Politics & Policy
The Brain on War: Dr. Nicholas Wright
Why did France lose to the Nazis, despite its defenders having more tanks, troops, and guns? How did Ukraine repel Russia’s initial onslaught? How do you know if you can trust an…
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18 interviews
Culture, Society, Sports & Arts
Daniel J. Levitin on Music & the Brain
In this interview, I speak to Daniel J. Levitin- an award-winning neuroscientist, musician, and best-selling author. His research encompasses music, the brain, health, productivity, and creativity. He is the author of four…
Science & Technology
Neuroscience of Habituation with Professor Tali Sharot
Have you ever noticed that what is thrilling on Monday tends to become boring on Friday? Even exciting relationships, stimulating jobs, and breathtaking works of art lose their sparkle after a while.…
Health & Medicine
Rahul Jandial on Why We Dream | Neuroscience
In this interview, I speak to pioneering brain surgeon & neuroscientist Rahul Jandial (author of ‘This is Why You Dream’) about the extraordinary way neuroscience and medicine are helping us unlock the…
Health & Medicine
Danny Penman on Deeper Mindfulness & Calm
In this interview, I speak to Danny Penman on Deeper Mindfulness, and how the latest advances in neuroscience, combined with millennia old wisdom, can allow us to explore life with renewed strength,…
Health & Medicine
Dr. Rudolph Tanzi on Alzheimer’s Disease & Brain Health
Dr. Rudolph Tanzi is a titan in the field of neurogenetics, where his groundbreaking research is reshaping our understanding of Alzheimer's disease. As the Director of the Genetics and Aging Research Unit…
Politics & Policy
Nita Farahany on The Battle for Your Brain
A new dawn of brain tracking and hacking is coming. Will you be prepared for what comes next? Imagine a world where your brain can be interrogated to learn your political beliefs,…
Culture, Society, Sports & Arts
Daniel H. Pink on The Power of Regret
“No regrets.” You’ve heard people proclaim it as a philosophy of life. That’s nonsense, even dangerous, says New York Times Best Selling Author, Daniel H. Pink, in his latest bold and inspiring…
Health & Medicine
Prof. Guy Leschziner on Unlocking Sensory Secrets
The information you receive from your senses makes up your world. But that world does not exist. What we perceive to be the absolute truth of the world around us is a…
Culture, Society, Sports & Arts
Steven Pinker on Rationality: Why It Matters
Today humanity is reaching new heights of scientific understanding – and appears to be losing its mind. How can a species that doubled its lifespan, sequenced its genome, and developed vaccines for…
Health & Medicine
Anil Seth on Consciousness, Perception & Self
Anil Seth’s quest to understand the biological basis of conscious experience is one of the most exciting contributions to twenty-first-century science. What does it mean to “be you”—that is, to have a…
Culture, Society, Sports & Arts
Angela Duckworth on Grit, Passion & Perseverance
Angela Duckworth is the founder and CEO of Character Lab, a non-profit whose mission is to advance scientific insights that help children thrive. She is also the Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang…