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Reason with ScienceIs evolution predictable? with Simon Conway Morris | Reason with Science | Emergence | ConvergenceIs evolution predictable? The guest for this podcast is with Simon Conway Morris, Professor of Evolutionary Palaeobiology at the University of Cambridge. Famous for his work on the Cambrian explosion and the concept of evolutionary convergence, Conway Morris has written influential books including Life’s Solution: Inevitable Humans in a Lonely Universe, The Runes of Evolution, and From Extraterrestrials to Animal Minds. In this conversation, we talk about why convergence — the independent evolution of similar traits across unrelated species — offers evidence for deep constraints on the evolution of life. We’ll discuss major evolutionary transitions such as the origin of eukar...2025-08-091h 47
Reason with ScienceHow nature builds complexity | Ricard Solé | Reason with Science | Liquid brains | Synthetic worldsThis conversatio is with Ricard Solé, a leading thinker in complex systems and synthetic biology. Ricard heads the Complex Systems Lab at Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, where he explores how simple rules give rise to life’s astonishing complexity.We open with a thought-provoking question: Can a biologist fix a radio? — an idea from Yuri Lazebnik that asks if breaking things down into parts really explains how living systems work. Ricard explains why life resists simple mechanical analogies and why cells, organisms, and ecosystems can’t just be “wired up” like machines.Together we explore wha...2025-07-261h 51
Reason with ScienceHuman evolution and culture with Agustín Fuentes | Reason with Science | Creativity | CooperationThis episode is with one of the most compelling voices in anthropology, Agustín Fuentes. Agustín is a professor, evolutionary theorist, and author of “The Creative Spark”, where he explores what truly makes us human, not just biologically, but culturally, socially, and creatively. In this episode, we discuss common misconceptions about evolution and explore the complex, branching story of our species. We examine how traits like cooperation, creativity, and social bonding shaped our survival, and why race, gender, sex, and even marriage is far more culturally constructed than biologically fixed. We also dig into big questions around religion, scienc...2025-07-181h 07
Reason with ScienceVaccines, Longevity and The future of health with John Tregoning | Reason with Science | HealthThis episode is with John Tregoning, a leading expert in infectious diseases, professor at Imperial College London, and author of the books “Live Forever?” and Infectious. John’s work focuses on how our immune systems fight off disease and how scientific advances can help us live not just longer, but healthier lives. In this episode, we break down the science behind ageing and talk about the growing role of vaccines, lifestyle, and cutting-edge technologies like AI, gene editing, and immunotherapy in transforming how we think about health. We also touch on some big-picture questions like What are the ethical and so...2025-07-121h 20
Reason with ScienceThe Physics of Living Systems with Chris Kempes | Reason with Science | Emergence | EvolutionThis episode is with Chris Kempes, a professor at the Santa Fe Institute working at the fascinating intersection of physics and biology. Chris joins us to talk about some of the most profound questions about life starting from fundamental definitions to exploring life's potential multiple origins guided by the laws of physics. Join us as we explore the role of energy landscapes in Prebiotic chemistry, the physical basis of microbial behaviors, scaling laws that govern life's metabolic patterns, and how collective behaviors emerge in multicellular organisms. Let's embark on a journey to rethink life's mysteries through the lens of...2025-04-261h 36
Reason with ScienceThe Art and Craft of Science with Kenneth Catania | Reason with Science | Scientific methodThis episode is with Kenneth Catania, a neuroscientist and biologist at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. His work has illuminated the fascinating sensory worlds of species like star-nosed moles, electric eels, and the emerald jewel wasp. Science is often thought of as a rigid, methodical pursuit, but in reality, it thrives on creativity, intuition, and the ability to recognize patterns in chaos. In this episode, we dive into the "grammar" of science, the puzzle-solving nature of discovery, and the ways in which attention, technology, and unexpected anomalies shape breakthroughs. From paradigm shifts to high-voltage eels, we explore what it...2025-03-221h 25
Reason with ScienceHow animals evolved with Iñaki Ruiz-Trillo | Reason with Science | Evolution | MulticellularityThis episode is with Iñaki Ruiz-Trillo, whose research sheds light on one of the most fundamental transitions in the history of life—the evolution of multicellularity. Iñaki is a group leader at the Institute of Evolutionary Biology in Barcelona, where he investigates how unicellular organisms gave rise to complex multicellular life. Our conversation explores the deep evolutionary forces that shaped this transition, the role of cooperation and cell differentiation, and what studying the ancestors of animals can teach us about life’s complexity. We also discuss broader questions about biological organization, individuality, and the very nature of what i...2025-03-021h 10
