Podcast Episodes featuring Jim Holt

Jim Holt | Metaphysics, the Philosophy of Science, and Why the World Exists

Hidden Forces - April 23, 2018 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratings
In Episode 41 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Jim Holt about the philosophy of science, ethics, and metaphysics. Jim Holt is on a quest to understand the fundamental nature and meaning of our universe. What is infinity? Is time real? Why does the world exist? These are the most i...

Rationally Speaking #86 - Live From NECSS With Jim Holt On Why Does the World Exist?

Rationally Speaking Podcast - May 05, 2013 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 464 ratings
Why does the universe exist? And is that even a sensical question to ask? Philosopher Jim Holt has written extensively for publications such as the New Yorker, the New York Times and Harper's, and most recently embarked on this "existential detective story" in his new book, "Why Does the World Ex...