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

AMA | February 2023

Feb 6, 2023

In this engaging session, listeners get insights into the evolution of artificial intelligence, including chatbots and ethical considerations surrounding them. The fascinating discussion on moral strategies like utilitarianism and deontology weaves in cosmic theories, connecting ethics with the universe. Black holes and their spin take center stage, while the dialogue also touches on the rising lengths of PhD programs. Alongside genetic sequencing and its ethical implications, the exploration of personal identity reveals thought-provoking connections between science and philosophy.

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

AI Insights and Sleep Strategies

22min

Moral Strategies and Cosmic Considerations

18min

Exploring Inflation, Supersymmetry, and Spinning Black Holes

4min

Black Holes and Interdisciplinary Insights

13min

The Evolving Landscape of PhD Program Lengths

2min

Quantum Dynamics and Philosophical Musings

42min

Exploring AI and Cosmic Mysteries

12min

Cosmic Insights: Sports, Science, and Society

28min

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Exploring the Cosmos: CMB, Black Holes, and Quantum Mechanics

24min

11.

Understanding Genome Sequencing and Identity

18min

Welcome to the February 2023 Ask Me Anything episode of Mindscape! These monthly excursions are funded by Patreon supporters (who are also the ones asking the questions). We take questions asked by Patreons, whittle them down to a more manageable number — based primarily on whether I have anything interesting to say about them, not whether the questions themselves are good — and sometimes group them together if they are about a similar topic. Enjoy!

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