Antonia Hamilton: Social Motivation
[11:20] Neuroscientist Antonia Hamilton on the practical use of the neuropsychological lab researches, difference …
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Robert Speth: So there is no free will. Now what?
[12:18] With the sequencing of the human genome and advances in neuroscience, along with discoveries in the fields of e…
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The Hyena Men
[48:38] It’s said they possess supernatural powers, some believe they are part-hyena – in truth, no one really kno…
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Beau Lotto: The Neuroscience of Creativity, Perception, and Confirmation Bias
[6:44] To ensure your survival, your brain evolved to avoid one thing: uncertainty. As neuroscientist Beau Lotto poin…
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Lisa Feldman Barrett: Pain in the brain
[16:44] Lisa Feldman Barrett is a University Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University, whe…
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Is the Human Mind Unique? Entering the Soul Niche; An Evolved and Creative Mind; and Humor
[59:24] Cognitive abilities often regarded as unique to humans include humor, morality, symbolism, creativity, and …
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Neil Degrasse Tyson & Sean Carroll: Why Science?
[3:46] Neil Degrasse Tyson and Sean Carroll discuss the importance of scientific inquiry. [Video and text source: Mor…
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Molly Crockett: How Morally Outraged Are You? Well, That Depends on Who’s Watching
[4:55] Outrage on the internet is very, very easy to find. It seems that everyday someone has done something that other p…
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Kristen Hawkes: Grandmothers and the Extended Family
[20:30] Conjugal families are often assumed to be building blocks of human societies and the primary site of child rear…
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Alexander Todorov: Your Face Makes the First Impression—What Does It Say? Bias, Evolution, Trust
[9:18] Ever seen someone and immediately thought that they look “shady”? Well, it could be based on cultu…
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