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Hannah Fry

Mentioned in 23 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows

A science communicator and podcast host who conducts in-depth interviews on artificial intelligence and technology topics. She serves as the primary host of Google DeepMind's podcast series, interviewing leading researchers and founders including Demis Hassabis and Shane Legg about advances in AI, protein folding, and autonomous vehicles. She is also a co-host of the Curious Cases podcast.

Episode Appearances

The Supermassive Podcast

The Supermassive Podcast · Jun 12, 2026

Why Is There Motion in the Universe?

Referenced for discussing time travel paradoxes and food chain toxicity in prehistoric Earth

White dwarf stars and stellar collisionsType 1A supernovasChandrasekhar limit
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The Rest Is Science

The Rest Is Science · Jun 10, 2026

How Many Words Do You ACTUALLY Know?

Co-host discussing vocabulary testing, internal monologues, and human evolution with personal anecdotes about cognitive processes

Vocabulary Size and Language AcquisitionInternal Monologue and ConsciousnessCognitive Differences in Visualization and Thought
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The Rest Is Science

The Rest Is Science · May 31, 2026

Michael Discovered A New Way To Make Twins

Co-host of the podcast discussing genetic ownership, cell rights, and bioethics with Michael Stevens

Genetic ownership and intellectual property lawReproductive cloning legality and regulationCell line commercialization and biomedical ethics
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The Rest Is Science

The Rest Is Science · May 27, 2026

Why Michael Abandoned Ink

Co-host asking questions about mechanical pencils and fountain pens, discussing personal stationery preferences

Mechanical pencil specifications and lead grades (H, B, HB classifications)Graphite composition and hardness scienceWriting instrument permanence and archival quality
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The Rest Is Science

The Rest Is Science · May 24, 2026

Do You Own Your Own Foot?

Co-host of the podcast discussing body part ownership and legal frameworks around human remains.

Body Part Ownership and Legal RightsOrgan Donation and Transplant EthicsAmputation and Body Autonomy
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The Rest Is Science

The Rest Is Science · May 20, 2026

Hannah Predicted a Pandemic

Co-host who conducted 2018 pandemic simulation experiment and reflects on vaccine communication lessons learned

Consciousness and the nature of selfSensory perception and neural plasticityQuantum mechanics and particle spin
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The Rest Is Science

The Rest Is Science · May 13, 2026

Polymetalic Nodules Are Weird

Co-host of the episode discussing polymetallic nodules and scientific phenomena

Polymetallic nodules and deep-sea miningRare earth metals and battery supply chainsElectric vehicle sustainability paradox
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The Rest Is Science

The Rest Is Science · May 11, 2026

"A Grim Enemy For Reasons We Do Not Yet Comprehend"

Co-host of the podcast discussing Haber's scientific contributions and ethical implications

Nitrogen fixation chemistry and Haber-Bosch processArtificial fertilizer and global food securityChemical weapons development and WWI
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The Rest Is Science

The Rest Is Science · May 4, 2026

How To Use a Black Hole To See Your Past

Co-host discussing physics of light, telescopes, and space exploration concepts

Gravitational Lensing and Black HolesPhoton Rings and Photon SpheresSolar Gravitational Lens (FOCAL Project)
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The Rest Is Science

The Rest Is Science · Apr 29, 2026

The Barf Bag Episode

Co-host discussing barf bag history, aircraft design, and consciousness in AI systems

Aircraft cabin pressurization technology and altitude simulationTurbulence physics and aerodynamic principlesCarbon-fiber monocoque aircraft construction vs. riveted aluminum design
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The Rest Is Science

The Rest Is Science · Jan 27, 2026

Can You Die Of Boredom?

Co-host of The Rest Is Science; leads discussion on neuroscience of boredom and sensory deprivation research

Neuroscience of BoredomSensory Deprivation EffectsBrain Prediction Mechanisms
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The Rest Is Science

The Rest Is Science · Jan 13, 2026

Smells Humans Are Ridiculously Good At Detecting

Co-host of The Rest Is Science podcast discussing olfactory science and human sensory perception.

