The Telepathy Tapes

S2E28: Dr. Mayim Bialik: Science, Skepticism and the Boundaries of Proof | Talk Tracks

May 6, 2026·1h 3m
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In this episode of Talk Tracks, Ky Dickens sits down with neuroscientist, actor, and podcast host Dr. Mayim Bialik to explore the tension between science and skepticism.With a PhD in neuroscience and a career shaped by both scientific rigor and cultural storytelling, Mayim has explored the questions on the edge of scientific understanding and that which can’t be quantified. From near-death experiences and spontaneous healing to telepathy, savant abilities, and the limits of measurement, she reflects on where the scientific method holds and where it begins to fall short.As more people share experiences that don’t neatly fit into existing frameworks, this conversation asks: what counts as evidence? And is it possible to build a framework that allows both skepticism and wonder to coexist?--------------Right now, Batch is offering 30% off sitewide — and yes, that applies to subscriptions too, so you can lock in that discount on your monthly supply. Go to hellobatch.com/TAPES and use code TAPES at checkout.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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