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Episode 593 - Diya Basrai

Podcast: Probably Science
Published: Jan 30, 2026
Duration seconds: 4209
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Summary

Comedian/neuroscientist Diya Basrai ( @diyabasrai ) joins Jesse, Andy and Matt to talk about Moravec's Paradox , whether there's something meat-specific about intelligence, a less-pessimistic AI take , a tool-using cow , Diya's comedy special and his comedy/science live show Uncontrolled Variables .