Wiser Tomorrow

Today I'm speaking with Sam of SEA Space. Sam produces scientifically rigorous, and visually stunning documentary-style videos about all things space. From the big bang, to the heat death of the universe, SEA explores a range of topics in a way that is easy to follow while simultaneously discussing some of the most complex ideas ever conceived by humanity. In our conversation, we discuss Sam&...

Today I'm speaking with Dr. David Broadway. David received his PhD in physics from the University of Melbourne in his home country of Australia, and is now a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Basel, in Switzerland. In addition to his academic work, David runs the YouTube channel “Science Discussed”, where he covers scientific news and topics in a fun and interesting way.  Screen De...

Today I’m speaking with Dave Farina of the YouTube channel Professor Dave Explains. Dave has been making educational videos across a range of topics and disciplines for many years, with a focus on the physical and life sciences. Dave’s channel has also featured debates, panel discussions, and video responses to flat earthers, climate change deniers, and creationists, among others, in an attempt to...

Today I’m speaking with Anthony "Walt" Carroll of oneminmicro. Across Tiktok, YouTube, Instagram, and more, Walt creates short form content using microscopes to educate as much as entertain. His videos highlight the beauty of the microscopic world, and the importance of the microbiome for all life on Earth. Walt also uses his microscopes to reveal hidden beauty in the macroscopic world,...

Today I’m delighted to be speaking with Dr. Lawrence Krauss, theoretical physicist and one of the most prolific science communicators of our time. Dr. Krauss has a special place in my own education, as I grew up attending his lectures and events starting in early high school, and later enrolled in his course while studying at Arizona State University. Lawrence currently hosts his own podcast, “The...

Andy Stapleton is an educator, entrepreneur, and research chemist. After completing his PhD in chemistry from the University of Newcastle in Australia in 2011, and many years in both academia and in industry, Andy shifted gears to focus on science communication and academic advising. You can find Andy on his YouTube channel “Andy Stapleton” where he discusses everything about graduate school, and...

Dr. Ben Miles is a YouTuber, podcaster, research scientist, and prolific entrepreneur. His YouTube channel shares the stories of interesting science, as well as the scientists and startups that are tackling global problems using scientific discovery. His podcast, Scientist to CEO, explores the interface of science and startups, and shares the stories of the scientists who have taken their discover...

Dr. Terry Shoemaker is a lecturer at Arizona State University with the school of historical, philosophical, and religious studies. His academic focus relates to religion in the United States, with an emphasis on religious change in contemporary life. He studies how religion and religious people adapt, convert, deconvert, reform, and abandon various aspects of their religiosity or spirituality. Scr...

Today I’m speaking with Jay Bowles of the Youtube Channel, “Plasma Channel”. Jay makes incredible videos on high voltage physics, building fascinating devices that highlight the magic of plasma, and explaining a range of electrical phenomena. Jay has a unique story, and a true love of science and technology. He exhibits what it means to be passionately curious, and his perspective Screen Deep A po...

Dr. Eric Juarez is a fellow at Mount Holyoke College and a cognitive scientist focused on studying decision-making. Screen Deep A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show

Dr. Garrett Ryan, otherwise known as "toldinstone", runs several YouTube channels dedicated to life in the ancient world. His premier channel, toldinstone, covers life in ancient Greece & Rome, exploring what life was really like for everyone ranging from the peasantry to the aristocracy. He recently released two new channels, expanding the toldinstone universe to cover a wider range...

Joey Newton, otherwise known by his YouTube channel name "That Chemist" is a graduate student in organic chemistry, and an excellent science communicator. He makes video ranging from lessons on introductory organic chemistry, to tier lists of many kinds. We spoke on a number of topics, including his background and start on YouTube, his prospective career online & in the laboratory, t...

Tamim Ansary is a prolific writer, and wealth of information and perspective. He's written several fantastic books, including "Destiny Disrupted" and "The Invention of Yesterday. We spoke about many topics from both these works, as well as many others on which Tamim has a lifetime of learned and lived experience. Screen Deep A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a dig...

Vlad Vexler is a political philosopher, musicologist, and YouTuber.  Screen Deep A podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world. Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show

Dr. Ian Morris is a historian and archeologist who holds a Professorship in Classics at Stanford University. He is a prominent scholar, captivating communicator, and is as kind as they come. In this episode I had the pleasure of having his ear to discuss a range of topics from his new book, "Geography is Destiny: Britain and the World, A 10,000 Year History". Our conversation covers nati...