Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

A Physics podcast by Sean Carroll

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Ever wanted to know how music affects your brain, what quantum mechanics really is, or how black holes work? Do you wonder why you get emotional each time you see a certain movie, or how on earth video games are designed? Then you’ve come to the right place. Each week, Sean Carroll will host conversations with some of the most interesting thinkers in the world. From neuroscientists and engineers to authors and television producers, Sean and his guests talk about the biggest ideas in science, philosophy, culture and much more.

Recent Episodes

345 | Adam Elga on Being Rational in a Very Large Universe
Published: February 23, 2026
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344 | Adam Gurri on Liberal Democracy and How to Fight For It
Published: February 16, 2026
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343 | Tom Griffiths on The Laws of Thought
Published: February 9, 2026
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AMA | Feb 2026
Published: February 2, 2026
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342 | Rachell Powell on Evolutionary Convergence, Morality, and Mind
Published: January 26, 2026
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341 | Stewart Brand on Maintenance as an Organizing Principle
Published: January 19, 2026
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340 | Rebecca Newberger Goldstein on What Matters and Why It Matters
Published: January 12, 2026
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339 | Ned Block on Whether Consciousness Requires Biology
Published: January 5, 2026
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Holiday Message 2025 | The Romance of the University
Published: December 22, 2025
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AMA | December 2025
Published: December 15, 2025
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