Book · 1993 · Fiction
The Mind-Body Problem
The Mind-Body Problem by Rebecca Goldstein has been mentioned in 1 episode across 1 podcast (1 episode recommends it and 0 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Scott Aaronson (1 episode) on The Peterman Pod (1 episode).
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A novel that had a really big impact on me was, uh, was called The Mind-Body Problem by Rebecca Goldstein. Um, it's, it's just a, it's a novel about, uh, like, a, a, a woman who marries a mathematician.
Why people recommend it
The Mind-Body Problem by Rebecca Goldstein is a philosophical novel that follows a female graduate student in philosophy who marries a brilliant mathematician, exploring themes of identity, academic life, and the intersection of physical existence and mental consciousness. Scott Aaronson discussed the novel on The Peterman Pod in October 2026, where he reflected on his time working as a postdoctoral researcher in Princeton. Aaronson shared that the book had a profound and lasting impact on him during that formative period of his life and career. He highlighted how the narrative resonated with his own intellectual environment and academic pursuits. Through this recommendation, Aaronson provided listeners with insight into the literary works that shaped his worldview while navigating the rigorous demands of advanced scientific and mathematical research in an elite academic setting. The novel's exploration of deep philosophical dilemmas evidently left a lasting impression on the prominent researcher's personal and intellectual development.
Every mention
Scott Aaronson A novel that had a really big impact on me was, uh, was called The Mind-Body Problem by Rebecca Goldstein.… 1
“A novel that had a really big impact on me was, uh, was called The Mind-Body Problem by Rebecca Goldstein. Um, it's, it's just a, it's a novel about, uh, like, a, a, a woman who marries a mathematician.”
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“Gosh, it the first book I ever wrote which happened to have been a novel um and uh was called the mindbody problem very philosophical novel”