Kieran Fox
Physician-scientist at the The University of California, San Francisco, researching meditation practices and psychedelic medicines. Author of 'I Am a Part of Infinity'.
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Apr 8, 2025 • 1h 47min
What Einstein Meant by God: Science, Spirituality, and the Search for Meaning
Kieran Fox, a physician-scientist at UCSF and author of 'I Am a Part of Infinity,' delves into Einstein's spiritual life and its influence on his scientific endeavors. They explore the intersections of quantum physics and spirituality, weighing philosophy against mathematics. The conversation probes consciousness, questioning its nature and the possibility of awareness in all things. Fox highlights Einstein's pantheistic views and the implications of a block universe, inviting listeners to reflect on the relationship between science, spirituality, and our existence.
Jun 7, 2025 • 52min
Deep Time: Infinity is Forever
In a thought-provoking discussion, astrophysicist Michelle Thaller shares her journey through grief while finding solace in the cosmos. Filmmaker Jon Halperin opens up about the creation of his documentary on infinity, exploring its paradoxes and emotional impact. Meanwhile, neuroscientist Kieran Fox intertwines Einstein’s spiritual beliefs with the melancholy beauty of time and existence. Together, they tackle heavy themes like the vastness of the universe, our place within it, and how grief intertwines with cosmic wonder.
