How are humans and animals different? Physically, humans and animals seem similar. Mentally, humans seem so superior. What's so special about human nature?   Featuring interviews with Colin Blakemore, Barry Smith, Nicholas Humphrey, Jared Diamond, and Julian Barbour.   For subscriber-only exclusives, register for free at closertotruth.com.

Renowned physicist Steven Weinberg, prominent physicist Paul Davies, neuroscientist Colin Blakemore, and theoretical computer scientist Scott Aaronson discuss the boundaries of science, the role of philosophy in enhancing scientific understanding, the evolving perspective on physical laws, and the interplay between philosophy and science in exploring consciousness and brain processes.

Simon Blackburn, a neo-Humean philosopher, Mary Midgley, an expert on self-illusion, and neuroscientist Colin Blakemore engage in a riveting discussion about the nature of the self. They delve into whether the self is merely an illusion or essential to our identity. The conversation weaves through how neuroscience and philosophy intersect, the influence of social contexts on cognition, and the implications of self-perception in identity formation. Expect to explore the balance between introspection and social interactions in understanding who we truly are.