Podcast Episodes

Reason and scientific method | Hugo Mercier | Reason with Science

Episode 74

In this episode, we talk with cognitive scientist Hugo Mercier about the fascinating topic of reasoning - what it is, how it works, and why it matters. Hugo is a co-author of The Enigma of Reason (wi…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Synthetic cells and DNA origami | Kerstin Göpfrich | Reason with Science | Engineering | Biology

Episode 73

This episode is with Kerstin Göpfrich. She is a leading researcher in the field of synthetic biology with experties in biophysics, DNA nanotechnology. and microfluidics. She leads the max plank resea…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Evolutionary aspects of ageing | Steven Austad | Reason with Science | Lifespan | Human health

Episode 72

This episode is with Steven Austad. He is the Protective Life Endowed Chair in Health Aging Research, a Distinguished professor and Chair of the Department of Biology at the University of Alabama at …

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Cells to civilizations with Enrico Coen | Reason with Science | Evolution | Science | Culture

Episode 71

This episode is with Enrico Coen. He is a plant biologist and geneticist at John Innes Centre. Enrico's work has focused on unraveling the intricate genetic and molecular mechanisms that govern the f…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Unconscious mind and our behavior | John Bargh | Reason with Science | Psychology | Consciousness

Episode 70

This episode is with John Bargh. He is a social psychologist at Yale University. John's work has shed light on the intricate workings of the human mind, delving into topics such as priming, automatic…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Life origins at hydrothermal vents | Michael Russell | Reason with Science | Geology | Chemistry

Episode 69

This episode is with Michael Russell. He is geologist who works on the origin of life. Mike is an originator of the theory that life emerged at alkaline submarine hydrothermal vents. In this conversa…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

Building life from chemistry | Lee Cronin | Reason with Science | Artificial life | Origin of life

Episode 68

This episode is with Lee Cronin. He is the Regius Chair of Chemistry in the School of Chemistry at the University of Glasgow. He and his team are trying to make artificial life forms, find alien life…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Behavioral economics and Game theory | Robert Aumann | Reason with Science | Nobel Laureate | Psychology

Episode 67

This episode is with Robert Aumann (94 years old now).

He is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers in game theory and decision theory. His exceptional work has not only reshaped the…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

What drives evolution? | Denis Noble | Reason with Science | Darwin | Selfish genes | Richard Dawkins

Episode 66

This episode is with Denis Noble.

He is a renowned biologist, physiologist, and systems theorist, known for his pioneering research in the fields of cardiac physiology and systems biology.

Noble's ea…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

Powering the complexity of life with Michael Levin and Nick Lane | Reason with Science | Biology | Evolution

Episode 65

This episode is with Michael Levin and Nick Lane. Mike is a Professor in the Biology department at Tufts University. He studies the role of bioelectric signals in regulating development and regenerat…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago