Episode Sixteen – Optical Illusions, Proof of the Validity of the Senses
Today we are going to discuss the validity of the senses and how optical illusions prove that the senses are valid.
Physics
Episode Fourteen – Life 3.0: A Slow Death
Today we start our review of the book “Life 3.0” by Max Tegmark. This book claims that greater than human level intelligence is inevitable and then discusses what can be done to keep it safe. Part One introduces the book and discusses the prelude and the first chapter.
Episode Twelve – Quora Questions on Physics
Today we answer some Quora questions about physics. We cover string theory, particle-wave duality, thought experiments and more!
Episode Eleven – Achievements of Newton
Today we go over the achievements of Isaac Newton, focusing on his many hugely important contributions to science.
Episode Nine – An Interview with the Physicist Juanma
Today we interview the Spanish physicist Juanma on physics, the role of philosophy in physics and what can be done to improve the state of modern physics.
Episode Seven – The Philosophy of Bohr
A discussion of the philosophy of Niels Bohr and some of its influences, such as pragmatism. We will explore these by looking at some Bohr quotes.
Episode Three – The Universe and the Big Bang
Our third episode discusses the concept of the universe and some of the philosophical implications of the “Big Bang”.