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Sean Carroll's Mindscape
6 episodes this week
345 | Adam Elga on Being Rational in a Very Large Universe
Feb 23, 2026
- Cosmological models raise questions about rational belief updates.
- Adam Elga discusses self-locating uncertainty and expert disagreement.
- Approaching consensus paradoxes requires deferring to our past beliefs.
344 | Adam Gurri on Liberal Democracy and How to Fight For It
Feb 16, 2026
- Liberal democracy faces challenges both from the right and left.
- Adam Gurri argues for a robust defense of liberal values.
- The project of defending liberalism must evolve with current threats.
343 | Tom Griffiths on The Laws of Thought
Feb 9, 2026
- Cognitive science aims to define the laws of thought.
- Artificial intelligence mirrors human cognitive limitations.
- Understanding irrational behavior enhances AI programming strategies.
Rachell Powell on Evolutionary Convergence, Morality, and Mind
Jan 26, 2026
- Evolution can lead to convergent features, revealing patterns in biology.
- The tension between vast possibilities in evolution and predictable outcomes relies on co-evolution across different traits.
- Scientific insights challenge human-centered views of evolution, reshaping our understanding of life.
Rebecca Newberger Goldstein on What Matters and Why It Matters
Jan 12, 2026
- Mattering shapes human experience, influencing personal and societal dynamics.
- Science can guide our understanding of morality, not undermine it.
- The longing to matter drives human behavior and ethical considerations.
Holiday Message 2025 | The Romance of the University
Dec 22, 2025
- University experience catalyzes profound personal growth.
- Attacks on academic freedom threaten the essence of higher education.
- The value of liberal education extends beyond job training.