Reason with ScienceGenetics and the Brain with Kevin Mitchell | Reason with Science | Evolution | NeuroscienceThis episode is with Kevin Mitchell. He is an associate professor of Genetics and Neuroscience at Trinity College Dublin, where he investigates how genetic variations influence neural wiring, cognition, and conditions like autism and schizophrenia. Kevin is also the author of Innate: How the Wiring of Our Brains Shapes Who We Are and Free Agents: How Evolution Gave Us Free Will. Here, we discuss the laws of biology and the nature of free will. Kevin also shares insights on agency as a defining feature of life, the meaning of self, and the evolution of perception.2025-02-151h 26
Reason with ScienceHow biology works with Michael Levin and William RatCliff | Reason with Science | EvolutionThis episode is with Michael Levin and William RatCliff. Mike is a Professor in the Biology department at Tufts University. He is a pioneer in the study of bioelectricity, regeneration, and morphogenesis. Will is a Professor in the School of Biological Science at Georgia Tech. He is a leading expert in the study of how single-celled organisms evolved into complex multicellular life forms. Here, we talk about how cells cooperate, evolve, and build the diversity of life we see today. Specifically, we discuss about evolution of multicellularity, the role of bioelectricity in evolution, and the emergence of regeneration.2025-02-081h 52
Reason with ScienceReason and scientific method | Hugo Mercier | Reason with ScienceIn 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 (with Dan Sperber) and author of Not Born Yesterday. Here, we discuss why reason evolved, the good and bad sides of reasoning, and how our biases - like confirmation bias and motivated reasoning - affect us. Hugo helps us unpack ideas like the argumentative theory of reasoning, the dual-process theory, and whether reasoning is better for competition or collaboration. Plus, we explore how...2025-01-281h 14
Reason with ScienceSynthetic cells and DNA origami | Kerstin Göpfrich | Reason with Science | Engineering | BiologyThis 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 research group of biophysical engineering at the max plank Institute for medical research in Heidleberg. Her research centers on utilizing DNA origami, a versatile technique that employs DNA molecules to construct three-dimensional components for synthetic cells. In this conversation we talk about can we create life in the lab, synthetic cells, advantages of using DNA origami in creating synthetic cells, applications, and the future of artificial cells.
G...2025-01-201h 17
greytFM ‒ a podcast series by greytHREp 037 - HR Professional Day RoundtableTune in to this podcast to hear what Jitender Panihar, CHRO (Fitelo), Aravind Warrier, HR Lead (Volvo Group), and Meenalochani Kumar, Advisor (Sigmoid) have to share on HR Professionals Day. HR is not only about administrative processes. The role of HR has evolved tremendously and has the potential to go much further. However, they need to identify the opportunities to add greater value to the organization. Also, they must stay abreast of emerging trends and upskill themselves to face all the challenges. In this episode, the speakers engaged in a...2024-09-2524 min
greytFM ‒ a podcast series by greytHREp 037 - HR Professional Day RoundtableTune in to this podcast to hear what Jitender Panihar, CHRO (Fitelo), Aravind Warrier, HR Lead (Volvo Group), and Meenalochani Kumar, Advisor (Sigmoid) have to share on HR Professionals Day.
HR is not only about administrative processes. The role of HR has evolved tremendously and has the potential to go much further. However, they need to identify the opportunities to add greater value to the organization. Also, they must stay abreast of emerging trends and upskill themselves to face all the challenges.
In this episode, the speakers engaged in a panel discussion to enlighten the listeners. Be...2024-09-2524 min
Reason with ScienceEvolutionary aspects of ageing | Steven Austad | Reason with Science | Lifespan | Human healthThis 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 Birmingham. Steven has been at the forefront of unraveling the mysteries of why some individuals live longer and healthier lives than others. His work covers a diverse array of topics, from the cellular mechanisms of aging to the evolutionary aspects of longevity in various species. In this conversation we talk about what is ageing?, biggest challenges in the field of ageing, evolutionary aspects of ageing, chronic...2023-09-101h 15
Reason with ScienceCells to civilizations with Enrico Coen | Reason with Science | Evolution | Science | CultureThis 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 formation and growth of plants. He is the author of two books, namely, 'Cells to civilizations' and 'Art of genes'.
