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Meet the Minds Behind the Ideas - Guest List

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Dr. Avi Loeb: A world-renowned astrophysicist, best-selling author, and former chair of Harvard's Astronomy Department, Dr. Loeb is at the forefront of exploring the mysteries of our universe. From interstellar objects like 'Oumuamua to the search for extraterrestrial life, his groundbreaking research challenges the boundaries of scientific inquiry and ignites curiosity about the cosmos.
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Mr. Marcel Kuijsten: Founder and Executive Director of the Julian Jaynes Society, is a leading expert on Jaynes’s theory of the bicameral mind. Through his research, writings, and lectures, Kuijsten has advanced modern interpretations of Jaynes’s work, exploring the origins of consciousness, ancient mentality, and the shift from bicameralism to introspective thought. His contributions continue to illuminate the complexities of human cognition and the evolution of consciousness.
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Mr. Andrew Hessel: A visionary scientist, biotech entrepreneur, and synthetic biology pioneer, Mr. Andrew Hessel is shaping the future of genetic engineering. As the founder of the Human Genome Project-Write (HGP-Write) and former CEO of Genesis, he is at the forefront of designing and programming life itself. His work explores the intersection of biology and technology, from virus-based therapies to the ethical implications of synthetic DNA.
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Dr. Carolyn Kuranz: A leading experimental plasma physicist at the University of Michigan, Dr. Carolyn Kuranz studies extreme astrophysical events—like supernovae and stellar jets—by recreating them in the lab with powerful lasers. Her groundbreaking work bridges plasma physics and astrophysics, advancing our understanding of the universe's most energetic phenomena.
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Awards, Achievements, & Recognitions

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Featured on PlayerFM: Best Big Bang Podcasts (2025): player.fm/podcasts/Big-Bang
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Featured on PlayerFM: Best Bang Podcasts (2025): player.fm/podcasts/Bang
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Featured on PlayerFM: Best Big Ideas Podcasts (2025): player.fm/podcasts/Big-Ideas
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