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#191 Special episode: the most mind-bending concepts in science

11 May 2023

About this episode

On this bonus episode of the podcast we present a guide on how to think about some of the most important and mind-bending concepts in science, from artificial intelligence to mental health, from nutrition to virtual particles. It all comes from a special How To Think About issue of 51¶¯Âþ that is out now – the team discuss some of the things it covers. Other topics include consciousness, wormholes, ageing, origins of life, quantum gravity, and even happiness. Make yourself happy subscribing to our podcast and by checking out the special issue.

On the show this week are 51¶¯Âþ journalists Rowan Hooper, Dan Cossins, Cat de Lange, Abby Beal and Clare Wilson.


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