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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Aug 15, 2017 • 30min
The Great American Solar Eclipse
We talk to astronomer Andrew Fraknoi about the upcoming total solar eclipse—the first total solar eclipse over North America in decades—on August 21st, 2017, and how you can best enjoy it.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Aug 7, 2017 • 36min
The Science of Game of Thrones
We talk to English comedian and writer Helen Keen about her new book The Science of Game of Thrones: A myth-busting, mind-blowing, jaw-dropping and fun-filled expedition through the world of Game of Thrones.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Jul 31, 2017 • 45min
Why Are We Curious?
We talk to acclaimed astrophysicist Mario Livio about his new book Why?: What Makes Us Curious.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Jul 24, 2017 • 51min
We've Got to Start Eating Insects
We talk to entomologist Brian Fisher about his his research on ants in Mozambique and his new initiative to get entomologists more directly involved in conservation—a big part of which involves edible insects.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Jul 17, 2017 • 38min
186 Jason Silva - Origins: The Journey of Humankind
We talk to Jason Silva, host of National Geographic Channel’s new show Origins: The Journey of Humankind.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Jul 3, 2017 • 45min
185 Jennifer Latson - A True Story of Pathological Friendliness
We talk to journalist Jennifer Latson about Williams syndrome and her new book The Boy Who Loved Too Much: A True Story of Pathological Friendliness.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Jun 26, 2017 • 43min
184 Zeynep Tufekci - Twitter and Tear Gas
We talk to Zeynep Tufekci, writer and associate professor at the University of North Carolina School of Information and Library Science, about her book Twitter and Tear Gas: The Power and Fragility of Networked Protest.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Jun 19, 2017 • 52min
183 Dean Buonomano - The Neuroscience and Physics of Time
We talk to neuroscientist Dean Buonomano about his new book “Your Brain Is a Time Machine: The Neuroscience and Physics of Time.”Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Jun 6, 2017 • 53min
182 Ty Tashiro - The Science of Being Awkward
We talk to psychologist Ty Tashiro about his new book “Awkward: The Science of Why We're Socially Awkward & Why That's Awesome.”Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
May 29, 2017 • 42min
181 Mike Drucker - How to Write Science Into Comedy
Mike Drucker, co-head writer for Bill Nye Saves the World and writer for Adam Ruins Everything and the Tonight Show, discusses integrating science and comedy in entertainment. Topics include accurate science in TV shows, a retreat with scientists and directors, challenges of combining science and comedy in writing rooms, and the impact of budget cuts on scientific research and funding.
