A Neuroscience podcast. Each week I talk with experts on a range of topics from consciousness and neuroplasticity to evolution and everything in between. I have a particular interest in consciousness and understanding our inner subjective conscious experience. Evan has a Neuroscience degree from Trinity College Dublin and is the co-founder of 2 (failed) edtech startups. He is a professional tennis coach and Triathlete enthusiast.

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The measured mass of the Higgs boson seems unnaturally small, which raises questions about the stability of our universe and whether we've missed something fundamental. I'd love to explore what the Higgs really tells us about the deeper structure of reality.

The Higgs boson discovery was the start of a mystery, not the end

The observable universe contains trillions of galaxies, and we occupy a tiny speck in space and time. But rather than making us irrelevant, understanding our place in that immensity might be exactly what gives our achievements and choices their meaning.

Cosmic scale doesn't have to diminish our significance — it can ground it

Your work on television and stage has made physics feel like a shared human adventure. I'd argue that in an era of misinformation and low trust, the public scientist has a responsibility that is just as important as any peer-reviewed paper.

Science communication is not a luxury — it's a core scientific duty

String theory, loop quantum gravity, causal sets — they all lack experimental confirmation. What progress is being made, and with black hole observations and gravitational wave detectors, can we expect any empirical contact in the next decade?

How close are we really to quantum gravity — and can we even test it?

Supersymmetry, extra dimensions, dark matter candidates — none have shown up yet at the Large Hadron Collider. Does that force us to rethink the standard approach to beyond-the-Standard-Model physics, or is there a less dramatic explanation?

What would it mean for physics if the LHC never finds new particles?

You've said we are the cosmos made conscious. Does that mean the drive to explore Mars, Europa, and beyond is a moral imperative — or simply an optional curiosity? Where should the line be between exploration and responsibility to Earth?

If we're the universe's way of knowing itself, does that oblige us to keep pushing deeper into space?

Conversations about science, technology, history, philosophy and the nature of intelligence, consciousness, love, and power. Lex is an AI researcher at MIT and beyond.

Lex Fridman Podcast

Raise a glass with the Happy Hour Podcast, where 'Enjoy life Mate' sets the tone for breezy, heartfelt chats that blend arts, books, and the simple pleasures of living well. Each episode feels like catching up with a witty friend over drinks, turning thoughtful discussions on literature and culture into feel-good moments of connection and inspiration. Perfect for anyone craving relaxed vibes, big ideas, and a reminder to savor the good stuff.

Happy Hour Podcast

For the curious.A philosophy podcast that sometimes flirts with other disciplines, Within Reason has featured guests including Richard Dawkins, Douglas Murray, William Lane Craig, Peter Singer, Konstantin Kisin, and Neil deGrasse Tyson.

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