The podcast host talks to Alex Stark, a world-class scientist, about his enthusiasm for learning and the joy of curiosity in pursuing scientific endeavors.
The podcast discusses the science behind the umami taste and how glutamate plays a role in producing it.
The phenomenon of simultaneous discoveries, where multiple people in different places discover the same thing at the same time, is a complex and deep topic. It cannot be easily explained as just memetic or coincidental.
The experience of having fun is a flow state, where we simply exist in the present. It's easy to recognize when someone is having fun because they look illuminated from within.
Dr. Nolan Williams discusses the success of his science podcast and how it allows him to showcase the amazing work on psychedelics and transcranial magnetic stimulation that he and others are doing to cure depression.
The podcast discusses the origins of the universe, the nature of time and how we perceive it, and the importance of asking good questions.
The Huberman Lab Podcast provides vetted information, with the host consulting with professionals before every episode. The podcast also turns down options to monetize through affiliate codes.
The speaker discusses how the lack of scientific rigor and understanding can be seen in political decision-making, citing examples of Biden's May 1st vaccine date and concerns over infrastructure spending.
The podcast episode discusses the science of color vision and its answers to questions about art and the variation of individual perception, all of which can be found in the book "What is Color?"
Scientists are studying deeper structures beyond space and time that give rise to space-time as a simple projection, like cosmological polytopes and amplituhedrons, whereas cognitive neuroscientists believe space-time and objects within it are fundamental. At smaller scales, space-time actually expands rather than contracts, leading to a search for even deeper structures.
Humans and apes share a significant amount of DNA, and it's fascinating to the speaker to see the similarities between the two species.
The origins of the world and of humans have been studied by many scientists, leading to a better understanding of the cosmos and the appearance of mankind, all pointing to the goodness of the creator who gave humans the ability to ask and seek the answers to these profound questions.
Dr. Dacher Keltner talks about the new knowledge of meditation, compassion, and stress and how it can benefit us in our daily life.
In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of humility and teamwork in both the fields of science and comedy, touching on the dangers of making exaggerated claims and the importance of working well with others.
In this podcast, the host talks about how confident scientists were that the speed of light in our universe could not be exceeded due to its fundamental relationship with space and time, as explained by Einstein.
The speaker discusses the idea of donating one's body for experimental science and how some individuals might be willing to try it out if given the opportunity.
The speaker muses on the idea of using a series of mirrors set up in space to look back in time, but acknowledges the limitations of distance and light years.
Dave Asprey discusses his work in anti-aging and the science behind slowing the aging process, as well as tips for looking and feeling better as we age. He also mentions his upcoming books on the subject.
The speaker reflects on the existence of energy in the human body and its potential for existence beyond the physical body when it is passed on or changed. He questions where this energy might go once it no longer exists in the bodily form.
The theory of different dimensions may offer an explanation for unexplained events such as the Mandela effect, where people remember things differently from how they are in reality. If proven, this theory could also account for missing objects, such as the search for a plane that disappeared without a trace.
The possibility of creating a lightsaber from a cloud of super cold rubidium gas is currently being tested by science, while the most practical approach for a real lightsaber would be a magnetic field shaping a superheated tube of gas.
Matthew Walker, author of "Why We Sleep", shares his research on the importance of sleep for the human body and mind, debunking myths about sleep and highlighting the dire consequences of sleep deprivation.
This podcast episode discusses the pros and cons of eating boogers, including the fact that you may already be doing it without realizing due to the presence of auto-munching.
The existence of unexplained phenomena is a subject that is often derided. While science certainly has its limits, it's difficult to find facts and concrete answers to explain these occurrences.
A quick mention of the round earth theory during a conversation about skydiving and Patreon.
