Inside the Mind
Apr 23, 2021•35 min•Ep. 71
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Summary
Naked Neuroscience delves into the mysteries of the human mind. The episode first examines how nonverbal cues, like prosody and turn-taking, impact collective intelligence in remote video versus audio calls. It then explores a study on how specific brain regions predict stock market volatility. The latter half features an interview with John Parrington, author of "Mind Shift," discussing the evolution of the human mind, the profound influence of language and tool use on brain development, and the unique biological and structural differences that set human consciousness apart from other species.Episode description
This month we're pondering the mysterious mind - what is it? Are us humans unique in having one? And where does the brain fit in? Plus we chat over some of the latest neuroscience news with local experts... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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