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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Jul 15, 2016 • 39min
141 Marek Glezerman - The Science of Gender Medicine
We talk to Marek Glezerman, professor emeritus of Obstetrics and Gynecology and currently chairman of the Ethics Committee at the Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University about his book Gender Medicine: The Groundbreaking New Science of Gender- and Sex-Based Diagnosis and Treatment.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Jul 8, 2016 • 41min
140 Janna Levin - This Is the Sound of Two Black Holes Colliding
We talk to Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College and author of Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Jul 1, 2016 • 55min
139 Peter Willcox - Adventures in Protecting the Future of Our Planet
We talk to Peter Willcox, Captain for Greenpeace for over 30 years and author of Greenpeace Captain: My Adventures in Protecting the Future of Our Planet.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Jun 24, 2016 • 46min
138 Mary Roach - The Curious Science of Humans at War
We welcome best-selling science writer Mary Roach back on the show to talk about her latest book Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Jun 17, 2016 • 44min
137 Jonah Berger - The Hidden Forces That Shape Behavior
We talk to professor of marketing and New York Times bestselling author Jonah Berger about his latest book Invisible Influence: The Hidden Forces That Shape Behavior.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
Jun 10, 2016 • 37min
136 Siddhartha Mukherjee - An Intimate History of the Gene
Cancer physician Siddhartha Mukherjee discusses the significance of genes in science, including potential cures, understanding behaviors, and ethical concerns. They explore science communication, criticisms, and envy in the field, as well as the importance of grit and epigenetics. The podcast delves into the ethics of genetic interventions, personalized eugenics, and the genetic basis of identity. Lastly, it emphasizes the necessity for global discussions on gene modification and recognizing diverse societal perspectives.
Jun 3, 2016 • 51min
135 Sean Carroll - Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself
We talk to theoretical physicist Sean Carroll about his latest book The Big Picture: On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
May 20, 2016 • 55min
134 Anders Ericsson - How to Do Everything Better
Does it take 10,000 hours to become an expert at something? Probably not, says our guest this week—who happens to be the author of the paper which was the basis for Malcolm Gladwell’s 10,000 hour rule in the first place.We talk to psychologist Anders Ericsson about his new book Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
May 13, 2016 • 47min
133 Ben Beard - How Global Warming Is Making Some Diseases Even Scarier
We talk to Ben Beard, associate director for climate change and chief of the bacterial diseases branch at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
May 6, 2016 • 54min
132 Hope Jahren - The Joy and Otherness of Trees
This week we talk to geobiologist Hope Jahren about her recent book Lab Girl.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds
