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Science of Perception Box

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Join renowned scientists Dr. Heather Berlin and Dr. Christof Koch on the Science of Perception Box, where they delve into the Perception Box—a groundbreaking concept developed by Elizabeth R. Koch, that reveals how our beliefs, biases, and neural wiring shape our reality and define how we experience the world. Through captivating conversations with expert guests like psychiatrist Dr. Judson Brewer... more

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Psychologist Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman explores the difference between victimhood and victim mindset, explaining why learned helplessness is actually our default state, and how developing agency is the key to transformative change. He discusses vulnera... more

Even though our experiences are shaped by unconscious patterns and bodily sensations, we have the agency to actively transform them simply by staying present and aware. Dr. Heather Berlin and Dr. Christof Koch sit down with Stanford neuroscientist an... more

How much of your energy is focused on trying to change people who aren't ready to change? Best-selling author and podcast host Mel Robbins joins Dr. Heather Berlin and Dr. Christof Koch to explore what happens when you stop trying to control others ... more

Dr. Camilo Ortiz, clinical psychologist and creator of Independence Therapy, joins hosts Dr. Heather Berlin and Dr. Christof Koch to unpack why the instinct in modern parenting to protect kids from every risk may be backfiring. Dr. Ortiz explains how... more

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Mel Robbins
Author and motivational speaker focused on letting go and personal change
Let Them Theory (author)
Episode: Stop Trying to Fix People: Mel Robbins on the Power of Letting Go
Camilo Ortiz
Guest expert on independence therapy for adolescents
Independent therapy clinician/researcher
Episode: How Much Risk Should Kids Take?
Dr. Boris Heifetz
Board certified anesthesiologist specializing in anesthesia for neurological surgery.
Stanford University
Episode: Psychedelics and the Placebo Effect with Dr. Boris Heifets
Dr. Lila Davachi
Leading neuroscientist at Columbia University, focuses on memory and perception
Columbia University
Episode: Is Time Real? How Your Brain Perceives the Past with Dr. Lila Davachi
Dr. Dacher Keltner
Professor of Psychology at UC Berkeley and Director of the Greater Good Science Center
UC Berkeley
Episode: Why Your Brain Needs Awe and Wonder with Dr. Dacher Keltner
Dr. Alison Gopnik
World renowned expert in child development, psychologist, and philosopher
University of California at Berkeley
Episode: Cultivating More Childhood Wonder with Dr. Alison Gopnik
Dr. Helen Fisher
A biological anthropologist known for her research on the biology and psychology of human sexuality and love.
Senior Research Fellow at The Kinsey Institute and Chief Science Advisor to Match.com
Episode: Why Did We Evolve to Feel Romantic Love? with Dr. Helen Fisher
Daphna Oyserman
Dean's Professor in the Department of Psychology and of Education and Communication at the University of Southern California
University of Southern California
Episode: How Does Our Cultural Identity Influence Us? with Dr. Daphna Oyserman
Dr. Dan Siegel
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA and a noted author on the mind-body connection
UCLA
Episode: A Case of Mistaken Identity with Dr. Dan Siegel

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Dr. Heather Berlin
Co-host and a prominent neuroscientist specializing in the intersection of science and the human experience.
Dr. Christoph Koch
Co-host and an influential figure in the study of consciousness and cognition.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 112 ratings
  • So great!

    This podcast is wonderful. So insightful and both hosts are awesome— smart, engaging, thoughtful and charming! I love this podcast and highly recommend it!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bookywormy101
    United Statesa year ago
  • This brain knows itself better now

    Host Dr. Berlin is the best - both so smart and able to be plain-spoken in her discussion of complex issues. A few approachable podcast about such complex science. Beyond the main subject of each episode, there are so many tidbits and anecdotes on other topics that it’s made every episode enjoyable and highly educational

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mariano Jr
    United Statesa year ago
  • Food and mood

    I know from personal experience how to treat mental illness. Eat folate. Don’t consume folic acid. Use organic products and foods. So much more. No Sugar.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wolf Trainer
    United States2 years ago
  • Great show, but…

    … please stop interrupting the female host. She is never able to finish a sentence before she is cut off.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    ...jolene...
    United States2 years ago
  • The arguing makes it.

    I love listening to a podcast where the hosts hold each other accountable for scientific rigor and accuracy, and share different research perspectives. The audience and the hosts are learning with this show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J-Boche
    United States2 years ago

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How Much Risk Should Kids Take?
Q: What age and boundaries are appropriate for independence activities?
Independence therapy targets 8-13-year-olds with anxious profiles, starting with parent-only sessions and gradually building daily, supervised activities, then expanding to involve the child with a calendar and agreed goals.
Psychedelics and the Placebo Effect with Dr. Boris Heifets
Q: What do you expect will be the impact of your study on ketamine use in anesthesiology?
Dr. Heifetz highlights the unexpected strong placebo effect discovered, indicating that both groups showed substantial improvement, thus raising questions about the necessity of the drug for effective treatment.
Psychedelics and the Placebo Effect with Dr. Boris Heifets
Q: How did you become interested in psychedelics as an anesthesiologist?
Dr. Boris Heifetz describes his long-standing interest in psychedelics and how he viewed anesthesiology as a way to apply both his knowledge of neuroscience and his fascination with consciousness.
Why Your Brain Needs Awe and Wonder with Dr. Dacher Keltner
Q: Do you think everyone is capable of awe?
Yes, there are individual differences, and some people may be more genetically predisposed to experience awe than others.
Why Your Brain Needs Awe and Wonder with Dr. Dacher Keltner
Q: How do you define awe?
Awe is defined as an emotion experienced in response to vast, mysterious stimuli, such as music or childbirth, affecting how we perceive the world.

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What is Science of Perception Box about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Engaging discussions with prominent scientists and researchers shape a unique exploration of how perception influences our reality. Central to the theme is the concept of the Perception Box, which illustrates how personal beliefs, biases, and emotional states can modify our experiences and interactions with the world. Topics range from the psychological impacts of awe and curiosity to the effects of psychedelics and mindfulness on mental well-being. The series features a variety of expert guests who contribute insights into complex subjects such as memory, love, consciousness, and the sociocultural aspects of food and nutrition. Each episode promises to provide listeners with thought-provoking perspectives aimed at enhancing awareness and p... more

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2. Camilo Ortiz
3. Dr. Boris Heifetz
4. Dr. Lila Davachi
5. Dr. Dacher Keltner
6. Dr. Alison Gopnik
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