

The Stephen Wolfram Podcast
Wolfram Research
Stephen Wolfram is the creator of Mathematica, Wolfram|Alpha and Wolfram Language; the author of A New Kind of Science; and the founder and CEO of Wolfram Research. Over the course of nearly four decades, he has been a pioneer in the development and application of computational thinking—and has been responsible for many discoveries, inventions and innovations in science, technology and business.
On his podcast, Stephen discusses topics ranging from the history of science to the future of civilization and ethics of AI.
On his podcast, Stephen discusses topics ranging from the history of science to the future of civilization and ethics of AI.
Episodes
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Sep 24, 2025 • 1h 15min
Storytelling with Stephen Wolfram: Stories From My Life Part 6
By popular demand, Stephen Wolfram explores anecdotes and stories from his life.Watch the original livestream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eW7yp6x1jC0

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Sep 23, 2025 • 1h 16min
"I Have a Theory Too”: The Challenge and Opportunity of Avocational Science
Explore the intriguing world of avocational science and its challenges. Learn why common amateur theories about physics often fall short. Discover what truly captivates scientists in unsolicited submissions. Delve into Ramanujan's cautionary tale about intuition in experimental mathematics. Discuss AI's potential to evaluate novel contributions and whether it needs to critique itself. Finally, ponder the value of impossibility theorems while encouraging a deeper understanding of ruleology for aspiring scientists.

Sep 22, 2025 • 1h 20min
Storytelling with Stephen Wolfram: Stories From My Life Part 3
By popular demand, Stephen Wolfram explores anecdotes and stories from his life.Watch the original livestream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/a8Xp4WCgIA4

Sep 22, 2025 • 2h 19min
Storytelling with Stephen Wolfram: Stories From My Life Part 4
By popular demand, Stephen Wolfram explores anecdotes and stories from his life.Watch the original livestream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pG8BgTy0130

Sep 22, 2025 • 1h 38min
Storytelling with Stephen Wolfram: Stories From My Life Part 2
By popular demand, Stephen Wolfram explores anecdotes and stories from his life.Watch the original livestream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9MTJyjGXNsI

Sep 22, 2025 • 1h 38min
Storytelling with Stephen Wolfram: Stories From My Life Part 1
Dive into the colorful tapestry of Stephen's life as he shares captivating family stories that trace his roots back to Germany and England. Discover anecdotes from his childhood, filled with early curiosities about dinosaurs and spacecraft. Enjoy tales of family travels to exotic locations and encounters with Oxford's philosophical elite that shaped his intellectual journey. Stephen reflects on how these early experiences connect to his later work, leaving listeners eager for more stories in the next installment.

Sep 22, 2025 • 1h 39min
Storytelling with Stephen Wolfram: Stories From My Life Part 5
Dive into fascinating anecdotes of Stephen Wolfram's life! Hear about his early decision to pursue physics and intriguing chats with Richard Feynman. Discover his adventures with intellectual property disputes at Caltech and lessons learned from startup culture. Explore his shift to complexity science, including cellular automata. Plus, uncover his experiences with consulting projects in oil simulations and the innovations at Bell Labs. It's a captivating blend of personal stories and scientific milestones!

Sep 9, 2025 • 1h 18min
Future of Science and Technology Q&A (August 22, 2025)
Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about the future of science and technology as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-qaTopics discussed: Breakthroughs in mathematics and new foundations - Paths for learning and practicing mathematics - Complexity and the limits of computation - The evolving nature of science

Sep 9, 2025 • 1h 11min
Business, Innovation and Managing Life (August 27, 2025)
Dive into a lively discussion where self-learning battles formal education! Explore the paradox of patents that provide more pride than profit. Stephen shares the art of memorization and its role in integrated thinking. He differentiates computational thinking from traditional programming, emphasizing its importance across various fields. Plus, insights on instilling computational skills in kids and pivoting to research careers add depth. Discover how decision-making evolves through practice and clear leadership fosters collaboration.

Sep 9, 2025 • 1h 16min
History of Science & Technology Q&A (August 20, 2025)
Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about the history of science and technology as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-qaTopics: Shifts in scientific roles and fields - Personal journey into computation and research - Challenges in publishing and tracing physics work - Feynman and string theory


