Jim Holt

Type: Person

As of November 2026, Jim Holt has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Radiolab (Aug 2025). Discusses his book's themes about why anything exists and argues (via modern physics) that 'stuff' may reduce to mathematical structure/information.

Author; essayist at Independent (frequent contributor to major magazines; author of popular philosophy/science books) specializing in Philosophy of science, Metaphysics, Popular science writing.

Jim Holt at a glance
Mentioned in1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardAug 2025 on Radiolab
RoleAuthor and essayist
AffiliationIndependent (freelance writer; known for work in major magazines)

Which podcasts has Jim Holt appeared on?

Robert Krulwich brought up Jim Holt; the most recent mention was Aug 2025 on Radiolab.