Minding the Brain
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Minding the Brain is an award-winning, monthly science podcast by Dr. Jim Davies and Dr. Kim Hellemans. It focuses on exploring and discussing the fascinating topics surrounding the scientific study of the brain. Minding the Brain is brought to you by Carleton University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Find us on the web @ https://mindingthebrainpodcast.com
Minding the Brain
2w ago
Jim interviews Gordon Pennycook about the phenomenon of fake news. What types of misinformation tend to spread? What role will generative AI play in the ..read more
Minding the Brain
2M ago
Kim interviews Dr. Robert Coplan about aloneliness and the value of solitude. What are the benefits of solitude? How should we balance solitude and social ..read more
Minding the Brain
3M ago
Jim interviews Darren McKee, author of Uncontrollable: The Threat of Artificial Superintelligence and the Race to Save the World. What are the long-term dangers of ..read more
Minding the Brain
5M ago
Jim interviews Kim about the topic of eating disorders. They discuss clinical and behavioral symptoms of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and the ..read more
Minding the Brain
6M ago
Jim interviews Hollywood composer Joe Kraemer about the psychology of soundtracks. Joe is responsible for the music in films such as The Way of the ..read more
Minding the Brain
7M ago
Jim interviews Johanna Peetz about money and spending. Why does money cause so many problems in relationships? What does the research say about how best ..read more
Minding the Brain
8M ago
How are false memories created? Do children believe their imaginary friends really exist? Why aren’t we always mistaking our imaginings for reality? Join Jim and ..read more
Minding the Brain
10M ago
Kim and Jim discuss the scientific evidence surrounding multitasking. Does multitasking make you more or less efficient? When should you multitask? Is it safe to ..read more
Minding the Brain
1y ago
In this episode of Minding the Brain, Jim and Kim explore various theories of consciousness. What are the most popular theories of consciousness? What is ..read more
Minding the Brain
1y ago
Some people are left handed and some people are right handed, why? Join Kim and Jim as they explore the science behind the phenomenon of ..read more