In this conversation we talk about major transitions in biology, emergence of complexity, evolution of life, drivers of evolution, evolution of brains, Intelligence and science.
Guest info:
Website: https://www.jic.ac.uk/people/enrico-coen/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/InnerWorlds1
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Reason with ScienceUnconscious mind and our behavior | John Bargh | Reason with Science | Psychology | ConsciousnessThis 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, automaticity, and the power of the unconscious. His research has challenged conventional notions, revealing how subtle cues and environmental factors can shape our perceptions,decisions, and actions.
In this conversation we talk about unconscious mind, priming effects, evolution of consciousness, unconscious biases, and can we train our unconscious?
Guest info:
Website: https://acmelab.yale.edu/
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Reason with ScienceLife origins at hydrothermal vents | Michael Russell | Reason with Science | Geology | ChemistryThis 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 conversation we talk about topics related to origin of life, hydrothermal vents, alien life, artificial life, and are there new life forms emerging now?
Guest info:
Website: https://astrobiology.nasa.gov/nai/directory/russell-michael/
Episode links:
Website: https://www.reasonwithscience.com/home/life-origins-at-hydrothermal-vents-with-michael-russell
Youtube: https://youtu.be/CtKMl5Gr5JY
Spotify:
https://open.spotify...2023-06-261h 31
Reason with ScienceBuilding life from chemistry | Lee Cronin | Reason with Science | Artificial life | Origin of lifeThis 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, explore the digitization of chemistry, understand how information can be encoded into chemicals and construct chemical computers. In this conversation we talk about topics related to origin of life, framework to build life from inorganic material, assembly theory, Darwinian evolution, and alien life.
Guest info:
Website: https://www.chem.gla.ac.uk/cronin/
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Reason with ScienceBehavioral economics and Game theory | Robert Aumann | Reason with Science | Nobel Laureate | PsychologyThis 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 way we understand strategic decision-making and cooperation but has also garnered him numerous accolades. In 2005, Aumann was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his pioneering work in game theory and its applications. His groundbreaking insights have not only advanced our theoretical understanding of strategic decision-making but also have practical implications in various fields, such as negotiations, conflict resolution, and the design...2023-06-041h 44
Reason with ScienceWhat drives evolution? | Denis Noble | Reason with Science | Darwin | Selfish genes | Richard DawkinsThis 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 early work on the electrical activity of the heart was centered on this topic, and he was the first to put forth the notion of the cardiac action potential, which is now generally recognized in the field. He has also contributed significantly to our understanding of cardiac arrhythmias, irregular heart rhythms that can cause serious health concerns.
In addition to his work in...2023-05-151h 41
Reason with SciencePowering the complexity of life with Michael Levin and Nick Lane | Reason with Science | Biology | EvolutionThis 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 regeneration in animals. Nick is a professor of Evolutionary Biochemistry at University College London. His work is focused on the fundamental processes that underlie the origin and evolution of life. In this conversation, we talk about major transitions and key innovations in biology, information in biological systems, bioelectricity, emergence of eukaryotes and importance of bioelectric signals to create artificial life.
Guests info:
2023-05-071h 59
Reason with ScienceLife on Mars | Reason with Science | Alien life | ALFA Mars projectSupport ALFA Mars:
https://www.alfamars.org/get-involved/
For years, humanity has been captivated by the idea of the red planet
and the possibility of finding extraterrestrial life. With advancements
in technology and space exploration, the search for life on Mars has
become more realistic than ever before. In this stream, we will talk
about latest discoveries and developments in our understanding of the
Martian environment, and explore the potential for life to exist on this
neighboring planet. We will also discuss why NASA or ESA would not be
able to find life on Mars. How a new project...2023-04-231h 27
Reason with ScienceHow modern humans evolved? | Chris Stringer | Reason with Science | Hominins | HominidsThis episode is with Chris Stringer. Chris is a renowned paleoanthropologist and a leading expert in the study of human
evolution. He is a researcher at the Natural History Museum in London. He is best known for his work on the origins and evolution of modern
humans. In this discussion, we will delve into the topics of evolution of sapiens, the development of modern humans, the reasons for our unique
existence, and making projections about the future of human evolution.
