BrainCraft
Vanessa Hill talks psychology, neuroscience and why we act the way we do. Neuroscience has never been so animated.
FULL EPISODES (164)
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S4 E35: The Attention Economy Needs to Change. But How?So... Could you run Facebook better than Zuckerberg?So... Could you run Facebook better than Zuckerberg?
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S4 E34: Your Emotions Are For SaleThis week we explore the relationship between AI, voice assistants and ...This week we explore the relationship between AI, voice assistants and neuroscience through the lens of philosophy. Many thanks to Jaron Lanier, Guillaume Chaslot and Zeynep Tufekci for their expert ...
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S4 E33: Google Owns 28% of Your BrainWe’re in the middle of an Attention War – where big tech battle it out to ...We’re in the middle of an Attention War – where big tech battle it out to win over our eyeballs. Our attention spans are considered a precious—and scarce—commodity. So what is the price of ...
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S4 E32: How One Company Redefined Social NormsIn this episode we explore Facebook's impact on society – how it's changed ...In this episode we explore Facebook's impact on society – how it's changed mass grief and other social norms.
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S4 E31: The Psychological Tricks Keeping You OnlineWe take a look at persuasive design – and how good design persuades you every ...We take a look at persuasive design – and how good design persuades you every single day. When it comes to technology this can have some pretty big impacts of keeping us hooked to our devices. ...
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S4 E30: Big Tech's Battle For Our AttentionWe’re in the middle of an Attention War – where big tech battle it out to ...We’re in the middle of an Attention War – where big tech battle it out to win over our eyeballs. Our attention spans are considered a precious—and scarce—commodity. So what is the price of ...
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ATTENTION WARS | TrailerWe’re in the middle of an Attention War – where big tech battle it out to ...We’re in the middle of an Attention War – where big tech battle it out to win over our eyeballs. Our attention spans are considered a precious—and scarce—commodity. So what is the price of ...
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S4 E29: How Dana Scully Changed ScienceThis week we take a look at the Scully Effect, to see what kind of impact it's ...This week we take a look at the Scully Effect, to see what kind of impact it's had on encouraging more people to enter STEM fields. It's had the largest impact on women in STEM, but strong role models ...
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S4 E28: Why Willpower Doesn't Predict Your SuccessThis week we discuss the truth about the Marshmallow Test, delayed ...This week we discuss the truth about the Marshmallow Test, delayed gratification, will power and success. Did anyone else's parents talk to them constantly about instant vs delayed gratification? That ...
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S4 E27: How Magicians Trick Your BrainSiegfried Tieber, a sleight-of-hand magician, or cognitive artist if you will, ...Siegfried Tieber, a sleight-of-hand magician, or cognitive artist if you will, takes us through some illusions (formerly known as magic tricks). Magicians use a number of psychological tricks to bring ...
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S4 E26: Why Are We More Anxious Than Ever Before?Let's take a look at some of the genetic and environmental factors that can lead ...Let's take a look at some of the genetic and environmental factors that can lead to increased anxiety. Beyond that, it's SO complex and a variety of other factors lead to us experiencing different ...
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S4 E25: The Antioxidant Benefits of Sleep ft. OTHER Vanessa Hill!Why do we sleep? We know that sleep plays a role in learning and memory, but ...Why do we sleep? We know that sleep plays a role in learning and memory, but that doesn't really explain why sleep evolved. A lesser known theory, that sleep serves a purpose of flushing out free ...
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S4 E24: Why Most Personality Tests Are WrongYou're not a static personality type like tests such as the Myers-Briggs Type ...You're not a static personality type like tests such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator suggest. Rather, you're a dynamic interaction of personality traits that can be shaped over time.
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S4 E23: These Tiny Cells Shape Your LifeLike an octopus at a buffet, the branches of microglia are constantly surveying ...Like an octopus at a buffet, the branches of microglia are constantly surveying your brain looking for bits of synapses to nibble on.
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S4 E22: How Jealousy Distorts Your ThinkingGetting jealous can warp your mind – here's what to do about it.Getting jealous can warp your mind – here's what to do about it.
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S4 E21: Ghosting: Why Some People Just DisappearWe find ghosting in romantic relationships, friendships and even the workplace. ...We find ghosting in romantic relationships, friendships and even the workplace. It can be hurtful – and you can be better.
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S4 E14: Why You Lie To Yourself More Than OthersHumans are complicated: a tangled web of amazing biology and bad behaviours. ...Humans are complicated: a tangled web of amazing biology and bad behaviours. This illustrated field guide will equip you with the necessary tools to navigate the lying, jealous and judgmental ...
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S4 E15: How Gaslighting Manipulates Your MindHumans are complicated: a tangled web of amazing biology and bad behaviours. ...Humans are complicated: a tangled web of amazing biology and bad behaviours. This illustrated field guide will equip you with the necessary tools to navigate the lying, jealous and judgmental ...
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S4 E17: Every Scientific Study on Arnold SchwarzeneggerAfter using a study mentioning Schwarzenegger a few episodes ago, I wondered, ...After using a study mentioning Schwarzenegger a few episodes ago, I wondered, "How many scientific studies mention Arnold Schwarzenegger?" And when I looked into it, the answer REALLY got out of hand. ...
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S4 E18: The Ancient Origins of Your Musical BrainAt first, I was curious about crocodiles in brain scanners. Than I learned that ...At first, I was curious about crocodiles in brain scanners. Than I learned that the way you process music emerged more than 300 million years ago.
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S4 E19: THE IKEA EFFECT ft. Joanna Hausmann!In Psychology there’s this bias called the IKEA Effect – where people place ...In Psychology there’s this bias called the IKEA Effect – where people place a higher value on items they build themselves compared to items they did not construct. Since I’d recently ordered new ...