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Curiosity Theory

Curiosity Theory

By: Dr. Dakotah Tyler & Justin Shaifer
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A podcast about sharpening your curiosity through science, stories, and bold questions. With Astrophysicist Dr. Dakotah Tyler & STEM Educator Justin Shaifer.


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Episodes
  • UFOs, Aliens, and What Science Actually Says | From First Principles Pod
    Mar 24 2026

    In this collaboration episode of Curiosity Theory and From First Principles, Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer join Lester Nare and Krishna Chaudry for a wide-ranging conversation about UFOs, science, and the future of knowledge.

    They explore the reality of UAP sightings, what counts as scientific evidence, and how physics places constraints on extraordinary claims. The discussion also dives into how misinformation spreads, why the modern content ecosystem often rewards being wrong, and the role science communicators play in bridging the gap between research and the public.

    The episode expands into emerging technologies like AI, genetic engineering, and the accelerating pace of discovery, raising deeper questions about how society keeps up with scientific progress.

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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • Breaking Down Our Ryan Gosling Interview on Project Hail Mary
    Mar 17 2026

    In this episode of Curiosity Theory, Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer react to their interview with Ryan Gosling about Project Hail Mary and unpack the science, storytelling, and bigger themes behind the film.

    They discuss what makes Rocky such an effective alien character, why collaboration sits at the heart of the story, how the movie handles space science, and why hopeful sci-fi can matter so much in the real world. Along the way, they also reflect on the interview itself and what stood out most from Gosling’s perspective on the film.

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    56 mins
  • Ryan Gosling on Curiosity, Aliens, and Project Hail Mary
    Mar 16 2026

    In this episode of Curiosity Theory, Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer sit down with Ryan Gosling to talk about the highly anticipated sci-fi film Project Hail Mary, based on Andy Weir’s bestselling novel.

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    Ryan shares what it was like bringing the story to life on screen, including acting alongside the alien character Rocky and exploring the film’s themes of curiosity, collaboration, and scientific discovery. The conversation touches on the role of science fiction in inspiring future scientists, the challenges of portraying space realistically on film, and how curiosity can transform fear into exploration.

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    21 mins
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