Guest info:
Website: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/our-science/departments-and-staff/staff-directory/chris-stringer.html
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisStringer65?s=20
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Reason with ScienceBuilding life in the lab | Kate Adamala | Reason with Science | Artificial life | Origin of lifeThis episode is with Kate Adamala.
She is an assistant professor at the University of Minnesota. Kate is a renowned synthetic biologist and biochemist who has made significant contributions to the field of artificial life. Her research focuses on building synthetic cells, designing artificial genetic circuits, and exploring the origins of life on Earth. In this discussion, we will cover topics related to the first artificial life created in the lab, the creation of synthetic cells, various techniques for constructing artificial life, the origins of life, and the significant applications of synthetic cells.
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Reason with ScienceEvolutionary origins of viruses and cellular life with Eugene Koonin | Reason with Science | GenomicsThis episode is with Eugene Koonin.
He is a highly respected computational biologist who has made significant contributions to the fields of evolutionary biology, genomics, and bioinformatics. Eugene is a distinguished investigator at the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). His research interests include the evolution of viruses and the development of new computational methods for analyzing large-scale genomic data. Here we talk about origins and evolution of viruses, major transitions in evolution, diversity of viruses, and tools to study viruses.
Guest info:
Website: https://irp.nih.gov/pi/eugene-koonin...2023-03-191h 32
Reason with ScienceOrigin and early evolution of life with William Martin | Reason with Science | Hydrothermal VentsThis episode is with William (Bill) Martin.
He is the head of the institute of molecular evolution at the University of Düsseldorf. With a career spanning over decades, he has made significant contributions to the field of molecular biology, particularly in the areas of evolution and symbiosis. Here we talk about the question of origin of life, importance of metabolism, prebiotic chemistry at hydrothermal vents, emergence of information, compartmentalization, and early evolution of cells.
Guest info:
Website: https://www.molevol.hhu.de/en/prof-dr-william-f-martin
Google scholar: https://sch...2023-03-111h 24
Reason with ScienceArt of Science communication | Lee McIntyre | Reason with science | Flat earthers | AntivaxxThis conversation is with Lee McIntyre. He is a Research Fellow at the Center for Philosophy and History of Science at Boston University and an Instructor in Ethics at Harvard Extension School. In this conversation we talk about what is science, importance of scientific method, science deniers, flat earthers, Anti-Vaxx, GMO deniers and climate change deniers.
Guest info:
Website: https://leemcintyrebooks.com/about-lee/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeeCMcIntyre
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Lee-McIntyre/author/B001IXPVPM?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
Episode links:
Website: https://www.reasonwithscience.com/home/art-of-science-communication-with-lee-mcintyre
Youtube: https://youtu.be/XgZ...2023-03-1157 min
Reason with SciencePhysical reality and mind with Chris Fields | Reason with Science | Quantum theory | ConsciousnessThis episode is with Chris Fields. He is an independent scientist with a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Colorado. Here we talk about what is a self?, nature of consciousness, physical reality, quantum field theory, panpsychism, boundaries of cognition, complex systems and a theory of consciousness.
Guest info:
Website: https://chrisfieldsresearch.com/
Episode links:
Website: https://www.reasonwithscience.com/home/physical-reality-and-mind-with-chris-fields
Youtube: https://youtu.be/Mu_kW11ap8M
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ULSen1QoFeFLE2bOVi29P
App...2023-03-051h 54
Reason with ScienceThe evolutionary origins of a good society | Nicholas Christakis | Reason with Science | PsychologyThis episode is with Nicholas Christakis. He is the Sterling Professor of Social and Natural Science at Yale University, where he directs the Human Nature Lab. He is also the Co-Director of the Yale Institute for Network Science. His research focuses on social networks and the socioeconomic, biosocial, and evolutionary determinants of behavior, health, and longevity.
Here we talk about nature nurture, The social suite which includes seven core properties of any good society, The forbidden experiment in sociology, and morality.
