Podcast · 41 episodes
Robinson's Podcast, page 2
by Robinson Erhardt · English
Robinson Erhardt researches symbolic logic and the foundations of mathematics at Stanford University. Join him in conversations with philosophers, scientists, weightlifters, artists, and everyone in-between. https://linktr.ee/robinsonerhardt
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270 - Tim Maudlin & Jacob Barandes: The Indivisible Approach to Quantum TheoryIn this episode of Robinson's Podcast, Robinson Erhardt converses with philosophers Tim Maudlin and Jacob Barandes about the "Indivisible Approach" to quantum mechanics proposed by Barandes.15 Feb 2026 · 3 h 10 min · 63 chapters
269 - Scott Aaronson: What Is Quantum Computing?In this episode of Robinson's Podcast, Robinson Erhardt engages with Scott Aaronson, a leading figure in quantum computing and complexity theory.1 Feb 2026 · 1 h 25 min · 28 chapters
268 - Jeffrey Pfeffer: Power, Influence, and the Psychology of InstitutionsOrganizational behavior through the psychology of institutions—how power, social influence, self-interest, and self-enhancement shape what people and organizations do, and why institutions often fail…18 Jan 2026 · 1 h · 23 chapters
267 - Lee Cronin: Aliens, Artificial Intelligence, and the Origin of Life[Robinson's Podcast](https://linktr.ee/robinsonerhardt)3 Jan 2026 · 1 h 23 min · 27 chapters
266 - Annaka Harris: The Fundamentality of ConsciousnessAnnaka Harris argues for “felt experience” (consciousness as “what it’s like”) as a fundamental feature of reality, not something that emerges only from complex brain processes.21 Dec 2025 · 1 h 34 min · 27 chapters
265 - Jacob Barandes: A New Foundation for Quantum MechanicsThe episode is about Jacob Barandes’ path from math/philosophy to philosophy of physics, and how philosophical scrutiny can help with the foundations of quantum mechanics.7 Dec 2025 · 3 h 14 min · 71 chapters
264 - Lee Cronin: The Chemistry of LifeLee Cronin argues that the key to life is not a one-time “origin” event but a general chemical process that repeatedly produces persistent, self-propagating networks wherever selection pressures…23 Nov 2025 · 2 h 1 min · 39 chapters
263 - Sara Imari Walker: Astrobiology, Aliens, and the Origin of LifeAstrobiology and the origin of life, arguing there’s no single “aha” moment for aliens or life’s emergence; instead, life arises through deep physical principles, major transitions in molecular…9 Nov 2025 · 1 h 47 min · 34 chapters
262 - Slavoj Žižek: Marxism, Quantum Mechanics, and Artificial IntelligenceSlavoj Žižek discusses how to interpret today’s political “madness” using quantum mechanics and contingency, arguing that events are open and chaotic rather than guided by necessity or a clear…26 Oct 2025 · 1 h 39 min · 23 chapters
261 - Tyler Cowen: The Economics of Artificial IntelligenceTyler Cowen discusses “state capacity libertarianism” and applies it to AI governance, arguing AI is unlikely to be an existential threat but that humans using AI (and AI-enabled bio/virus risks) are…12 Oct 2025 · 1 h 8 min · 26 chapters
260 - Reid Hoffman: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of HumanityReid Hoffman discusses AI’s future, arguing for “optimism with navigation” rather than doom.28 Sep 2025 · 1 h 25 min · 31 chapters
259 - Kenneth Roth: Genocide, Ethnic Cleansing, and How to Shame a DictatorKenneth Roth (former Human Rights Watch executive director) explains HRW’s strategy for preventing and responding to genocide, ethnic cleansing, torture, and other rights abuses—especially “naming…14 Sep 2025 · 1 h 14 min · 27 chapters
258 - Richard Wolff: Donald Trump’s Tariff War DissectedEconomist Richard Wolff dissects the logic and consequences of Donald Trump’s tariff war, arguing it’s political theater, not an effective economic fix. He links tariffs to U.S.31 Aug 2025 · 2 h 8 min · 32 chapters
257 - Carl Hart: The Neuroscience of Drugs and Their Role in the Good LifeCarl Hart argues that mainstream “drug crisis” narratives are often distorted by politics, media framing, and incentives, and that drugs’ neuroscience is more predictable and less catastrophic than…17 Aug 2025 · 1 h 46 min · 33 chapters
256 - Tim Maudlin: A Masterclass on the Philosophy of TimeA philosophical and physics-focused discussion of what time is, whether time is fundamental, and whether time has an intrinsic direction.3 Aug 2025 · 3 h 9 min · 67 chapters
255 - Michael Hudson: Trump, China, AI, and the Untold History of EconomicsMichael Hudson argues that Western “financial history” is missing a macro political story: an international banking class emerged through Roman Catholic Church power, Crusades, and war finance,…20 Jul 2025 · 2 h 38 min · 30 chapters
254 - The Yale US-China Forum: Slavoj Žižek, Richard Wolff, Yannis Varoufakis, Robin Visser, Yascha Mounk, Pei Wang, Daniel MattinglyA Yale US–China Forum panel debating why a “new Cold War” is emerging between the United States and China, framed through geopolitics, sanctions/trade, and political economy.6 Jul 2025 · 2 h 4 min · 43 chapters