Best Wolfram Research Podcasts (2025)

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Storytelling with Stephen Wolfram: Stories From My Life Part 3 1:19:37

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By popular demand, Stephen Wolfram explores anecdotes and stories from his life. Watch the original livestream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/a8Xp4WCgIA4

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Storytelling with Stephen Wolfram: Stories From My Life Part 5 1:38:57

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By popular demand, Stephen Wolfram explores anecdotes and stories from his life. Watch the original livestream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gqFtsDnuLP0

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Storytelling with Stephen Wolfram: Stories From My Life Part 4 2:18:53

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By popular demand, Stephen Wolfram explores anecdotes and stories from his life. Watch the original livestream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pG8BgTy0130

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Storytelling with Stephen Wolfram: Stories From My Life Part 2 1:38:25

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By popular demand, Stephen Wolfram explores anecdotes and stories from his life. Watch the original livestream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9MTJyjGXNsI

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Storytelling with Stephen Wolfram: Stories From My Life Part 1 1:38:17

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By popular demand, Stephen Wolfram explores anecdotes and stories from his life. Watch the original livestream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2oe4prdLzDI

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Lilian Dindo: Mindfulness, Acceptance, Coping with Obsessive Thoughts, and ACT Therapy 1:14:59

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YouTube link: https://youtu.be/L_hI7JNsbt0 Lilian Dindo is a Professor of Medicine at Baylor College, and we talk about ACT therapy. Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs iTu…

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The Mathematics That Predicts Your DMT Trip 1:30:23

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Improve your sleep today! Head to https://evening.ver.so/toe to get 15% off your first order of Verso's Nightcap Elixir.As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toeLive from MIT Media Lab’s Augmentation Lab Summit, I speak with Andres Gomez-Emilsson of the …

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Curt Jaimungal: Philosophers vs. Physicists 9:31

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Curt discusses how philosophy has directly contributed to physics through Bell's theorem, decoherence theory, the hole argument, and more. Meanwhile, via John Norton, we uncover the hidden philosophical assumptions in physics that most scientists don’t even realize they’re making.As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Ec…

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Stephen Wolfram: Computation, Physics, Going Beyond "Evolution" 2:07:38

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Get 50% off Claude Pro, including access to Claude Code, at http://claude.ai/theoriesofeverythingAs a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toeIn this episode, I speak with Stephen Wolfram—creator of Mathematica and Wolfram Language—about a “new kind of scien…

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Is childhood cancer genetic? 31:46

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Pediatric cancer and genetic testing. In this conversation, Sarah Scollon discusses the complexities of childhood cancer, particularly the genetic factors that may contribute to its development. She explains the differences between tumor and germline testing, the importance of identifying children at risk for hereditary cancer syndromes, and the ev…

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Future of Science and Technology Q&A (August 22, 2025) 1:18:25

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Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about the future of science and technology as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-qa Topics discussed: Breakthroughs in mathematics and new foundations - Paths for learning and practicing mathematics - Complexity and the limits of com…

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Business, Innovation and Managing Life (August 27, 2025) 1:10:35

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Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about business, innovation, and managing life as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-business-qa Topics discussed: Education and self-learning - Patents and the innovation process - Computational thinking - Philosophy and ethics of AI…

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History of Science & Technology Q&A (August 20, 2025) 1:16:17

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Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about the history of science and technology as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-qa Topics: Shifts in scientific roles and fields - Personal journey into computation and research - Challenges in publishing and tracing physics work -…

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Can patients with mitochondrial conditions afford to wait for the FDA? 42:59

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Navigating child heart failure and mitochondrial disease. Dr. Heather Gatcombe shares her personal journey as a physician and mother navigating the complexities of mitochondrial disease and heart failure in her son. She discusses the challenges of diagnosis, the emotional toll of medical crises, and the journey through heart transplant. Dr. Gatcomb…

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Physics Absorbed Artificial Intelligence & (Maybe) Consciousness 1:49:53

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As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toeMIT physicist Max Tegmark argues AI now belongs inside physics—and that consciousness will be next. He separates intelligence (goal-achieving behavior) from consciousness (subjective experience), sketches falsifia…

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How did a mom turn an autism diagnosis into advocacy? 37:40

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Neurodiversity advocacy and a genetic condition associated with autism. In this conversation, Jacalyn Lee shares her journey into advocacy, driven by her experiences as a mother of a child diagnosed with DEAF1 Associated Neurodevelopmental Disorder (DAND). She discusses the emotional complexities of receiving a diagnosis, the importance of communit…

