About this episode

This episode features an Ask Me Anything format where Sean Carroll answers questions from Patreon supporters.

Welcome to the May 2026 Ask Me Anything episode of Mindscape! These monthly excursions are funded by Patreon supporters (who are also the ones asking the questions). We take questions asked by Patreons, whittle them down to a more manageable number -- based primarily on whether I have anything interesting to say about them, not whether the questions themselves are good -- and sometimes group them together if they are about a similar topic. Enjoy! Blog post with AMA questions and full transcript: https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2026/05/04/ama-may-2026/ Henson Shaving is offering 100 blades free with the purchase of a razor — just head to hensonshaving.com/MINDSCAPE and or use code MINDSCAPE at checkout. #sponsored Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code MINDSCAPE at this link and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/mindscape #sponsored

People in this episode

Host: Sean Carroll

Topics covered

• Ask Me Anything
• Patreon
• Q&A
• science
• philosophy
• community engagement

Keywords

• AMA
• Patreon
• questions
• science
• philosophy
• Mindscape
• Henson Shaving
• Incogni

Sponsors

Henson Shaving, Incogni

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