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StarTalkAnswering Questions About How Neil & Chuck Met, Escaping Black Holes and MoreOne show. Infinite adventures. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds returns July 17, only on Paramount+.
How much do we actually know about the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer fan questions from plasma propulsion to quantum gravity to black hole escape plans.
What if you aimed gravitational waves at a double slit experiment? Could a time machine let you escape a singularity? Neil breaks down wave-particle duality, the idea of gravitons, and how stepping into a higher dimension might be your key out of a black hole, if you survive long enough.
Next, it’s plasma propulsion, 1g ac...2025-07-1550 min
StarTalk RadioCosmic Queries – Black Hole EscapeHow much do we actually know about the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice answer fan questions from plasma propulsion to quantum gravity to black hole escape plans.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-black-hole-escape/Thanks to our Patrons Jes Cochran, Todd Buedingen, Eugene, Nana, Richard Watkins, Mike, Christopher Gardiner, ProsciuttoDiKarma, zudasworld, Sis, Mitchell Adkins, Daniel McPaddne, James DeSalvo, David Williams, Ser Xanthos, Denis Genest, Kelly, Adam, Ben, jeasterbrook78, Misty Haisfield, Michelle Slaughter, Asher Sidman, Don Nelson, Moviefiend, jamicha keaton, Braulio Bianco, Bugsta, A...2025-07-0849 min
Brain in a VatIs Tarot a Tool for Thought? | Georgi GardinerIn this episode of Brain in a Vat, Georgi Gardiner returns to explore the epistemic value of tarot: its capacity to shape self-understanding, spark creative reflection, and influence major life decisions.Drawing on personal experience and philosophical analysis, Georgi examines how tarot can serve as a mirror for introspection while also raising concerns about confirmation bias and self-deception. The discussion also considers the history and diversity of tarot practices, and compares tarot with artificial intelligence as a tool for navigating uncertainty and meaning.Whether you are a skeptic, a...2025-06-291h 01
Reloscope: The Relationship Science Insights PodcastGeorgi Gardiner: Constructing Love — How Society Shapes Our Romantic Preferences | Reloscope #70Ever wondered why you find yourself drawn to certain ‘types’ of partners? This week on Reloscope: The Relationship Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella sits down with Georgi Gardiner, a gender & sexuality studies professor, to investigate the uncanny occurrence.
Specializing in epistemology and meta-philosophy, Georgi Gardiner currently sits on the philosophy faculty at Tulane University. Previously, she held roles on the faculty and as a research fellow at the University of Tennessee and St. John’s College, Oxford University respectively. Fascinated by how people gather and how innovative gatherings can help individuals flourish, Georgi Gardiner also works on the...2025-01-171h 05Brain in a VatNavigating Kinky Sex: Ethics, Safety, and Risk | Georgi GardinerGeorgi Gardiner discusses the intricate philosophy of safe sex, kink, and BDSM. She delves into the complexities of power dynamics, moral judgments, and ethical implications in kinky sex.
How should we think about risk perception and its relation to STIs, and the value of sexual liberation?
[00:00] Welcome and Introduction
[00:10] A Curious Real Life Case
[03:31] The Norms and Rules of Sexual Conduct
[06:55] Kink, BDSM, and Power Hierarchies
[11:32] The Morality of...2024-10-201h 02Brain in a VatLove and Limerence | Georgi GardinerWhat is the difference between love, limerence, crushes and squishes? Can someone be mistaken about whether they’re in love? And is limerence harmful, or can it also have therapeutic value?
