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How do the groups you identify with shape your sense of self? Do they influence the beer you buy? The way you vote? In this favorite episode from 2021, psychologist Jay Van Bavel explains how our group loyalties affect us more than we realize, and can even shape our basic senses ...  Show more

We tend to see depression as an illness to eliminate, evidence that something has gone wrong in the brain. But what if low mood serves a purpose? Psychologist Jonathan Rottenberg examines the evolutionary roots of depression and reflects on his own painful experience with suicida ...  Show more

Philosophy of Brain is based on an in-depth filmed conversation between Howard Burton and neurophilosopher Patricia Churchland, UC San Diego. Patricia Churchland has done extensive research in the fields of philosophy of neuroscience, philosophy of the mind and neuroethics. Durin ...  Show more

Your brain is powerful, but it’s limited. Sometimes it’s able to tell you exactly what you feel, how you can respond to a challenge, or how you can create ideas. Other times, it can’t. Enter Annie Murphy Paul, an acclaimed science writer whose book The Extended Mind: The Power ...

Breaking Boundaries: Dive into this mind-expanding episode where we explore strategies, insights, and fascinating discoveries that challenge the limits of your brain. Unleash your cognitive potential and embark on a journey to push the boundaries of what your mind can achieve. Sp ...  Show more

Our brains can be our biggest allies or worst enemies. Whether your brain acts to help you or to sabotage you all depends on how you train it. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen discuss the work you can do to train your brain to subcon ...