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.
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Nov 14, 2017 • 34min
What's Going on in the Brain of a Fetus?
We talk to pediatric neuroscientist Moriah Thomason about her research into what we can learn by imaging the brains of fetuses before they're born.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Nov 7, 2017 • 42min
How Science Built One of the Greatest Basketball Teams in History
We talk to sports writer Erik Malinowski about his new book Betaball: How Silicon Valley and Science Built One of the Greatest Basketball Teams in History.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Oct 30, 2017 • 46min
A Paid Climate Change Skeptic Switches Sides
In a joint production with Stevie Lepp and the Reckonings podcast we hear from Jerry Taylor, a former professional climate change skeptic who switched sides entirely.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Oct 24, 2017 • 38min
Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve and/or Ruin Everything
We talk to cartoonist and author Zach Weinersmith about his latest book, Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve and/or Ruin Everything, co-written with his wife, parasitologist Kelly Weinersmith.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Oct 17, 2017 • 42min
A Psychiatrist Analyzes the Age of Trump
We talk to renowned psychiatrist Allen Frances about his latest book Twilight of American Sanity: A Psychiatrist Analyzes the Age of Trump.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Oct 3, 2017 • 42min
Molecules From Caesar's Last Breath Are Inside You
We talk to science writer Sam Kean about his latest book Caesar's Last Breath: Decoding the Secrets of the Air Around Us.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Sep 27, 2017 • 37min
Where the Animals Go: Tracking Wildlife with Technology
We talk to Oliver Uberti and James Cheshire, authors of the new book Where the Animals Go: Tracking Wildlife with Technology in 50 Maps and Graphics.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Sep 18, 2017 • 46min
Why Buddhism is True
We talk to journalist, scholar, and prize-winning author Robert Wright about his latest book Why Buddhism is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Sep 12, 2017 • 54min
The Psychology of Hate
We talk to clinical psychologist Ali Mattu about the psychology of dehumanization and hate.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Aug 31, 2017 • 29min
Jonathan Lynn on Why US Healthcare Is Worthy of Ridicule
We talk to award winning writer and director Jonathan Lynn about his latest novel, Samaritans, which is a satirical look at the US healthcare system. His films as director include Clue, Nuns on the Run (both of which he wrote), My Cousin Vinny, The Distinguished Gentleman and The Whole Nine Yards. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
