Inquiring Minds
Indre Viskontas
Each week we bring you a new, in-depth exploration of the space where science and society collide. We’re committed to the idea that making an effort to understand the world around you though science and critical thinking can benefit everyone—and lead to better decisions. We want to find out what’s true, what’s left to discover, and why it all matters.
Episodes
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Apr 22, 2019 • 45min
How Cats Tamed Us and Took Over the World
Indre talks to science writer Abigail Tucker about her book The Lion in the Living Room: How House Cats Tamed Us and Took Over the World.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Apr 16, 2019 • 52min
How Music Can Make You Better
Indre wrote a book! It’s called How Music Can Make You Better and this week we hear all about it.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Apr 9, 2019 • 31min
Up To Date | Neurogenesis; Predicting Death with AI; Rethinking Nose Jobs
A careful look into research on whether or not we can generate new neurons as adults; new research into using machine learning to predict premature death; and a new technique to reshape cartilage by heating it.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Mar 29, 2019 • 44min
A Cultural History of Humanity's Search for Meaning
We talk to Jeremy Lent about his book The Patterning Instinct: A Cultural History of Humanity's Search for Meaning.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Mar 25, 2019 • 23min
The Strange Science of Recovery
We talk to Christie Aschwanden about her new book Good To Go: What the athlete in all of us can learn from the strange science of recovery.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Mar 19, 2019 • 51min
The Extraordinary New Science of the Immune System
We talk to Matt Richtel about his new book An Elegant Defense: The Extraordinary New Science of the Immune System: A Tale in Four Lives.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Feb 25, 2019 • 27min
Up To Date | Bug census, global warming, young blood, microwaving grapes
A study taking a deep look into insect populations and their decline; bad news about global warming four generations from now, new research showing why older mice benefit from receiving younger blood; and a new study on microwaving grapes.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Feb 18, 2019 • 42min
2018’s Best Science Movies (and TV)
We talk to Jennifer Ouellette, science writer and former director of The Science & Entertainment Exchange, about last year’s best and the worst science movies and tv.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Feb 12, 2019 • 48min
Oculus, Facebook, and the Revolution That Swept Virtual Reality
We talk to Blake J. Harris about his new book The History of the Future: Oculus, Facebook, and the Revolution That Swept Virtual Reality.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Feb 5, 2019 • 28min
Up To Date | Polar Vortex Science, Brainwaves to Speech, Blowing Up the Brain
The science behind the polar vortex, a new study attempting to directly translate brain signals into speech, and an update on the incredible work of neuroscientist Ed Boyden.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