Guest info:
Website: https://humannaturelab.net/people/nicholas-christakis
Twitter: h...2023-02-261h 11
Reason with SciencePhysics of Black Holes with Chris ImpeyThis episode is with Chris Impey. He is a university Distinguished Professor of Astronomy at the University of Arizona. For 17 years he was Deputy Head of the Astronomy Department at the University of Arizona, and he is currently Associate Dean of the College of Science. His research focuses on observational cosmology—using telescopes and other instruments to study the large-scale structure and evolution of the universe. Here we talk about Einstein's monsters, How do black holes form?, Types of black holes?, Information paradox, Supernova, Dark matter and Dark energy.
Guest info:
Website: http://ch...2023-02-191h 01
Reason with ScienceBig Bang, Black holes and Gravitational waves | Abhay Ashtekar | Reason with Science | PhysicsThis episode is with Abhay Ashtekar. He is Evan Pugh Professor of Physics at Penn State, where he also holds the Eberly Chair. In 1993, he founded the Institute of Gravitation and the Cosmos. Ashtekar’s scientific work focuses on theoretical aspects of general relativity, cosmology and quantum gravity. Here we talk about what is gravity?, loop quantum gravity, The big bang, The big bounce, Singularities, Black holes and gravitational waves.
Guest info:
Website: https://science.psu.edu/physics/people/abhay-ashtekar
Biography: https://www.aip.org/history-programs/niels-bohr-library/oral-histories/45807
Epis...2023-01-281h 51
Reason with ScienceViruses: The enigma of life with Pavel PlevkaThis episode is with Pavel Plevka. He is a research group leader at Central European institute of technology (CEITEC). His research is focused on solving the structures of viruses in order to understand their mechanism of action.
For this conversation, My co-host is Anna Papageorgiou (https://twitter.com/AnnaCalypte).
Here we talk about general aspects of viruses, their genomes, evolution of viruses, their infection strategies, impact of viruses on human health, environment and agriculture.
Guest info:
Website: https://www.ceitec.cz/doc-mgr-pavel-plevka-ph-d/u26854?page=publication
Twitter: h...2023-01-211h 06
Reason with ScienceEmergence of the universe | Peter Atkins | Reason with Science | Multiverse | PhysicsThis episode is with Peter Atkins. He is a chemist and a Fellow of Lincoln College at the University of Oxford. Peter is a prolific writer of popular chemistry textbooks, including Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Molecular Quantum Mechanics.
Here we talk about what are the laws of nature?, fundamental constants, emergence in the universe, strong and weak emergence, multiverse and a theory of everything.
Guest info:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Peter-Atkins/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3APeter+Atkins
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Atkins
Episode links:
Website: https://www.reasonwithscience.com/home/emergence-of-the-universe-with-peter-atkins
Youtube: https://youtu...2022-12-261h 37
Reason with ScienceUnderstanding metabolism and aging | Charles Brenner | Reason with Science | NAD system | Anti-agingThis episode is with Charles Brenner. He is the Alfred E Mann Family Foundation Chair in the department of Diabetes and Cancer Metabolism. His research focuses on disturbances in nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD), the central catalyst of metabolism, in diseases and conditions of metabolic stress.
Here we talk about what is metabolism?, NAD system, factors affecting NAD system, ageing, anti-ageing research and how NAD system can be used in health?
Guest info:
Website: https://www.brennerlab.net/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CharlesMBrenner?s=20&t=sP8HvddsdScE8qzeQN_t3Q
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Reason with ScienceHow multicellularity evolves? with William RatcliffThis episode is with William Ratcliff. He is an Associate Professor at the School of Biological Science at Georgia Tech. Will studies the physics that constrains multicellular structures and examines the minute changes in certain yeast cells that allows them to become multicellular.
Here we talk about origin of life, emergence of complexity, eukaryogenesis, how cells become multicellular? and major questions regarding how multicellularity evolves.
Guest info:
Website: https://ratclifflab.biosci.gatech.edu/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wc_ratcliff?s=20&t=V9HDIs-TNdMJazo02F8v5Q
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Reason with ScienceQuantum physics for babies with Chris FerrieThis episode is with Chris Ferrie. He is an associate Professor at the University of Technology Sydney and Centre for Quantum Software and Information. His research focuses on quantum information science. Chris also writes children's books and some selected titles include Quantum Physics for Babies, 8 Little Planets and Pandemics for Babies.
In this conversation we talk about beginning of quantum physics, Double slit experiment, matter, understanding reality, quantum entanglement and quantum computing.
