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What are applications of mathematics to research in evolution? What are categories or examples where mathematics generates deep insights? For example: population genetics,...

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Can Mathematics Elucidate Evolution?

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Nathan Lents
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Deception pervades all life, up and down the phylogenetic tree. Deceptions have a "purpose" - the well-being, often the survival, of the deceiver. But deceptions need not be...

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How to Decipher Deception in Evolution?

Episode 09

Season 21

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Two Nobel laureates – a biologist and a physicist – take on the big questions. One of the greatest challenges facing science at the beginning of the 21st century is how...

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How Does Order Arise in the Universe?

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Philosopher Michael Ruse talks about the philosophy of biology, evolution, the concept of human superiority, and why there is anything at all. Ruse’s new book, A...

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Michael Ruse on Evolution and Philosophy of Biology

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Professor Brian Swimme discusses cosmogenesis, our cultural evolution, human consciousness, the Noosphere, and more. Brian Thomas Swimme is a professor at the California...

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Brian Swimme on Consciousness, Cultural Evolution, and the Noosphere

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Creative thinker and media visionary Robert Wright discusses a fascinating variety of topics including social media’s effect on society, sexual psychology and monogamy,...

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Robert Wright on Evolution and the Future of Humanity

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Cover image for Ilia Delio on Evolution, Quantum Physics, and Neuroscience in Theology

Innovative theologian and neuroscientist Ilia Delio discusses Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, technology and AI, the pursuit of extraterrestrial life, and the roles of evolution,...

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Ilia Delio on Evolution, Quantum Physics, and Neuroscience in Theology

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Neuroanthropologist and co-chair of the N2 Conference Terrence Deacon discusses the noosphere, biological evolution, and the upcoming N2 conference hosted by scientific...

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Terrence Deacon on the Noosphere

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Rebecca Boyle: Our Moon: How Earth’s Celestial Companion Transformed the Planet, Guided Evolution, and Made Us Who We Are

04.07.24

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Nicholas Humphrey
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Celia Deane-Drummond