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Christian Symbolism, Heaven, Earth, Femininity, & Satan | Matthieu Pageau 2:50:40

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As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toeIn this episode, I speak with Matthieu Pageau, author of The Language of Creation. This is a rare (and almost unbelievable) interview. With a high degree of likelihood, I can say that this interview, if watched al…

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How can DNA help me make better medication choices? 32:33

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How does genetics influence individual responses to medications and what is pharmacogenomics? Jeri explains the significance of pharmacogenomic testing in personalizing medication management, highlighting its potential to improve patient outcomes and reduce adverse effects. Through real patient stories, the discussion emphasizes the importance of g…

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Frederic Schuller: The Physicist Who Derived Gravity From Electromagnetism 2:37:22

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As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toeIn this episode, I speak with Frederic Schuller, an award-winning theoretical physicist and professor, who insists the undergrad tale of energy sloshing between kinetic and potential is just talk unless the math s…

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Business, Innovation and Managing Life (August 13, 2025) 48:50

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Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about business, innovation, and managing life as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-business-qa Topics discussed: Early academic experiences - Innovation and business dynamics - Evaluating AI companies and tools - AI Regulation - Car…

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What is Wolfram syndrome? with It Happened to Me 16:16

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It is a podcast crossover with It Happened to Me: A Rare Disease & Medical Challenges Podcast! It Happened to Me is also part of the Gene Pool Media Network In this podcast, patient advocates Cathy Gildenhorn and Beth Glassman share their medical challenges living with rare diseases and are joined by fellow advocates and experts on the show. For th…

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The Nobel Laureate Who (Also) Says Quantum Theory Is "Totally Wrong" 1:33:35

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As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toeIn this episode, I speak with Nobel laureate Gerard ’t Hooft, a theoretical physicist known for his work on the electroweak interaction and his radical ideas about quantum mechanics. To him, the universe is a cosm…

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History of Science & Technology Q&A (August 6, 2025) 1:21:06

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Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about the history of science and technology as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-qa Topics: Historical perspectives on knowledge sharing, collaboration and AI - Scientific creativity across time - Art, science and the evolution of m…

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Future of Science and Technology Q&A (August 8, 2025) 1:26:12

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Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about the future of science and technology as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-qa Topics discussed: Topics discussed: Optics and quantum computing - AI architectures and reasoning - Bioengineering and emerging tech - Automation and…

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Business, Innovation and Managing Life (July 30, 2025) 49:08

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Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about business, innovation, and managing life as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: wolfr.am/youtube-sw-business-qa Topics discussed: Choosing the right college - Early business lessons & company mission - Balancing leadership with personal projects - Software …

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Why make a movie about BRCA? with Love, Danielle film 35:40

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Exploring Hereditary Cancer and the Making of "Love, Danielle". In this conversation, Devon Sidell and Amy Byer Shaneman discuss their new film, 'Love, Danielle' which explores the emotional and physical challenges faced by individuals with BRCA gene mutations. They share their personal stories, the impact of preventative surgeries, and the importa…

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What is IVF with pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT)? 38:54

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Considerations in genetic testing and IVF. In this conversation, Natalie Richeimer discusses the intricacies of pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT) as part of in vitro fertilization (IVF). She explains the different types of PGT, its accuracy, limitations, and the ethical considerations surrounding genetic testing. The financial burden of IVF an…

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Science & Technology Q&A for Kids (and others) [July 25, 2025] 1:10:33

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Stephen Wolfram answers general questions from his viewers about science and technology as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-qa Topics: The Big Bang and expansion of space - Mathematics and physical reality - Computational foundations of biology - The role of kids in science and tec…

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Dirac's 90-Year-Old "Mistake" Unifies All of Physics 2:12:25

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As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toeIn this episode, I speak with Professor Felix Finster, a radical thinker reimagining the foundations of physics. We explore his theory of causal fermion systems, where reality emerges from quantum correlations—wit…

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History of Science & Technology Q&A (July 23, 2025) 1:22:37

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Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about the history of science and technology as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-qa Topics: Historical scientific problems and modern computation - Historical contingency in technology - Online Encyclopedia of Integer Sequences (OEI…

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Future of Science and Technology Q&A (July 18, 2025) 1:16:43

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Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about the future of science and technology as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-qa Topics discussed: Personalized pedagogy and AI in education - Computer simulations vs. physical experimentation - Aging and longevity science AI, con…