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Brain Lenses

Colin Wright
Social Media
Artificial Intelligence
Anxiety
Psychology
Mental Health
Self-Handicapping
Hotelling's Law
Commodity Fetishism
Misinformation
Anxiety Disorders
Fallibilism
Terrorism
Cognitive Psychology
Populism
Headaches
Algorithm Aversion
Social Perception
Algorithmic Management
Group Identity
Collateral Contempt

Brain Lenses is a show about how we see the world, ourselves, and each other. Hosted by Colin Wright. brainlenses.substack.com

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 64 ratings
  • Mind Blanking

    How interesting!! I love to learn things — especially in little snippets! What a great podcast! 😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mariann67
    United Statesa year ago
  • Re. Generational amnesia.

    That was some Yoda trilateral thinking.

    Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The mak69
    United States5 years ago
  • It’s Colin Wright 🤷🏼‍♂️

    It’s Colin Wright and this guy is yet to make a bad podcast.

    Honestly this podcast messes with my brain each episode is around 5+ minutes and I expect it to keep going but it stops and leaves me with way to much to think about 😅

    How this guy stuffs so much information into so short a few minutes is astounding.

    A very typical Colin Wright project, you get a load of useful and informative information and you don’t feel as if you’re being lectured. And he never overstays his welcome each epis... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The_Good_Man
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Super!

    Short, objective and interesting podcasts! Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlwinV2020
    Belgium6 years ago
  • More to life than meets the eye

    Like his other podcast ‘Let’s Know Things,’ Collin does a fantastic job walking you through a deep dive of fascinating and important ideas/concepts that enrich your every day life. If you enjoy exploring life through different lenses, this podcast is for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Y.B.Young
    United States6 years ago

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This show blends accessible science, psychology, and social science to explore how we think, perceive, and interact with the world. Across episodes, topics range from artificial intelligence concepts and governance to perception, neuroscience, and how language shapes belief and policy. Notable threads include how framing and cognitive biases influence opinions, the evolving vocabulary around AI, the social dynamics of embarrassment and conformity, and practical takeaways for everyday life and decision-making. The host keeps a tight, ad-free format with concise, idea-rich episodes that reward curious listeners with clear explanations and thoughtful connections between research and real-world implications.

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Brain Lenses launched 6 years ago and published 339 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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