episode (1071), my second interview with Dr. Marina García-Granero. We talk about #Nietzsche, the genealogical method, the death of God, and nihilism. #Philosophy

YouTube: youtu.be/GgkZlxM0rdE
Podcast: bit.ly/4hCaNLs
March 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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New episode (1070), with Dr. Cláudia Passos Ferreira. We talk about the #development of #Consciousness and morality. #Philosophy #neuroscience #Psychology

YouTube: youtu.be/mMzuDx1ind0
Podcast: bit.ly/4kRkLvl
March 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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New episode (1069), with Dr. Todd May. We talk about his great book, Should We Go Extinct?: A Philosophical Dilemma for Our Unbearable Times. #Philosophy

YouTube: youtu.be/bOYdNevgCtg
Podcast: bit.ly/3DwFXGo
March 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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New episode (1068), with Dr. Kristen Ghodsee. We discuss her book, Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism: And Other Arguments for Economic Independence. #Economics #Politics #Science

YouTube: youtu.be/eR45fpNK72Q
Podcast: bit.ly/43uCd2y
March 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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New episode (1067), my fourth interview with Dr. David Benatar. We discuss his new book, Very Practical Ethics: Engaging Everyday Moral Questions. #Philosophy #Ethics

YouTube: youtu.be/vO48HML0gO0
Podcast: bit.ly/41KaUjw
March 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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New episode (1066), my second interview with Dr. Karl Friston. We talk about the Free Energy Principle, #culture, 4E cognition, and #Physics. #CognitiveScience #Science

YouTube: youtu.be/5SakgSepQOU
Podcast: bit.ly/3XsJKuZ
March 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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New episode (1065), my second interview with Dr. Daniel Williams (@danwphilosophy.bsky.social). We discuss whether the #Science of #misinformation is reliable. #Philosophy

YouTube: youtu.be/tVdlqbNfYFk
Podcast: tinyurl.com/4ek466ks
February 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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New episode (1064), with Dr. Costica Bradatan. We talk about his great book, In Praise of Failure: Four Lessons in Humility. #Philosophy #books

YouTube: youtu.be/dHLTu8vJ-0A
Podcast: bit.ly/43eTqgc
February 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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New episode (1063), with Dr. Menelaos Apostolou. We talk about the evolution of singlehood. #evolutionarypsychology #Psychology #Science

YouTube: youtu.be/CS7UOA0wtsQ
Podcast: bit.ly/3QyVxEo
February 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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New episode (1062), with Nandita Bajaj. We discuss how we have an overpopulation problem. We also talk about pronatalism, reproductive rights, and climate change. #Politics #environment

YouTube: youtu.be/1L-fRXip3Io
Podcast: bit.ly/4gY3u0q
February 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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New episode (1061), with Dr. Lauren Ross (@laurennross.bsky.social). We talk about causation and explanation in #Science. #Philosophy

YouTube: youtu.be/sbY40h-1gKY
Podcast: bit.ly/4hLHjvL
February 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Novo episódio (1060), em português, com o Dr. João Cancela (@joaoc.bsky.social). Falamos sobre atitudes políticas, confiança nas instituições e populismo em Portugal. #politics #Science

YouTube: youtu.be/FBVvdDBzt_Q
Podcast: bit.ly/4jVbZfo
February 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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New episode (1058), with Dr. Marc Steen. We discuss his book, Ethics for People Who Work in Tech. #technology #Philosophy

YouTube: youtu.be/t4fcOp3D4Ds
Podcast: bit.ly/40Xwxv5
February 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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New episode (1056), with Dr. Elena Ziliotti. We talk about her great book, Meritocratic Democracy: A Cross-Cultural Political Theory. #politics #Philosophy

YouTube: youtu.be/sDOW-nLk6dI
Podcast: bit.ly/42LjeAo
February 7, 2025 at 7:45 PM