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Sean Carroll's Mindscape

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.