Guest info:
Website: https://www.csferrie.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/csferrie
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Chris-Ferrie/e/B00IZILZR6/ref=aufs...2022-10-221h 21
Reason with ScienceThe mind of a Bee with Lars ChittkaThis episode is with Lars Chittka. He is a professor at Queen Mary, University of London. Lars is an expert on the behaviour, cognition and ecology of Bees, and their interactions with flowers. His latest book is 'The mind of a Bee' where he explores the vast amount of work done on the Bee behavior.
In this conversation we talk about structure of Bee colonies, Nature-nurture, cognition, intelligence and consciousness.
Guest info:
Website: http://chittkalab.sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LChittka
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Bee-Lars-Chittka/dp/0691180474 Music band: Lars i...2022-10-151h 59
Reason with ScienceWhere did the universe come from? with Geraint LewisThis episode is with Geraint Lewis. He is a Professor of Professor of Astrophysics at the Sydney Institute for Astronomy, part of the University of Sydney's School of Physics. His research focuses on the 'dark side of the universe', the matter and energy that shapes our cosmos. His books include 'A fortunate universe' and 'The cosmic revolutionary's handbook'. His latest book is 'Where did the universe come from' co-authored by Prof. Chris Ferrie.
In this conversation we talk about theory of gravity, quantum physics, Big Bang, Expansion of the universe?, Matter, how do the elements form?, Antimatter, Dark matt...2022-10-081h 41
Reason with ScienceCan language describe reality? with Nick EnfieldThis episode is with Nick Enfield. He is a Professor of Linguistics at the University of Sydney. Nick's research on language, culture, cognition and social life is based on long term field work in mainland Southeast Asia, especially Laos. His books include Natural Causes of Language, Distributed Agency, and How We Talk. His latest book is 'Language vs Reality: Why language is good for lawyers and bad for scientists'
In this conversation we talk about evolution of language and How well it can describe reality?, Can language nudge our thoughts?, Maths as a language, evolution of human...2022-10-011h 45
Reason with ScienceThe Noble journey part II with Randy SchekmanThis is second part of the conversation with Randy Schekman. He is an investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and a Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California at Berkeley. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2013 for his role in revealing the machinery that regulates the transport and secretion of proteins in our cells. He shares the prize with James E. Rothman of Yale University and Thomas C. Südhof of Stanford University.
In this conversation we talk about his work...2022-09-2847 min
Reason with ScienceThe Noble journey part I with Randy SchekmanThis is first part of the conversation with Randy Schekman. He is an investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and a Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California at Berkeley. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2013 for his role in revealing the machinery that regulates the transport and secretion of proteins in our cells. He shares the prize with James E. Rothman of Yale University and Thomas C. Südhof of Stanford University.
In this conversation we talk about his earl...2022-09-2846 min
Reason with ScienceChemistry of life and death with Nick LaneThis episode is with Nick Lane. Nick is a professor of Evolutionary Biochemistry at University College London. He is an author of several books like Power, Sex, Suicide; Life ascending and the Vital question. His latest book is Transformer: The Deep Chemistry of Life and Death.
Here we talk about What is life?, Life as an information, importance of Krebs cycle, How did the life start?, consciousness, chronic diseases like cancer and process of ageing.
Guest info:
Website: https://nick-lane.net/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Nick-Lane/e/B001IXSEJ2/ref...2022-09-242h 19
Reason with ScienceScience, evolution and athiesm with PZ MyersThis episode is with Paul Zachary (PZ) Myers. He is an associate professor of biology at the University of Minnesota where he works in the field of developmental biology. He is also a founder and author of Pharyngula science blog.
Here we talk about science based atheism, evolution of religion, god of gaps argument, origin and evolution of life, human values in the society, free speech and future of humanity.
Guest info:
Blog website: https://freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pzmyers
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PZMye...2022-09-171h 50
Reason with ScienceReality is an illusion with Donald HoffmanThis is second episode with Donald Hoffman. Donald is a Professor Emeritus of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. He is an author of three books, including The Case Against Reality: Why Evolution Hid the Truth from Our Eyes. Here we talk about what is mathematics?, Interface theory of perception, fundamental nature of consciousness, origin of life, spiritual experiences and meaning of death.
