Michael Tomasello Lecture 4: The ontogenetic emergence of co-operative communication
[1:21:46] 2006 – Friday May, 19th, 2:30 – 4:30 pm Ecole Normale Supérieure, 45, rue d’Ulm, Paris…
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Madness Redefined: Creativity, Intelligence and the Dark Side of the Mind
[1:35:30] The notion of a “tortured genius” or “mad scientist” may be more than a romantic aberration. Resear…
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Do Animals Like Music?
[3:08] Listening to music is a great way to relax and unwind, or stay focused at work and school. In fact, certain animals …
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The amazing lyrebird
[2:42] This songbird breaks out the sampler to get a mate. And the superb lyrebird doesn’t stop at mimicking othe…
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Graham Shaw: Why people believe they can’t draw – and how to prove they can
[15:03] Why is it that so many people think they can’t draw? Where did we learn to believe that? Graham Shaw will shatte…
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Eric Kandel: Creativity, Your Brain, and the Aha! Moment
[4:58] Dr. Eric Kandel describes the “aha phenomenon” and speculates on ways that humans and groups can t…
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Notes and Neurons: In Search of the Common Chorus
[1:45:07] Is our response to music hard-wired or culturally determined? Is the reaction to rhythm and melody universa…
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Eric Kandel: Memory storage, creativity and emotions
[19:40] Eric R. Kandel, MD, is a professor at Columbia University, the Fred Kavli Professor and Director, Kavli Instit…
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Music for Anxiety: Mozart vs. Metal
[4:34] What physiologic effects does classical music have compared to new age music, grunge rock, techno, and heavy me…
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Manipulation Revealed: Psychological Effects of Music
[6:05] Marketing experts make use of the power of music extensively. In almost all commercials music is one of the key de…
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