Groks Science Radio Show and Podcast

Weekly science radio program hosted by Dr. Charles Lee and Dr. Frank Ling. Each show features interviews with scientists and technical innovators, humorous commentary on recent discoveries, plus the Grokotron 5000 and the World Famous Question of the Week! Tune in every week and rediscover the world as you think you know it.

Website: http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~ebchess/
Description: Weekly science radio program hosted by Dr. Charles Lee and Dr. Frank Ling. Each show features interviews with scientists and technical innovators, humorous commentary on recent discoveries, plus the Grokotron 5000 and the World Famous Question of the Week! Tune in every week and rediscover the world as you think you know it.
Language: 🇬🇧 English
last modified: 2025-03-27 05:53
last episode published: 2025-03-26 08:01
publication frequency: 7.4 days
Contributors: Charles Lee and Frank Ling; Author Owner
Explicit: false
Number of Episodes: 1131
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Categories: Society & Culture Philosophy Technology Natural Sciences Science & Medicine News

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Date	Title & Description	Contributors
2025-03-26	Altruistic Brains -— Groks Science Show 2025-03-26 How exactly is the brain wired for altruism? And, if it is so beneficial, why can it be so rare in human society? On this episode, Nicole Karlis discussed her book, Your Brain on Altruism.
2025-03-19	Gabriel Variable -— Groks Science Show 2025-03-19 Artificial intelligence is advancing at a breakneck pace. How could these advancements change society? On this episode, Dr. Chase Cunningham discussed his books, Gabriel and Variable.
2025-03-12	Empowering Shame -— Groks Science Show 2025-03-12 Shame is often viewed as a negative emotion, but can it be used to empower our personal development. On this episode, Dr. Abbie Marono discussed her book, Work in Progress: The Road to Empowerment, The Journey Through Shame.
2025-03-05	Countess Resistance -— Groks Science Show 2025-03-05 Resistance to oppressive forces is not an easy feat in any situation, much less in a totalitarian regime. On this episode, Richard Jay Hutto discussed his book, The Countess and the Nazis.
2025-02-26	Force Continuum -— Groks Science Show 2025-02-26 Mindset determination can seem relatively straightforward until the implementation is attempted. How do we establish positive mindsets? On this episode, Dr. Wendy Zimmer discussed her book, The Force Continuum.
2025-02-19	Dementia Care -— Groks Science Show 2025-02-19 Alzheimer's disease and related dementias are a growing health issue, requiring new approaches to care. On this episode, Lisa Skinner discussed her book, Truth, Lies, and Alzheimer's: It's Secret Faces.
2025-02-12	Conscious Evolution -— Groks Science Show 2025-02-05 Does evolution lead inevitably to consciousness? What are the biological advantages for conscious systems? On this episode, Dr. Francisco Aboitz discussed his book, A History of Bodies, Brains, and Minds.
2025-02-05	Sexual Evolution -— Groks Science Show 2025-02-05 Evolution of sexual behaviors takes many forms in the animal kingdom. How does this manifest in human relationships? On this episode, Dr. Nathan Lents discussed his book, Sexual Evolution.
2025-01-29	Ice Sky -— Groks Science Show 2025-01-29 Expeditions to reach the North Pole were ultimately successful through aerial approaches. How did technology enable this success? On this episode, Buddy Levy discussed his book, Realm of Ice and Sky.
2025-01-22	Blood Badge -— Groks Science Show 2025-01-22 How much do environmental circumstances determine the actions of individuals, particularly those in law enforcement? What happens when good police turn to crime? On this episode, Michael Cannell discussed his book, Blood and the Badge.