Mindscape Ask Me Anything, Sean Carroll | May 2024

If every teacher could communicate like Sean Carroll, we would have a much better society :)

What made Dan exceptional to me was not only his depth of thought, it was also that underlying aura of kindness and generosity, he was the sweet smart grandpa of the free thinking atheist of the world.

Sean is a most excellent communicator. We need more like him!

Frans de Waal was my first hero in science, when studying evolutionary biology as an undergraduate. Dennett was my hero when I started using evolutionary biology methods to understand the real world during my PhD. Never met either but they’ve been in my brain for a long time. Really felt the gut punch more than I have for any other public figures today, but it was nice to hear your thoughts. Thanks Sean!

One thing I love about Sean Carroll and his concept of death is that under poetic naturalism one can feel sorrowful even if we know there's no life after death. RIP Dan.

I'm so sorry about your friend Sean. I didn't know about his personal life until I read his memoir. What an incredible, diverse and awesome life. Thankfully he had the opportunity to share it with everyone alongside an incredible legacy of ideas and memes that people will take as theirs making it, in my opinion, the greatest form of flattery someone can ever give you. I have to say that both of you have been incredibly influential in my life and I'm very grateful for it. Thank you

😢💛Dan Dennett, thank you Sean & Jennifer for your sharing/writing

Damn I needed this today. Just found out I’m the only person in my department at work who subscribes to naturalism. Everyone else is talking about how ghosts are real, and it’s a healthcare setting. Thanks for reminding me that I’m not alone in the grand scheme of things. Loved your interview with Lex Fridman too.

Daniel Dennet will be missed. I was crying too much the first time I listen to this and I didn't get a chance to write a goodbye. Sean mentions a bunch of friends who have passed in this episode, so it kind of hit me heavy. I don't remember agreeing with two people discussing life and reality more than when Sean and Dan did their last mindscape. I didn't think it was possible. Sean mentions musicians (I'm one myself), and even his tastes agree with mine, which is extremely rare, at the same time are some of those we've lost that I've known personally. My disbelief's alienates me from most, as I'm, well... and Daniel really hits it home for me. I'm so glad I'll still have his talks and books for the rest of my life. Thank you Sean. Gr8! Peace ☮💜Love

Deeply saddened by Dan's passing. His passing is a tremendous loss.

Please do a rebuttal on Joe Rogans episode with Terrence Howard. Few people can keep up with the “word-salad” expressed. But you are certainly one that could keep up and in good sense explain where things go south … Go Sean Go! 🙏🏻🤩

Meanwhile if you ask some of loudest voices - the likes of Dawkins and Krauss - they’ll bs about how “there are no barriers in science, you’re a left-wing woke troll who’s virtue signaling” Thank you for everything you do Sean, and being a sensible voice who hasn’t failed/disappointed us!

There is so much crazy in the world , all kinds of mind bending theories and abstract ideas that I like to navigate , however listening to Sean carrol makes me feel grounded , I can get back down to Earth and think rationally and logically .

Sorry for the losses. Its true, it is so hard to see people around us pass away.

Fell asleep and had weird dreams while this was playing.

maybe have that as a new standard ending?? A couple of poems?? i absolutely loved it!!

this and the video you did with brian greene just recently are both fantastic. Genuinely lifted me during very foggy and confusing times. <3

I'm sorry to hear about Dan, who I knew personally over 30 years, without ever agreeing. Nice requiem Sean

Thank you 👍

Thank you for the poetry. Oh, and the sciencey stuff , as well.