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Sean Carroll | Wondery
Sean Carroll's Mindscape
Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
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.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8 stars from 6,445 ratings
The most intelligent discussion on pretty much everything. The gulf of knowledge, balance, maturity and demeanor between Sean Carroll and someone like Eric Weinstein or Sam Harris is inconceivably vast. An adult podcast for thinking adults. The best guests. Great questions from the host.
ObjectivismIsNotPhilosopy via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/28/24
The recent interview with Ellen Lander broke me. Sean is such an amazing teacher when it comes to physics and the intersection with philosophy. However, giving credence to a reputed hack like Ellen Langer is too far. Sean either needs to vet his guests better or increase his standards. There have...Read full review »
Furiously Sleeping Idea via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/26/24
Excellent science podcast
Possibly the best science podcast around. Sean is an academic scientist with broad interests and the ability to ask excellent/deep questions. He gets very interesting guests and manages them well. Some of his solo podcasts are priceless (e.g., on relativity).
StefanHT via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/09/24
Recent Episodes
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Published 07/15/24
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