Big Brains explores the groundbreaking research and discoveries that are changing our world. In each episode, we talk to leading experts and unpack their work in straightforward terms. Interesting conversations that cover a gamut of topics from how music affects our brains to what happens after we die.
Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 191 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationScience |
What if a single number, derived from your DNA, could predict your income, education level or even who you're likely to marry? In his new book “The Social Genome,” Princeton University sociologist Dalton Conley explores the science behind how our gen... more
When we lose someone, we love, we often say we have a broken heart—but what if that’s not just a metaphor?
In her new book “The Grieving Body: How The Stress of Loss Can Be An Opportunity For Healing” University of Arizona Professor of Psychology Ma... more
New federal data paints a stark picture: American children are falling behind in reading and test scores, with the gap between advantaged and disadvantaged kids growing wider. But is this really just a problem of money? University of Chicago Developm... more
What does it mean to understand death? For centuries, philosophers have argued that only humans can truly comprehend mortality. But what if they’re wrong?
In this episode, we speak with philosopher Susana Monsó, author of Playing Possum: How Animals... more
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Excellent topics and guests. Thoughtful, and thought provoking
Thanks for providing transcripts to your interesting interviews. I find the music too distracting to listen to the conversation.
Excellent. Concise, informative, plausible and easy listening
I want to know and learn everyone on this podcast. I love the learning. Great topics and discussions. Give me more.
Fascinating study on what happens when we die. The researcher sums the end of the study well, but the question for me is what lives to save, certainly not those who die of untreatable diseases, right?
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Providing insightful explorations into groundbreaking research and discoveries, this podcast features in-depth conversations with leading experts across a broad spectrum of topics. Episodes cover a range of subjects from child development and parenting to complex scientific discussions surrounding health, ethics, and societal issues, making complex ideas accessible and engaging. The ability to articulate intricate themes such as moral behavior, the implications of vaccine hesitancy, and the science of consciousness showcases a commitment to understanding the world through evidence-based dialogue.
Unique for its educational focus, this podcast not only informs its audience but also invites listeners into thoughtful discussions about contemp... more
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Recent guests on Big Brains include:
1. Mary Frances O'Connor
2. Adam Ratner
3. Bozhi Tian
4. J. Doyne Farmer
5. James A. Robinson
6. Wendy Freedman
7. Peggy O'Donnell Heffington
8. Adrienne Brown
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