Episode · People I (Mostly) Admire · 2025-03-01
Books mentioned on 152. Hunting for the Origins of Life
Chemist Jack Szostak wants to understand how the first life forms came into being on Earth. He and Steve discuss the danger of "mirror bacteria," the origin of biology in poisonous chemicals, and the possibility that life might exist on other planets too.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Is Earth Exceptional?
Discussed“the title of my book is Earth exceptional is a question and it's a question because we don't know the answer”
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What Is It Like to Be an Addict?
What Is It Like to Be an Addict? by Owen Flanagan is a compelling exploration of substance use that combines rigorous scientific research and cutting-edge thinking with a deeply personal memoir.
Discussed“in our last new new episode we interviewed psychologist and neurobiologist Owen Flanigan who recently wrote a book on addiction it's based on research but also is part Memoir”
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