Best Wolfram Research Podcasts (2024)

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The Afterlife, Quantum Physics, Sacred Geometry, and God | The Best of Wolfgang Smith (1930-2024) 1:52:23

3h ago1:52:23

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RIP Wolfgang Smith (1930-2024) Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:54 - The 3 Realms of the Universe 05:47 - Quantum Physics 18:58 - Platonist Cosmology 19:59 - Gnosticism & Ascension 22:20 - We Have Free Will 23:08 - The Cosmos Has Purpose 24:09 - One Irreducible Wholeness / Man's Divinity 28:25 - Death 36:41 - Preparation for Afterlife 41:55 - Ga…

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A Conversation Between a Robot and Stephen Wolfram (July 8, 2024) 1:13:33

1h ago1:13:33

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Stephen Wolfram plays the role of Salonnière in an on-going series of intellectual explorations with special guests. In this episode, a robot brought by a student from the Wolfram Summer School joins Stephen. Watch all of the conversations here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-conversations

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History of Science & Technology Q&A (February 28, 2024) 1:09:03

1h ago1:09:03

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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 Questions include: What could the following people have done with Wolfram? Aristotle, Archimedes, Emmy Noether, Vega, etc. - What would Ada Lovel…

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Future of Science & Technology Q&A (February 23, 2024) 54:12

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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 Questions include: What is the future of business? - What's the future of contracting and procurement? Can AI and crypto indeed create "smart contrac…

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Raphaël Liogier: Humanity, Metaphysics, Mainstream Science, and Physicalism 1:24:15

1h ago1:24:15

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Welcome to Theories of Everything's Rethinking the Foundations Series featuring Raphaël Liogier. Raphaël Liogier is a distinguished sociologist and philosopher, specializing in the study of beliefs, secularization, and the interplay between spirituality and modernity. Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8ey…

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Conrad Wolfram on Computational Thinking and Revolutionizing Math Education 38:46

38m ago38:46

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On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark talks to Conrad Wolfram, CEO of Wolfram Research and author of The Math Fix, to discuss the evolving role of computational thinking in education. They explore how the surge in computational power and AI can transform math education by moving away from manual calculations and focusing on r…

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Dark Dimensions: NEW THEORY Unifying Dark Matter & Dark Energy 1:19:05

13h ago1:19:05

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Cumrun Vafa, a renowned theoretical physicist from Harvard University known for his work on string theory and quantum gravity, discusses the intricate connections between physics and mathematics, F-Theory, Dark Dimensions, and Swampland. Join TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Getting Started in Math/Physics …

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Business, Innovation and Managing Life (February 21, 2024) 1:16:52

2h ago1:16:52

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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 Questions include: Can business ventures be a "one-man show," or is it a requirement to have a team? - If I wanted to start a blog, what …

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History of Science & Technology Q&A (February 14, 2024) 1:34:15

3d ago1:34:15

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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 Questions include: Can you talk about the history of hearts? Why does the human heart not resemble the heart shape seen most commonly in other forms…

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Candy Van Buskirk on Learn Outside and Disrupting the Status Quo in Education 28:14

9d ago28:14

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On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark talks to Dr. Candy Van Buskirk, Assistant Superintendent of the Career Academy Network in South Bend, Indiana, to discuss her new book, 'Learn Outside. They talk about the innovative educational strategies at Career Academy Network and the goals of the new pathways campaign aiming to link…

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Episode 2407: David Coffey and Kathryn Coffey - Designing Math Adventures 30:27

20m ago30:27

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Dave Coffey and Kathy Coffey from Grand Valley State University discuss their new book, Designing Math Adventures: Using Design Thinking to Support the Teaching and Learning of K-8 Mathematics, available through Amazon. Book URL: https://www.amazon.com/Designing-Math-Adventures-Thinking-Mathematics/dp/B0D36HKT3X/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2 Dave's Delta Scape …

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Science & Technology Q&A for Kids (and others) [February 9, 2024] 49:35

14d ago49:35

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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 Questions include: Have you had a chance to try Apple's new VR headset? - Do you think travel vlogging is a new possibility with the headset? - Do you thi…

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Future of Science & Technology Q&A (February 2, 2024) 1:25:00

14d ago1:25:00

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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 Questions include: Do you think the plateau of LLMs will be at the level of understanding language? - Once it does plateau, it will start to taper of…

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Jean-Claude Brizard on a Career of Transformation and the League of Innovative Schools 34:49

3d ago34:49

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On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark talks with Jean-Claude Brizard, CEO of Digital Promise They talk about the organization's unique congressional mandate and its role in educational innovation. They explain how Digital Promise has exceptional access to U.S. government agencies, enhancing its impact on educational policy an…

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QBism: The New Theory That Shatters Our View of Reality 1:36:53

11d ago1:36:53

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Links Mentioned: - Amanda Gefter's "Trespassing on Einstein's Lawn": https://amzn.to/3XUVfwr - Richard Hamming’s “Learning to Learn” Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2FF649D0C4407B30 - Christopher Fuchs Lecture on QBism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2w-BtI01sA - Amanda’s Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOwSoAC2tEs - Karl Fr…

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Asking Physicist Neil Turok Questions About the Universe 1:02:00

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Business, Innovation, and Managing Life (January 31, 2024) 1:16:04

21d ago1:16:04

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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 Questions include: Have you had a chance to try Apple's new VR headset? - You previously discussed the role of AI in the future of scienc…

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Science & Technology Q&A for Kids (and others) [January 26, 2024] 1:20:08

8d ago1:20:08

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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 Questions include: Can you explain dark matter in layman's terms? - Could dark matter just not be interacting with light/photons? - If our universe is acc…

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Epistemology of Chatbots | Steven Gubka 37:02

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Episode 2406: Travis Weiland - statistics education research and teacher preparation 36:04

15d ago36:04

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Travis Weiland from the University of Houston (but soon to be at UNC-Charlotte) discusses the chapter "Preparing teachers of statistics: A critical read of standards, review of past research, and future directions" published in The AMTE Handbook of Mathematics Teacher Education (Vol. 5), with chapter co-authors Chris Engledowl and Susan Cannon. Boo…

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Plato's Cave - The FULL Story 16:31

20d ago16:31

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History of Science & Technology Q&A (January 24, 2024) 1:25:37

28d ago1:25:37

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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 Questions include: What are the key requirements in place for past scientific revolutions? - What do you think about the effective accelerationism m…

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Future of Science & Technology Q&A (January 19, 2024) 1:29:14

28d ago1:29:14

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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 Questions include: Can AI be swallowed by more advanced AI by feeding it via "virtual" input? The motivation could be the increased efficiency of "la…

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Shane Doyle on Place and Story 29:34

15d ago29:34

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This episode of the Getting Smart Podcast is part of a new short monthly series where Mason Pashia is joined by Dr. Jason Cummins, a previous guest and a friend of the podcast, to speak with indigenous leaders and academics to discuss how indigenous ways of knowing and leading can, and should, shape the education system. On this episode of the Gett…

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Chris Coxon and Ryan Franklin on Opportunities and Equity with P-TECH 30:35

21d ago30:35

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On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, we’re joined by two members of the Communities Foundation of Texas team: Chris Coxon, Managing Director of Programs; and Ryan Franklin, Senior Director, Policy & Advocacy. Educate Texas has been in a leadership role in college and career readiness school models for over two decades, and has been the lea…