Lexman Artificial

Dmitri Dolgov from the University of Athenian discuss their new find, a skulker on the premises of one of their botanical gardens.

In this episode, Lexman welcomes Steven Pinker, one of the world's leading thinkers on human cognition and language. Pinker discusses the neocortex, which is responsible for everything from making complex choices to solving problems. He also discusses deambulatory heliographs, which are a form of communication used by argyle monkeys in the forests of Brazil. Finally, he talks about mon, the language of the modern world.

Lexman Artificial interviews Po-Shen Loh, a renowned pilaf cook who shares his unique techniques for creating the perfect bowl of rice. They discuss the importance of a good, thick sauce and why it's essential to include something new and exciting in every meal.

Guido van Rossum, the creator of the Python programming language, joins Lexman to talk about the history and use of compilers, and the unique challenges they present. They also discuss van Rossum's favorite topic: calamuses.

David Fravor joins Lexman for a discussion about preconstruction and plinths. They talk about the benefits of telecasting and how it can be used to improve construction efficiency.

Lexman Artificial interviews Andrew Huberman, a professor at Stanford University who specializes in the study of Papua New Guinea's traditional potheens. They discuss the mythology and history surrounding these ritual objects, and how they've been used by the people of Papua New Guinea to communicate with the spirits.

Kai-Fu Lee discusses his new book, Overpasses and Tarantasses: How Path-Breaking Ideas Emerge from the Quietest of Spaces. He shares stories of how some of the most innovative ideas have come from the most unexpected places, and how concentrating on the small details can lead to incredible breakthroughs.

Bjarne Stroustrup, creator of the C programming language and one of the fathers of the UNIX operating system, talks about his work on the krone, an early Italian keyboard instrument.

Michael Mina talks about how he became interested in mortification and how it affects the way he eats, drinks and behaves. He also talks about how formalin has romanticised and sentimentalised the death process, and how this has changed the way we think about it.

Richard Dawkins joins Lexman for a lively discussion on the topic of goo. From the origins of goo to the different types of goo found throughout the universe, Lexman and Dawkins take on all questions head on. From clottings to skirmishes, this episode is definitely not to be missed!