Derren Brown: How To Read Someone’s Mind
[3:29] A simple way for you at home to read someones mind . . with enough preparation! [Video and text source: Derren Brow…
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David Eagleman: The Brain and The Law
[34:16] It’s still very much a work in progress trying to unravel the paradox of free will. There’s so many …
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Margee Kerr: The Science of Sensed Presence
[46:39] [“Hello? Is Something There?” The Science of Sensed Presence] [Video and text source: Skeptico…
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Patricia Churchland: Neurophilosophy and free will
[16:01] Philosopher Patricia Smith Churchland on the nature of self-control, the reward system, and risk-taking in h…
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Take a placebo to be more creative
[0:57] The placebo effect not only works in medicine, it can also boost cognitive ability, unleashing creativity and d…
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Michael Shermer and Derren Brown: Magic, Happiness, and Skepticism
[1:16:58] Michael Shermer chatting with Derren Brown, a British magician and writer. His TV show Derren Brown: Mind Co…
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Michael Shermer: Why Believing in Aliens Is Religion in Disguise
[2:36] Are atheists who believe in aliens falling for one of humanity’s oldest brain biases? In a series of four s…
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Barry Smith: What is Consciousness Good For?
[22:22] What is Consciousness Good For? How much of what we do is driven by the automatic and the unconscious? Science ha…
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Cortney Warren: Honest liars – The psychology of self-deception
[13:47] By providing content, resources, and connections, Dr. Cortney Warren’s goal is to support anyone who i…
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