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Robert Lawrence Kuhn (born November 6, 1944) is a public intellectual, corporate strategist, and investment banker. He is also an author, editor, a TV-producer, a columnist and commentator, especially on topics related to China.
Robert Lawrence Kuhn is the creator, executive producer, writer, and host of Closer To Truth, the PBS/public television series on Cosmos, Life, Consciousness, and Meaning that presents leading scientists, philosophers, and creative thinkers discussing fundamental questions.
Robert Lawrence Kuhn shares his thoughts on overcoming the dangers of tribalism and nationalism.
Professor Brian Swimme discusses cosmogenesis, our cultural evolution, human consciousness, the Noosphere, and more. Brian Thomas Swimme is a professor at the California Brian Swimme on Consciousness, Cultural Evolution, and the Noosphere Classic Chats, CTT Chat- Members Only
- Five Questions with Brian Swimme Evolutionary cosmologist Brian Swimme sat down with us this week to discuss the phenomenon of Déjà vu, the meaning of life, and the connection between the head and the heart.
- Five Questions with Sean Carroll What is Sean Carroll's favorite scientific breakthrough? What question about the universe keeps him up at night? Discover the answers to these questions and more with this week's episode of our "Five on Friday" series.
- Five Questions with Anna Abraham A Q&A with neuroscientist Anna Abraham about the creative brain, the human spirit, and more.
- A Crack in Everything Philosopher and IAI founder Hilary Lawson explores the human condition and the magic of new discoveries.
- A Tribute to Daniel C. Dennett Host Robert Lawrence Kuhn honors the life and legacy of philosopher and cognitive scientist Dan Dennett.
- Asteroid Day (as observed annually on June 30) is the United Nations sanctioned day of public awareness of the risks of asteroid impacts. In honor of this day—co-founded by Asteroid Day 2024
- Did the universe have a beginning? What was it like? Will our universe end? How? How big is the cosmos? Does it go on forever, and what would that mean? How many universes Universe: Beginning, Vast Size, End
- This playlist is part of Closer To Truth's series on The Noosphere at 100: The Future of Human Consciousness.
- How can we understand consciousness? Is our consciousness an illusion? Can it be measured scientifically or tied to the brain? Why is consciousness so difficult to explain? The Mystery of Consciousness
- Everything we know comes from the brain. Are brains our window to reality, showing us what truly exists? How can we know? Can consciousness derive from something beyond the Secrets of Brain and Mind
- How do Eastern traditions address the Big Questions of existence and sentience—Closer To Truth’s pillar categories of Cosmos, Life, Consciousness, Meaning? How do
- In this first series on Philosophy of Biology, Closer to Truth explores the challenges and implications of evolution. Season 23
- To seek the foundations of reality we look through the prism of mathematics. Mathematics is the universal language anyone, anywhere, can appreciate. We ask profound Season 22
Closer To Truth presents the world’s greatest thinkers exploring humanity’s deepest questions. Join host Robert Lawrence Kuhn on a global journey to discover state-of-the-art ideas about human sentience and raw existence. Discover fundamental issues of existence. Engage new and diverse ways of thinking.
Learn about Dr. Robert Lawrence Kuhn, a public intellectual, corporate strategist and investment banker, and a renowned expert on China. He has received awards from China's President Xi Jinping and the Chinese Government, and has written and hosted several TV series on China's politics, economy and society.
Robert Lawrence Kuhn is a public intellectual, investment banker, and chairman of The Kuhn Foundation. He hosts Closer to China with R.L. Kuhn, a show that explores China's governance, politics, economy, culture, and more.
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