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The Giants Shoulder

Evan McGloughlin
Neuroscience
Mental Health
Artificial Intelligence
Behavioral Genetics
Memory
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Political Stress
Alzheimer's Disease
Gender Differences In Brain Development
Social Media
Political Ideology
Hippocampus
Consciousness
Emotional Resilience
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Covid-19
Intelligence
Personality Traits
Tribalism
Genetics

A Neuroscience podcast. Each week I talk with experts on a range of topics from consciousness and neuroplasticity to evolution and everything in between. I have a particular interest in consciousness and understanding our inner subjective conscious experience. Evan has a Neuroscience degree from Trinity College Dublin and is the co-founder of 2 (failed) edtech startups. He is a professional tennis... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Levin
Expert in biological intelligence and consciousness.
Episode: 42 Minutes of the Best Moments in Consciousness Science Giant's Shoulder 2025
Peter Godfrey-Smith
Philosopher and biological theorist focused on animal experience.
Episode: 42 Minutes of the Best Moments in Consciousness Science Giant's Shoulder 2025
Adam Frank
Theoretical astrophysicist, professor at the University of Rochester, author of Light of the Stars and The Blind Spot
University of Rochester
Episode: #79 Adam Frank: Consciousness, Quantum Mechanics, AI & Search for Alien Civilisations!
Dr. Earl K. Miller
A professor at MIT and influential neuroscientist known for his work on the prefrontal cortex and consciousness.
MIT
Episode: #76 Meet the MIT Neuroscientist Proving Brain Waves Are the Secret Engine Behind Consciousness
Dr. Grace Blest-Hopley
Neuroscientist and leading psychedelics researcher, published extensively on cannabis and psychedelics for women.
Heroic Hearts Project
Episode: #74 Psychedelics Expert: Who is Blocking Psychedelic Research? Cannabis Vs Alcohol, MDMA & Ayahuasca
Dr. Sarah McKay
A neuroscientist and best-selling science writer who focuses on women's brain health.
Neuroscience Academy
Episode: #73 Mysteries of the Female Brain: The Pill, Attraction, Sex, Emotions & Hormones! Dr Sarah McKay
Dr. Nikolay Kukushkin
Neuroscientist and biochemist at NYU, author of One Hand Clapping.
NYU
Episode: #71 Meet the Neuroscientist Who Proved Every Cell in Your Body Has a Memory!
Dr. Camilla Nord
Neuroscientist and head of the Mental Health Neuroscience Lab at Cambridge.
Cambridge University
Episode: #70 Meet the Neuroscientist Driving the New Science of Mental Health!
Dr. Amy Williams
NASA astrobiologist involved in the Curiosity and Perseverance rover missions
NASA
Episode: #69 NASA Scientist Reveals What We Really Found on Mars!

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Evan
Host with a Neuroscience degree from Trinity College Dublin and a professional background as a tennis coach and triathlete enthusiast. He expresses a keen interest in consciousness and understanding subjective experiences.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Fascinating!

    Brilliant and insightful. This is my go-to podcast to keep my brain from atrophying.

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    Herbert Hoover too tired
    United States8 months ago

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Brilliant and insightful. This is my go-to podcast to keep my brain from atrophying.

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59 Minutes of The Best Drug Science and Psychedelics Moments 2025
Q: What do you think the role of psychedelics will be in mental health therapies going forward?
The guest believes that psychedelics will gain approval, becoming popular in the next five to ten years, but cautions that they are not a one-size-fits-all solution and may have varying effects on individuals.
#79 Adam Frank: Consciousness, Quantum Mechanics, AI & Search for Alien Civilisations!
Q: How do we take subjective experience and place it to be the most paramount, important part of all other sciences?
We need to work out the philosophical idea of what science looks like when you take experience as central, and develop theories that can account for agency and subjective experience.
#79 Adam Frank: Consciousness, Quantum Mechanics, AI & Search for Alien Civilisations!
Q: Why has science sort of left subjective experience behind?
Science had to filter out subjective experience to create a foundational understanding, leading to an amnesia of experience while aiming for objective measures like thermometers.
#74 Psychedelics Expert: Who is Blocking Psychedelic Research? Cannabis Vs Alcohol, MDMA & Ayahuasca
Q: What do you think the best evidence says on MDMA's efficacy for PTSD?
Dr. Grace argues that MDMA for PTSD works, supported by a significant amount of positive evidence, especially amongst military veterans undergoing treatment.
#74 Psychedelics Expert: Who is Blocking Psychedelic Research? Cannabis Vs Alcohol, MDMA & Ayahuasca
Q: Studies are showing that daily cannabis use has surpassed daily alcohol use for the first time in the US. I'm curious if you think that's a good thing or not.
Dr. Grace believes that while alcohol has severe adverse effects, cannabis might be safer in many aspects depending on the individual, but both substances have potential risks that should be acknowledged.

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Focusing on the intricate realms of neuroscience, the show brings together experts from various domains to discuss topics ranging from consciousness and neuroplasticity to evolution and the complexities of human cognition. Each episode explores thought-provoking themes and controversies in science, particularly emphasizing the subjective aspects of consciousness and mental processes. The host's background enriches the discussions, making the content accessible yet deeply insightful for listeners interested in the scientific foundations of thought, behavior, and the nature of reality.

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