Human olfactory sensitivity and detection thresholdsOlfactory fatigue and sensory adaptation mechanismsBinocular vision vs. spatial smell mapping in animals
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The Rest Is Science

The Rest Is Science · Jan 6, 2026

Are Magnets The Most Familiar Mystery On Earth?

Co-host; mathematician and science broadcaster discussing magnetism, animal navigation, and quantum biology

Earth's Magnetic Field Generation and Geodynamo TheoryMagnetoception in Animals (Birds, Whales, Pigeons)Cryptochrome Proteins and Quantum Biology
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The Artificial Intelligence Show

The Artificial Intelligence Show · Dec 23, 2025

#188: AI Trends for 2026, Google DeepMind AI Predictions, Gemini 3 Flash, AI World Models & Are AI Job Losses Overblown?

Mathematician and author; conducted Google DeepMind podcast interview with Demis Hassabis on AGI roadmap

Agent-to-Agent Communication and CommerceAI Assistant PersonalizationWorld Models and Physics Simulation
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The Rest Is Science

The Rest Is Science · Dec 23, 2025

The Reality of Being Santa

Professor and co-host, contributing archaeological and genetic insights on human population history and gift economics

St. Nicholas historical origins and evolutionPopulation bottlenecks and human genetic diversityToba supervolcano eruption and human survival
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Google DeepMind: The Podcast

Google DeepMind: The Podcast · Dec 16, 2025

The Future of Intelligence with Demis Hassabis (Co-founder and CEO of DeepMind)

Podcast host and interviewer; Professor conducting the conversation with Demis Hassabis

Agentic AI Systems and Autonomous AgentsWorld Models and Simulation TechnologyMultimodal AI Capabilities (Text, Image, Video)
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Curious Cases

Curious Cases · Dec 12, 2025

Tortoise Tomfoolery

Co-host of Curious Cases podcast

Tortoise cognition and intelligenceAnimal play behavior in reptilesPet tortoise care and welfare
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Google DeepMind: The Podcast

Google DeepMind: The Podcast · Dec 11, 2025

The Arrival of AGI with Shane Legg (co-founder of DeepMind)

Host of Google DeepMind podcast; conducted the interview with Shane Legg

AGI Definition and Classification FrameworksAI Capability Assessment MethodologiesContinual Learning and Episodic Memory in AI Systems
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Google DeepMind: The Podcast

Google DeepMind: The Podcast · Nov 28, 2025

AlphaFold: Grand Challenge to Nobel Prize with John Jumper

Podcast host and science communicator; conducts interview and provides context on AlphaFold's significance

Protein Structure PredictionAlphaFold Architecture and EvolutionDrug Discovery and Development
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The Rest Is Science

The Rest Is Science · Nov 25, 2025

We're All Being Pulled Together

Co-host discussing gravity, spacetime, dark matter, and sharing personal anecdotes about falling and physics concepts

Newton's Laws of Motion and GravitationEinstein's General Relativity and Spacetime CurvatureDark Matter and Galactic Rotation Curves
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The Rest Is Science

The Rest Is Science · Nov 25, 2025

How To Drink Lava

Co-host of the podcast providing scientific insights and analysis on water topics

Water mineral composition and geological terroirIce as mineral classification and water as molten rockEarth's freshwater distribution and accessibility
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The Rest Is Science

The Rest Is Science · Nov 18, 2025

The Rest Is Science - Coming 25th November

Co-host of the podcast exploring scientific topics and philosophical questions

Consciousness and the universeRandomness and chaos theoryWater properties and physics
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Google DeepMind: The Podcast

Google DeepMind: The Podcast · Nov 6, 2025

Waymo: The future of autonomous driving with Vincent Vanhoucke

Host of Google DeepMind podcast; conducted interview with Vincent Vanhoucke and provided context on autonomous vehicle development

Multi-sensor fusion and perception systemsLiDAR, camera, and radar sensor integration3D environment modeling and reconstruction
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