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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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It's hard to say exactly when, but some tens of thousands of years ago, our best friends were born. I'm referring, of course, to dogs. This didn't happen overnight—it was a long process. And it not only changed how those canids behaved and what they ... more

It seems we've always had monsters among us. We've long been enthralled by dragons and giants, by the likes of Frankenstein and Godzilla and Dracula, by witches and werewolves and countless others. They roam our maps and creation myths; they crop up ... more

AI therapists and caregivers. Digital tutors and advisors and friends. Artificial lovers. Griefbots trained to imitate dead loved ones. Welcome, to the bustling world of AI-powered chatbots. This was once the stuff of science fiction, but it's becomi... more

Birds do the darnedest things. They fly, of course. They sing. They hunt in pitch darkness. They hide their food and remember where they put it. They use tools and migrate over astonishingly vast distances—sometimes even sleeping while in flight. How... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Henry Shevlin
Philosopher and AI ethicist at the Leverhulme Center for the Future of Intelligence at Cambridge University.
Leverhulme Center for the Future of Intelligence
Episode: The age of social AI
Andrew Iwaniuk
Comparative neuroscientist and associate professor at the University of Lethbridge in Canada.
University of Lethbridge
Episode: Brains of a feather
George Striedter
Professor of neuroscience and behavior at the University of California, Irvine.
University of California, Irvine
Episode: Brains of a feather
Marc Berman
Associate professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Chicago and director of the Environmental Neuroscience Lab.
University of Chicago
Episode: How nature restores the mind
Dr. Eleanor Scerri
An archaeologist at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History, heads the Pan-African Evolution Research Group
Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History
Episode: From the archive: Revisiting the dawn of human cognition
Dr. Manuel Will
An archaeologist and lecturer at the University of Tübingen, Germany
University of Tübingen
Episode: From the archive: Revisiting the dawn of human cognition
Dr. Sam Gershman
Professor of Psychology at Harvard University and Director of the Computational Cognitive Neuroscience Lab
Harvard University
Episode: From the archive: Of molecules and memories
Dr. Manvir Singh
Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of California, Davis, and author of 'Shamanism, the Timeless Religion.'
University of California, Davis
Episode: The shaman with a thousand faces
Dorsa Amir
Assistant Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University, runs the Mind and Culture Lab.
Duke University
Episode: Varieties of childhood

Host

Kensy Cooperrider
Host of Many Minds, focusing on deep conversations about cognition and behavior across various fields.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 199 ratings
  • 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 States2 months ago
  • Superb

    A glorious celebration of academic curiosity

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hobbolobble
    United Kingdoma year 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 Kingdoma year 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 Statesa year ago
  • change the world you live in

    This is a fantastic podcast. It has so much. First, you’ll learn fabulous facts about the animal kingdom: everything from the fact that the hairs on some spiders are capable of perceiving things smaller than a photon to the fact that the head on a hammer head shark is basically a metal (actually, electric field) detector that can be used to find buried treasure (actually, meals). Second, you’ll learn marvelous things about the underlying mechanics of perception, like for instance that the chemis... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nursewhat
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the podcast for its thought-provoking discussions and engaging interviews with experts.
Fans describe the content as stimulating and enjoyable, often prompting deeper thought and exploration of topics post-listening.
The show's depth and range of subjects are frequently commended, emphasizing its educational value.
Many reviews highlight the accessibility of complex topics, making it suitable for both general audiences and professionals alike.

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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.
Of breeds and brains
Q: When do we think domestication first got underway?
There's a lot of debate. Sometime between maybe 15 to 45-ish thousand years ago.
Of breeds and brains
Q: How do biologists think about dog breeds?
They are obviously all one species. So are dog breeds thought of as like subspecies or what are called morphs?
Brains of a feather
Q: Is there anything like that in mammals or is that a bird thing?
In mammals it tends not to be light sensitive.

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This podcast takes listeners on a journey through the intricate world of cognition, exploring how various beings—from humans to animals to artificial intelligence—think, sense, feel, and learn. Key topics include cognitive evolution, animal behavior, personality psychology, and the philosophical implications of consciousness. Each episode features engaging discussions with experts across diverse fields, enhancing understanding of both scientific concepts and the everyday implications of cognitive science. With a focus on making complex ideas accessible, it caters to both lay enthusiasts and those in academic fields.

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1. Dr. Henry Shevlin
2. Andrew Iwaniuk
3. George Striedter
4. Marc Berman
5. Dr. Eleanor Scerri
6. Dr. Manuel Will
7. Dr. Sam Gershman
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