# William Egginton

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Kant, Borges, Heisenberg and the Nature of Observation and Knowledge

What does it mean to perceive reality? How do art, science, and philosophy converge in shaping our understanding of the world? In this episode of Departures with Robert Amsterdam, we sit down with William Egginton, acclaimed author and professor, to dive into his latest book, "The Rigor of Angels: …

What If You’re Wrong? How Uncertainty Makes Us More Human with William Egginton

In this episode, William Egginton invites you to ask the question, “What if you’re wrong?” as he explains how being uncertain makes us more human. William explores the surprising overlap between a physicist, a philosopher, and a poet—each of whom came to the same unsettling truth: that we mistake o…

Fluke or Fate? Embracing Uncertainty to Live a Fuller Life with Brian Klaas

In this episode, Brian Klaas explains the concept of whether things are a fluke or fate, and explores how embracing uncertainty can lead to a living a fuller life. Brian makes the case that randomness and chaos might be exactly what makes our lives matter so much, and how we tend to worship at the …

EXTRA 108. Colonial Spanish America

STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 New Spain was a major seat of Spanish power and the source of its wealth in the early 1600s. This wealth made Spain the dominant power in Europe. Spain's silver mining and crown mints on the American continent created high quality coins known as the silver peso or Spanish dollar…

EXTRA 109. Cervantes

STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 Don Quixote is an early 17th century fictional character made famous by the Spanish author, Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616). The story’s influence on American literature is immeasurable. Check out the YouTube versions of this episode at: https://youtu.be/bphog1URND0 https:/…

E225. Don Quixote in Guadalajara, Mexico

Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616) wrote Don Quixote, an early 17th century fictional character made famous by the Spanish author. This epic novel went on to be read around the world in Spanish and most other languages, making its author one of the most-read writers in human history. The story’s influ…

E226. Man of La Mancha in New Spain

In the early 17th century, an aged veteran of Spain's wars against the Ottoman Empire published a book. It was the story of a poor nobleman who deludes himself that he is a knight errant and sets off on hilarious adventures. Don Quixote is an early 17th century fictional character made famous by th…

E227. Guanajuato, central Mexico

At the time the saga of Don Quixote was written by Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616), the city of Guanajuato in central Mexico was an important colonial town due to the area's large silver deposits. Because it was an important Spanish site, the city today boasts of lavish colonial architecture and a …

Everyone Is Asking The Wrong Question About Quantum | John Levy

In this episode of The Quantum Economy Podcast, Anders Indset speaks with John Levy, CEO and co-founder of SEEQC – a pioneer in superconducting quantum chip design. Their conversation explores the frontiers of computing, capitalism, and consciousness in a world shaped by quantum technology. Togeth…