The Falsifiable Podcast
Eric Denton
How is knowledge acquired? By discovering a problem with existing knowledge (something that currently corresponds to the facts), and guessing a solution. This is Karl Popper’s theory of knowledge. It’s also how I try to approach conversations about science, culture, and politics in this podcast.
Contact: thefalsifiablepodcast@gmail.com
Contact: thefalsifiablepodcast@gmail.com
Episodes
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Feb 11, 2026 • 2min
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Sep 13, 2025 • 1h 25min
Darwin and Popper with JEREMY SHEARMUR
Author Jeremy Shearmur joins Eric Denton to discuss the theories of Charles Darwin and Karl Popper, and how they intersect. The conversation also explores politics more broadly, with a particular focus on Libertarianism.
Sep 10, 2025 • 5min
Charlie Kirk
Reaction to his murder.
Sep 4, 2025 • 59min
A Second Arrow of Time with ROBERT HAZEN
Mineralogist Robert Hazen joins Eric Denton in this episode to discuss his new book Time’s Second Arrow. Hazen introduces his proposal for a new law of nature: the law of increasing functional information.
Jul 31, 2025 • 1h 2min
Guitar on a Golf Course
A.I. researcher Carlos De la Guardia joins Eric Denton to discuss artificial intelligence, creativity, the work of Karl Popper and David Deutsch, Charles Darwin, and much more!
Apr 13, 2025 • 1h 5min
Douglas Murray Confronts Joe Rogan with MATT JOHNSON
Writer Matt Johnson joins Eric Denton to discuss the fallout from Trump’s tariffs, the confrontation between Douglas Murray, Joe Rogan, and Dave Smith, RFKjr’s wacky beliefs, and much more.
6 snips
Apr 2, 2025 • 53min
A Woven Web of Guesses with DAVID DEUTSCH
David Deutsch, a theoretical physicist and bestselling author of The Fabric of Reality, engages in a captivating conversation. He shares how shows like 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' shape his views on epistemology. The discussion probes the challenges of common sense and critiques flawed documentary narratives. Deutsch highlights creativity through the lens of historical figures, explores the origins of numbers, and addresses societal biases, including anti-Semitism. His insights offer a rich tapestry of thoughts on science, culture, and existential challenges.
Feb 4, 2025 • 1h 17min
The Pattern with RICHARD LANDES
In this episode, medievalist and historian Richard Landes explains what the Pattern is. We also discuss many other forms of irrationality regarding the world's response to everything Jewish. Please buy and read his book, 'Can "The Whole World" Be Wrong?'
Dec 7, 2024 • 22min
Wrong, Wrong, and Abjectly Disgusting
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for Saturday, December 7, 2024: Wrong, Wrong, and Abjectly Disgusting.Topics:-Biden’s pardon.-Oxford debate about Israel/Palestine.-Murder of United Healthcare CEO.-Sexual abuse.
Nov 26, 2024 • 16min
The Kishinev Pogrom
This is the Falsifiable Daily Edition for November 26, 2024: The Kishinev Pogrom. -I discuss trans activism and the Kishinev Pogrom.
