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#488 – Infinity, Paradoxes that Broke Mathematics, Gödel Incompleteness & the Multiverse – Joel David Hamkins

Posted December 31, 2025 •

Joel David Hamkins is a mathematician and philosopher specializing in set theory, the foundations of mathematics, and the nature of infinity, and he’s...

#487 – Irving Finkel: Deciphering Secrets of Ancient Civilizations & Flood Myths

Posted December 12, 2025 •

Irving Finkel is a scholar of ancient languages and a longtime curator at the British Museum, renowned for his expertise in Mesopotamian history and...

#486 – Michael Levin: Hidden Reality of Alien Intelligence & Biological Life

Posted November 30, 2025 •

Michael Levin is a biologist at Tufts University working on novel ways to understand and control complex pattern formation in biological systems.

#485 – David Kirtley: Nuclear Fusion, Plasma Physics, and the Future of Energy

Posted November 17, 2025 • 02:45:22

David Kirtley is a nuclear fusion engineer and CEO of Helion Energy, a company working on building the world’s first commercial fusion power plant...

#484 – Dan Houser: GTA, Red Dead Redemption, Rockstar, Absurd & Future of Gaming

Posted October 31, 2025 • 02:54:01

Dan Houser is co-founder of Rockstar Games and is a legendary creative mind behind Grand Theft Auto (GTA) and Red Dead Redemption series of video games. Thank...