We’re excited to announce that the Templeton Ideas Podcast is entering its sixth season! This milestone comes after surpassing 150,000 downloads, demonstrating the growing interest in the show’s meaningful discussions about the most awe-inspiring ideas in our world.
For those of you who have been listening since its inception last year, thank you. To those of you who are new to the podcast, welcome!
As we reflect on this milestone, we wanted to share our top five most listened-to conversations. Our complete list of episodes is available on Apple and Spotify, where you can subscribe to hear new episodes as they are released.
Gretchen Rubin (Happiness)
Gretchen joins the podcast to discuss how she became a writer, the books and spiritual instructors that have inspired her, and how a case of pink eye led her to explore the human senses.
Ann Merchant (Science & Entertainment)
Ann joins the podcast to explain how Dune screenwriter Jon Spaihts and other film creators have integrated scientific inspiration with creative storytelling.
Sara Walker (Origins of Life)
Sara joins the podcast to explain how the search for alien life is related to the origins of life and whether we are more likely to find microbes on other planets or intelligent life.
Shannon Vallor (Artificial Intelligence)
Shannon joins the podcast to discuss artificial intelligence, both what it is–and what it could be–if we step back and rethink what technology is for.
David Brooks (Human Connection)
David joins the podcast to discuss the social and relational crises in our society, why it’s better to be an illuminator than a diminisher, and his practical advice on how we can become better people.
