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- I really enjoyed this episode. I hear what some people are saying about wanting a deeper scientific view. However, I think at some point you need to accept the show for what it is, and choose to listen or not listen. This is not a "hard science" show. It's more focused on stories and the human element, with a theme of science woven in. It's meant to be accessible to people without a scientific bent, and it aims to reach listeners on an emotional level as much as an intellectual level.
Perhaps the name Radiolab is not the best fit, because it sets up expectations of a certain level of scientific rigidity. However, the name sounds cool and it's probably too late to think of changing it.
Regarding the section about creative influences existing outside of a person, I don't think that was meant to be taken so literally. It's more just a way to think about the creative process in order to gain a new perspective about it. It's similar to how scientists such as Einstein would invoke God when speaking philosophically about the deep physical laws of the universe.
I would love to find a show that does more hard science and which is engaging and well produced. If I do find such a show, I'll subscribe but I will keep listening to Radiolab too.
