23| The Big Questions Part 1: From Free Will to the Meaning of Life
A musician and a physisict talk through the results of the 2020 Philpapers where two thousand practicing philosophers were asked to answer on the biggest questions in philosophy.
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A Podcast for science, music, and philosophy. Professional musician John Henry Johnson and physicist Tyler Haley delve into their favorite discussions along with guests from the scientific and musical world.
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22| Physics and Electromagnetism with Dr. Trey Holik
A musician and physics student have a conversation with an expert on electromagnetism
21| Consciousness
A musician and physics student talk about their views on conciousness is, why we have it, and why it matters.
20| Probability
A Musician and Physicist talk about probability, games, thought experiments, quantum mechanics, and possible worlds.
19| Cultivating Creativity with Sheilava
Independent creative Sheilava has a conversation with a musician and physicist on music, film, and creativity.
https://www.facebook.com/sheilavafilmmusic
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCojlKE0PasnZRbCJYLLs3jA
18| Cosmology and the Inifinite
A Musician and Physicist talk about the study of the Universe as a complete system, the concept of infinity, and difficulties with language in talking about these topics, and the problem of marrying quantum mechanics to general relativity.
17| The Science and Philosophy of Filmmaking with Jakin Cordova
An interview with an Austin Filmmaker about the process of filmmaking, the science and philosophy of filmmaking, as well as music and speculation on the role of Artificial Intelligence in the Arts,
Show Links-
https://www.instagram.com/todieforshow/
https://www.instagram.com/jakinart/
https://www.tiktok.com/@todieforshow?lang=en
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtSA2wKdk5byxPqz9wSkMdA
16| Is Morality Objective?
A musician and physicist present arguments about morality and whether one can properly call it objective. This discussion involves philosophy, religion, consequentialism, deontology, epistemology, and ontology.
15| The James Webb Space Telescope
A Musician and a Physicist talk about NASA's latest toy, as well as Hubble, Aliens, Cosmology, and other interests related to the James Webb Telescope.
14| The Anatomy of Sound
A professional musician talks with a physicist about the components of sound waves, and why some sounds are different than others
13| Astronomy (The Sun)
A Physics student explains the Sun to a musician in terms of its composition, luminosity, and history. Including how we have learned these features of our star.
12| A Rational Discussion About Astrology
John Henry (Musician) and Tyler (Physics Student) discuss Astrology, its virtues, problems, and have a debate on the nature of personal experience
11| A Genetics Brief with Dr. Vanessa Carias and Dr. Maryam Hejazi
Two PhDs in Medical Genetics educate a physicist and a musician on their field. They discuss genetics. epigenetics, aging, and science outreach.
10| Intelligence, Billionaires, and AI
A Physicist and Musician talk about Intelligence and its importance to success in our world. Including the future of Artificial Intelligence and what things we should consider as possibilities.
9| Appreciating Art
A Physicist and a Musician talk about how they appreciate art. Specifically works of art they recently viewed at the Museum of Modern Art, and New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art.
8| Thought Experiments Part 2
A Musician and Physicist talk about some interesting thought experiments used to explain concepts in philosophy and physics (again)
7| Thought Experiments in Physics and Philosophy
A Musician and Physicist talk about some interesting thought experiments used to explain concepts in philosophy and physics.
6| Modeling Moon Dust and the Universe with Karamvir Gill
Two physicists take turns confusing a musician about physics, cosmology, and the moon
5| The Scale of Nature with Joshua Huckabee
Wildlife Expert Joshua Huckabee joins Musician John Henry and Physicist Tyler in a discussion around wildlife, music, and philosophy.
4| A "Brief" History of Ethics
Tyler presents a history of Western Ethics and how people have answered the question "What does it mean to live a good life?"