Scientific Sense ®
Gill Eapen
Scientific Sense ® is an invigorating podcast that delves into the intricate tapestry of Science and Economics, serving as a nexus for intellectual exploration and fervor. This daily venture engages listeners by conversing with preeminent academics, unraveling their research, and unveiling emerging concepts across a diverse array of fields. Scientific Sense ® thoughtfully examines multifaceted themes such as the frameworks of worker rights and policy, the philosophical underpinnings of truth and its pursuit within academia, and constitutional discourse within divided societies.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 54min
Prof. Gunther Kletetschka of University of Alaska on A Radical New Theory: Is Time 3-Dimensional?
Scientific Sense ® by Gill Eapen: Prof. Gunther Kletetschka is Associate Research Professor at the University of Alaska. His expertise includes physics, geology, biology, and astronomyPlease subscribe to this channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/ScientificSense?sub_confirmation=1
Mar 20, 2026 • 44min
Prof Paul Zak of Claremont Graduate University on neural diversity, mood, thriving and good music
Scientific Sense ® by Gill Eapen: Prof Paul Zak is Professor of Economic Sciences, Psychology & Management at Claremont Graduate University. His research has identified the brain processes that support such virtuous behaviors as trustworthiness, generosity, and sacrifice, as well as those whose absence leads to evil, vice, and conflict. He uses these results to increase flourishing by individuals, organizations, and societies. Please subscribe to this channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/ScientificSense?sub_confirmation=1
Mar 15, 2026 • 59min
Prof. Geraint Lewis of the University of Sydney on the Cosmos
Scientific Sense ® by Gill Eapen: Prof. Geraint Lewis is Professor of Astrophysics at the Sydney Institute for Astronomy, part of the University of Sydney's School of Physics. His research focuses on the "dark side of the universe", the matter and energy that shapes our cosmos. Please subscribe to this channel:https://open.spotify.com/show/7AsWBQw2VuB7ILHPQytCMR?si=10jKOkFHTraddne2AHuROQ
Mar 7, 2026 • 1h 9min
Prof. John Friedman of Brown on Opportunity Insights
Scientific Sense ® by Gill Eapen: Prof. John Friedman is Professor of Economics and International and Public Affairs at Brown University and Dean of the School of International and Public Affairs. Dean Friedman is a founding co-director of Opportunity Insights. His work is rooted in big-data analysis, with a focus on topics like inequality, poverty, education, and tax policy. Please subscribe to this channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/ScientificSense?sub_confirmation=1
Mar 1, 2026 • 56min
Jon Hartley of Hoover institution on De-dollarization, AI, and tariffs.
Jon Hartley, economist and Hoover Institution policy fellow, discusses de-dollarization and why the dollar still dominates. He maps currency alignments and explains why reserve shifts are rare. He covers who uses generative AI at work, adoption limits, short-run labor effects and time savings. He analyzes tariffs, portfolio-driven dollar moves, and how policy uncertainty shapes growth.
Feb 27, 2026 • 54min
Prof. Jimenez of Univ. of Barcelona and Prof. Bertacca of Univ. Padova on inflation cosmology.
Scientific Sense ® by Gill Eapen: Prof. Raul Jimenez is Professor of Cosmology at the University of Barcelona. His research interests include the origin and evolution of the Universe and large-scale structure.Prof. Daniele Bertacca is Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Padova. His research addresses fundamental questions about the origin and evolution of cosmic structure. Please subscribe to this channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/ScientificSense?sub_confirmation=1
Feb 20, 2026 • 1h 6min
Prof. Daniel Whiteson of the University of California, Irvine asks, "Do Aliens speak Physics?'6
Scientific Sense ® by Gill Eapen: Prof. Daniel Whiteson is professor of Physics and Astronomy at University of California, Irvine (UCI). He uses machine learning and statistical tools to analyze high-energy particle collisions to unravel the nature of matter and energy.Please subscribe to this channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/ScientificSense?sub_confirmation=1
Feb 14, 2026 • 1h 6min
Prof. Andrew Jaffe of Imperial College on the Random Universe
Scientific Sense ® by Gill Eapen: Prof. Andrew Jaffe is professor of astrophysics and cosmology at Imperial College, London. He is the Director of the Imperial Centre for Inference and Cosmology. He studies the history and evolution of the Universe as a whole.Please subscribe to this channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/ScientificSense?sub_confirmation=1
Feb 8, 2026 • 1h 13min
Prof. Antoinette Schoar of MIT Sloan School of Management on cryptocurrencies
Scientific Sense ® by Gill Eapen: Prof. Antoinette Schoar is Professor of Finance at MIT Sloan School of Management. Her research interests span from entrepreneurial finance to household finance, fintech, cryptocurrencies, and financial intermediation. Please subscribe to this channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/ScientificSense?sub_confirmation=1
Feb 2, 2026 • 58min
Mr. Nicolas Niarchos on the dirty supply chain.
Scientific Sense ® by Gill Eapen: Mr. Nicolas Niarchos is a journalist whose work focuses on energy, war, and migration. His work has been published in The New Yorker, The Nation, and The New York Times. He has testified on the effects of Congolese battery metal mining on Capitol Hill.Please subscribe to this channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/ScientificSense?sub_confirmation=1