[00:00] Introduction to Love and Limerence
[00:09] Thought Experiment: Terry and Sam Seder
[01:38] Philosophical Debates on Love
[03:37] The Power of Self-Descriptions
[06:14] Exploring Limerence
[10:10] Conceptual Interactions and Sexuality
[29:23] Polyamory and Relationship Dynamics
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Empowered Relationship Podcast: Your Relationship Resource And GuideERP 396: How To Recognize Unhelpful & Misguided Relationship Advice — An Interview With Zach BrittleAre you tired of sifting through an endless sea of relationship advice, much of which seems more unhelpful than beneficial? We're often bombarded with well-intentioned but sometimes misguided advice. You've likely heard phrases like "never go to bed angry" or "love will conquer all," but do these sayings truly hold the key to a thriving, enduring partnership? In this episode, we'll explore the common cliches and one-size-fits-all solutions that sound good in theory but often fall short in practice. Discover the art of de-escalating conflicts, the power of emotional vocabulary, and how to recognize unhelpful advice that...2023-10-3142 min
Empowered Relationship Podcast: Your Relationship Resource And GuideERP 344: How Our Language Can Steer & Shape Our Relationships — An Interview With Dr. Georgi GardinerHave you ever been in a situation where you just can’t find the words to express how you are feeling, and then all of a sudden you come across a word that perfectly captures how you feel? Isn't it empowering to finally have a name for that feeling or experience so you can share it with others? Language is an incredibly effective tool for communication and expression. It not only helps you understand who you are, but it also alters the way you see the world. There are simply not enough words to adequately describe the va...2022-11-0151 min
DialexiconLaw, Legal Epistemology, and Legal Burdens of Proof with Professor Georgi GardinerWhat does the supposed "golden thread" in the criminal justice system, "innocent until proven guilty," really mean? What are some epistemic questions one must consider when exploring the legal process and the role of evidence or juries?
Legal epistemology is a field that deals with exactly these questions. Our eighth episode features Professor Georgi Gardiner, who is an assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Tennessee and was previously the Andrew Fraser Junior Research Fellow at Oxford University. This year, she was also awarded the Chancellor's Notable Woman Award from the University of T...2022-05-301h 01
Journal EntriesEvidentialism and Moral Encroachment with Georgi GardinerCan the fact that something is morally wrong to believe affect whether the evidence you have justifies that belief? In her paper, Georgi Gardiner argues that the answer is "no". We should follow the evidence where it leads and align our beliefs with the evidence. And if we do that, she argues, we’ll discover that morally wrong beliefs—such as racist beliefs--simply don’t align with the evidence. On this view, racist beliefs are irrational because they are unsupported by evidence or reflect cognitive errors in statistical reasoning, not because they are immoral.
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Excited Utterance89 Georgi GardinerRape Accusations and the Preponderance of Evidence. Georgi Gardiner from the University of Tennessee talks about sexual misconduct allegations and discusses how the classic “he said, she said” scenario paradoxically should satisfy and SHOULD NOT satisfy the preponderance standard of proof.2020-04-1300 minExcited Utterance89 Georgi GardinerRape Accusations and the Preponderance of Evidence. Georgi Gardiner from the University of Tennessee talks about sexual misconduct allegations and discusses how the classic “he said, she said” scenario paradoxically should satisfy and SHOULD NOT satisfy the preponderance standard of proof.2020-04-1300 min
Hi-Phi NationRisky BusinessHow many innocent people should we be allowed to arrest and jail in order to prevent a single dangerous person from being free? The Supreme Court has refused to answer this question, but algorithms have, and many courts across the country are going with the algorithm. At different stages of the criminal justice system, computerized risk-assessment algorithms are slowly replacing bail hearings in determining who goes to jail and who goes free. This is widely seen as progressive reform, but may in fact be leading to more incarceration, not less. While many are warning that these algorithms a...2019-02-1649 min
Hi-Phi NationRisky BusinessHow many innocent people should we be allowed to arrest and jail in order to prevent a single dangerous person from being free? The Supreme Court has refused to answer this question, but algorithms have, and many courts across the country are going with the algorithm.
At different stages of the criminal justice system, computerized risk-assessment algorithms are slowly replacing bail hearings in determining who goes to jail and who goes free. This is widely seen as progressive reform, but may in fact be leading to more incarceration, not less. While many are warning that these algorithms are biased, racist, o...2019-02-1646 min
Hi-Phi Nation PlusRisky BusinessHow many innocent people should we be allowed to arrest and jail in order to prevent a single dangerous person from being free? The Supreme Court has refused to answer this question, but algorithms have, and many courts across the country are going with the algorithm. At different stages of the criminal justice system, computerized risk-assessment algorithms are slowly replacing bail hearings in determining who goes to jail and who goes free. This is widely seen as progressive reform, but may in fact be leading to more incarceration, not less. While many are warning that these algorithms a...2019-02-1653 min