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In an attempt to change the way information is presented, we’ll be speaking to researchers, experts, and all round wrinkly brained individuals, making them simplify what they have to say and in turn, hopefully, improving our understanding of a broad range of topics rooted in psychology. Join us as we try to develop ourselves, one brain fold at a time.Instagram: @thesmoothbrainsociety TikTok: @thes... more

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Adarsh Makdani
Researcher at Liverpool John Moores University focusing on somatosensation.
Liverpool John Moores University
Episode: #72. Touching a Nerve - Adarsh Makdani
Dr. Pantea Javidan
JD and PhD from Stanford University, member of Human Rights in Trauma and Mental Health program.
Stanford University
Episode: #71. A Child’s Rights: Politics, Law & Sex Crimes - Dr. Pantea Javidan
Dr. Keith Sawyer
Professor of education at the University of North Carolina, focusing on creativity.
University of North Carolina
Episode: #69. How Creativity Really Works - Dr. Keith Sawyer
Dr. Kate Messenger
Expert in language acquisition focused on the learning processes of children and adults.
Lancaster University
Episode: #68. Why Adults Struggle to Learn Languages (and Kids Don’t) - Dr. Kate Messenger
Dr. Chris Bryant
Executive Director of Bryant Research specializing in social science research services for animal advocacy organizations.
Bryant Research
Episode: #67. Motivations Behind The Protein Transition - Dr. Chris Bryant
Katie Knowles
Doctoral researcher from Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington
Episode: #63. Sex Disclosures in Romantic Relationships - Katie Knowles
Aaron Hissey
Doctoral researcher and trainee clinical psychologist.
Victoria University of Wellington
Episode: #60. Psychopathy, Relationship Satisfaction and Career Success - Aaron Hissey
Dr. Calum Hartley
Senior lecturer at the Department of Psychology at Lancaster University focusing on communication and social cognition in autistic children and adults.
Lancaster University
Episode: #59. Understanding Autism - Dr. Calum Hartley
Behrouz Boochani
Kurdish-Iranian journalist, human rights defender, writer, and film producer.
University of Canterbury
Episode: #57. I Am But More Than A Refugee - Behrouz Boochani and Abdul Samad Haidari

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Sahir
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5.0 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
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    Informative yet easy to listen to

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    Sahirthereandeverywhere
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Highly recommend this podcast

    Really informative and interesting topics!

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    wit-kat
    New Zealand4 years ago

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#69. How Creativity Really Works - Dr. Keith Sawyer
Q: What is the relationship between flow state and the creative process?
Flow state is achieved when there is a balance between the challenges of a task and the individual's skills, contributing to creativity.
#69. How Creativity Really Works - Dr. Keith Sawyer
Q: How would someone who researches creativity, define creativity?
Creativity is about coming up with something new and different that has personal significance and can impact the world.
#68. Why Adults Struggle to Learn Languages (and Kids Don’t) - Dr. Kate Messenger
Q: Is it harder for bilingual children to learn languages?
No, bilingual children do not find learning two languages challenging; they are quite adept at managing dual vocabularies.
#68. Why Adults Struggle to Learn Languages (and Kids Don’t) - Dr. Kate Messenger
Q: What kind of patterns are in the environment?
Language acquisition occurs through detecting sound patterns and the environment, including how adults use infant-directed speech to facilitate learning.
#68. Why Adults Struggle to Learn Languages (and Kids Don’t) - Dr. Kate Messenger
Q: Can you tell me why this is?
Adults struggle with language learning because they often learn in less immersive environments compared to the surroundings children experience, leading to less effective acquisition.

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