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Artwork for Many Minds
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Our world is brimming with beings—human, animal, and artificial. We explore how they think, sense, feel, and learn. Conversations and more, every two weeks.

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Artwork for Many Minds

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Hi friends! We're skipping a beat to take care of some spring housekeeping tasks. We will be back in May! In the meanwhile, enjoy this listener favorite from our archives!

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[originally aired April 30, 2025]

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Izzy Wisher
Archaeologist at Aarhus University, specializing in Paleolithic art
Aarhus University
Episode: Illuminating cave art
Mike Frank
Professor of Psychology at Stanford University
Stanford University
Episode: What can AI teach us about the mind?
Gary Lupyan
Professor of Psychology at University of Wisconsin–Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Episode: What can AI teach us about the mind?
Rob Dunn
Professor of Applied Ecology at North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University
Episode: Mutualisms all the way down
Dr. Melanie Mitchell
Computer scientist and professor at the Santa Fe Institute
Santa Fe Institute
Episode: Seven metaphors for AI
Matilda Brindle
An evolutionary biologist at the University of Oxford interested in the origins of behavior and traits across the animal kingdom.
University of Oxford
Episode: Origins of the kiss
Dr. Stephen Flusberg
Assistant Professor of Psychology at Vassar College, directs the Framing, Reasoning, and Metaphor Lab
Vassar College
Episode: The aura of metaphor
Dr. Eric Turkheimer
Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia and author of 'Understanding the Nature-Nurture Debate'
University of Virginia
Episode: From the archive: How should we think about IQ?
Matthew Cobb
Biologist and historian of science
Author of The Idea of the Brain
Episode: From 'On Humans': Can the brain understand itself?

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Kensy Cooperrider
Host of Many Minds, a thoughtful interviewer engaging experts on cognition, AI, and animal consciousness.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 222 ratings
  • With thanks

    Always excited to see an episode come out. They never fail to provide the laylistener like me with interesting perspectives, insights and directions to explore and ponder.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ibbleston
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Delightful Podcast!

    Every time I listen to an episode, I come away more thoughtful and appreciative of the world around me. The production team have done a spectacular job picking people to have on the show and the actual editing is flawless! Bravo! You should give Many Minds a listen! It’s sure to tickle a curious mind!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ahhhnames
    United States7 months ago
  • Superb

    A glorious celebration of academic curiosity

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hobbolobble
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Constantly intriguing

    From medieval metacognition to the thoughts of plants - so many ideas and insights based on solid research. A fascinating podcast and I’m working my way through every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Isthisnicknametakenyesitwas
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Five stars!

    One of the best science podcasts out there. Kensy is a thoughtful and insightful interviewer and covers so many amazing topics. I can count on learning something every time I listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gafdgdbusbdjh
    United States2 years ago

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Origins of the kiss
Q: How did you first get interested in kissing in this topic?
My interest lies in evolutionary behaviors that appear to be curiosities or byproducts, stemming from previous research into masturbation across primates.
Origins of the kiss
Q: What's so puzzling about kissing?
Kissing poses risks of disease transfer but is a common, daily human behavior, raising questions about its benefits.
From the archive: How should we think about IQ?
Q: What is your main skepticism about the essentialist interpretations of intelligence?
Turkheimer believes that while intelligence shows stability over time, it is also significantly influenced by environmental factors and education, which challenges the notion that intelligence is purely innate and unchangeable.
Of breeds and brains
Q: My mental model of this is sort of like there are two distinct waves.
Yeah, definitely. So during the Victorian era, we have the emergence of most of the breeds that we know today.
Of breeds and brains
Q: Do you have a favored hypothesis among domestication hypotheses?
I would say I'm fairly agnostic, but the commensal scavenger hypothesis has validity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Many Minds

What is Many Minds about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series examines the intricate world of cognition across various beings—humans, animals, and artificial intelligences. Through engaging discussions with scholars and experts, listeners can expect to explore a wide array of topics, including the evolutionary underpinnings of behavior, the implications of artificial intelligence, and the fascinating cultures of different animal species. The content often emphasizes the philosophical and biological perspectives on how intelligence manifests, the significance of language and metaphor in shaping understanding, and the shared experiences between diverse species. Unique insights provided by numerous esteemed guests make each episode a treasure trove of information that sparks curiosity and cha... more

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2. Mike Frank
3. Gary Lupyan
4. Rob Dunn
5. Dr. Melanie Mitchell
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7. Dr. Stephen Flusberg
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