Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

AMA | June 2023

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Jun 5, 2023
This entertaining session dives into the complexities of tenure in academia and its importance for academic freedom. It explores quantum mechanics paired with philosophy, challenging conventional ideas of probability. Discussions range from dark matter candidates to cosmic insights about consciousness and time. Listeners hear about ethical dilemmas in international conflicts and the role of AI in creative processes. The episode wraps up by emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary connections to enhance understanding of complex scientific concepts.
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Tenure's worth

  • Tenure protects academic freedom beyond legal protections, like terrible social media posts.
  • It also makes professors cheaper, as they accept lower pay for job security.
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