Link for the first episode: https://youtu.be/pPJZm_-OKQ8).
Guest info:
Website: http://www.cogsci.uci.edu/~ddhoff/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/donalddhoffman
Amazon: htt...2022-09-102h 04
Reason with ScienceThe edge of our solar system with Konstantin BatyginThis is a conversation with Konstantin Batygin. He is a planetary science professor at Caltech known for his work on planet 9. He is also a part of a rock band "The seventh season". In this conversation we talk about how do new solar systems form?, what is a planet?, Planet 9, Kuiper belt, and the Edge of our solar system.
More about Konstantin's work: https://www.konstantinbatygin.com/
Follow him in Twitter: https://twitter.com/kbatygin
His music and band: https://theseventhseason.band/home
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00:00:00 Introduction
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Reason with ScienceNature of reality with Bernardo KastrupThis episode is with Bernardo Kastrup.Bernardo is an author, philosopher, and director of the Essentia Foundation. He has a Ph.D. in philosophy and another Ph.D. in computer engineering specializing in artificial intelligence. As a scientist, Bernardo has worked for the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and the Philips Research Laboratories (where the 'Casimir Effect' of Quantum Field Theory was discovered).In this conversation we talk about drawbacks of materialism, what is consciousness?, nature of reality, panpsychism, analytical idealism, free will, what is time?, meaning of life and death.
Guest info:
Website...2022-09-032h 24
Reason with ScienceAlien intelligent life with Avi LoebThis is a conversation with a theoretical physicist Avi Loeb. He is a Professor of Science at Harvard University and a bestselling author of the book "Extraterrestrial: the first sign of an intelligent life beyond earth" In this conversation we talk about are we alone in the universe?, first interstellar object named Oumuamua, how we can detect alien intelligent life and the Galileo project.
More about Avi's work: https://lweb.cfa.harvard.edu/~loeb/
Buy Avi's book:
https://www.amazon.com/Extraterrestrial-First-Intelligent-Beyond-Earth-ebook/dp/B081TTY4NX
Timeline of the session:
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Reason with ScienceScience of Testosterone with Carole HoovenThis is a conversation with Carole Hooven. She teaches in and co-directs the undergraduate program in the Department of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University. She is also an author of a great book "T: The story of testosterone". Here we talk about what is testosterone?, Evolution of testosterone, how it affects the behavior and shapes the society?
More about Carole's work: http://www.carolehooven.com/
Follow Carole on twitter: https://twitter.com/hoovlet
Episode links:
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Reason with ScienceThe future of humanity with Martin ReesThis episode is with Martin Rees. Prof. Rees is a cosmologist and astrophysicist at Cambridge University and co-founder of the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk. He was President of the Royal Society. His latest book is 'On the future: Prospects for humanity'. In this conversation we talk about the evidence for big bang, aliens, threats to humanity, space travel and how to envision the future of humanity?
More about Martin's work: https://www.martinrees.uk/
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Reason with ScienceEvolution of gender with Frans De WaalThis episode is with Frans De Waal. He is a professor in Emory University's psychology department and the Director of the Living Links Center at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center. He is the author of several popular books like 'Chimpanzee politics', The age of empathy' and 'The bonobo and the atheist'. His latest book is 'Different: gender through the eyes of a primatologist'.
In this conversation we talk about evolution of sex and gender in humans, primates, and mammals.
More about Frans's work: https://www.emory.edu/LIVING_LINKS/people/dewaal.shtml
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Filmi TakeJadugar Film Reviewjadugar film released on netflix. starring by jitender kumar and jaaved jaffrey.Comedy,romance,family everything is there.bit long to watch .songs are good.2022-07-2305 min
Reason with ScienceFood for your health with Dr. Robert LustigThis is a conversation with Dr. Robert Lustig. Dr. Lustig is a neuroendocrinologist with expertise in metabolism, obesity, and nutrition. He’s the Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology at UCSF. His latest book is Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine. In this conversation we talk about role of processed food in the chronic diseases, Focus of modern medicine, what is the best diet?, science of sugar and importance of nutrition.
