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The P-Value Podcast

The P-Value Podcast

By: Rachael Brown
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A podcast on philosophy and science and everything in between hosted by Dr. Rachael Brown from Centre for Philosophy of the Sciences in the School of Philosophy at the Australian National University.© 2026 The P-Value Podcast Philosophy Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Do your genes make you, you?
    Mar 6 2026

    We often talk about "genes for" traits such as depression, and anxiety but what is it for a gene to cause something? Is genetic causation as simple as it is frequently made out to be? In this episode we explore this question asking are your genes who you are?


    Use of AI disclosure: GenAI was used in drafting the script for this podcast episode to get feedback and suggestions on podcast style aimed at improving audience engagement.

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    15 mins
  • What are scientific models?
    13 mins
  • Defining Life
    Sep 21 2023

    Can we know the answer to the question "what is life?"? Could our definitions of life blinker us to new life forms we might find in the future?

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    13 mins
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