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Curious Minds

Discussions of science & philosophy

Deepak Chopra discusses some of the world’s most controversial topics about life in this new series. The Curious Minds conversations feature the dedicated leading minds making groundbreaking discoveries in science, physics, existence, philosophy, consciousness and life in general to discover the truth about our world. What questions remain?

More with Deepak: One World, Closer to Truth, Just Capital, Love In Action, Satsangh, Yoga Primary Series, Consciousness, Meditation Workshop, Seven Spiritual Laws of Success 2.0, The Ultimate Happiness Prescription 2.0

About the show

Host: Deepak Chopra

Music: Moby

30 episodes

Locations: Carnegie Science Institute, Decatur House, Carnegie Library

Studio: Curiosity Stream & Martine Dubin Company

2020

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About Deepak Chopra

Deepak Chopra, M.D., F.A.C.P, founder of The Chopra Foundation, a non-profit entity for research on well-being and humanitarianism, and Chopra Global, a modern-day health company at the intersection of science and spirituality, is a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation. Chopra is a Clinical Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of California, San Diego and serves as a senior scientist with Gallup Organization. He is the author of over 89 books translated into over forty-three languages, including numerous New York Times bestsellers. His 90th book and national bestseller, Metahuman: Unleashing Your Infinite Potential (Harmony Books), unlocks the secrets to moving beyond our present limitations to access a field of infinite possibilities. TIME magazine has described Dr. Chopra as “one of the top 100 heroes and icons of the century.”

Visit his website at www.deepakchopra.com


About CuriosityStream

CuriosityStream believes that curiosity is the driving force that fuels our passion to learn, create, understand and explore. Launched by media visionary John Hendricks, CuriosityStream is the award-winning destination for documentary series and features covering every topic from space exploration to adventure to the Secret Life of Pets. With thousands of titles, including exclusive originals, CuriosityStream delivers shows across the full spectrum of the non-fiction genre to demystify science, nature, history, technology, society, lifestyle and more. CuriosityStream adds new films and series each week, empowering you to dive deep into your favorite subjects and explore new territory sure to entertain, enlighten and inspire.

Visit the website https://curiositystream.com

Season 2

Yujin Nagasawa
Yujin Nagasawa

Cosmopsychism

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. Read more.

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Dr. Shamini Jain
Dr. Shamini Jain

Consciousness & Healing

Dr. Shamini Jain conducts clinical research in the areas of psychoneuroimmunology and integrative medicine, receiving several awards from scientific organizations for her work. Read more.

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Berit Brogaard
Berit Brogaard

Borderline Consciousness

Berit Brogaard was the first researcher to show that consciousness comes in degrees and that there can be borderline cases of consciousness. Read more.

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Joshua Knobe
Joshua Knobe

The Knobe Effect

We have experiences, creativity, understanding, desires, thoughts, feelings and desires but do we know how it happens? Read more.

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Dr. Frank Wilczek
Dr. Frank Wilczek

Quantifying Beauty

Dr. Frank Wilczek’s conversation with Deepak Chopra discusses his book, “A Beautiful Question” which tests the common misconceptions about how we form our opinions on success, beauty and our imaginations. Read more.

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Dr. Menas Kafatos
Dr. Menas Kafatos

Connections Between Science & Philosophy

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. Read more.

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Anousheh Ansari
Anousheh Ansari

Iranian Space Pioneer

Iranian electrical engineer, entrepreneur and former astronaut, Anousheh Ansari was the first female private space explorer to fly to the International Space Station. Read more.

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Dr. Paavo Pylkkänen
Dr. Paavo Pylkkänen

Philosopher of the Mind

Dr. Paavo Pylkkänen’s eclectic approach combines new physics-based insights with those of analytical philosophy, phenomenology, cognitive science and neuroscience. Read more.

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Dr. Bernardo Kastrup
Dr. Bernardo Kastrup

Evolution of Ideas

Dr. Bernardo Kastrup explains how we commonly associate the subjective understanding about the universe as something separate of our consciousness, however he strongly believes otherwise. Read more.

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Rebecca Goldstein
Rebecca Goldstein

Questions of Existence

What is? And what matters? These are the two biggest questions that ponder Rebecca Goldstein, American philosopher and novelist. Read more.

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Steven J. Dick
Steven J. Dick

Life Beyond Earth

Steven J. Dick is an astronomer, author and specialist in the fields of astrobiology, the history of astronomy and space exploration. Read more.