Find our more about Dr. Lustig's work: https://robertlustig.com/
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Reason with ScienceBats | Pandemics | Women in Science | Alice Hughes | Reason with Science | Evolution | BiodiversityThis is second part of the conversation with Prof. Alice Hughes. She is working at XTBG in China. Her work focuses on understanding patterns of biodiversity and drivers of biodiversity change, with an aim to form more rigorous & appropriate conservation. In this conversation we discuss about what are bats, evolution of bats, importance of the bats for the biodiversity, bats and viruses, eating bats, bats and pandemic, biodiversity, importance of biodiversity, various ways for biodiversity conservation, diversity in science and women in science.
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Website: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HNTYjVHF...2021-10-241h 12
Reason with ScienceRoots of modern science | Michael Strevens | Reason with science | Philosophy | Karl Popper | Thomas KuhnMichael Strevens is a professor of Philosophy at New York University. He is specialized on the philosophy of science. His major interests include explanation, complex systems, probability, confirmation, the social structure of science, and causation; the psychology of concepts; and the philosophical applications of cognitive science. He is the author of The Knowledge Machine: How Irrationality Created Modern Science, Thinking Off Your Feet: How Empirical Psychology Vindicates Armchair Philosophy and Depth.
In this conversation, we talk about: philosophy of science, work of the great philosophers of science Karl Popper and Thomas Kuhn, what is science, how science works, the...2021-10-151h 23
Reason with ScienceWhat evolution is? | Natural selection | Alice Hughes | Reason with Science | Charles DarwinThis is the conversation with Prof. Alice Hughes. She is working at XTBG in China. Her work focuses on understanding patterns of biodiversity and drivers of biodiversity change, with an aim to form more rigorous & appropriate conservation. In this conversation we discuss about what is evolution, how it works, why it is important to study, Evolution vs intelligent design, Artificial breeding, proof of evolution and complex traits like altruism.
Guest info:
Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Alice-Hughes-3
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliceCHughes
CV: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HNTYjVHFATRbARoPvs-VYFplsy6WSZpJ8C...2021-10-031h 03
Reason with ScienceThe artistic ape with Desmond MorrisDesmond Morris is a renowned zoologist, surrealist painter, writer and a TV presenter from UK. He is 93 years old now and still working with the same passion. In this rather long discussion, we covered various topics, like: His early life, growing up during world war II, his interest in zoology and surrealism, writing one of the top 100 bestsellers "The naked ape", Human tribalism, gender roles in human society and what is the secret of a long life.
To explore more of his work, please visit: https://www.desmond-morris.com/
You can visit his surrealist gallery at: https...2021-09-191h 26
Reason with ScienceHow human values evolve? with Frans De WaalThis episode is with Frans De Waal. He is a professor in Emory University's psychology department and the Director of the Living Links Center at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center. He is the author of several popular books like 'Chimpanzee politics', The age of empathy' and 'The bonobo and the atheist'. His latest book is 'Different: gender through the eyes of a primatologist'.
More about Frans's work:
https://www.emory.edu/LIVING_LINKS/people/dewaal.shtml
List of his books:
https://www.amazon.com/Frans-De-Waal/e/B000APOHE0...2021-09-031h 07
#WebPolicyTalk: Live at IMPRIRural Realities | Uttarakhand & Himachal Pradesh Practitioners' Experiences in Tackling Second WaveCenter for Habitat, Urban and Regional Studies (CHURS) organized an IMPRI #WebPolicyTalk Topic: Rural Realities | Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh Practitioners' Experiences in Tackling the Second Wave in Indian Villages Date: May 17, 2021 Time: 06:00 PM IST Moderator: Mr Tikender Panwar, Former Deputy Mayor, Shimla, and Senior Visiting Fellow, IMPRI Panellists: Ms Renu Thakur, Secretary, Association of Rural Planning and Action, Askote, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand Dr P C Negi, Professor & Head, Department of Cardiology, Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh Dr Anil Jaggi, Fo...2021-06-092h 27
Vilasins Sportsकुश्ती मेरे लिए सब कुछ हैJitender Kumar started Wrestling at the age of 13. He is two times Gold medallist in Commonwealth Championship. He won Silver medal in 74kg category at Asian Wrestling Championship. Jitender parents wanted any one of their son to make their career in wrestling. Today Jitender is training hard under Georgian coach Shako Bentinidis and with 3 times gold medallist at World Wrestling Championship Bajrang Punia. Let's listen to 26 year old Young International Wrestler Jitender Kumar.
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