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The Session with Tom Swarbrick

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The Session with Tom Swarbrick will explore the frontier of human ingenuity and endeavour by asking the public’s burning questions about life as we know it. Each episode will explore subjects ranging from who we are and why we are here, to whether time really exists and are we alone in the universe? In his quest for answers, Tom will interview neuroscientists, philosophers, physicists and engineers. With a new topic explored each week, listeners can join Tom on a journey of discovery as he tackles some of the big questions of our time.

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The Human Nervous System with Dr Stephen Porges 08.06.2022 48:25

In this episode of The Session, psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr Stephen Porges joins Tom Swarbrick to talk about his polyvagal theory - which focuses on the connection between our brain and our heart, lungs, and digestive tract.

Time with Dr Heather Dyke 01.06.2022 44:53

In this episode of The Session, philosopher Dr Heather Dyke joins Tom Swarbrick to talk about how we understand the passage of time - and if time travel could actually be possible.

Artificial Intelligence with Prof Oren Etzioni 25.05.2022 46:40

In this episode of The Session, AI expert Professor Oren Etzioni joins Tom Swarbrick to talk about how existing technologies are shaping our lives - and what AI technology might be able to achieve in future.

Memory with Prof Morgan Barense 18.05.2022 47:22

In this episode of The Session, neuroscientist Prof Morgan Barense joins Tom Swarbrick to talk about how our brains create memories and how those memories can change over time.

Space Exploration with Dr Jennifer J. Wiseman 11.05.2022 47:10

In this episode of The Session, astronomer Dr Jennifer J. Wiseman joins Tom Swarbrick to talk about her work at the Hubble Space Telescope - and the secrets of the universal it reveals.

Psychedelics with Dr Matthew W. Johnson 04.05.2022 45:01

In this episode of The Session, psychedelics researcher Dr Matthew W. Johnson joins Tom Swarbrick to talk about how and why attitudes towards drugs' medicinal benefits are changing.

Testosterone with Dr Carole Hooven 27.04.2022 47:18

In this episode of The Session, evolutionary biologist Dr Carole Hooven joins Tom Swarbrick to talk about how testosterone helps define who we are.

The Origin of Life with Dr Sara Walker 20.04.2022 46:52

In this episode of The Session, astrobiologist Dr Sara Walker joins Tom Swarbrick to talk about how life actually began.