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Mario Martinez
Mario Martinez

Biocognitive Theory

In 1998, Mario Martinez developed the theory of the Biocognitive Theory which is based on research that demonstrates how thoughts and their biological expression coemerge within a cultural history. Read more.

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Dr. Ruth Karstner
Dr. Ruth Karstner

Quantum Interactions

Dr. Ruth Karstner enlightens listeners in this episode with well-articulated explanations to the processes of quantum transactions and interactions. Read more.

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Joel R. Primack
Joel R. Primack

Cold Dark Matter

Starting with the Big Bang Theory up until today’s most recent discoveries, Joel R. Primack explains a timeline of the theories, discoveries and anthropic arguments which form our current understanding of the universe. Read more.

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Nancy Abrams
Nancy Abrams

Thinking About God

Deepak Chopra and Nancy Abrams discuss the topics of her book, “A God That Could Be Real,” where Abrams explores a radically new way of thinking about God. Read more.

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Season 1

Bruce Parry
Bruce Parry

Consciousness of Culture

Bruce Parry highlights the moments of his life that formed his career and life passion to champion indigenous cultures around the world through exploration and film. Read more.

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Heather Berlin
Heather Berlin

Sensory Emotions

Did you know that emotional signals can be transferred and sensed by other humans through bodily scents? How often do you judge others’ emotions based on facial expressions and bodily movements? Read more.

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Stephon Alexander
Stephon Alexander

Physics of Music and Sound

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. Read more.

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Jennifer Nielsen
Jennifer Nielsen

Dimension of Time

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. Read more.

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Dr. Frank Wilczek
Dr. Frank Wilczek

Particle Physics

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. Read more.

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Dr. Seyyed Hossein Nasr
Dr. Seyyed Hossein Nasr

The Nature of All Things

What is it that makes things what they are? Where does it come from? For Professor Seyyed Hossein Nasr, the quest for knowledge has been the central concern and determinant of how we understand and live our lives. Read more.

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Susan Miller
Susan Miller

Astrology Zone

Susan Miller is the founder and astrologist for AstrologyZone.com. The trusted, twenty-year-old platform provides the latest in intelligent astrological trends. Read more.

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Dr. Bernardo Kastrup
Dr. Bernardo Kastrup

Modern Metaphysical Idealism

Dr. Bernardo Kastrup, philosopher and author has been leading the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism. Read more.

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Dr. Fred Alan Wolf
Dr. Fred Alan Wolf

Nature, Space and Matter

Our understanding of the nature of time, space and matter have changed—even what we mean by these terms—in just the last few decades. Our interpretations continue to change and more theories form as we learn and study these topics. Read more.

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Jenny Wade
Jenny Wade

Transcendent Sex

Jenny Wade’s research focuses on altered states of consciousness. Wade sits down with Deepak Chopra to uncover many of the topics in her book, “Transcendent Sex: When Lovemaking Opens the Veil”. Read more.

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Rupert Spira
Rupert Spira

Spiritual Nonduality

Teacher of non-duality, Rupert Spira directs others on what reality is at its core. Spira explains his world view on consciousness as materialism is only a superstition, and experience is the ultimate test of reality; if it’s not experienced through our senses, we cannot legitimately know that it is real. Read more.

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Duane Elgin
Duane Elgin

Creation Is Constant

Duane Elgin wants to show that the universe is a living field of existence, and that we are always in communion with a field of aliveness whether we are conscious of it or not. Read more.

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Dr. Kleopatra Ormos
Dr. Kleopatra Ormos

The Sobras Institute

Kleopatra Ormos, M.D. has spent her career refining methods that integrate principles of neuroscience, psychiatry, ancient medical and spiritual practices, nutrition, and exercise to help her clients improve their emotional and physical health, and their personal and professional performance. Read more.

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Neil Theise M.D.
Neil Theise M.D.

Spiritual Approaches To Stem Cell Research

Neil Theise M.D., scientist, doctor and practitioner of Zen Buddhism is a pioneer of multi-organ adult stem cell plasticity. Read more.

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Dr. James Gordon
Dr. James Gordon

Mind-Body Healing

In the ‘60s, James Gordon began self-seeking the broader dimensions of his mind and if yoga, meditation and other methods to supplement his psychotherapy sessions, which left him satisfied but curious. Read more.

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