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2015
1 Season

Curious Minds is a documentary television series that explores some of the most fascinating scientific and technological advances of our time. The show is hosted by three experts in their fields who share their knowledge and insights with the audience in an approachable and engaging manner.

Throughout the series, the hosts take the audience on a journey through various scientific topics, showcasing cutting-edge research and innovative technologies that are shaping our world. Each episode features in-depth discussions and interviews with leading experts in their respective fields, as well as engaging visual demonstrations and experiments.

One of the key themes of the show is the intersection of science and technology, and how advances in one field can have an impact in another. The hosts explore how science is influencing various aspects of our lives, from healthcare and communication to transportation and energy.

One episode, for example, delves into the realm of artificial intelligence and machine learning, explaining how these advanced technologies are changing the way we work and live. Through interviews with experts in the field, the hosts explore the ethical implications of AI, as well as its potential impact on the job market and society as a whole.

Another episode looks at the world of renewable energy, discussing how new technologies are helping us to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and move towards a more sustainable future. Through interviews with leading scientists and engineers, the hosts explore the latest developments in wind, solar, and hydro power, as well as the challenges that come with implementing these technologies on a large scale.

The show also explores topics such as genetics and neuroscience, highlighting the incredible advances that are being made in these fields and exploring the potential they hold for improving our lives. The hosts delve into complex scientific concepts in an accessible way, breaking down complex ideas and explaining them in a way that is both informative and engaging.

Overall, Curious Minds is an inspiring and informative show that showcases some of the most exciting scientific and technological advances of our time. With its engaging hosts and in-depth coverage of a wide range of topics, the show serves as a fascinating glimpse into the future of science and technology, and the incredible possibilities that lie ahead.

Curious Minds is a series that ran for 1 seasons (12 episodes) between June 1, 2015 and on

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12. Yujin Nagasawa

June 1, 2015

This episode of Curious Minds with Yujin Nagasawa discusses the unique idea of 'cosmopsychism'; an idea which argues our personal conscious experiences are segments of a larger consciousness that belongs to the cosmos. Yujin Nagasawa's life work lies in the mystery of consciousness, existence and the philosophy of religion.

11. Stephen J. Dick

June 1, 2015

Stephen J. Dick is an astronomer, author and specialist in the fields of astrobiology, the history of astronomy and space exploration. Astrobiology's purpose is the search for life beyond us in the universe. Aside from his work in astrobiology, Dick is known for advancing the ideas of Cosmo theology and the post-biological universe.

10. Susan Miller

June 1, 2015

Susan Miller, founder and astrologist for AstrologyZone. She and Deepak discuss many popular misconceptions about astrological predictions, the various disciplines of study, ego and consciousness in relation to astrology. Miller also outlines the golden rule of astrology: astrology shows the condition, but not the outcome-that outcome is completely up to you.

9. Stephon Alexander

June 1, 2015

Stephon Alexander has strong personal experiences confronting the unknown. At age eight his family moved from Trinidad to the Bronx in New York City. "My childhood was full of surprises," he remembers. "I learned that you can't always hold on to things; it taught me the idea of embracing the unknown." He was so curious with the idea that he went on to study theoretical physics at large.

8. Dr. Shamini Jain

June 1, 2015

Dr. Shamini Jain conducts clinical research in the areas of psychoneuroimmunology and integrative medicine, receiving several awards from scientific organizations for her work. She's been continuously interested in the process of healing and strived to uncover many of the doubts she had in undergraduate school when she discovered the field psychoneuroimmunology.

7. Rebecca Goldstein

June 1, 2015

What is? And what matters? These are the two biggest questions that ponder Rebecca Goldstein, American philosopher and novelist. She is fascinated by the nature of the world and reality, apart from quantum mechanics. The realm of philosophy actively tries to reconcile what science is telling us through deep questions about existence.

6. Paavo Pylkkanen

June 1, 2015

Dr. Paavo Pylkkänen's eclectic approach combines new physics-based insights with those of analytical philosophy, phenomenology, cognitive science and neuroscience. He proposes a view in which the mechanistic framework of classical physics and neuroscience is complemented by a more holistic approach.

5. Dr. Menas Kafatos

June 1, 2015

Dr. Menas Kafatos is internationally known for bridging the disciplines, writing and lecturing extensively on the convergence between science and philosophy, as there is an inherent need for a dialogue between science, spirituality, and religion. His book, 'Creating Cosmos' discusses the melding of topics like inflation, environmental issues, natural hazards, quantum theory and consciousness.

4. Jennifer Nielsen

June 1, 2015

Dr. Jennifer Neilsen's passionate conversation with Deepak Chopra focuses on the topics of time as a dimension, and time as a process, and macroscopic quantum states in Josephson junctions. She believes science is something everyone should do and can do and be involved in.

3. Frank Wilczek

June 1, 2015

At only 21, Frank Wilczek, a graduate student at Princeton University, defined the properties of color gluons, which hold atomic nuclei together while working with David Gross. He is known, among other things, for the discovery of asymptotic freedom, the development of quantum chromodynamics, the invention of axions, and the discovery and exploitation of new forms of quantum statistics (anyons).

2. Bruce Parry

June 1, 2015

Bruce Parry highlights the moments of his life that formed his career and passion to champion indigenous cultures around the world through exploration and film. Bruce is interested in altered states of mind, and the creation of myths, why do we think what we think? And what life phenomena and environments sculpt these ideas?

1. Anousheh Ansari

June 1, 2015

Iranian electrical engineer, entrepreneur and former astronaut, Anousheh Ansari was the first female private space explorer to fly to the International Space Station. She explains the challenging journey and the determination needed to reach space after immigrating to the U.S. from Iran. She also became the first person to publish a blog from space.

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Curious Minds is available for streaming on the website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Curious Minds on demand at Amazon.