The Big Bang of Ideas

Ep. 8 - Upcoming Episode

This episode is currently in the making.

Ep. 7 - Upcoming Episode

This episode is currently in the making.

Ep. 6 – The Power of Plasma: High-Energy Physics, Fusion Science, and the Future of Energy w/ Dr. Carolyn Kuranz

In this episode, we discuss high-energy physics and its ability to change the power that runs our civilisations to date, including fusion science, with Dr. Carolyn Kuranz, a renowned researcher in plasma physics and fusion energy. Together, we unravel everything from the very engineering behind the research on plasma physics to the broad implications that this research could have on our society.

Ep. 5 - The Future of Humanity: Synthetic Biology, Biological Enhancements, and Human Evolution w/ Mr. Andrew Hessel

In this episode, we discuss the art of synthetic biology and its ability to change and reshape the world as we know it, including topics like biological enhancements and human evolution, with Mr. Andrew Hessel, a pioneering scientist and entrepreneur in the field of synthetic biology. Together, we unravel everything from the possibilities of synthetic biology down to the intricacy of how we can edit specific gene sequences.

Ep. 4 - The Origins of Consciousness: Ancient Humans, Inner Voices, and the Evolution of Mind w/ Mr. Marcel Kuijsten

In this episode, we discuss the origin of consciousness including topics delving into ancient humans and inner voices with Mr. Marcel Kuijsten, a pioneering researcher in bicameral theory and the executive director of the Julian Jaynes Society. Together, we unravel everything from the very beginnings of consciousness to the evolution of the bicameral mind and the switch towards modern-day consciousness.

Ep. 3 - The Wonders of Outer Space: Aliens, Intelligent Beings, and the Quest for Discovery w/ Dr. Avi Loeb

In this episode, we discuss the state of civilisations beyond Earth, including aliens and intelligent beings with Dr. Avi Loeb, a widely-recognised theoretical physicist known as an expert on astrophysics and cosmology, as well as the leading figure behind research into extraterrestrial life. Together, we unravel everything from the state of Earth's current operations into the matter, including the possibility of existence for aliens and life outside space.

Ep. 2 - The Story of Superglue: The Sticky Accident That Changed the World

In this episode, we discuss the history behind the accidental invention of superglue. From its original purpose to be made a gun sight for WW2 soldiers of the allied forces, all the way to how Dr. Harry Wesley Coover of the Eastman Kodak company discovered the compound “cyanoacrylate”, join us as we unravel the fascinating journey of this sticky invention that changed industries worldwide.

Ep. 1 - Introductions

Welcome- introductory episode to "The Big Bang of Ideas" podcast.