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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Nov 10, 2018 • 13min
Up To Date | Election results, stealth moths, and a retired kilogram
This week: A look into what the midterm election results mean for science; moths developed a ‘stealth shield’ to hide from bats; and the kilogram is retiring. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Nov 6, 2018 • 34min
The Beauty and Utility of Maps: A Cartographic Odyssey
We talk to journalist, geologist, and author Betsy Mason about her latest book, co-authored with Greg Miller, All Over the Map: A Cartographic Odyssey.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Nov 3, 2018 • 17min
Up To Date | The Definitive Field Guide to Filthy Animal Facts
This week Kishore catches up with previous guests Nick Caruso and Dani Rabaiotti to talk about their new book True or Poo?: The Definitive Field Guide to Filthy Animal Facts and Falsehoods.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Oct 30, 2018 • 42min
What Real-Life Zombies Reveal About Our World
We talk to science writer at Wired magazine Matt Simon about his new book Plight of the Living Dead: What Real-Life Zombies Reveal About Our World—and Ourselves.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Oct 27, 2018 • 15min
Up To Date | Doubling worm lifespans; the recent failed Soyuz launch
This week: A new study attempts to extend the life of worms and what it might mean for us; and a detailed look into the recent failed Soyuz rocket launch.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Oct 16, 2018 • 43min
The Remarkable History of Surgery
We talk to Arnold Van de Laar, a surgeon in the Slotervaart Hospital in Amsterdam, about his new book Under the Knife: A History of Surgery in 28 Remarkable Operations.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Oct 13, 2018 • 14min
Up To Date | Nobel Prizes and Electrical Nerve Regeneration
This week: We recap the 2018 Nobel Prizes and look at a study exploring a new way to use electrical stimulation to regenerate nerves.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Oct 12, 2018 • 31min
Being Human in the Age of Algorithms
We talk to mathematician and science writer Hannah Fry about her latest book Hello World: Being Human in the Age of Algorithms.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Oct 7, 2018 • 47min
China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order
We talk to artificial intelligence expert and former president of Google China Kai-Fu Lee about his recent book AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Sep 27, 2018 • 1h 11min
Steven Pinker: Enlightenment Now
We talk with cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker about his recent book Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
