Cabinet of Science & Fiction
Ricardo Alberto
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About This Podcast
Evoking the marvelous and unexpected collections of historic cabinets of curiosities, our modern cabinet employs AI tools to craft 'short but deep dive' episodes exploring the fringes of knowledge. We delve into science fiction, real-world scientific discoveries, and the uncharted territories of forbidden, alternative, and frontier science—where bold theories and unexplained phenomena challenge the limits of understanding. With an informative and engaging tone, we create a space where literary creativity, cutting-edge research, and enduring scientific mysteries converge.
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S2E13 The Most Credible UAP Cases. Part 1
Where does speculation end and credible evidence begin? In this foundational episode of The Cabinet of Science & Fiction, we cut through the noise to examine the most legitimate and…
S2E12 Bio-Engineering Utopia? Bioethics and the Posthuman Future
Is humanity on the cusp of engineering a utopia, or are we walking toward an ethical precipice? In this episode of The Cabinet of Science and Fiction, we deeply analyze the bioethical stakes of the…
S2E11 The Engineering of Warp Drives: Bending Spacetime on Demand.
What if the iconic warp drive from science fiction isn't just a fantasy? In this episode of The Cabinet of Science & Fiction, we explore one of the most exciting ideas in theoretical physics: the…
S2E10 The Lost World Inside the Earth: Fact, Fiction, or Faith?
Journey with us into the depths of the Earth, where myth and history collide. In this episode of The Cabinet of Science & Fiction, we descend into the legendary realm of Agartha—a mythical…
S2E9 Time Travel: Physics or Fantasy?
Is time travel a scientific possibility or just the stuff of science fiction? In this episode of The Cabinet of Science & Fiction, we crack open the theoretical toolbox of modern physics to find…
S2E8 Before the Metaverse: The World of "Snow Crash"
Long before Facebook became Meta, a novel predicted our digital future. In this episode of Cabinet of Science and Fiction, we dive into Neal Stephenson's cyberpunk masterpiece, "Snow Crash." We'll…
S2E7 Why We're Probably Not in a Simulation
Are we living in a sophisticated computer simulation? The Simulation Hypothesis, popularized by Nick Bostrom, is more than a sci-fi trope—it's a serious philosophical argument that forces us to…
S2E6 The Hyperion Bargain: AI, Gods, and the Price of a Perfect Future
What happens when humanity's creation surpasses it not just in intelligence, but in its capacity for godhood and terror? In this episode, we journey to the far future of Dan Simmons's legendary…
S2E5 Digital Immortality? The Science (and Fiction) of Mind Uploading
What if you could cheat death by scanning your brain and uploading your mind to a computer? This is the radical promise of transhumanism, known as mind uploading or whole brain emulation. It's a…
S2E4 The Ark and the Abyss: The Perilous Dream of Generation Ships
What does it truly take to send a piece of humanity on a one-way trip to the stars? In this episode, we open the Cabinet to examine the monumental challenge of interstellar generation ships—vessels…
S2E3 Exploring Liu Cixin’s Acclaimed Three-Body series
Dive into the epic world of Chinese science fiction with this deep dive into Liu Cixin’s award-winning trilogy, Remembrance of Earth’s Past—better known as the Three-Body series. In this episode, we…
S2E2 The Keely Enigma: John W. Keely’s Vibratory Utopia — Science or Fraud in the Victorian Era?
Dive into the enigmatic world of John Worrell Keely, the 19th-century inventor who claimed to have unlocked the secrets of "etheric energy"—a force he said could defy gravity, disintegrate matter,…
S2E1 Beyond the Foundation Trilogy: The Expansive Universe of Asimov's Foundation (Sequel & Prequel Deep Dive)
We’re back —welcome to season two !The Cabinet of Science & Fiction" returns with a journey beyond Asimov’s original Foundation trilogy! In this episode, we explore the controversial yet…
S1E21 The 1897 Airship Mystery: Jules Verne, UFOs, and the First Great UFO Wave
In the late 1800s, a wave of mysterious 'phantom airships' was reported across the United States—decades before the term 'UFO' even existed. Witnesses described advanced flying machines, unlike any…
S1E20 Rewriting Human History: The Evidence for a Prehistoric High Culture
What if everything we know about the origins of civilization is wrong? In this episode, we explore the controversial hypothesis that an advanced prehistoric society thrived during the Ice Age—only to…
S1E19 Fulcanelli: The Mysterious Alchemist
Dive into the enigmatic life of Fulcanelli, the elusive French alchemist whose true identity remains shrouded in mystery. Through the writings and testimonies of his alleged disciple, Eugène…
S1E18 Fabulous Science: When History Gets the Science Wrong
Join us for a short but deep dive into Fabulous Science: Fact and Fiction in the History of Scientific Discovery by historian John Waller. This episode unpacks Waller’s provocative thesis: many…
S1E16 Electro-Radiant Energy: Gray's Motor and Tesla's Discoveries
In this episode, the ideas of free energy are explored, beginning with the supposed inventions of Edwin Gray and his "cold electricity" technology. Gray's work is connected with Nikola Tesla's…
S1E15 The Fundamental Constants: A Mystery of Physics
A short but deep dive to explore one of physics' greatest mysteries: the fundamental constants of the universe. Drawing from the work of German physicist Harald Fritzsch, we investigate why these…
S1E17 Revisiting a classic: Passport to Magonia
In this episode... A short but deep dive into the fascinating world of the classic book Passport to Magonia, written by Jacques Vallée. We explore the revolutionary theories of this renowned UFO…
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Cabinet of Science & Fiction has published 34 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Fiction, Science.
Cabinet of Science & Fiction is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 32m.
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