Inquiring Minds

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The Unfinished Quest for the Meaning of Quantum Physics Apr 09, 2018

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We talk to astrophysicist Adam Becker about his new book What Is Real? The Unfinished Quest for the Meaning of Quantum Physics.

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Up-To-Date | James Webb, Shrimp, and Chilled-Out Monkeys Apr 07, 2018

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We're introducing a new, additional weekly episode! Every Friday, listen to Indre and Kishore do a quick recap of some of the week's most interesting science news.

Today, we talk about why shrimp and lobster fishing might be worse for the environment than you think, the ongoing troubles with the James Webb Space Telescope, and a study that sort of shows monkeys who go to the spa are more relaxed.

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The Neuroscience of How We Think Apr 02, 2018

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We have a big announcement! After 220 episodes, we are striking out on our own. Thanks to Mother Jones for being our home for the past 5 years. Look for new segments and episodes as we expand creatively, while still bringing you in depth conversations with scientists.

This week, we talk to neuroscientist Daniel Krawczyk about his book Reasoning: The Neuroscience of How We Think.

Dan also studies traumatic brain injury in veterans, using virtual reality as a part of cognitive behavioral therapy.

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Jellyfish Science Mar 27, 2018

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We talk to ocean scientist and science writer Juli Berwald about her new book Spineless: The Science of Jellyfish and the Art of Growing a Backbone.

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The Politics of Rainforests Mar 20, 2018

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We talk to Rhett Butler, editor-in-chief and CEO of Mongabay, a nonprofit organization which seeks to raise interest in and appreciation of wild lands and wildlife, while examining the impact of emerging trends in climate, technology, economics, and finance on conservation and development.

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What We Really Know About Gun Violence Mar 13, 2018

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We talk to Stanford law professor and economist John Donohue who for the better part of the last 20 years has been doing research into understanding gun violence.

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100% Renewable Energy by 2050 Mar 06, 2018

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We talk to Stanford professor of civil and environmental engineering Mark Jacobson about his research that shows it’s possible for the world to be using 100% clean, renewable energy by 2050.

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The Broad Potential of Psychoactive Drugs Feb 27, 2018

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We talk to journalist and science writer Hamilton Morris about his Viceland docuseries “Hamilton's Pharmacopeia” and the history and science of psychoactive drugs.

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The Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance Feb 19, 2018

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We talk to Alex Hutchinson, author of Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance.

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It's Time to Rethink Ocean Conservation Feb 06, 2018

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We talk to marine biologist, policy expert, and conservation strategist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson about why we need to rethink ocean conservation.

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