How brains make economic choices
Sean welcomed Colin Camerer to Mindscape for a conversation about neuroeconomics, behavioral game theory and how people make decisions.
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Sean Carroll is a physicist, author and host of Mindscape, exploring quantum mechanics, cosmology, philosophy and the ideas that connect them.
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Erik Winfree joined Sean to discuss programmable DNA, tiny molecular computers and robots, and what they could mean for biology and medicine.
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Tracing humanity’s impact on life on Earth
Sean spoke with historian Kyle Harper about how humans have changed the biosphere, drawing on Harper’s book The Last Animal.
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Examining a possible clue in the dark matter search
Sean interviewed Daniel Akerib about an unusual event in the LUX-ZEPLIN experiment. They discussed why the signal was intriguing while stressing its low statistical significance.
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Talking about a good life without free will
Philosopher Gregg Caruso joined Sean to discuss moral responsibility, blame and meaningful choices, alongside Caruso’s book How to Live Well Without Free Will.
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