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Infrared Dialogue

Sol & Ben 7 Episodes Oct 13, 2026

Infrared Dialogue explores a wide range of topics from philosophy and science to arts and more, offering diverse perspectives. Hosted by Sol & Ben, the podcast aims to shed light on various subjects through engaging conversations.

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2026 Nobel Prize Science Recap Part 3: Chemistry Oct 13, 2026 00:05:58 The 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry went to Henri B. Kagan and Kensō Soai for their work on asymmetric synthesis. In this episode, I start with the thalidomide disaster to explain molecular handedness, why the shape of a molecule matters for medicines, and why scientists keep asking why life chose one form over its mirror image.This is part 3, the final part of a 3-part series. Sources and links to

2026 Nobel Prize Science Recap Part 2: Physics Oct 13, 2026 00:03:02 The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics went to Francis Halzen for his work on the IceCube Neutrino Observatory. Billions of neutrinos pass through your body every second without you noticing, so how do you catch one? In this episode, I explain how a giant block of ice at the South Pole helps scientists detect particles from across the universe, and why it matters.This is part 2 of a 3-part series. Source

2026 Nobel Prize Science Recap Part 1: Medicine Oct 13, 2026 00:04:51 The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine went to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for optogenetics: using genes to make brain cells respond to light. In this episode, I break the big word down in plain English, explain how it differs from electrodes and MRI scans, and look at how it's being tested as a treatment for certain kinds of blindness.This is part 1 of a 3-part series.

Inside The Speakership Race Drama by Shunx Shannon May 20, 2026 00:32:29 Sources:Articles New Vision Inside meeting - New Vision Anita Among elected duty speaker Independent The Eagle Robert Mao withdraws from speaker race to support Tayebwa - The Observer About Anita Among VideosKadagga and Among battle it out for the speaker roleAnita’s Items confiscated

Editing Atoms and the Future of Medicine May 15, 2026 00:26:10 What if you could edit a drug molecule the way you edit a document? Not rebuild it from scratch, just go in, find what needs changing, and fix it.That’s exactly what skeleton editing does. And it might be one of the most underreported breakthroughs in modern chemistry.In this episode I dig into what skeleton editing actually is, why it matters for drug discovery, and how it connects to the other t

Beds Are Overrated. Dec 3, 2025 00:03:49 Why I swapped my mattress and bed for the floor—and how it’s changed my back (and sleep!)Book Recommendation - Back Mechanic: The Secrets to a Healthy Spine Your Doctor Isn't Telling You.Executive Producers: Sol & Ben

It starts with obsession Nov 13, 2025 00:05:22 Executive Producers: Sol & BenFor collaborations and episode suggestions: solomontalemwa27@gmail.com

Making Better Decisions: Mental Models, Heuristics, and Biases Mar 5, 2025 00:26:29 In this episode, I discuss decision-making, focusing on mental models and heuristics. I share personal experiences from product management, exploring tools like opportunity cost, first principles thinking, and cognitive biases. I suggest expanding mental models, challenging biases, and using techniques like the Feynman Method and 80/20 Rule and more to improve our decision making and communication

Examining Uganda’s bold nuclear energy and oil future plans Dec 2, 2024 00:41:08 In today's episode, we dive into Uganda's bold energy plans that plans to have at least one nuclear energy plan by 2031 and generating over $2 billion from their oil reserves by 2040. We look at the whether Uganda's high risk appetite outweigh the potential risks that could put not just the country's economy in shambles but millions of lives at stake with pollution and environmental concerns. Can

Intro Nov 15, 2024 00:00:59 Infrared dialogue introduces you to wide range of perspectives from arts to engineering to music and more. Join us as we explore.

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